Sir Clive Woodward, the former England head coach, has expressed his strong criticisms of Steve Borthwick’s team during a challenging period leading up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Drawing from numerous columns he has penned for the Mail Online, let’s delve into how the 2003 World Cup champion envisions England’s starting lineup for their inaugural match against Argentina scheduled for the upcoming month.
In his latest column, he wrote: “Borthwick’s side scored just one try in their two games with Wales and that came from a forward drive. To be honest, they didn’t really look like scoring behind the scrum.
“Even though Farrell has been rightly left out, England still have a strong side on paper. I like Courtney Lawes as captain in Farrell’s absence.”
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD’S ENGLAND XV
15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Anthony Watson
13. Elliot Daly (Saracens)
Woodward wrote: “Arundell needs to see far more of the ball. I’d also be severely tempted to have a look at Elliot Daly at outside centre.”
12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath)
11. Henry Arundell (Racing 92)