Conservative tactics won't earn a place in final four

Towards the end of the first half at Twickenham yesterday Simon Zebo was delighted to get a break from aerial combat duty. At last, the chance to counter attack. He ran wide towards the east stand side, inviting Jamie Heaslip in off the wing to keep the move going. The number eight obliged, and, just as he was being closed down, had two green shirts steaming into a gap to support. It involved a quick pass from Heaslip. An offload if you like. He didn't make it, and the chance went south.