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Jones' England is awash with new talent, plus my home nations verdict

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This has been a terrific autumn for England. They have cleared their minds mentally and made big calls. There have been great passages of rugby, too. ,

I'd have blown my top over Owen Farrell's challenge on Izack Rodda... it was a clear penalty

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It could have been a different game if the Aussies had gone in 17-13 up and England had been forced to play the first 10 minutes after the break without their fly-half. ,

Chiefs stay perfect, Wasps hold on despite Thacker hat-trick

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There were wins in the Premiership on Saturday for Exeter, Sale and Wasps, the latter triumphing despite a stunning Bristol fightback.   Exeter Chiefs maintained their 100 per cent record in the...

England must start fast and put Australia under the cosh at Twickenham

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's task is simple, although achieving it might prove very difficult. What England must do is reproduce the rugby they played in the first 38 minutes vs New Zealand. ,

Eddie Jones has both excited and baffled me with his team selection

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I absolutely love the look of the England team to play Australia on Saturday — with one exception. Why is England coach Jones starting Dylan Hartley on the bench? ,

Sir Clive Woodward's unmissable read on that incredible World Cup win 15 years ago

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

It's 15 years ago on Thursday that SIR CLIVE WOODWARD and England won the Rugby World Cup. Here he shares his memories from that momentous day Down Under. ,

Ireland have the power to land big one at the World Cup next year 

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

It was with mixed emotions that I watched Ireland claim their wonderful and thoroughly deserved victory over New Zealand, their first on Irish soil. ,

England must win big and keep a keen eye on their World Cup progress

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As much as I enjoy Japan’s exciting brand of rugby and their brilliant handling, there is no way they can beat England at Twickenham this afternoon. ,

England must smash Japan at Twickenham to send a message to World Cup rivals

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

Wow, that is an interesting team Eddie Jones has picked. The important thing will be England’s attitude. Although there are 11 changes, this must not feel like an experimental XV. ,

Being dropped is part of sport: Reacting well is good for the team

5 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Column

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Just about the first thing I did when taking over at England was to get the squad to discuss how they would handle being on the bench or not being picked at all. ,