Andy Farrell’s side launched their Pool B campaign in commanding fashion on Saturday afternoon by dispatching Romania 82-8 in a 12-try rout. Defence coach Simon Easterby said: “I’d say we haven’t ruled anyone out for next week. “It was a good start I guess, in terms of the 80 minutes,” said Easterby. “First up, any World Cup match you want to get off to a good start. The Six Nations champions travel to Nantes to take on Tonga before Paris appointments with South Africa and Scotland.

Source: The Herald September 10, 2023 12:16 UTC