Overview
- Raducanu visited England’s Bagshot base on Tuesday, speaking about elite preparation and joining kicking work with Marcus Smith and a lineout drill that teammates said she executed cleanly.
- Head coach Steve Borthwick said learning from top performers in other sports is valuable, with players highlighting lessons from the scrutiny Raducanu faces at the highest level.
- Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler also spent time with the squad this week, addressing the group and observing sessions as part of the cross‑sport exchange.
- Borthwick named his team for Saturday at Twickenham, recalling George Ford at fly-half, moving Marcus Smith to the bench, bringing back Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward, and starting Sam Underhill on the flank.
- Raducanu’s appearance comes as she ends her tennis season for health reasons, with reports noting potential seeding risks for January’s Australian Open and her continued partnership with coach Francisco Roig.