Craig is teaching the England players how they can emulate Folau, who is pictured here taking an Aussie rules-style catch above the head Mark Kolbe/Getty ImagesEngland’s back three have been receiving training from an Australian rules football coach to improve technique under the high ball. Craig had a 17-year playing career in Australian rules. He then spent seven years as head coach of Adelaide Crows before moving into development roles with Melbourne, Essendon and Carlton. England’s Jonny May takes a more conventional rugby catch close to his chest David Rogers/Getty ImagesThe 62-year-old is teaching the England players how they can emulate Israel Folau, the Wallabies full back, who is one of the best high-ball exponents in rugby union. “One little aspect of my role is to do some work with the guys under…

Source: The Times January 30, 2018 00:00 UTC