Sunday, March 6, 2016

6 nations massive clash this week end 


England vs Wales






England's Chris Robshaw insists his side have put their World Cup hoodoo firmly behind them and are relishing the opportunity to play at Twickenham again, ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales next weekend.

The 29-year-old flanker has enjoyed a resurgence on the blindside for both club and country since enduring a torrid time at No.7 during the World Cup - where he was openly criticised by Eddie Jones before he was appointed England's head coach.

But with that hatchet buried, Robshaw has been singing Jones' praises with the Australian leading the Red Rose to three wins
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And he insists there will not be any demons left in England's system when Wales return to Twickenham next weekend, having beaten England at the venue back in September.

"The World Cup will always be a part of me and a lot of the guys here," he said.

"What had happened there made it a bit eerie when we first got back to Twickenham last weekend [against Ireland], but as soon as we got on the pitch it was Twickenham and great to be back there.
"You could remember what it was all about and what it represents and what a great place it is to play rugby.

"Eddie has come in and done a fantastic job so far and the boys are enjoying playing for him and working under him. He is mixing things up and keeping guys on their toes and hopefully getting the best out of us.

"It is a similar group of players, but the coaches have a good relationship between the three of them and balance each other in the way they approach things. No matter what set-up you are in, a new coach freshens things up.

"They bring new ideas and training is slightly different. There are things which are not too far away and it has been good."

England will be desperate for revenge against Warren Gatland's side, and have beaten Wales in And with victory on Saturday potentially bringing their first Championship title since 2011, Robshaw hopes his side can dwell on the good memories at Twickenham.

He said: "We have had some pretty heavy defeats against Wales but we have also had some great wins against them as well.

"You've got to look at it from both sides. This is a new era, a new tournament and hopefully we can put it right."

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