Deano: Eddie can do Slam and win World Cup if Owen and Billy stay fit

NICK CAIN talks to Newcastle boss Dean Richards about England’s prospects in Six Nations and beyond

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DEAN Richards is predicting a record-breaking third consecutive England Six Nations title, with a 2018 Grand Slam as the icing on the cake – and the even bigger prize of becoming World Cup winners in 2019 within the reach of Eddie Jones’ squad.
The Newcastle Falcons boss knows a thing or two about Grand Slams. ‘Deano’ was the great No.8 grappler in the England side that delivered back-to-back clean sweeps in 1991-92, and he is convinced ...

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