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England can learn from exciting French revival | Jeremy Guscott

15 December 2020 2 comments

Jeremy Guscott points out the weaknesses in England’s armour exposed by France in the Autumn Nations Cup final

Guscott column: Wayne Pivac may have to drop Biggar to suit his blueprint

11 November 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at how Dan Biggar figures to be the No.10 in Wayne Pivac’s system for Wales

Guscott column: Italy still left nibbling of memories of fairytale wins

4 November 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott shares his view on the lack of evolution within Italy rugby after the past two decades, and the profile of rugby in the country

Guscott column: Even considering the stakes, Italy game is a good chance to play Ollie Lawrence

28 October 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott examines the selection options open to Eddie Jones ahead of England’s Six Nations clash with Italy

Guscott column: Jimmy Gopperth is key to Wasps springing a surprise

23 October 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott lists the 37-year-old Kiwi central to Wasps’ Premiership final hopes

Guscott column: Exeter Chiefs will need all their gumption to win Champions Cup

13 October 2020 0 comments

Can Exeter win at the first time of asking against a Racing 92 side who have lost two finals?

Guscott column: Finn Russell has a box of tricks but may be too risky for Lions

8 October 2020 0 comments

Does the impact of Handre Pollard’s injury for the Springboks change things for how the Lions approach their selection?

Guscott column: World Cup winners will bring box office appeal

29 September 2020 0 comments

Are the Welsh, Scottish and Irish clubs of the PRO14 set to clock more air miles?

Guscott column: Fiji will bring excitement in Vern era

17 September 2020 0 comments

The Autumn Nations Cup will see Fiji and Georgia take on the Six Nations – who will fare better?

Guscott column: Is there a role for Scott Robertson with the Lions?

9 September 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott puts across the argument to have Scott Robertson involved as a specialist coach on the 2021 Lions tour

Guscott column: Title race is done, no-one will get near Exeter

2 September 2020 0 comments

All bets are off for the Premiership race in the eyes of Jeremy Guscott after watching Exeter’s win over Bristol

Guscott column: This breakdown re-think is just what the game needs

26 August 2020 0 comments

The ruck is being officiated strictly by the referee’s own initiative, and that’s been a long time coming writes Jeremy Guscott

Guscott column: Neal Hatley has the know-how to make Bath contenders

19 August 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott responds to Bath’s promotion of Neal Hatley to head coach

Guscott column: Exeter are clear favourites for the title

12 August 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott hails the return of the Premiership this weekend, and will be watching Leicester and Exeter most keenly

Guscott column: Will Eddie Jones be able to pick Exeter players for Rome finale?

4 August 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at how the Premiership final could clash with England’s Six Nations match with Italy

Guscott column: These young coaches can make Gloucester special

28 July 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott examines the youthful coaches at the helm of Gloucester

Guscott column: So vital Warren Gatland goes for tried and tested coaches

23 July 2020 0 comments

A renewed link-up between Gatland and Shaun Edwards?

Guscott column: Can Finn Russell help Scotland gain more Lions places?

15 July 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at the case for Scotland to have a first Test starter for the Lions since Tom Smith in 2001 next summer

Guscott column: Never say never, but I can’t see an exodus to MLR

8 July 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at Chris Robshaw’s move across the Atlantic to Major League Rugby

Guscott column: Super Rugby Aotearoa must not go soft on true red cards

23 June 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott has been keeping a close eye on the changes around the breakdown exhibited in Super Rugby Aotearoa

Guscott column: Players must be given a voice over salary cuts

16 June 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott asserts why comprising agreed contracts in line with an obvious need to reduce spending is never easy when you cut out a representative body

Guscott column: Eddie Jones makes a good point I’ve been hammering for years

11 June 2020 0 comments

Eddie Jones recently suggested one way rugby could be changed for the better in the second half of contests

Guscott column: The Top 14 looks the likeliest route for Maro Itoje now

2 June 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at how the Saracens lock can maintain his financial income and international ambitions with England and the Lions

Guscott column: Premiership can learn financial fair play from NFL

27 May 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott judges how the salary cap is applied in the NFL to maximise financial and regulatory viability

Guscott column: All Blacks must ditch Mo’unga and give No.10 shirt back to Beauden Barrett

20 May 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott looks at how Ian Foster must address how fly-half and full-back will function in his All Blacks team and the rebuild for 2023

Guscott column: Premiership clubs will need to take this time to reset goals

13 May 2020 0 comments

Financial pressures aside, there is a need for squads to be in suitable condition for when rugby returns

Guscott column: Bath need a 9-10 combination which gives them quick ball

6 May 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott analyses how Bath can produce a style of rugby to take them to being regular play-off challengers in the Premiership

Guscott column: Empty stadiums? You would be surprised by the chatter

28 April 2020 0 comments

How can the remainder of the Six Nations be played in a safe manner?

Guscott column: May-day for opponents as Gloucester-bound Jonny just gets better

21 April 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott analyses Jonny May’s move to Gloucester and what it means for his England career

Guscott column: I’m glad Eddie Jones has got the job… who else was there?

14 April 2020 0 comments

The World Cup is the only thing that has eluded Eddie Jones so far

Guscott column: End the 50:22 sideshow and sort out the scrum

8 April 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott argues why the proposed 50:22 kicking law is an absurd oversight of the game’s more pressing changes required

Guscott column: Lions must be ready, Springboks will only get better

31 March 2020 0 comments

For a third consecutive tour of South Africa, the British & Irish Lions will be facing a world champion team

Guscott column: Why have flying 10s like Dan Carter disappeared?

24 March 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott takes a special look at how the evolution of the role of centres has changed things for fly-halves

Guscott column: Cut subs to put the emphasis on attack

17 March 2020 0 comments

The number of replacements permissible allows coaches to make like-for-like changes. That needs to end, writes Jeremy Guscott

Guscott column: England’s win over Wales leaves regret over Paris

11 March 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott’s reaction to England claiming the Triple Crown in beating Wales

Guscott column: Manu Tuilagi is ready to find holes in Wales’ defence

3 March 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott gives his thoughts ahead of England versus Wales at Twickenham, where the hosts will be looking for a display like the one against Ireland

Guscott column: Manu Tuilagi is so vital, Eddie must find another like him

23 February 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott outlines how England are at their best with Manu Tuilagi in the team

Guscott column: England need to get smart or pay the price against Ireland

19 February 2020 0 comments

As we reach the half-way mark of the Six Nations, Jeremy Guscott writes of the significance of the Twickenham clash

Guscott column: Furbank’s got a high tackle rate – and needs it in Paris

2 February 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott previews Le Crunch by examining how George Furbank can deputise for Anthony Watson

Guscott column: Overall, there is sadness at end of Saracens’ era

28 January 2020 0 comments

The trophies Saracens won will be tarnished but their unity shouldn’t be questioned, writes Jeremy Guscott

Guscott column: Simon Amor can get England to be more instinctive

21 January 2020 0 comments

From Wisemantel to Amor, England’s fast-paced attack play can become more expressive

Guscott column: Club culture is what sets Saracens and Exeter apart

14 January 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott on the methods which have held Mark McCall and Rob Baxter in good stead

Guscott column: Eddie can’t ignore Mark Atkinson in search for centre

7 January 2020 0 comments

With Henry Slade likely out injured for all of the Six Nations, Jeremy Guscott looks at who can step in for England

Guscott column: Six Nations excitement can light up the New Year

2 January 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott lends some advice for any players set to grace the Test stage for the first time in the upcoming Six Nations

Guscott column: We got over 1991 – now the class of 2019 must develop

24 December 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott on how Owen Farrell can lead England to a new level in the Six Nations

Guscott column: Stuart Hogg can be the missing link for Exeter in chase for Champions Cup success

18 December 2019 0 comments

Four wins out of four for Exeter Chiefs in Europe – Jeremy Guscott looks into how Stuart Hogg is part of their new-found hope

Guscott column: It beggars belief that the Lions are treated so badly

10 December 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott believes it is as important as ever for the Lions to win in South Africa to not fall to the total will of the professional club game

Guscott column: Magical Radradra can cast spell on the Premiership

4 December 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott reflects on what Bristol’s signing of the Bordeaux Begles and Fiji star Radradra means for the rest of the Premiership

Guscott column: French clubs can cash in on Saracens’ current turmoil

20 November 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott says it’s advantage French clubs in Europe, but that Northampton Saints could spring a surprise this season

Guscott column: Trim the bench and enforce the laws to improve the game

12 November 2019 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott argues defence has become easier with a lax approach from referees marshalling the scrum

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