England do not, at this point in time, have any halfbacks!!!! Sinfield, could never be, and never has been a number 7. Chase always looks good against inferior opposition, but once up against players from a higher level is ordinary. (Without being disrespectful to Championship sides, he would be a stand out player), but a step up in class is beyond him. Sinfield, past his sell by date at this level. We will match the Aussies and the Kiwis in the forwards, but will lose out in the halfbacks. Consequently, we will again be also rans. The Aussies could have picked a far better side for the first match, but still were better than us, even though they hadn't played together for a few weeks - they are only going to get better, whilst we may improve a little. We need to beware of FIJI, as, whilst we know the Aussie/Kiwi players in the main, I doubt that Mr McNamarra and his staff know too much about them.
Here's hoping!!!
