In the wee hours of this morning, Ellis Genge posted a thought-provoking tweet subsequent to England’s inaugural loss to Fiji.
During the second half at Twickenham, the Pacific Islanders managed to score three tries, exploiting England’s vulnerable defense that struggled to withstand their strength.
England managed a late resurgence with Joe Marchant’s try, and George Ford’s successful conversion brought them within striking distance.
However, Selestino Ravutaumada’s play paved the way for Simione Kuruvoli to secure the victory.
In the early morning hours, Genge, England’s vice-captain, took to Twitter and wrote, “Count us out now, wishing you all the best.”
Social reaction”
One fan wrote: “We just lost to a side that England have never lost to ever and expect fans to just get behind the team as if everything’s okay and not say anything?”
A second commented: “What are we supposed to do, it’s getting worse every week. The fans don’t want to dig out the team, but what are they supposed to do ? You can’t cover up the fact it’s not getting better. There is so little defensive coordination to build on. Teams can’t win if they can’t defend”
Another said: “What are we supposed to do, it’s getting worse every week. The fans don’t want to dig out the team, but what are they supposed to do ? You can’t cover up the fact it’s not getting better. There is so little defensive coordination to build on. Teams can’t win if they can’t defend”
A fourth tweeted: “I hope you guys have been pulling our legs these last few weeks. I really do.”
“Its not that people want to write you all off. We are not the press that are looking for headlines. We want you to do well, but lets be honest the last 18-24 months of rugby has been hard to support. We still supported, and still do support – but its hard at the moment.” wrote a fifth.
A sixth said in support: “U will prove everyone wrong genge you and the lads are all class acts as a tigers fan I saw the same building blocks and look what happened champions I’m right behind you all!”
Five players Steve Borthwick should drop for World Cup opener, and who should replace them
Here’s the lowdown on five fellas who should be shown the door and swapped out before that showdown with Argentina.
#1. Dan Cole
Planet Rugby 2/10: “Can’t get around the field effectively enough. Set-piece is pretty strong but often exposed in the loose.”
Rugby Pass 3/10: “A first start since September 2019, the question must be asked is can England afford to have him involved when he is allergic to the ball? Just a single carry in 69 minutes.”
Evening Standard 3/10: “One of England’s finest servants, but at 36 England should have moved on by now.”
Replacement: Kyle Sinckler