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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Robert Kitson

Manu Tuilagi believes England can be in contention at the Rugby World Cup

Manu Tuilagi looks to the sky as he sings the national anthem with his England teammates prior to the Six Nations match against Ireland
Manu Tuilagi (centre) thinks England’s summer training camp will help them to bounce back at the Rugby World Cup. Photograph: Dan Mullan/The RFU Collection/Getty Images

Manu Tuilagi believes England could yet make an impact at the Rugby World Cup this year despite their latest lowly Six Nations finish. Steve Borthwick’s side trailed home in fourth place with just two wins against Italy and Wales but Tuilagi insists they can bounce back and cause problems for all their autumn opponents.

The Sale Sharks centre, who enjoyed a forceful return to Test rugby against Ireland in Dublin, is convinced England will be more competitive in six months’ time after their spirited effort with only 14 men on Saturday. “It just showed if we get our game plan right and get our house in order we can beat anyone,” Tuilagi said.

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