Coach's corner: Who should be in Rennie's World Cup squad? And will Jones make it to the tournament?

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Coach's corner: Who should be in Rennie's World Cup squad? And will Jones make it to the tournament?

Randwick-man Eddie Jones has had a disappointing season with England. He has won five, lost one and drawn one of his 12 matches.

Sir Clive Woodward has not coached an international rugby side since the disastrous British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2005. He has led a chorus of dissident voices calling for Eddie Jones' removal. Neil Back says Eddie was allowed to perform a mass orchidectomy on the RFU shortly after the last World Cup. The neutral view from Sweden is that Razor Robertson could be sacked if he didn't work out. The players and coaches believe that winning matches is more important than winning silverware. They believe the World Cups are more of a distraction than a real achievement. For them, winning the next match is the most important thing.

Frans Malherbe won his scrum-half battle against Mako Vunipola by three penalties to one. Frans gave up one penalty, but it was probably his most dominant scrums.

England's props still have problems keeping their feet on the lush Twickenham turf. Will Stuart is struggling to find his feet against Steven Kitshoff.

Harry would rather have Manu Tuilagi at number 12 than Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith. Harry thinks Eddie fatigue has set in. He thinks Rennie has acquiesced to the crowd with the selection of both Owen and Smith together.

Owen Farrell touched the ball 13 times to Marcus’ eight times. Smith struggled to find a pathway into the game.

Marcus Smith was bypassed by Freddie Steward and Owen Farrell on the third phase of the game. It was a consistent theme for the England team. The players are grouped in a 20-metre space on right.

South Africa's scrum hasn't improved and their attack hasn’t shown any teeth. South Africa have built on their known strengths and looked to expand the range of their play. Damian Willemse has been playing at number 10 and seeding in speedsters around him.

The Springboks are now capable of countering from their own end.

South Africa are climbing the rungs of the ladder faster than England. The triangle of Willemse, Arendse and Willie Le Roux is the key to success.

Dave Rennie's World Cup squad for 2023 is still to be decided. The most important position is prop. Josh Nasser, Tolu Latu, Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Matt Philip are the other options. The players who impressed on the recent tour are Frost and Nawaqanitawase. They were the big tour discoveries. Izack Rodda, Will Skelton, Nick Frost, and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto are also possibilities. Rensie will pick a 33-man squad in 11 months' time. He will take five props, three hookers and a second row.


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