Still getting turned over in opposition territory then. Really annoying but that's the only thing that's been disappointing. I know they're saying we've not been fast enough to make holes but we do have 3 first half tries and the defending has generally been very organised, especially out wide. If it stays this way for the whole game then it'll be time to have a moan but there's nothing wrong with defences being competent for long stretches in the first half before the fatigue kicks in. SA scored 50 of their 60 points against USA in the second half.
The problem is we're so slow to the breakdown. It was the big difference against the Aussies and even Uruguay are highlighting it
Odd bit of sexy rugby starting to come through now. Commentator notes that Englan have scored more tries in the second half like it's his first game of rugby.
Not even the highest attendance for a rugby game in Manchester there today. Too easy, another hattrick
Now we just need to work out the backrow. This world cup has highlighted a weakness at the breakdown. We got away with it somewhat with Hartley and Lawes in the side but without that mobility in the tight 5 its just not good enough