Vass: Loss of Premiership stars no obstacle

By NEALE HARVEY
MONTPELLIER-bound England U20s attack coach Ian Vass is convinced his side can overcome the loss of five key players to defend their Junior World Cup crown.
With back rowers Ben and Tom Curry, winger Joe Cokanasiga, Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe and Exeter No.9 Jack Maunder seconded by seniors boss Eddie Jones for the tour of Argentina, England are up against it ahead of Wednesday’s opener against Samoa However, Vass, below, who heads to the Top 14 later this summer after helping Saracens to Champions Cup glory, told The Rugby Paper:
“Fortunately we we...

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