Updates as All Blacks visit Twickenham (3.10pm GMT)
England seek end to 13-year wait | Email Lee here
Jeremy Boyce is on tenterhooks..
“Looking forward to a stonking match this afternoon. And a great week to come. There are big moments in sport, some much bigger than others. The opening salvos of an England v All Blacks rugby match or England v Australia in cricket’s Ashes are just that, with expectation and anticipation levels cranked up to 11. Who’s kicking off ? Who’s first catcher? Who’s bowling? Who’s opening? Game on!”
“Couldn’t most worries about the game (injuries, space, player size) be alleviated by making these athletes play the 80 mins?” asks Tim Kirkus. “This might result in smaller, fitter players and allow more nuance in the game. So subs for injury only, mediated by independent doctors? Just a thought.”
