Replacing Jack Nowell: How Will England’s Back Three Look In The Autumn Internationals?

With Billy Vunipola and Manu Tuilagi already confirmed to be out of England’s autumn internationals, head coach Eddie Jones’ preparations have been further hampered by the news that Exeter Chiefs wing Jack Nowell faces up to two months on the sidelines after fracturing his cheek and eye socket in the game against Newcastle Falcons last weekend. There is […]

Elliot Daly’s versatility will stop him from becoming world-class

Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Jonny Wilkinson, Martin Johnson and Brian O’Driscoll. All world-class players that have lit up rugby in recent years. Apart from all being incredible talents, the one other thing that links them is the fact they are synonymous with one position. Nearly all the world-class players that are so prominent in the […]

Rugby Union: the greatest contact sport

Since turning professional in 1995, rugby union has been the perfect stage for a David versus Goliath clash; if it’s not Shane Williams weighing in at 12 stone and 5ft 7in against the almighty 6ft 2in and 18 stone, Lesley Vainikolo, it’s Japan versus South Africa. There’s rarely an equilibrium in the game, which is what makes […]