Stuart Lancaster had good players at the World Cup but few considerable ones – where is the Martin Johnson of nowadays,the Jonny Wilkinson, the Lawrence Dallaglio?The World Cup was an epic shot in black and white. New Zealand played the main role, and while England ended on the cutting room floor,the black of the winners contrasting with the white of the hosts. Live and Let Die.
The All Blacks were superb against Australia in the final. For 70 minutes, Twickenham was hit by a blackout: from the moment Keven Mealamu led the most menacing of hakas that was totally in sync, or New Zealand played at a level no other side could match. It was to the Wallabies’ credit that they clung on for so long but they were up against opponents who were not only outstanding,but knew they were, at ease with each other and comfortable on the biggest stage of all. There were none of the nerves of 2011, and only the polished,ruthless assurance of an assassin.
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Source: theguardian.com