Under Jones, England have risen from World Cup failures to second in the world rankings behind New Zealand. “I am not saying rugby is soft in comparison, merely that we do not know how far we can go. Rugby players stay in nice hotels and eat good food but, in terms of ability, we do not know what they can do. “The older guys were outstanding and I regret the column I wrote during the last World Cup about Chris Robshaw. “In Test rugby, one of the most significant statistics is line breaks and New Zealand make by far the most.

Source: The Guardian August 05, 2017 20:48 UTC