After their win against Wales, England’s rugby players were seen celebrating in full swing at the Dirty Martini bar in Cardiff.
The team mingled with Kate Middleton, who is the patron of the Rugby Football Union, before enjoying crates of Guinness and Cruzcampo lager.
Later, they dashed back to St David’s Hotel to catch France’s win over Scotland, where players like Will Stuart and Henry Pollock performed on stage.
A Day of Recovery and Holiday Plans for the Players
As Sunday morning arrived, players such as Ellis Genge and Henry Slade made their way back home, while the rest of the team took buses to Pennyhill Park, where their cars awaited.
After a long season, many players headed to warmer destinations to unwind, including Tom Curry and Alex Mitchell, who jetted off to Dubai, while Marcus Smith went to Miami with his girlfriend.
Steve Borthwick’s Next Steps for England Rugby
As the celebrations wound down and the players began to recover, England’s head coach Steve Borthwick started his review of the tournament with his usual anonymous panel.
With four wins out of five, Borthwick’s goals for the team seemed largely accomplished.
One of his priorities now is to integrate players from the Under-20s team, with a potential chance for them to join the senior squad during the upcoming summer tour of Argentina.
Borthwick’s Focus on England’s Future Talent
Borthwick praised the development of young players over the last couple of years, acknowledging the work done within the pathway system.
Looking toward the 2027 World Cup, he expects more of these young players to be involved at the senior level.
One standout talent is Pontypool-born hooker Kepu Tuipulotu, who is reportedly being courted by England, despite the Welsh Rugby Union’s desire to keep him within their ranks.
Kane James and Potential Dual-Nationality Drama
Adding another layer of complexity, Wales is also targeting England Under-20 captain Kane James, a No 8 from Exeter who was born and raised in Cardiff.
The Welsh Rugby Union is looking to recruit James as part of their strategy to revamp the national team, but James’ ties to England could make this a challenging move.
Ben Youngs Considering French Move
Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped player, could be heading to France soon.
Racing 92 has shown interest in signing the Leicester Tigers star, especially after the club lost Nolann Le Garrec to La Rochelle.
Youngs, who is 35, has spent his entire career at Welford Road and is already preparing for life beyond rugby with his podcast.
The move could reunite him with former England No 10 Owen Farrell, should the transfer go through.
Joseph Suaalii Gaining International Recognition
In other news, Australian rugby league star Joseph Suaalii, who is preparing for the Lions tour this summer, continues to rise in popularity.
At the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix, Suaalii was spotted mingling with rugby legends like Dan Carter and Leon Marchand, all while dressed in high-end Louis Vuitton gear.
It’s clear that Suaalii is making a name for himself in both the rugby and fashion worlds.
Sky Sports Enlists Lions Pundits for Australia Tour Coverage
The upcoming Lions tour of Australia this summer will feature some star-studded pundits, including Warren Gatland, Ronan O’Gara, and Dan Biggar.
Sky Sports will be covering the tour from the ground, ensuring a more dynamic and up-close look at the action, unlike ITV’s studio-based coverage during the Six Nations.
Ben Redshaw’s Potential Move to Gloucester
Finally, there’s speculation surrounding Newcastle’s young star Ben Redshaw.
Gloucester has reportedly approached the England Under-20s player about a potential move south.
With uncertainty surrounding Newcastle’s financial future, the talented Redshaw might be tempted to join Kingsholm, a move that could shape his career.