"Hunting redemption" - Five players who underperformed for England in 2019 final
Rugby NewsSunday, 25 June 2023 at 20:12
Several England players who underperformed in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final are now in the running to represent their country once again in 2023, donning the iconic white jersey.
After suffering a decisive defeat at the hands of South Africa in Tokyo, these players have their sights set on seeking redemption at the upcoming sports extravaganza, scheduled to commence in September.
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#1. Anthony Watson
Guardian 5/10: " The Bath wing looked a danger on the odd occasion he escaped South Africa’s shackles and has improved match by match."
Telegraph 5/10: "Jacques Nienaber's aggressive defensive system stopped England playing with width, which cut off Watson. A nudge on Mapimpi proved costly as well."
Mail Online 5/10: "Touched the ball five times only in the whole match. Good tournament, but had little affect here."
Anthony Watson of England during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium, London on 24 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
#2. Kyle Sinckler
Guardian N/a/10: "The prop’s third-minute collision with Itoje and Mapimpi knocked him cold. He and England could not recover."
Sky Sports N/a: "Knocked out in the third minute and was missed by his team-mates."
Telegraph: "A fantastic tournament was brought to a sudden end by a concussion in the third minute. Typically, he had bolted after a kick and was tackling wing Mapimpi."
Scrum down for Kyle Sinckler of England Rugby during the Six Nations Championship match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on March 13 2021. - PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK
#3. Courtney Lawes
Guardian 5/10: "The lock made some telling breaks when England battered away at the Boks’ tryline just before the break."
Courtney Lawes of England during the Match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on 19 June 2022. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Telegraph 5/10: "Penalised before a minute had elapsed for failing to roll away and spilled in a lineout. Carried well but replaced at half-time."
Mail Online 5/10: "England’s lineout looked sloppy, and the scrum went backwards. Hooked a half-time as Jones tried to solve the problems."
#4. Ben Youngs
Guardian 5/10: "The scrum-half was unable to make any sniping runs but kicked well in the face of the ever‑present Bok back row."
Ben Youngs of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK
Sky Sports 5/10: "England needed a clear head from their veteran scrum-half but he struggled throughout. Frustration made him rush things too often."
Telegraph 4/10: "Service returned to its clunky worst in the first half, epitomised when a forced pass from a set move sailed into touch."
Mail Online 5/10: "Passing incredibly sloppy - not helped by the fact that England hardly ever had quick ball. "
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#5. George Ford
Guardian 5/10: "Ford has been one of England’s best players in Japan but it was an unhappy ending. Was harried mercilessly by Bok back row."
George Ford of Sale Sharks looks dejected after conceding a penalty try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final Match between Saracens and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stadium on 27 May 2023. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
Telegraph 4/10: "Targeted aerially in the back-field and looked rattled. Kicked into touch on the full once and was stifled by a rush defence led by De Klerk."
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