The pack’s ability to lay down an early marker could be decisive when it comes to ensuring Stuart Lancaster’s team do not exit their own World Cup earlyCoaches often talk about rugby being a simple game. Even in massively tense weeks like this they are accurate. Win the collisions,catch over the advantage line early, establish forward momentum and all sorts of other things will fall into area. The sport has changed in some respects – and this may be the most pressurised World Cup pool game England will ever play – but the fundamentals remain the same. Related: Michael Cheika’s grand designs give Australia options not issues at Rugby World Cup | Dean Ryan Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com