England 28-9 Samoa | Autumn international match report

England 28-9 SamoaGeorge Ford’s name lends itself to motoring analogies: the outside-half got England motoring again after five successive defeats had stalled a steady advance made since the last World Cup, but they never got into overdrive.Chris Robshaw was named man of the match, but the Bath No10 made a significant difference, taking the ball flat, challenging the defence and having the durability to ride a number of typically shuddering Samoan tackles. Continue reading...