About this episode

The episode features insights from the England camp ahead of their crucial Test against Fiji, discussing game strategies and player performances.

Ashy and Chris go inside the England camp ahead of the must-win Test against Fiji. After the defeat at Ellis Park, Ashy quizzes skipper Jamie George on the England gameplan against the Boks and why they keep repeating the same mistakes. Centre Henry Slade is also on the pod to discuss his return to the starting XV and England’s state of flux in midfield. Can Slade replicate the influence he's had at Exeter for his country? Finn Russell is back for Scotland. Ashy and Chris look ahead to their clash in Pretoria and react to Louis Rees-Zammit dropping to the Wales bench. Why hasn’t the Welsh winger managed to replicate the form eh showed before his NFL stint?

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashy, Chris

Guests: Jamie George, Henry Slade

Topics covered

• England rugby
• Fiji Test
• gameplan analysis
• midfield strategy
• Scotland clash
• Wales performance

Keywords

• England rugby
• Fiji
• Jamie George
• Henry Slade
• Finn Russell
• Louis Rees-Zammit
• rugby analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: England, Scotland, Wales

Places: Fiji, Ellis Park, Pretoria

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