Tomorrow evening's game looms large: Here's a quote from coach Ashton that will stir the cockles in every English fan's heart:
Looking ahead to the South Africa match tomorrow night, Ashton said:
"There is a mood in the squad that I've not seen before, not since I
took over in January. I've disregarded that last performance [against
the USA]. That will not happen again. Nobody wants to be associated
with a game like that." Asked to clarify what that mood was exactly,
Ashton replied simply, "we're ready".
Boom!
Meanwhile, the French replacement fly half (demi d'ouverture to you and me) Lionel Beauxis has been receiving a few last minute pointers from the renowned French coach Alfred Cartebleu. He is also receiving tips on how to manage his hectic social schedule from 'Mr Nightlife', J- P Betsenboy. A winning combination if ever there was one...
SA have got us 'over the Farrell' with that selection. Hopefully they'll make a right 'Charlie' out of him and he'll play like Hodgeson!
Posted by: Tony | 13 September 2007 at 17:48