England’s varied attack to give them the edge in Rugby World Cup final | Ben Ryan


Eddie Jones’s team have the ability to break down South Africa’s traditional power game and win a tight contest

I think England will beat South Africa in the World Cup final. I feel it not because of hard statistics, nor because emotions are getting the better of me. Here’s my reasoning.

In attack, South Africa have moved back to their more traditional power game and it has given them certainty on the field. The Springboks under their excellent coach, Rassie Erasmus, are all on the same page.

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