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How England can shock France - the crucial task both Smiths must stick to, getting the ball to the man born for this game and a two-word mantra that was gold dust for my teams

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As an international head coach, there comes a time when you have to nail your colours to the mast on selection and then stick to...

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Sir Clive Woodward

Steve Borthwick is taking a huge gamble starting Fin and Marcus Smith together - here's how it could finally unlock England's attack... and why it could massively backfire against France

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The decision to go with both Smiths - Marcus and Fin - against France is a huge gamble for Steve Borthwick as England desperately...

05.02.2025 20

Sir Clive Woodward

Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The first round of the Six Nations went as expected, with wins for France, Scotland and Ireland. But I thought the action was, on...

03.02.2025 2

Sir Clive Woodward

Why England can be positive despite Ireland defeat - but there is one key question Steve Borthwick must ask his players ahead of Six Nations clash with France

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England lost a lot of tight games in 2024. And while their first match of 2025 ended similarly, I do think Borthwick as head coach...

02.02.2025 2

Sir Clive Woodward

Why it's time for Steve Borthwick and England to deliver, the reason Italy will finish above Scotland ...and who I'm backing to win it all

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After he missed last year's Six Nations, Antoine Dupont's return for the 2025 Championship is brilliant news not only for France,...

31.01.2025 1

Sir Clive Woodward

The lightning-quick gamebreaker who reminds me of Jason Robinson, an English powerhouse who can blitz opponents and the Welshman every rugby fan should be excited to watch

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'm really looking forward to this Six Nations because I think it should be a great tournament and no one knows exactly what is...

28.01.2025 0

Sir Clive Woodward

There's a cosy, faceless cabal at the top of English rugby - we deserve better and I'm going to be on their case until they reveal who they are

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When you're in a hole, you need to stop digging. I was reminded of this when I saw Bill Sweeney face the media last week. I didn't...

28.01.2025 0

Sir Clive Woodward

England don't look like a team that would win a World Cup, so here's how I would solve the No 10s conundrum

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There's only one way I'd like to see Marcus Smith and Fin Smith starting together for England and that is by playing Marcus at...

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How England can shock France - the crucial task both Smiths must stick to, getting the ball to the man born for this game and a two-word mantra that was gold dust for my teams

Sir Clive Woodward

Steve Borthwick is taking a huge gamble starting Fin and Marcus Smith together - here's how it could finally unlock England's attack... and why it could massively backfire against France

Sir Clive Woodward

Why rampant France will be even better at Twickenham, how I think England can shock Les Bleus and the four players who nailed their Lions audition

Sir Clive Woodward

Why England can be positive despite Ireland defeat - but there is one key question Steve Borthwick must ask his players ahead of Six Nations clash with France

Sir Clive Woodward

Why it's time for Steve Borthwick and England to deliver, the reason Italy will finish above Scotland ...and who I'm backing to win it all

Sir Clive Woodward

The lightning-quick gamebreaker who reminds me of Jason Robinson, an English powerhouse who can blitz opponents and the Welshman every rugby fan should be excited to watch

Sir Clive Woodward

There's a cosy, faceless cabal at the top of English rugby - we deserve better and I'm going to be on their case until they reveal who they are

Sir Clive Woodward

England don't look like a team that would win a World Cup, so here's how I would solve the No 10s conundrum

Sir Clive Woodward