England have promised a gladiatorial contest in Saturday’s second Test against Australia after admitting they underestimated the Wallabies’ forward strength last week
but on the eve of the match, both Cockerill and Genge were adamant England would be up for the fight in Brisbane, where Australia have won their last 10 matches. “We want it to be gladiatorial,” said Cockerill. “We want it to be physical. That first clash is going to be great. Let’s go and see it. That is what the game is all about.
Genge has never locked horns with Tupou before and is relishing a contest expected to set the tone for the match. The 27-year-old conceded that Englandon Australia up front in Perth – traditionally an area of strength – but Genge is adamant England will not make the same mistake again. “I was surprised and thought they were better than what we perceived they were going to be,” he said. “That was probably a bit naive on our part. Good for them.
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