Andy Robinson backs England to defy the doom mongers and at least reach the World Cup semi-finals.
England, ranked as fifth favourites to win the tournament at odds of around 10/1, start against Argentina on September 9 before facing Japan, Chile and Samoa in Pool D.
But with the world’s top five sides in the other half of the draw, former England player and coach Robinson can’t see anyone stopping them reaching the last four.
“Looking at the draw and looking at the team that we have, I believe England will at least get to a semi-final and then it is down to the confidence of the group, the ...