The new England captain is prepared to speak his mind in a bid for his side to be collectively more expressive against the Wallabies
o say a big series is looming for both Australia and England is to state the blindingly obvious. The Wallabies are keen to revive their status as heavy hitters in the international game while Eddie Jones is under pressure to demonstrate he still has the golden coaching touch of old. If either side ends up losing 3-0 the inquests threaten to be both lengthy and messy.
According to Lawes the players also desired more input in terms of how the squad works than they have had previously. Call it a more empathetic vibe as opposed to player power but Lawes and Farrell – “We’re almost polar opposites but in a good way” – clearly lead differently. “I’m more than willing to essentially get a feel of what the team needs,” continues Lawes.
Because if the Wallabies do make a fast start to the series and then successfully go for the jugular, Jones has already accepted the scrutiny on all and sundry will continue to mount. Australia will climb above their opponents in the world rankings with a first Test win and are growing tired of being asked whether Jones, with eight straight victories over his compatriots since taking on the England role, has the wood over them.
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