Rugby: Bring England best for ‘royal rumble’, urges Randell

FORMER All Blacks captain Taine Randell has urged Clive Woodward to select his strongest possible squad for England’s summer tour and set up a “royal rumble” against a rejuvenated New Zealand side.

England play two Tests against the All Blacks on a trip that has taken on added significance since former Wales and Lions coach Graham Henry was placed in charge of New Zealand.

And Randell is anxious Woodward sticks to his policy of naming his strongest possible side, particularly given the stature in which English rugby is now held.