Eddie Jones: England’s attitude is slowly changing and this is a litmus Test
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Head coach justifies his selections for first Test with Australia• Luther Burrell, Marland Yarde and Owen Farrell get thumbs-upLess than a month ago the chances of Luther Burrell and Marland Yarde...
Mike Brown to win 50th England cap against Australia
1 decade ago by The Rugby PaperMike Brown will win his 50th England cap when he runs out against Australia for the first of their three Tests in Brisbane on Saturday. The Harlequins full-back is partnered by Anthony Watson and Marland...
England dump Ford for first test against Australia
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comEddie Jones has dropped flyhalf George Ford and moved Owen Farrell in from the centres in his starting team for the first of three tests against Australia at Brisbane's Lang Park on Saturday.
Australia v England: Tourists pick Owen Farrell ahead of Ford at fly-half
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOwen Farrell will start at fly-half for England in their opening Test against Australia with George Ford dropping to the bench.
Owen Farrell to play fly-half in England’s first Test against Australia
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Farrell replaces George Ford as playmaker for match at Suncorp Stadium • Marland Yarde preferred to Jack Nowell on left wing by Eddie JonesOwen Farrell will make his first start at fly-half under...
Owen Farrell's development at fly-half impresses England coach Eddie Jones
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyEddie Jones believes Owen Farrell is developing the composure that is the hallmark of great fly-halves after naming him as England's playmaker-in-chief for Saturday's opening Test against Australia.
Owen Farrell to replace George Ford at number 10 against Australia in Brisbane
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionEngland coach Eddie Jones has announced that Owen Farrell will be taking over from George Ford as the preferred fly-half for the tournament opener against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
Australia v England: Owen Farrell set to replace George Ford at fly-half
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOwen Farrell is set to replace George Ford at fly-half when England face Australia, as Mako Vunipola looks to overturn a "hiding".
England to pick Marland Yarde over Jack Nowell with Maro Itoje staying put
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Quins’ wing gets nod over Exeter’s Jack Nowell for first Test against Australia• Saracens’ Itoje is to stay at lock rather than being moved to the back rowEngland are set to name Marland Yarde...
Monday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySpringboks delay call on JantjiesJantjies, who fractured his finger while playing for the Lions in the Super Rugby competition, has not been involved in any contact training with the Springboks ahead...
