Mateo Carreras is a constant reminder of the clear and present danger waiting for England at the Rugby World Cup and the recent 30-29 Twickenham loss to pool opponents Argentina helped oust Eddie Jones from his role as head coach. That defeat during a disappointing Autumn international series for England triggered a regime change with Read More …
Sale Sharks are to help prepare Argentina for their opening Autumn international with England at Twickenham on November 6 with the Pumas training for three days at the Premiership club’s Carrington base next week. The Pumas are training in the North West as Argentina head coach Michael Cheika is also in charge of Lebanon at Read More …
When Jason Leonard emerged from the underground changing room into the intimidating atmosphere of the Velez Sarsfield stadium in Buenos Aires in 1990 he had no idea it signalled the launch of a record breaking England career that would see him rise to the Presidency of the Rugby Football Union. On the 30th anniversary of Read More …
All Black Nick Evans believes Mike Brown has turned himself into an attacking force Eddie Jones must include in England’s World Cup squad in Japan despite the Harlequins full back having missed out on Six Nations action. Brown is stuck on 72 caps having been dropped for England’s November tests with Elliot Daly at No15 Read More …
Steve Hansen’s gut instinct tells him this is the right time to give Richie Mo’unga the chance to prove he really is an international alternative to Beauden Barrett as New Zealand move menacingly towards next year’s World Cup in Japan. That is why Mo’unga makes his debut for the All Blacks against Argentina on Saturday Read More …
Marcelo Bosch helped Argentina reach the 2015 World Cup semi-finals but fears the Pumas will not make a similar impact in Japan unless they reverse their decision to ignore European based players. Argentina are up against England, France, USA and Tonga at the 2019 World Cup and need all the talent they can assemble and Read More …
EDDIE JONES has given his unbeaten England players three challenges they must rise to if they are to defeat Argentina tomorrow, with the need for a suffocating defence the most serious concern for a team bidding to become No1 in the sport. That is the ranking Jones has told his players they can achieve but Read More …
