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Staff Writers
Press Association
August 9, 2022 9:19PM
England's head coach said in a newspaper interview published over the weekend "you are going to have to blow the whole thing up" because it produces "closeted" players who lack "resolve".
The view has been condemned as "insulting" and "divisive and disrespectful" by 2003 World Cup-winning mastermind Clive Woodard and Twickenham has reacted by highlighting the importance of private schools to the game.
"RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney spoke to the England head coach, Eddie Jones, on Sunday and confirmed the RFU's position on the valued role the independent sector plays in the player pathway," an RFU statement read.
"The RFU is hugely appreciative and supportive of the role both the independent and state school sectors play in introducing boys and girls to our sport and in our player pathway.
"A collaborative approach and strong partnerships within the education sector ensure players are supported and offered opportunities to develop at all schools.
"The most recent England men's squad contained players who have benefited from time within independent schools, including Maro Itoje and Henry Arundell, as well as many from the state sector including Jonny Hill and Courtney Lawes.
"As a union, we are always working to broaden the appeal and accessibility of rugby union to boys and girls from a wide range of backgrounds."
https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/ru...mark-c-7819091
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
Oh dear. Maybe this churlish colonial needs to have a look at the IRB rankings before impudently lecturing his betters.![]()
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
If there is a bigger spoon head in World Rugby than Clive Woodward. I can't think of it.
The world cup winning mastermind. Gimme a break.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
I think the Europeans' meddling with the laws and refereeing directives at the time also helped
"Anti-Brumbies law" indeed...
Japan and the Pacific Islands for Aussie Super 9's!
Let's have one of these in WA! Click this link: Saitama Super Arena - New Perth Stadium?