- Mitchell has warned his team to raise their game
- The Red Roses have a recent history of success against the Black Ferns
- A victory would further solidify their status
England’s head coach, John Mitchell, has warned his team that they must raise their game to meet the high standards set by New Zealand when they face the world champions at Twickenham next weekend.
The Red Roses have a recent history of success against the Black Ferns, having defeated them in the inaugural WXV1 tournament last year and avenging their 2022 World Cup final loss.
However, Mitchell believes that England will need to improve on their performance against France if they hope to maintain their dominance.
“While the win over France was positive, we also identified areas where we need to improve,” Mitchell said. “We made a couple of mistakes, so we need to tidy those up and be quicker to the breakdown.”
Despite the areas for improvement, England’s performance against France was impressive, with six tries scored and a 14-game winning streak against Les Bleus extended.
Mitchell emphasized the importance of building trust in his players as they prepare for the crucial match against New Zealand.
England captain Marlie Packer echoed Mitchell’s sentiments, highlighting the importance of the upcoming match against the world champions. “It doesn’t get much better than that,” Packer said. “Both packs will come alive and be electric. It’s one not to miss.”
As England gears up for their home World Cup next summer, the match against New Zealand will be a crucial test of their abilities.
A victory would further solidify their status as the world’s leading women’s rugby team.
