CHRIS HEWETT

Contrary to popular belief, there are still differences between the two codes of rugby. Union still has its flankers and its lineouts, together with a contest for the ball, a World Cup that isn’t a complete joke and a deep-rooted dislike of Owen Farrell-type tackles.
Among those who swam against the tide of condemnation after last week’s little jaw-tickling incident against Wales were Shaun Edwards (“it’s a collision sport”), Kevin Sinfield (“you guys have tried to hang him for one poorly-timed tackle”) and Chris Ashton (“Owen deserves respect, not abuse”). The common denomin...