By PAUL REES

George Ford feels English rugby is on the up after a testing couple of years on and off the field and has to use this season a springboard.
England reached the semi-final of the World Cup and defeated champions Ireland in the Six Nations, Northampton and Harlequins reached the last four of the Champions Cup and the Premiership campaign has been painted in vibrant colours.
“There is plenty to be positive about,” said Ford, the Sale and England outside-half. “The two semi-finalists performed creditably, staying in the games, firing shots and believing in themselves. They fought...