• ‘It’s an elite player squad,not a XVs or sevens squad’
• England’s strength in depth shows in 8-3 win over IrelandYou cannot fault England’s ambition. World champions plotting the defence of their title but with an Olympic gold medal to bring home meanwhile. Pull it off in the sevens at Rio 2016 and at another World Cup a year later, and the new England men’s coach will have some act to follow; find it mistaken and the RFU may consider starting another review.
Therefore, or a turgid 8-3 victory against Ireland,the Six Nations champions, takes on additional significance. England are much changed from their 2014 World Cup triumph but so are Ireland – this was a test of whose depth is greater and the home side eventually got there. Related: England’s late try by Izzy Noel-Smith snatches key win against Ireland Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com