it was a good performance. The forwards looked full of power and were obviously keen ultra fit. The conditioning work looks like it has been very intense. Ashton told perry he needed to lose a stone and he looks a lot leaner/sharper/powerful for it.
Dalaglio is bigger than I have ever seen him!!! He has really beefed up over the summer and looks like he will take some stopping.
Lets NOT get carried away here though. Yes england overpowered Wales and beat them by a large margin but I very much doubt it will be a similar story against the french. The backs looked crap and at times didn't know what to do with the ball in hand.
It was a good start though and they look like they may have what they have been missing for the last 3 years. A pack that can compete! As a result the odds on england winning the world cup have come in from 50 to 32
I am so looking forward to next saturday!!!
btw Gonzo..............Wales were shit!!!!
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