It seems unlikely that the England rugby team, returned to the UK with what’s left of their tails between their legs, will be done for rape as it looks likely that their controversial nocturnal doings were ‘ consensual’ (thank you barrister) as far as even the News of the World can discern.
More to the point, how can a team that got to the World Cup final as recently as last November suddenly be so bad?
Well they sacked the coach, hired another one (the sainted World Cup hero of 2003 Martin Johnson, who couldn’t go on tour) and appointed the well-meaning but dithering Rob Andrew to manage the tour.
There’s no wonder they lost and went off the rails (I’m assuming they didn’t actually sexually assault varied Kiwis). So far no charges have been laid (even if lots of…).
Anyway, this just won’t do and it’s up to Johnson and the bunch of prats at the Rugby Football Union to get this sorted out pronto.
They sacked Brian Ashton who, whatever his other limitations, is most certainly a good coach. A few more of his ilk is the least that is required.