Stuart Lancaster has made four changes to his starting fifteen for the second of the QBE Autumn Internationals at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 9 November with kick-off at 14:30. The changes to the line-up are David Wilson in for Dan Cole, Dylan Hartley in for Tom Youngs, Joe Marler for the injured Mako Vunipola and Ben Foden replace injured Marland Yarde. Tough one for … [Read more...]
Rugby Championship 2013 – Review
So the Rugby Championship 2013 between Argentina (Pumas), Australia (Wallabies), New Zealand (All Blacks) and South Africa (Springboks) has come to an end. New Zealand have proved yet again to be the dominant force and worthy of their number one spot. With South Africa pushing them all the way and perhaps closing the gap. Australia still are very much a work yet to … [Read more...]
England in Argentina – Novices Take Series win – Argentina 26-51 England
England wrapped up their visit to South America with a series win in Argentina. Both teams were full of new players on the International stage and with Argentina improving on last weeks display this turned out to be a very good display of control, power and pace from England. Also a great début for Marland Yarde with a brace of tries and some good assist work. Freddie Burns … [Read more...]