England Panic Stations? | Six Nations 2026 Round 4 Preview

The Maul or Nothing Round 4 Preview Show is here — and the 2026 Six Nations title race is reaching boiling point.

After England’s heavy defeat to Ireland at Twickenham, Steve Borthwick has torn up his backline and made 12 changes ahead of the trip to Rome.

Is this a necessary reset… or full panic stations inside England camp?

We break down all the major team selections, tactical questions and storylines heading into one of the biggest weekends of the championship.

🏉 In this episode

•⁠ ⁠England’s selection revolution after Twickenham

•⁠ ⁠Fin Smith starting, Freddie Steward dropped and the entire backline reshuffled

•⁠ ⁠Are England building toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup or still searching for an identity?

•⁠ ⁠Italy’s rise — the Cannone brothers, Ferrari and Capuozzo back

•⁠ ⁠Have Italy officially crossed the line from “free win” to genuine threat?

•⁠ ⁠Can Scotland shock France at Murrayfield?

•⁠ ⁠Is Ryan’s bold prediction actually possible… or delusional?

•⁠ ⁠Ireland v Wales — Andy Farrell leaning heavily on Ulster talent

•⁠ ⁠Are Wales finally beginning a proper rebuild?

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Max Lahiff has signed a new contract — and the boys have plenty to say about it.

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💬 Join the conversation

England have lost 2 from 2 since Max Lahiff stopped being involved in the squad…

Should Steve Borthwick:

A) Bring Max back immediately

B) Bring Max back immediately but after a long speech about statistics

C) Bring Max back AND force the entire squad to wear a string vest

Let us know in the comments 👇

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