England ignore France’s Six Nations thrashing as new-look Blues loom
Pool C game on Saturday marks the first time the two teams have clashed before the knockout stage at a Rugby World Cup
08 October 2019 - 15:13
Tokyo — England are disregarding the 44-8 thrashing they handed out to France in the 2019 Six Nations as they prepare to face a team they say has changed beyond recognition from the sorry outfit destroyed at Twickenham in February.
Both teams have already qualified for the quarterfinals and their Pool C game in Yokohama on Saturday marks the first time they have clashed before the knockout stage at a Rugby World Cup...
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