France-Scotland postponed after coronavirus outbreak.George North, the 100-cap Wales trailblazer."I'm sure Alun Wyn Jones is going to be looking for those situations and we're going to have to deal with them." "While we all like to think we can handle every pressure situation, we don't and that is the great thing about the game of rugby. "These fixtures come down to one or two big moments."Įngland boss Jones hopes his side edge those crunch points in Cardiff, saying: "We are evolving into a more street-smart team, but the game is about pressure situations Nobody wants to be that guy that drops off two per cent and costs us a big moment in the game. "I know that Al's focus and leadership within the training sessions, in the classroom and when we are having discussions is all around how we can improve our performance, how individuals can prepare well. Honestly, if you saw him at training you would think his birth certificate has been altered.
"You hear me say it a lot, but he is getting better with age. "Al is definitely a barometer from a coaching point of view. "The conversations we have as a group get a little more intense the smiles are few and far between as we get through the sessions. "On the Tuesday afternoon (of a Test week) when we get a bit physical, Al really leads from the front," said Pivac.
While the England coach is wary of the influence Jones could have on the encounter, counterpart Pivac is delighted at the impact his iconic captain continues to have on Wales. "It's just about making sure we maintain our composure and our control," said Jones. That leaves Wayne Pivac's side seeking a Triple Crown against England, whose coach urged his players to remain calm in the face of a team led by 35-year-old British and Irish Lion Jones. Wales are unbeaten with their narrow wins against Ireland and Scotland marked by red cards for respective forwards Peter O'Mahony and Zander Fagerson. England bring in George and Wilson to face Wales.Rugby Union Weekly on the Six Nations showdown in Cardiff.England and Wales search for style amid the silence."We've spoken about him and we understand what he'll be trying to do." "At times he has targeted players in our team," said Eddie Jones.
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