“It’s a team that lacks too many things to be a very great team,” criticizes the English press after the defeat against South Africa

It was two years ago. In December 2022, Eddie Jones was ejected from his chair as England coach for his catastrophic results, after six defeats and a draw in twelve matches. This Sunday morning, our English colleagues recalled this episode. We understand them. On Saturday, they witnessed a new setback, the fifth in a row for the XV de la Rose, against South Africa (20-29). Opposite, there was the double world champion, a quality opponent but not unbeatable, as pointed out by the Guardianrecalling the successes of Ireland (24-25, in July) and Argentina (29-28, in September). “Yes, it’s possible to win against them, but not for England…”