Doesn’t matter who they pick…the Poms are shit
England coach Stuart Lancaster has left out former captain Mike Tindall and picked nine uncapped players in a rejuvenated 32-man squad for the Six Nations. With Jonny Wilkinson among those to have retired from international rugby since England’s poor Rugby World Cup campaign, Lancaster drafted in young Saracens fly half Owen Farrell in a group … [Read the full story]
Flankers are on the rumble
For all the hoopla and headlines about Dan Carter, Jonny Wilkinson and Quade Cooper, this has been a World Cup defined not by perfect 10s but heavenly sevens. Those big-name fly-halves might still have the modeling contracts and skincare endorsements but they can keep them. The open-side flankers are on the rumble – and the … [Read the full story]
Crappy Poms and Pumas upstaged by a streaker
Replacement halfback Ben Youngs scored with 13 minutes remaining as England come from behind to edge out Argentina 13-9 in their opening Rugby World Cup 2011 match. However the Pumas, whose game plan was centred on a physical forward effort and rugged defence, will rue spurning opportunities to build a significant lead. Skipper Felipe Contepomi … [Read the full story]
