NICK CAIN

England's attempted scrum fix resulted in small steps of improvement against Wales. Kyle Sinckler, who had a good game in the loose, was also more effective at the scrum, mainly because the tighthead held a straight-backed position and did not duck and dive.
This change has come about after a consultation with Wayne Barnes, and other leading referees, which was sought by Steve Borthwick and forwards coach Richard Cockerill. It stemmed from the England front row’s reputation among match officials during the Eddie Jones era for failing to engage straight and square at the scrum, an...