‘No room for error’ warns England’s Robshaw ahead of France clash
England captain Chris Robshaw has told his teammates there will be “no room for error” when they begin the 2014 Six Nations Championship away to France on Saturday.
England captain Chris Robshaw has told his teammates there will be “no room for error” when they begin the 2014 Six Nations Championship away to France on Saturday.
But the Harlequins flanker believes this weekend’s match at the Stade de France is just the sort of clash England must win if they are to both improve on last season’s Championship runners-up spot and underline their credentials as serious contenders for next year’s World Cup on home soil.
England coach Stuart Lancaster is set to unveil a rookie backline when he names his side but Robshaw was in no mood to make any excuses.
Two years ago, England – in Lancaster’s first season as coach of the national side – defied many forecasts to beat France 24-22 in Paris, outscoring their hosts three tries to one.
We are not in a building stage any more, we want to go on and be successful
But the situation is much changed now with England expected to impress against a France side who finished bottom of the Six Nations last year.
“There is more pressure on us this time and we also expect from each other,” Robshaw said. “Every time we meet up we want to be better.