James Haskell insists the history of the British Empire means England must accept their status as the most hated team in the NatWest 6 Nations. Haskell, who has been recalled at openside flanker for Saturday's final round of the Championship, understands the source of the emotional energy brought to bear against England. It got done a long, long time ago," the Wasps back row said. "It's an easy motivation factor for other sides because of the long, entrenched history. "I looked at him and said, 'Come on then' and it was just a really nice hug.

Source: Evening echo March 17, 2018 13:52 UTC