Having thought that English rugby could not get much worse, South Africa made sure it did on Saturday with a 42-6 win at Twickenham.
It was a very traumatic afternoon, when the team with around 60% of possession scored just 6 points and conceded 42. The World Champions were outstanding and physical, playing the game at a ferocious pace, whilst England were lumbering, ponderous and naive.
So where did it all go wrong? Danny Cipriani was poor, but is he to blame? Is leadership still an issue? Does Steve Borthwick warrant a place in the team, let alone the captaincy?
Let us know what you think.
Now look. It all went wrong when Jonno dropped mz old mates Balshy and the volcano from the squad. Quite frankly where was Ryan Lamb as well. What a disgrace. I know that Balshy straight at those cheeky Boks, and I reckon he would have scored at least three times what with his masterful ball handling skills. In fact, only the other day I was relaxing in my sunbed marvelling at his ball handling skills. And he makes a jolly good cup of cocoa. I will be back soon mark my words!!!
Just to say that although Cipriani had an awful game, he at least got some points on the board. I think bringing him back in to the squad after just a few games after injury was a tad premature though, and explains his lack of form. I just hope it doesnt knock his confidence. Hopefully by the 6 Nations he will be sorted. Toby Flood – the in form 10… erm, didnt look like that on Saturday to me when he got on… bet the All Blacks are sh*tting conkers thinking about him playing :-p