A 12–0 hole against the All Blacks usually means lights out. Not this time. We break down how England wrestled control back at Twickenham: Ford’s cold-blooded drop goals, a backline reshuffle that added real speed with Marcus Smith at 15, and a pack that went from shaky lineouts to statement scrums. Dingwall and Lawrence offered balance and bite in midfield, while Underhill and Earl set the tone with dominant contact and tireless carrying. It wasn’t perfect, but it was organised, ruthless, an...
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A 12–0 hole against the All Blacks usually means lights out. Not this time. We break down how England wrestled control back at Twickenham: Ford’s cold-blooded drop goals, a backline reshuffle that added real speed with Marcus Smith at 15, and a pack that went from shaky lineouts to statement scrums. Dingwall and Lawrence offered balance and bite in midfield, while Underhill and Earl set the tone with dominant contact and tireless carrying. It wasn’t perfect, but it was organised, ruthless, an...
Ep. 28 - Farrell to the Rescue: Can He Revive the Roar?
Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls
1 hour 10 minutes
4 months ago
Ep. 28 - Farrell to the Rescue: Can He Revive the Roar?
The latest episode of Rucks, Mauls and Oval Balls delivers a comprehensive analysis of the Lions tour as it reaches a critical juncture, with Dave and Rory examining the performances against the Reds and Waratahs while identifying concerning patterns that could impact the upcoming Test matches. The duo delves into the Lions' struggles with set-piece execution and ball handling under pressure, while celebrating standout performances from Maro Itoje, Jack Morgan, and others who have enhanced t...
Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls
A 12–0 hole against the All Blacks usually means lights out. Not this time. We break down how England wrestled control back at Twickenham: Ford’s cold-blooded drop goals, a backline reshuffle that added real speed with Marcus Smith at 15, and a pack that went from shaky lineouts to statement scrums. Dingwall and Lawrence offered balance and bite in midfield, while Underhill and Earl set the tone with dominant contact and tireless carrying. It wasn’t perfect, but it was organised, ruthless, an...