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Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 20, 2023, 02:07 PMClose
- • Joined ESPN in 2011
• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours
• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Follow on X
- October 20, 2023
“They have a good set-piece, that goes without saying, their breakdown work is good as well. When you get to this level all the teams are good. We’re no longer talking about tier one versus tier two, this is the very top. They are fundamentally a good team.”
But despite this, Itoje is adamant England will be celebrating on Saturday night and will be toasting another World Cup final appearance.
“This isn’t just another game,” Itoje said. “This is a special game. These are special games and you don’t get many opportunities like this. It is about us seizing the moment, being present and taking any opportunities we get.
“I believe the best is yet to come. I believe that if we put our best out on the field, we are going to be celebrating on Saturday night and have a positive night.”