Chile’s enthusiastic approach helps England rediscover their mojo

BRENDAN GALLAGHER

CHILE have given us many things. Some of the greatest vineyards and wines on the planet; soaring belching volcanoes, an extraordinary number of internationally known poets not least Nobel winners Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral.
And last night in Lille their fledgling but outclassed rugby team brought out the best in England. Chile’s enthusiasm and joie de vivre at playing the game somehow inspired England to rediscover their mojo.
Most of this year and indeed for long sections of their opening two games England have looked constipated and inhibited, frightened to try ...

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