Do you think the England Rugby team should be demoted to the second tier of rugby competition ?

Question

Yes it is embarrassing that the 'suppossed' World Champions are now ranked 7th in the World. I feel the likes of Romania, or the USA have more quality & drive, and deserve to ascend to the 1st tier

Answer 1

Yes they should be demoted at least that could guarantee a win or two. Its their own fault they rely on huge forwards and backs who kick and cannot catch and their wonder boy Johnny spens more time in the infirmary than on the pitch. Winning the world cup was a one off when a competent group of players all peaked at the same time. Didn't the England football team do that once also in 1966 and look what became of them.

Answer 2

There is no second tier. There are two international groupings; the "Six Nations" of which England will always be part and the "Tri Nations" which should accept Argentina but are too insular to do so. I see no prospect of any other European team joining the "Six Nations" - Romania are way behind the necessary standard. The southern hemisphere is different and Argentina could be joined by the "Pacific Islands" so creating a "Five Nations" in due course - if the All Blacks stopped nicking their best players that is!

It is nonsense and ignorant to suggest that any team in the Six Nations or in the Tri Nations could be or should be demoted.

Answer 3

Ahh, another fair weather friend. Yes, at the moment England are playing dismal rugby but I bet U were cheering when they were winning. They are still world champs and as such deserve the respect. I am from the Southern Unions and we still count England as one of the major contenders next year. Stop whinging and show some loyalty and support.

Answer 4

I'm not English but I do follow rugby. Sir Clive in his goal to win the world cup didn't introduce 'new blood', kept the same players. Many of the famous team have since retired. Leaving behind a team, which basically is starting from scratch. They will bounce back, it's just important to keep depth in you squad, like NZ.

Answer 5

Sir Clive saw this all coming and quit while he was ahead. The only way they could win is to have players that only play international rugby and nothing else. I think they chould be unless there are dramatic changes in the system.

Answer 6

Angela, are you Welsh by any chance? Or Australian? Eight teams are needed for the quarter-finals so at todays ranking even England should still make it through!

Answer 7

I think england and france are like your girfriend comming home after a night out on the turps:( drinking) you never know what mood they will turn up in.

But i think it is safe to say they will make their presence known at the rwc. robinson and 2 other players ( names escape me) are due back soon.

It all really depends on the new coach. They need a Kiwi........ Like warren gatlan to bring them on a bit.

Answer 8

Hope england pulls itself together quicksmart..
The amount of revenue and publicity it generates for all northern hemisphere teams is very important for the future of the professional game...(and I'm Welsh).

Answer 9

you are the problem with sports supporters in this country..we are going through a very bad patch..mainly because the then coach was an idiot..we are still world champs and can only get better..stick to something you know about

Answer 10

YES i think they should, only for the reason, that they need something to aim for. don't get me wrong, i am an avid England supporter which isn't easy living in wales! so come on England, pull your socks up!!