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Bad discipline might be the only”chink” in England’s chances of winning the Rugby World Cup, says former head coach Sir Clive Woodward.
Woodward guided England to World Cup glory in 2003 and says that achievement can be emulated by them in Japan – if they can keep 15 men.
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“There’s many strengths,” Woodward told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Sportsweek on Sunday. “They’ve got this very strong team.
“Here is what I call an X-factor group – but rather a number of the starting XV’ve a history of dropping it in a match when under pressure.
“There’s been a good deal of focus on the rules regarding neck-high tackles. If you’re playing with France and Argentina teams, and find a man sent off then the opportunity of winning this game will be very difficult.
“You will need each and every player to perform under pressure and perform within the laws of this game.”
Australian Jones substituted Stuart Lancaster as head coach after hosts England were knocked out in the group phase of the 2015 World Cup.
Woodward, who headed the side is confident they will reach the closing 2 November but states they need to set the pace in matches.
“Eddie came to the project believing English rugby is laborious and tough, as he is called it,” stated the 63-year-old.
“He has assembled an England team about the way he saw England playing previously. They are demanding and competitive. The thing for me is they’ve got to perform with quick.
“It doesn’t matter how physical and tough you’re, if you perform slowly you are not going to win. If they can play at a true pace they have got every opportunity.”
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