Maro Itoje must make sure his side’s emotions do not boil over and the breakdown battle will be pivotalEngland are riled up, they feel backed into a corner and if history shows us anything, it is that they tend to perform when their backs are against the wall. It’s a very English trait and Steve Borthwick’s tenure has been punctuated with performances when his side feel as though they have a point to prove. The players certainly have that as they begin their autumn campaign against Australia.It actually makes me more confident in an England victory. They will have a siege mentality, just as they did against France in the Six Nations – they might not have won that match but it was the best performance of the campaign by some distance. They will want to put on a real show of unity and that can have a galvanising effect. I was nervous about this fixture at the start of the week; I’m less so now. Continue reading...
England have been backed into a corner – it should bring out their best against Australia | Ugo Monye
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The Guardian - AustraliaBy Ugo Monye
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Maro Itoje must make sure his side’s emotions do not boil over and the breakdown battle will be pivotal England are riled up, they feel backed into a corner and if history shows us anything, it is that they tend to perform when their backs are against the wall. It’s a very English trait and Steve Borthwick’s tenure has been punctuated with performances when his side feel as though they have a point to prove. The players certainly have that as they begin their autumn campaign against Australia. I
Key Takeaways
- England have been backed into a corner – it should bring out their best against Australia | Ugo Monye.
- It’s a very English trait and Steve Borthwick’s tenure has been punctuated with performances when his side feel as though they have a point to prove.
- The players certainly have that as they begin their autumn campaign against Australia.
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