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Opinion: Five Key Decisions That Will Define ‘Phase Two’ Of Jones’ England Tenure
Eddie Jones is at a crossroads. Can he make the right decisions? Does he stick or twist? Do you need to mend what ain’t broke?
Read More »What Is Happening At Saracens And How Do They Regain Their Form?
Saracens look a little bit lost on the back of seven consecutive defeats.
Read More »Sir Clive Woodward’s England XV For Samoa Clash Shows Strength In Depth At Eddie Jones’ Disposal
Sir Clive Woodward picks his team for Samoa clash on Saturday.
Read More »Eddie Jones’ Glowing Praise Of Dylan Hartley Could Be Bad News For Jamie George
Eddie Jones is in a pretty envious position. He has just seen his England side put a very good Wallabies team to the sword on Saturday in what were dreadful conditions. Although the game was incredibly tight up until the final quarter and the Wallabies may feel hard done by with some of the refereeing decisions, the way England put the …
Read More »Eddie Jones’ Eyebrow Raising Comments On Dylan Hartley, Danny Care And His Unfit Lions
England are gearing up for a second successive unbeaten Autumn series next weekend and ahead of their clash with Samoa on Saturday, head coach Eddie Jones has been speaking about his players following their victory over Australia on Saturday. Enjoying a somewhat flattering 30 – 6 scoreline, England have shown all the traits that fans have come to know since …
Read More »Combined England-Australia XV Ahead Of Weekend Test
With the showdown of the Autumn set to take place on Saturday between Australia and England I look at who would make a combined side
Read More »Sir Clive Woodward Picks His England Team For Australia Clash – And Leaves Out Two Big Names
Sir Clive Woodward picks his England XV for Australia clash next Saturday and it doesn't include skipper Dylan Hartley and fly-half George Ford.
Read More »An England XV Which Will Prove Too Much For Argentina
Selecting an England side to dominate Argentina on Saturday in the first November international this year at Twickenham.
Read More »Jamie George Signs New Long-Term Contract With Saracens
There are many selection dilemmas facing Eddie Jones as we close in on the Autumn Internationals which begins in just a couple of weeks time. There are probably none bigger than the decision to be made at hooker. Up until now, Jones has opted to choose his captain, Dylan Hartley, as first choice hooker for England but you expect that …
Read More »Saracens Set To Begin Premiership Campaign With Significant Lions Hangover
The British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand is fast becoming a distant memory as domestic season openers loom on the horizon. Despite the heroic drawn series against the All Blacks last month, focus has returned to club rugby and the gruelling season that lies ahead. Those who toured as Lions this summer extended their season by another two …
Read More »Which Lions And All Blacks Players’ Stock Rose & Fell During The Series?
As the dust settles after a titanic battle at Eden Park, leaving the series locked in a stalemate, we ask: which Lions and All Black players enhanced their reputations during the tough New Zealand tour? We take a look at the performances of the Test players on each side in the drawn series. ______ Lions Stock Rising: Jonathan Davies Deservedly …
Read More »Jamie George Isn’t Bothered About Kiwis’ Lack Of Knowledge Of Lions Players
Before the Lions tour began, New Zealand media outlet, Newshub, ran a survey which polled 1,000 New Zealanders on their knowledge of the 2017 British and Irish Lions squad. The results didn’t reflect too kindly on the knowledge of the Kiwi general public. 78% couldn’t name a single member of the Lions squad, while 57% of those polled didn’t know that …
Read More »Jamie George Is So Impressed With Tadhg Furlong He Wants Saracens To Sign Him
When Jamie George was named in the Lions side to face the All Blacks for the first Test in Auckland just under two weeks ago, there were some concerns over the 26-year-old’s experience. Before this Lions series, George had never started in an international Test match, all his appearances for England have come from the bench. With his performances for …
Read More »Did You Spot Owen Farrell’s Crafty Bit Of Play For Conor Murray’s Try?
It was a try which changed the game and has the potential to change the series for the British and Irish Lions. Just like in Chicago, Conor Murray sold the New Zealand defence to dart over from close range, a try which got the Lions on level pegging with the All Blacks after Owen Farrell’s conversion. Although Murray will get …
Read More »Player Ratings For Epic Lions Vs All Blacks First Test – From A Kiwi Perspective
The Lions gave a lot of razzle dazzle but couldn’t stop the All Black wave of physical domination to maintain their imposing winning streak at Eden Park. So which players stood out above the rest? 15 Liam Williams 8 Fairly quiet until scintillating 50 metres break out launched classic Lions counter-attacking try. Fizzing after that and looked a threat every …
Read More »The Five Most Important Things We Learnt From The Lions Selection
It’s felt like a lifetime of waiting but the Lions and the All Blacks will finally do battle this Saturday. Since landing down under certain players have firmly put themselves straight into that starting team for the first test. However, up until the selection, most fans could only guess who would be playing in what position. The left wing, the back row and George …
Read More »Watch: 2001 Lions Coach Graham Henry Picks His XV To Face The All Blacks
When it comes to both the British and Irish Lions and the All Blacks, Graham Henry is better qualified than most to pass judgment. Having coached the 2001 Lions team to a hard-fought 2-1 series defeat in Australia, the former Wales coach would then go on to coach his native New Zealand from 2004 to 2011 (and masterminded that infamous …
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