England cough up too much ball – Ojo

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NICE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17: Alex Mitchell of England kicks the ball whilst under pressure from Amato Fakatava of Japan during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and Japan at Stade de Nice on September 17, 2023 in Nice, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By BEN JAYCOCK
England fans have been left frustrated at their side’s persistent kicking, with the travelling contingent echoing a chorus of boos during last Sunday’s win over Japan and former international Topsy Ojo empathises with the supporters.
Steve Borthwick’s side secured a bonus point victory over Japan to put themselves in pole position to qualify as group winners in Pool D but England’s lack of creativity and ambition in attack resulted in an underwhelming overall display.
England kicked an astonishing 42 times from hand and Ojo, who won two England caps and scored two tries in 2008...

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