“Absolute nightmare” – Five changes England must make for the Springboks
Rugby NewsSaturday, 19 November 2022 at 20:39
We take a look at FIVE changes we think Eddie Jones should make ahead of their huge clash with the Springboks at Twickenham next weekend.
In a much better second half, England scored three tries in a stunning final eight minutes to salvage an extraordinary 25-25 draw after being outplayed by New Zealand for much of the match.
CHANGES ENGLAND SHOULD MAKE:
#1. Jack van Poortvliet
Telegraph 3/10: "His worst game in an England shirt. His loose pass got intercepted by Dalton Papali’i while he got exposed by Ardie Savea at the base of the ruck. "
Planet Rugby 3/10: "Dreadful day for the young scrum-half. Bad error for the intercept and then got caught a couple of times."
Mail Online 3/10: "Nightmare third start for youngster and interception pass on four minutes put England on back foot."
Rugby Pass 6/10: "A kicking error soon followed, as did the horribly intercepted pass for the opening Dalton Papali’i try, and it didn’t get better, a soft ruck knock-on and a blocked kick by Scott Barrett further blotting his report card. Gone on 53 minutes."
Replacement: Ben Youngs
#2. Kyle Sinckler
Kyle Sinckler of England during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)
Telegraph 5/10: "The odd strong charge around the park but got taken to the cleaners by Ethan de Groot at scrum time."
Mail Online 5/10: "Part of an England scrum that was marched backwards and couple of times."
Evening Standard 5/10: "Scrum was a problem for England from the jump."
Replacement: Will Stuart
#3. Jonny Hill
Jonny Hill of England is tackled by Rieko Ioane of New Zealand during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)
Telegraph 5/10: "England’s main source of line-out ball but failed to impose himself physically and got bullied by the New Zealand pack."
Mail Online 5/10: "Tougher day than against Japan last week and outplayed by two greats in Retallick and Whitelock"
Planet Rugby 5/10: "Really struggled to make an impact in the loose. Stole a couple of lineouts but looked unsure of himself in the other areas of the game."
Replacement: David Ribbans
#4. Jonny May
Jonny May of England is tackled by Mark Telea of New Zealand during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)
Telegraph 6/10: "Got burnt by Rieko Ioane on the outside and struggled with New Zealand’s kicking game,"
Rugby Pass 6/10: "Up against the inexperienced Telea, the rookie was the more impressive."
Replacement: Adam Radwan
#5. Manu Tuilagi
Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Mail Online 5/10: "No repeat of 2012. Couple of dents early in the second half before being replaced on 53 minutes."
Rugby Pass 6/10: "Another who can’t have been thrilled with his overall contribution."
Planet Rugby 5/10: "One run aside, he wasn’t really in the game"
Replacement: Henry Slade
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