Ford: England different without Farrell
England are still learning how to live without Owen Farrell as they begin a new era under Jamie George, according to playmaker George Ford.
England are still learning how to live without Owen Farrell as they begin a new era under Jamie George, according to playmaker George Ford.
George Ford will take the reins as England’s starting flyhalf in the World Cup warm-up against Ireland on Saturday, with Owen Farrell facing a World Rugby appeal over his dismissed red card.
George Ford narrowly sidestepped admitting that fellow England flyhalf Owen Farrell “got away with” a dangerous tackle against Wales.
Flyhalf George Ford has been called up to join England’s Six Nations squad.
Marcus Smith is in line to feature at flyhalf for England in a rejigged backline during next month’s Tests at Twickenham after he was included in a 34-man squad announced Monday.
Eddie Jones has left five senior players, including four Saracens representatives, out of his 45-man England training squad.
England kept the pressure on Six Nations leaders France by claiming a 33-30 win against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
England coach Eddie Jones says he decided to bring George Ford back into their starting lineup to face the All Blacks due to the flyhalf’s work rate.
England coach Eddie Jones has made one change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks in Yokohama.
George Ford’s omission from the England starting lineup for Saturday’s crunch quarter-final against Australia comes as a surprise, but coach Eddie Jones says the flyhalf knows his role in the squad.