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England wary of Robinson's bag of tricks

Sunday 25 September 2011, 10:43PM

By Rugby World Cup 2011

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England are wary of Scotland coach Andy Robinson's know-how
England are wary of Scotland coach Andy Robinson's know-how Credit: Rugby World Cup 2011

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England's attention has already turned to their final Pool B match against Scotland, just 24 hours after inflicting a 67-3 defeat on Romania.

The team travelled from Dunedin to Auckland early on Sunday morning, satisfied with their third straight win at Rugby World Cup 2011.

"Yesterday we did what we had to do. Ten tries, none conceded, no injuries. We got in, we got out, we did the job, we move on. We're looking at Scotland and preparing for them already," said defence coach Mike Ford.

Wings Mark Cueto and Chris Ashton each scored a hat-trick of tries, but the team is realistic this Saturday's match against Scotland will be a much tougher assignment.

Scotland pushed England in their Six Nations encounter at Twickenham in March this year. England won 22-16, but were given a serious wake-up call, particularly in the ruck.

"When they tackle they actually get through and try and disrupt your ball very, very well," said Ford.

Quick ball

"The breakdown causes a lot of problems. If we don't get the breakdown right they're going to get quick ball and we're going to get slow ball."

Scotland coach Andy Robinson is no stranger to the English. The former flanker won eight caps playing for them and helped lead them to Rugby World Cup glory in 2003 as assistant coach.

England are wary of his tactics.

"Robbo has got a bag of tricks. If you think of every move that a team can do, they've executed it over the last two games. He's got the full array of tricks," said Ford.

England will anounce their team to play Scotland on Thursday.