Bude rugby hero Phil Vickery is calling on England to unite ahead of their final world cup match.
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Eight changes have been made to the starting XV toppled by the Wallabies, including scrum-half Danny Care and wing Jack Nowell making their first appearances of the World Cup.
British media on Wednesday said players were wary of providing even anonymous feedback this time.
But a few players are reluctant to give their views to the inquiry after several of the 2011 squad found their remarks made public in leaks of the report.
Chiefs director of rugby Baxter, who said he is not interested in Lancaster’s post, was disappointed that characters were unable to shine through in the England set-up and was frustrated that Slade was overlooked until the hosts were already out of the tournament.
“David Campese, an Australia legend and a Pommie basher had great fun taking the mick out of England and Sam Burgess and all that sort of thing”, Bracken told BBC Radio Five Live. I thank him for that hard graft he’s put in.
England crashed out of the World Cup after defeats to Wales and Australia, and there was speculation that Burgess might return to the 13-man code.
The last time England and Uruguay met was in the World Cup 12 years ago when England beat the South Americans 111-13 on their way to capturing the trophy. In the immediate aftermath of defeat to Australia he met each of the players individually for 10-minute discussions, which constituted a marathon six hours of reflection.
But he has insisted that his main concern is Uruguay on Saturday. The Bath boss says Burgess is committed to his rugby union career and has no intention of reconverting to league with the Leeds Rhinos.
“We will no doubt show everyone he is a back row, not a centre”.
“Brad Barritt (arm) and Courtney Lawes (knee) are not available this weekend and Ben Morgan (dead leg) and Ben Youngs (ankle) will not be able to train fully until Thursday”, said Lancaster.
Mallett, who has taken charge of South Africa, Stade Francais and Italy among others during his coaching career, was previously considered for the same role following a disastrous 2011 World Cup campaign that was plagued by disciplinary issues off the pitch and eventually led to the resignation of Martin Johnson.
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England trailed 17-3 at half-time of the match and as the teams ran off the pitch, the coaches are reported to have spoken to officials in contravention of regulations.
