With the quarter finals almost here, England has got a tough job on their hands this Saturday against Australia in Marseille.
Who are the danger men to watch for England -
Matthew Tait - Matthew is a bright young talent for England, and at only 21 years old his pace and versatility are finding a steady place in England’s back line. Matthews second half try during England’s crucial win over Tonga was further evidence that Australia will definitely need to keep a watch on him as he will be one of England’s most dangerous weapons when the teams meet in the quarter finals. Matthew Tait frequented the same Barnard Castle School as former Greats Rory Underwood, Tony Underwood and Rob Andrew.
Andy Gomarsall - Andy is a veteran scrum half and has been on the national scene now for three world cups. Andy plays Rugby for the Harlequins and in a dramatic turnaround the 33 year old star, who found himself without a club to play at back in early 2006, was then picked up by the English Premiership side the Harlequins who subsequently brought him to London, which has now sparked a career revival for him. Gormarsall’s aggressive hustle and high work rate kept him the squad when England played Tonga and Andy is now on the verge of playing in his first ever World Cup Quarter Final.
Matt Stevens - Matt is a powerful tight head Prop and has been one of England’s best players at the Rugby World Cup so far. Stevens is renowned for being very strong in the scrum and also possesses a good turn of speed and he is a hulky front rower standing a 1.87m and weighing 120kg. Matt made a successful switch from South Africa Rugby to England and is playing in his first ever world Cup for England.
