Jason Leonard was one of the key member of England Rugby world cup winning team of 2003 Rugby world cup. He took retirement soon after the last world cup. Recently Jason Leonard has said that England has a good chance of they can win against South Africa in the pool match. His logic is that if England can win against the South Africans then, England will qualify for the quarter final round as the champion of Pool A. Thus, England will face Wales in the quarter final and will be able to avoid New Zealand till the final match.
It is a good idea. However, I admit that if England can become the pool champion then they will easily reach at the final. However, what will happen in the final then? If England wants to defend their title then they must have to go through some challenges from the other favorite teams. However, I agree with Jason Leonard that the England world cup squad have a strong unity among the players if England wants to defend the title. Coach Brian Ashton should inspire unity in the team.
To tell the truth, I am really very disappointed for the continuous failures of England rugby team in the last four years. No doubt, England players have to play something special to defend the title. There are some strong sides in the tournament who have more chances than England to win the Rugby world cup 2007 title. I think, the current England squad has lot of potential and they are capable of winning Rugby world cup 2007 but the pre requisite is unitary and consistent performance.
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