"Stealing a living" - 2003 World Cup-winner slams current England crop
Rugby NewsMonday, 13 March 2023 at 17:24
England legend Steve Thompson has slammed the international sides current crop of players after their abject performance against France.
Steve Borthwick's men lost 53-10 to France on Saturday, their heaviest home defeat.
They are likely to face even tougher opposition in Grand Slam-chasing Ireland on the final weekend.
Thompson, who doesn't watch rugby much anymore, has had his life turned upside down by the diagnosis of early onset dementia.
You can watch his documentary, Head On: Rugby, Dementia and Me, by clicking here.
Commenting on the game, the 2003 World Cup-winner wrote: "Media hype. I don't comment about rugby much.
"I think rugby players deserve every penny they get but the current England team are stealing a living!
"Social media and hype! has a lot to answer for!!"
Every England player ranked on their 2023 Six Nations performances
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Check out the entire squad ranked from best to worst in their performances. so far below.
There hasn't been too many standout performers.
Freddie Steward - 6.75/10
Vs Scotland - 6/10
Vs Italy - 6/10
Vs Wales - 9/10
vs Ireland - 6/10
Freddie Steward of England during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
Jamie George - 6.5/10
Vs Scotland - 7/10
Vs Italy - 8/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
vs Ireland - 5/10
Ellis Genge - 6.25/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Italy - 7/10
Vs Wales - 8/10
vs Ireland - 5/10
Ellis Genge of England on the break during the Six Nations Championship, Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 4th 2023. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Ollie Chessum - 6.25/10
Vs Scotland - 8/10
Vs Italy - 7/10
Vs Wales - 5/10
vs Ireland - 5/10
Ollie Chessum of England beats the tackle of Matt Fagerson of Scotland during the Six Nations Championship, Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 4th 2023. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Lewis Ludlam - 6/10
Vs Scotland - 6/10
Vs Italy - 7/10
Vs Wales - 7/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Jack Willis - 6/10
Vs Italy - 8/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Try Celebrations for Jack Willis of England as he goes over for a try during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
Alex Mitchell - 6/10
Vs Italy - 7/10
Vs Wales - 5/10
vs Ireland - 6/10
Owen Farrell - 6/10
Vs Scotland - 6/10
Vs Italy - 6/10
Vs Wales - 7/10
vs Ireland - 5/10
A dejected Owen Farrell of England applauds in the direction of the England supporters at full-time following the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Max Malins - 6/10
Vs Scotland - 7/10
Vs Italy - 7/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Courtney Lawes - 6/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
Maro Itoje - 5.75/10
Vs Scotland - 6/10
Vs Italy - 7/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
A frustrated Maro Itoje of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
Kyle Sinckler - 5.75/10
Vs Scotland - 6/10
Vs Italy - 6/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
vs Ireland - 5/10
Ollie Lawrence - 5.75/10
Vs Scotland - 4/10
Vs Italy - 8/10
Vs Wales - 7/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Alex Dombrandt - 5.5/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Italy - 6/10
Vs Wales - 7/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Alex Dombrandt of England on the break during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
Ben Earl - 5.5/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Italy - 6/10
Jack van Poortvliet - 5.5/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Italy - 7/10
Vs Wales - 7/10
vs Ireland - 3/10
Jack van Poortvliet of England is interviewed during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 11 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
Ben Curry - 5.5/10
Vs Scotland - 6/10
Vs Wales - 5/10
Henry Arundell - 5.3/10
Vs Italy - 7/10
Vs Wales - 5/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Henry Slade - 5.3/10
Vs Italy - 6/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Anthony Watson - 5.3/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Wales - 7/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
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)
Mako Vunipola - 5.25/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Italy - 6/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Dan Cole - 5.25/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Italy - 6/10
Vs Wales - 6/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Ben Youngs - 5/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Ollie Hassell-Collins - 5/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Joe Marchant - 5/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Nick Isiekwe - 5/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Marcus Smith - 4.6/10
Vs Scotland - 5/10
Vs Wales - 5/10
vs Ireland - 4/10
Marcus Smith of England during the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on Saturday 11th March 2023 | Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK.
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