JEREMY GUSCOTT
OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK

It has been difficult to see how England want to attack since Steve Borthwick took over as head coach. Apart from the England mantra that they want quick ball, because it disables the opposition defence – which is what every team wants – there has not been a clear pattern.
Instead, England look underpowered and underdeveloped in attack. This contrasts with the Irish, who have a very distinct attacking pattern which almost always presents lots of options for the ball-carrier, thanks to the number of support runners. Ireland lull you in...