England should count their blessings for Manu Tuilagi’s absence
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Stuart Barnes on why rather than being deprived of the services of a key player, Stuart Lancaster will be spared fitting a square peg into a round hole
Once again rugby’s gods have looked down with favour upon Stuart Lancaster.
Make no mistake about it, the assault and criminal damage charges to which Manu Tuilagi pleaded guilty are a blessing — without disguise — for England’s World Cup hopes.
Tuilagi has played a significant role in readying England for the World Cup, without coming near an international jersey since last summer’s tour to New Zealand.
Bereft of variety and an understand…
Once again rugby’s gods have looked down with favour upon Stuart Lancaster.
Make no mistake about it, the assault and criminal damage charges to which Manu Tuilagi pleaded guilty are a blessing — without disguise — for England’s World Cup hopes.
Tuilagi has played a significant role in readying England for the World Cup, without coming near an international jersey since last summer’s tour to New Zealand.
Bereft of variety and an understand…
