“ whatever england do well, much of it will emanate from chessum”

Under coach JOHN MITCHELL , England have become the best team on the planet. But can he lead them to a first World Cup title in 11 years?

If anyone can lead the British and Irish Lions to victory in Australia, it’s Maro Itoje, says Simon Barnes

ELLIS GENGE

Rugby’s most outspoken and influential journalist

Trevoh Chalobah joined sibling Nathaniel as an England international when he made his senior debut this summer, but two brothers haven’t played in the same game for the Three Lions since the Nevilles

But that sense of respite is temporary. Luton have landed still with Premier League parachute payments, while Cardiff – in the third tier for the first time since 2003 – and Plymouth Argyle are planni