Ruddock says U20s can cut England down to size

IRELAND U20 rugby team coach, Mike Ruddock, says his team are ready to cut England down to size at the IRB Junior World Championships in Italy.

The physically intimidating English smashed Ireland into submission when the teams met in the Six Nations last March, but Ruddock says his team will be better prepared to cope with their power this time around.

“They were very big and physical in the Six Nations, but too many of our lads dropped off tackles in that game by going in too high,” said the Irish coach yesterday.