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Post-ruckgate the team Eddie Jones needs to pick for the Calcutta Cup

Scotland will come to Twickenham next weekend and Eddie Jones will be keen to get an improved performance from his England side, so who should he pick?Welcome return: If Billy Vunipola proves his fitness, he will startEddie Jones cut a frustrated figure after the Italy game and the ‘No Ruckgate’ affair meant he spent most of …Continue reading »

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How do you solve England’s backrow conundrum? Ask Nick Easter…

Eddie Jones has a backrow conundrum, and time is running out fast before the game against South Africa on 12 November, how is he going to solve it? We asked an expertThe Holy Trinity: Vunipola, Haskell and Robshaw have been Eddie's Jones' preferred trioMany of us have tried to read the mind of Eddie Jones but most have failed to do a decent …Continue reading »

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Analysis: Six minutes that defined the resilience of Saracens

In snatching back the lead from Wasps just before half-time on Sunday afternoon at Allianz, Saracens showed the opportunism and problem-solving ability of a champion side.DescriptionMore than any athletic attribute, the one quality that Maro Itoje’s clubmates value highest in their young lock is an …Continue reading »

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