By PAUL REES

ENGLAND

Coach: Steve Borthwick
Captain: Owen Farrell
Never mind swinging low, those steering England’s chariot are aiming low – and missing.
Approaching the 20th anniversary of their World Cup success in Australia, the only time the competition has been won by a northern hemisphere nation, the men in white will arrive in France eighth in the world rankings, a team bang out of form.
Ireland’s captain Johnny Sexton was asked last week what gave him confidence of winning the World Cup when his side has yet to reach a semi-final. “What we have done over the last couple of yea...