Before the "Crunch", Saturday at Twickenham (5:45 p.m.) against the XV of France, Will Greenwood shows his confidence.
The former three-quarter center of England (50 years old, 55 caps) and the British Lions, legend of English rugby and world champion in 2003 alongside Jonny Wilkinson, draws up for Le Figaro a first assessment of the Tournament for the XV of the Rose.
He also evokes the shock against the Blues and proclaims his admiration for Gaël Fickou.
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LE
FIGARO - How do you judge the three performances of England in this Tournament?
Will Greenwood:
Gradually the team is improving after a very disappointing start, although the French public have seen how strong Scotland can be.
Faced with XV Chardon at home (
23-29 defeat
), England missed opportunities and defended averagely.
The XV de la Rose lost a very important first match.
They improved against Italy, without being very authoritarian either and without displaying any real confidence.
But then, against...
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