Kick tennis meant Murrayfield witnessed Scotland and France playing musical images in the backfield – AFP/Andy Buchanan Some aspects of World Rugby’s five-point plan to attract the next generation will have stung current fans with irony. Because, as the global governing body itself knows, part of the battle is untangling bad habits entrenched by the … Read more
Asking England number 8 Ben Earl to play a more physical game doesn’t feel constructive – AP/Scott Heppell One of the moments that most shockingly indicated England’s inferiority at Murrayfield came in the 70th minute, when Scotland led 30-21. Ollie Lawrence had darted into midfield from a lineout and Maro Itoje strolled around the ensuing … Read more
Three of our four experts would hand Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso his Test debut in the Six Nations – Getty Images/Bob Bradford Steve Borthwick will name his Six Nations squad on Wednesday as England begin a new World Cup cycle. The England head coach must decide how many new players to include in the group and … Read more