Topsy Ojo outlines key battles for England’s Six Nations conflict in opposition to France
Former England star Topsy Ojo revealed the important thing battles England will face of their mammoth Six Nations conflict in opposition to France.
Steve Borthwick’s aspect pulled off a shocking victory in opposition to Ireland final week because of Marcus Smith’s last-minute drop aim. It positioned England second within the desk as they sit 4 factors behind Ireland forward of the final match of the event.
They now tackle France of their closing conflict on Saturday (March 16). And they might want to win in opposition to their European rivals for any probability of clinching the Six Nations title for the primary time since 2020.
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Ojo, a former two-time England worldwide, opened up concerning the significance of the nation’s 23-22 victory in opposition to the reigning champions final Saturday (March 9) throughout an unique interview with Daily Star Sport.
“It was huge, I think obviously England needed it in terms of actually winning three games for the first time in a while,” the 38-year-old mentioned. “I’d say more than that, just validating the hard work that they have put in over the last 4 or 5 weeks.
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“We just needed to put everything into it, to get it to come together and obviously to do it against Ireland in a game as big as it was at Twickenham and to win it in the manner, I guess it heightens the emotions around it, I think it’s made it all the more sweeter.”
The London Irish legend is cautious of the problem France pose, even with out Antoine Dupont, who’s regarded by many as the perfect participant on the earth as he revealed the important thing battles that England will face with France’s physicality their best risk to depart Groupama Stadium and not using a win.
“I would say it’s it’s a physical match up, I mean there’s no getting away from that,” Ojo remarked. “France throughout the board are an enormous aspect and they’ll use that physicality to their benefit within the set piece, in carrying and defends within the rucks.
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“So England are going to want to have the ability to higher that and maintain that throughout the 80 minutes. They try this, then add on their bits and items across the defensive blitz and round their attacking intent. They get that proper. They’ll be completely wonderful.
Having already claimed the Millennium Trophy because of their victory over Ireland, England will little doubt wish to get their fingers on the celebrated Six Nations trophy however should first get previous the 2022 champions.
