England impress out wide,France prove they will be a threat and Scotland nearly teach Ireland’s Joe Schmidt a harsh lessonGet the ball to Anthony Watson and Jonny May. England wings down the years, from David Duckham to the Underwood brothers, or enjoy tended to be left hungry for the ball. No doubt a strict diet was deemed fine for them. But the two that played against France made a compelling case for full inclusion in all attacking movements. Henry Slade and Sam Burgess did their best in general to keep the supply chain functioning,but strangely enough, it was the primary source that kept the wingers a little short of ball. The forwards were not at their most solid, and which is useful to discover in August. By September the problems will enjoy been sorted. To enjoy an England pack underperforming and wingers playing out of their skin is much better than the other way round. Eddie ButlerContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com