Two days after helping England record the greatest victory of the Eddie Jones era, Mark Wilson was brought down to earth through a shift of changing nappies. Wilson tackled Ireland to a standstill in Saturday’s stunning 32-20 victory in Dublin, making a remarkable 27 successful hits to emerge as his side’s top defensive player alongside Mako Vunipola. England’s Mark Wilson went from crunching tackles to daddy daycare (Brian Lawless/PA)“I was on daddy daycare! Wilson relished the physical challenge against Ireland (Lorraine O’Sullivan/PA)“That’s why you play the game – to have challenges, physical challenges. “I know it’s been well documented that they are a big pack, but there are strengths and weaknesses in every pack in this tournament.
Source: Irish Examiner February 05, 2019 21:56 UTC