Some tier-two sides have impressed but Ireland, South Africa, France and New Zealand have already set their stalls out
We’ve also seen that when teams make a lot of changes to their line-ups it’s easier if you have a really simple game plan. So for teams such as England and South Africa it’s easier for guys to come in and execute that. For Ireland, France – who do kick but also play an intricate attacking game – and New Zealand, if you do make a lot of changes that cohesion element is really important.
The conditions are also having an impact on how matches are panning out. We saw Tonga’s Vaea Fifita go to change what hand in which he was carrying the ball and it flew out like he was holding a bar of soap.
The performances of Uruguay and Portugal have also shown the development of the tier‑two nations. Romania have struggled but Uruguay and Portugal are benefiting from being exposed to competition. The improvements in coaching setups you see around the world now, the funding that has been given to those teams, it all makes a difference. The athletes are different now.
España Últimas Noticias, España Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
- Teams news and updates for Rugby World Cup clashEngland registered an impressive win over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup opener as Steve Borthwick's side look to head towards the knockouts with a win over Japan
Leer más »
Ex-Wallaby Leali’fano guides Samoa past Chile at Rugby World CupThe Pacific Islanders crossed five times to start their Rugby World Cup campaign with a bonus-point win.
Leer más »
Samoa too strong for Chile in bonus-point World Cup Pool D winAfter a slow start Samoa outclass the Rugby World Cup debutants in Bordeaux
Leer más »
Ireland v Tonga live updates: Rugby World Cup Pool B clashAndy Farrell’s team face a tricky test against Tonga in Nantes, follow the action as it happens ...
Leer más »