Sir Clive Woodward's verdict on Guiness Six Nations 2019 contenders
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnThe Six Nations is nearly upon us as France face Warren Gatland's Wales on Friday to kick things off. Ireland won the tournament last year and will be looking to retain their trophy. ,
Get ready to make Maro Itoje the captain... and book Danny Cipriani on the flight to Portugal
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is every chance Owen Farrell will be fit to face Ireland, but the first thing I would do as England coach is prepare Maro Itoje to captain in Dublin. ,
Stop the distractions, Eddie Jones, Nowell at flanker? You're not coaching Japan, this is England!
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Make no mistake, England are one of the few teams who can go to Ireland and win — but come on Eddie Jones, stop the distractions. ,
Winning mindset, find your leaders and use local knowledge... eight steps to England World Cup glory
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There's no blueprint to winning a World Cup, but here are eight tips for England and Eddie Jones based on my experiences back in 1999 — and more importantly from 2003.... ,
The stage is set for Eddie Jones and England to crash the party
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The 2019 World Cup has become a retirement party for many coaches of the leading contenders — and England could be the big winners in this. ,
It fills me with despair that Farrell was ditched... England have missed out on a brilliant coach
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: With Andy Farrell taking over from Joe Schmidt after next year’s World Cup, you can only conclude Ireland’s gain is England’s loss. ,
Jones' England is awash with new talent, plus my home nations verdict
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This has been a terrific autumn for England. They have cleared their minds mentally and made big calls. There have been great passages of rugby, too. ,
I'd have blown my top over Owen Farrell's challenge on Izack Rodda... it was a clear penalty
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It could have been a different game if the Aussies had gone in 17-13 up and England had been forced to play the first 10 minutes after the break without their fly-half. ,
England must start fast and put Australia under the cosh at Twickenham
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's task is simple, although achieving it might prove very difficult. What England must do is reproduce the rugby they played in the first 38 minutes vs New Zealand. ,
Eddie Jones has both excited and baffled me with his team selection
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I absolutely love the look of the England team to play Australia on Saturday — with one exception. Why is England coach Jones starting Dylan Hartley on the bench? ,
