George Ford’s variety of kicking is setting him apart
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Charles Richardson Tue, 10 February 2026 at 10:00 am UTC·6 min read Kicking, whether we like it or not, has become a crucial component in both how rugby is played and the approach of any team. Steve Borthwick, the England head coach, was one of the first to spot this trend – or, at least, its increasing importance – at Test level, and it is no surprise that his side are both qualitative and quantitative exponents. Spearheading that strategy, alongside the likes of Borthwick, Lee Blackett and Richard Wigglesworth, is George Ford, England’s incumbent No 10. Ford put boot to ball 26 times in the victory against Wales last Saturday, 15 more than any other fly-half over the opening round of...