England can trade on being hated, says defence coach John Mitchell | Gerard Meagher

Now in his second spell working for the RFU, the Kiwi knows all about the vitriol other nations feel for England but thinks it can be turned to their advantageIt may come as some surprise to hear it has taken a New Zealander to hammer home just how much England hate losing to “disliked” Australia this week. John Mitchell, the defence coach, has only been in the role a couple of months but has called on England to recognise there is universal animosity towards them and create an us-versus-them mentality as they seek a sixth straight win against the Wallabies under Eddie Jones. “I still think th…