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Sir Clive Woodward

Sir Clive Woodward

Sir Clive Woodward is one of the country's sporting greats having made history in 2003 by leading England to a maiden Rugby World Cup triumph in Australia. He had the privilege of coaching his country between 1997 and 2004.

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby needs a radical shake-up and Gus Pichot is the perfect choice to be its new chief... no slight on my old skipper Bill Beaumount, but visionary Argentine is the bundle of energy needed to revamp world game

14/04/20 09:30

SIR CLIVE WOORDWARD: When the Covid-19 crisis eases and sport starts cranking back into action, it will absolutely NOT be business as normal - and that is truer for rugby than almost any sport I can think of. Professional rugby's financial vulnerability has been cruelly exposed and, frankly, it has always been built on shifting sands. Rugby has not grown like it should and could have and has not widened its spectator base. ...read

Why give Eddie a new deal now? Sir Clive Woodward queries the timing of Jones announcement as World Cup winning coach asks the other big questions for English rugby
09/04/20 09:32
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: These are difficult times for all sports but I believe such moments create a time for organisations to demonstrate they are in touch with the world around them.
'Eddie Jones should have been grilled by the RFU before he signed his new deal' - SIR CLIVE WOODWARD answers your questions, both serious and funny, on England, sledging, and lockdown
05/04/20 09:32
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The England legend has been answering all of your questions, ranging from the serious to the funny, on subjects such sport obsession and how to drop players.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's game over for the 2020 Six Nations, Gallagher Premiership, Pro 14, Top 14 and two European competitions.... so now's the time to give rugby a reboot
16/03/20 10:27
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The decision to bring the curtain down on Premiership rugby for five weeks and postponing European competitions only delays an inevitable shutdown.
As good as any England team in history... SIR CLIVE WOODWARD pays tribute to his 1980 Five Nations Grand Slam winning wonders 40 years on
12/03/20 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've never really reflected on the 1980 Grand Slam - you move on quickly in life and sport - and it has caught me by surprise that the 40th anniversary is upon us.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Six Nations delay could trip up the French if they suffer due to the new schedule
09/03/20 10:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My gut instinct was to call a halt to this year's Championship but the Six Nations committee are determined to bring it to a conclusion so let's respect that.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have their mojo back but please, no more idiotic behaviour... here is my verdict on their Six Nations campaign
08/03/20 10:35
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was really impressed with how England bounced back from their World Cup final disappointment because that will have been difficult.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Victory for this developing Scotland side over France in Six Nations was no surprise
08/03/20 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was not surprised in the slightest at Scotland turning over France because they are a good and improving side. France are still a long way from the finished article.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Anthony Watson's outstanding try against Wales shows the importance of the winger going forward
07/03/20 10:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It might have been a little subdued before the match but we should have known England and Wales would provide some action to perk us up. The 33-30 win for England was all action.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Jonny May has gone from crazy horse to wonder wing and CAN fire England to Six Nations triumph over Wales
06/03/20 10:36
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It has been a disjointed Six Nations full of bad weather and postponed matches. England have spluttered a little but, I'm hoping and expecting to see an all-court performance,
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England boast a mobile front five and pacy back division but is Eddie Jones' versatile back row too slow?
05/03/20 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mark Wilson and Anthony Watson will make their first England appearances since the World Cup final against Wales on Saturday.
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Call the whole Six Nations off now! There is a bigger picture here and the threat of coronavirus outweighs sport
04/03/20 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There are some things much more important than sport, and when something like the coronavirus comes along rugby has to step into line.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Mako Vunipola self-isolation mess is just embarrassing... England should have held their hands up to a mistake, instead of passing it off as a medical issue
03/03/20 10:20
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mako Vunipola's unavailability for the rest of the Six Nations leaves me shaking my head at what goes on in the England camp sometimes.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: To take their game to the next level, England should be brave and go for pure pace over power by picking the Simmonds brothers and Marcus Smith
01/03/20 09:29
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's been a strange old Six Nations campaign for England, not convincing by any means, yet it could still easily result in them winning the 2020 Championship.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England were dialled in during their Six Nations victory over Ireland...they proved me wrong with a strong disciplined display
23/02/20 10:32
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was expecting a torrid dogfight against an Ireland team with their tails up and nothing to lose. But what transpired was a strong and disciplined England performance.
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The world-class victory in Dublin is template for England to beat Ireland in their Six Nations encounter
22/02/20 10:32
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have taken Ireland to the cleaners twice in the past 12 months, but only one of those victories counted for a bean and that was in Dublin 12 months ago.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Confusing, high risk and ZERO logic... Eddie Jones' baffling selections could backfire spectacularly when England take on Ireland in Six Nations clash
21/02/20 10:03
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The good news is I sensed a sharpening of intensity with England at Murrayfield - but the bad news is some of Eddie Jones' selections are making me very nervous!
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I hope Scotland record thumping win over Italy after Finn Russell's unjustified character assassination of Gregor Townsend
16/02/20 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I try not to be overly partisan in my columns because I love good rugby and admire top-quality play from all teams, but I hope Scotland record a thumping win over Italy.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Owen Farrell needs to face off against Johnny Sexton at No 10 as England move into strong position to win Six Nations
16/02/20 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England may have made a middling start to the Six Nations but they are the only team in the first two rounds to claim an away win and are now in a strong position.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: A strong European union is the way to go... never mind South Africa, we should be encouraging the likes of Georgia and Spain to join the Six Nations party
11/02/20 10:30
The thought of South Africa in an expanded Six Nations would be to the detriment of rugby development in Europe. I would ask Six Nations and World Rugby authorities to please think again.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England were hungry and energised at Murrayfield... I expect them to kick on now
09/02/20 10:22
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: All eyes on England's next game against Ireland, and what a prospect that is. But I suspect history will show victory over the Scots to ultimately be more important.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Ellis Genge, the finisher, reigns in the storm... it's all to play for after England cope with elements better against Scotland
08/02/20 10:15
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD WEEKLY COLUMN: The highlights reel from that game will be brief but as a former England coach who has lost in filthy conditions at Murrayfield I can assure you victory will feel sweet.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England must weather the storm and get back to winning ways in gloomy Edinburgh... lose this and Eddie Jones' side are REALLY in trouble
07/02/20 10:37
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - WORLD CUP WINNING COACH: It's a stormy forecast for Edinburgh this weekend - which seems appropriate enough in England's case.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This England team will bounce back from France defeat and get the job done against Scotland on Saturday... But why is Tom Curry is still playing at No. 8?
06/02/20 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - WORLD CUP WINNING COACH: Let's hope Eddie Jones' coaching and game plan have improved, along with his selection. I believe they will get the job done, narrowly, against Scotland.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Stuart Hogg switched off because he already thought he'd scored... but Scotland captain showed maturity and character to maintain concentration and admit mistake after the game
02/02/20 10:31
The headlines will have made painful reading for Stuart Hogg yesterday after his costly howler in Dublin, but I thought he fronted up well afterwards and stayed focused during the game.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: In just two matches, all England's magic and confidence has been dismantled. Owen Farrell endured his worst game EVER... and Alex Dombrandt must be called in from the cold to start against Scotland at No 8
02/02/20 09:59
It gives me no great pleasure to say I saw this coming. France are on the up, while England arrived with the wrong team and clearly have not yet shaken off that depressing World Cup final result.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England are the team under pressure against France... win, and their World Cup final no-show can be seen as a blip. Lose, and it's back to square one
01/02/20 10:46
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is very seldom I tip against England, if ever, as I just never see them losing at rugby. But I must confess I make France the favourites in Paris.
Eddie Jones's talk of brutality from England in Six Nations against France is from the Stone Age... it's nonsense
31/01/20 10:32
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Did you correctly predict the starting XV to play France in Paris on Sunday? Me neither. But the only thing that really matters now is how they perform.
France to win the title, Wales to face a major rebuild and Italy will continue to struggle: Sir Clive Woodward's team-by-team guide to the Six Nations
30/01/20 10:39
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The 2020 Six Nations campaign, which gets underway this weekend, promises to be a closely-fought affair with several teams eyeing the title.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: France will win the Six Nations because they have Shaun Edwards... England blew it by missing out on him
30/01/20 10:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If France are to become a world force again, Fabian Galthie and Edwards must conjure up the chemistry and close working partnership that Edwards had with Warren Gatland
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Nothing else should matter apart from beating France in Paris, Eddie... forget about being the best team ever!
25/01/20 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I must admit to just shaking my head earlier this week when Eddie Jones started talking about making England into the greatest-ever rugby team.
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Sir Clive's Six Nations audit: England want to bounce back from World Cup heartbreak, Wayne Pivac aims to make his mark as Wales boss while France and Ireland welcome in new eras
24/01/20 10:45
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The 2020 Six Nations campaign will begin on Saturday, February 1 with a number of teams eyeing glory in this year's competition.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Six Nations squad selection proves England boss Eddie Jones hasn't learned from scrum-half woe in World Cup final
20/01/20 10:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is much to like about Eddie Jones's Six Nations squad, which includes some exciting selections, but it's also a tale of two lessons from the World Cup in Japan.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones must harness all the tension and anger from Saracens salary cap affair as England reconvene for Six Nations
19/01/20 10:34
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Saracens players, the backbone of the England team for five or six years, have been labelled by many as cheats and must now play alongside colleagues from Exeter.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones needs to put his England stars on trial... it's time to put these players under the cosh to earn their place in the side for the Six Nations campaign
12/01/20 10:33
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What England need is a good old-fashioned final trial match, a fixture that was still in place when I was trying to break into the England team and should be re-introduced.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Saracens have done the right thing by accepting their punishment for breaching salary cap. Fighting on would have caused anarchy
18/11/19 10:26
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It will hurt horribly but Nigel Wray and Saracens have done the right thing by taking their medicine and accepting the 35-point deduction and £5.36m fine.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The salary cap system could do with a revamp in light of Saracens scandal... rugby must look at new financial models because in the big scheme of things it is still a small sport
12/11/19 05:32
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The findings from Premiership Rugby (PRL) - who followed up on information brought to light by Sportsmail's brilliant investigation - are extremely serious.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As England prepare to debrief after their painful World Cup final defeat by South Africa, here's what they must work on leading up to 2023 (when it will be even tougher)
11/11/19 10:32
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Since I got back from Japan, people have been asking one question: what happened to England against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama?
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will only get better but Eddie Jones needs to find back-up forwards to rival South Africa's 'Bomb Squad'
03/11/19 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The disappointment of such a comprehensive defeat by South Africa will take some getting over by everyone involved with England.
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England got the basics wrong, it's that simple... but let's doff our caps to a comprehensive performance from South Africa... they dominated the scrum and showed their genius
02/11/19 03:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There should be no recriminations over England's defeat and performance - only learnings and a heartfelt acknowledgement of South Africa's superiority.
In four years, Eddie Jones has taken English rugby from the depths of despair to a Rugby World Cup final... the masterplan has worked perfectly
01/11/19 10:04
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Sport gives and it takes away. Four years ago, fans in England woke up with a hollow feeling. It was World Cup final day at Twickenham but England were not involved.
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Woken up by the fire brigade at 4am, going for a stroll on the beach and turning music off on the coach to the ground... 2003 World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward talks us through the build up to a Rugby World Cup final
31/10/19 10:02
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Ahead of England's clash against South Africa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, Sir Clive Woodward reveals what it is like to prepare for the showpiece clash.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD'S WARNING: It worries me that England have already been anointed champions - the World Cup final will be a dogfight
31/10/19 10:02
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Hang on to your hats, cross your fingers, dig out your good luck charms and say a little prayer - this one's going to be very close World Cup final indeed!
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England must not under-estimate South Africa... but high tempo and intensity could prove key in blowing the Boks away with pace
27/10/19 10:47
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If England can replicate the intensity and precision that they displayed against New Zealand then I am struggling to see how South Africa can match such an approach
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The greatest ever performance... by every measure, this was the pinnacle of English test rugby
27/10/19 10:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Was Saturday's World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand England's greatest ever performance? Yes, unquestionably, would be my answer.
Many wrote off Wales... but I back them to reach the grand stage and give Warren Gatland a final farewell
26/10/19 09:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Many wrote off Wales's World Cup chances after their narrow victory over France last week. But now I believe they will beat South Africa to reach their first final.
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The ultimate compliment from the coach who won the nation's only World Cup... England have never played better on the biggest stage
26/10/19 09:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I can't imagine England have ever played better on the biggest stage. I felt a huge surge of pride watching this team and admiration for how clever and skilled they were.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'd love to see Warren Gatland have a crack at a Rugby World Cup final before he leaves Wales job
25/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: An exciting, close match is in store. I'd love Warren Gatland to have a shot at a World Cup final before he retires from the Wales job after the tournament concludes in Japan.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Switch off for two minutes and it's game over for England against New Zealand... but don't believe the myth that the All Blacks are unbeatable - I'm going for England to win by five points!
25/10/19 04:34
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There has been a load of noise this week about this World Cup semi-final, but I just hope England have been able to step away from all that and go into their match bubble.
How to beat the All Blacks: Sir Clive's eight-point plan that will guide England to the Rugby World Cup final
24/10/19 09:28
England face the All Blacks on Saturday as they bid to reach a fourth Rugby World Cup final. World Cup winning coach SIR CLIVE WOODWARD offers up his eight-point plan for success.
George Ford's return at No 10 shows how confident Eddie Jones is ahead of showdown with the All Blacks
24/10/19 08:48
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: George Ford returning as the starting No 10 is very much a horses for courses selection and shows just how confident Eddie Jones is with his various midfield combinations.
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Owen Farrell is England's Roy Keane and has the same uncompromising, fiery and combative attitude as the United legend... and I love it
23/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Hard as nails, incredibly competitive, uncompromising, fiery and combative. Yet also sublimely skilful and talented.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Get off Jaco Peyper's back, his photo with Wales fans on Sunday was just a joke
21/10/19 09:43
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Referees are not immune from criticism but I support Jaco Peyper 100 per cent in having a little fun with Welsh supporters on Sunday night.
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England's semi-final against New Zealand is bigger than our 2003 World Cup triumph - the entire nation will come to a halt for this one
20/10/19 08:45
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is no avoiding the superlatives and hype over Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa were never going to be caught cold by Japan, and I think they will beat Wales to reach the final... but the host nation helped us fall in love with rugby afresh
20/10/19 08:40
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: We can only thank Japan for everything they have brought to the tournament: their handling skills, passing and pace. It was like watching rugby for the first time again.
Lack of plan and vision cost France... they should have beaten Wales by 20 points and could have won World Cup
20/10/19 08:33
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Forget about Sebastien Vahaamahina's sending off for a moment, France should still have won at a canter. Instead they are going home. It's a tragic waste of talent.
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England's win over Australia proved that they have the mentality, momentum and magic to beat the All Blacks
19/10/19 09:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Everything is coming to the boil nicely and sometime soon this England side is going to produce a performance for the ages. This Saturday would be the perfect time.
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History shows that Rugby World Cup semi-finals are a breeze compared to the agony of a quarter-final
18/10/19 06:33
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Quarter-finals are agony. They are the most nerve-jangling games of all, brutal one-offs in which anything can happen. Coaches will feel like their jobs are on the line.
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Henry Slade selection could prove to be a masterstroke by Eddie Jones for England's match against Australia
17/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If a coach is going to guide his side to World Cup glory, there will be big calls made along the way - and that's exactly what Eddie Jones has done by dropping George Ford.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Sensational Japan must be allowed to blossom... the big boys carve up rugby for themselves but here's how we can change it
14/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Japan's march to the World Cup last eight and their magnificent wins over Ireland and Scotland have been a welcome wake-up call for the rugby world.
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England have been good but now they've got to be great... they must waste no time engaging top gear
13/10/19 07:46
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This game will be massive. So far in Anglo-Australian encounters at World Cups we have one victory apiece in the final, two England quarter-final wins and two Aussie pool wins.
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Rugby World Cup has been very unlucky with this typhoon... but where was the plan for key games?
12/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Rugby World Cup has been very unlucky, nature can completely take over sometimes, but were their contingency plans robust enough to deal with it this weekend?
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will look to punish ill-disciplined Aussies when they meet in Rugby World Cup quarter final...Wallabies poor behaviour could cost them
11/10/19 09:41
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will make any numerical advantage count and Owen Farrell will not endure another middling kicking afternoon like he did against Argentina.
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By hook or by crook, World Rugby must do whatever it takes to put on Scotland's showdown with Japan
10/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The rugby world needs to get behind Japan - no witch-hunt or pointing fingers. Japan won the vote in 2009 and no issues were raised then.
World Cup havoc caused by a typhoon is tough luck all round, but hosting in Japan was a risk worth taking
09/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Wow, I'm still trying to process the news that the England v France game is off. Their qualifying positions won't be altered, which is a small mercy,
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England can only win the World Cup if Owen Farrell stays at No 12 and his combination with George Ford is allowed to flourish
08/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: If I had to pick a World XV to play for my life tomorrow, I'd probably opt for Owen Farrell at fly-half. And yet I 100 per cent support Eddie Jones' decision to play him at 12.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: There is no need to panic over Billy Vunipola's injury... it's a blow but Eddie Jones will adapt and Mark Wilson is a more than capable replacement
07/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Billy Vunipola is a player you'd always want in your team if fully fit. He is somebody who can make a dent in any defence but England can perform at the top level without him.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've seen only one team who can topple the All Blacks... and that's England
06/10/19 08:24
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The World Cup is just over two weeks old and from what I have seen so far the only team capable of beating holders and favourites New Zealand is England.
Owen Farrell an oasis of calm despite reckless Pumas... he was right in the zone in Argentina victory
05/10/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: We have often seen short-handed teams raise their game significantly, while those with a full complement can take their foot off the gas and struggle.
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If England weather the early storm this should be plain sailing in Rugby World Cup clash against Argentina
04/10/19 09:43
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The World Cup starts in earnest for England on Saturday morning and the nerves will be jangling for the team and fans - but I firmly believe England will win.
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All of the pieces have slotted into the England jigsaw at the right time for Eddie Jones ahead of crucial Rugby World Cup clash against Argentina
03/10/19 09:37
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have done exactly what I hoped they would for this crucial game, which is - with one change - go with the team who crushed Ireland 57-15 at Twickenham.
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Bring it on, more technology to judge offside calls will improve the spectacle
30/09/19 09:14
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'm all in favour of technology that works beyond all reasonable doubt and doesn't excessively interrupt the natural flow of a game
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Speed, agility and brilliant low tackling... that's the secret of Japan's success at the Rugby World Cup
29/09/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: One miracle World Cup win could possibly be viewed as a glorious, courageous, once-in-a-lifetime triumph.
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Wales are top of the drops as kicking masterclass from Dan Biggar and Rhys Patchell proves the difference in epic against Australia
29/09/19 08:00
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That was an exceptional Wales win full of promise and potential for even bigger challenges ahead but now the team and the rugby nation must keep their feet on the ground.
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England must bring their 'A' game as the World Cup starts in earnest against the Pumas
28/09/19 09:35
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is not often you get a full nineday lay-off in tournament rugby these days and using this period to optimum effect is important for Eddie Jones and England.
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England got the job done against Tonga and the USA... but now the serious stuff begins
26/09/19 06:44
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England were very good as they dismissed a physical USA side, but the reality is the World Cup proper starts next week with tough tests against Argentina and France.
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Magnificent minnows remind us why sport is so special... Russia, Uruguay and the people of Kamaishi have reminded world what rugby is about
25/09/19 05:56
I feel an urgent need to issue heartfelt thanks to Russia, Uruguay and the people of the Japanese town of Kamaishi. A good opening to the World Cup was being tarnished by bickering and negativity.
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England coach Eddie Jones is right to start Billy Vunipola against USA... he needs miles in his legs
24/09/19 07:40
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is interesting that Billy Vunipola, previously such an injury-prone player, will start his sixth game in a row on Thursday. It's a good call, though. He needs miles in his legs.
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Super Manu Tuilagi is getting back to his prime... he looked strong and fit but the hard work is about to start
22/09/19 09:31
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Perhaps there weren't many moments from Sapporo for the highlights reel but that was a rock solid opening win over Tonga.
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Reece Hodge's hit on Fiji flanker Peceli Yato was not a red-card offence and he should not have been cited
22/09/19 09:30
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I might be in a minority but I don't think Australian Reece Hodge's challenge on Fijian flanker Peceli Yato was a red-card offence and therefore he shouldn't have been cited.
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