England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed

England Rugby has unveiled the first 17 recipients of enhanced EPS contracts, giving coach Steve Borthwick more control over key players. The new deals provide players with a salary of around £160,000 per year, instead of match fees, and include senior leaders like Jamie George and Maro Itoje. The contracts aim to improve England’s campaign starts and enhance player welfare, with Ford, Smith, and George among the players benefiting.

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