London, Sept 18, 2025 (AFP) - Mitchell defends England's 'route-one' tactics at Rugby World Cup

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2025-09-18

England coach John Mitchell said he had no qualms about relying on his team's powerful pack if that is the most effective way to win Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against France. Forward strength was at the heart of England's 40-8 thrashing of Scotland in last week's quarter-final in Bristol, with the Red Roses dominant at scrum and line-out. England, unbeaten since losing the 2022 World Cup final to Mitchell's native New Zealand,......

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