England are unimpressed with Gatland after his comments last week
A senior member of England’s support staff has hit back at Warren Gatland’s claim that some of England’s forwards were “blowing a bit by half-time” during last weekend’s game against Wales in Cardiff.
Gatland made the comment after Wales won 20-9, with England failing to score a point in the second half as Wales fought back from behind.
Steve Borthwick would not be drawn on Gatland’s remarks when asked on Thursday, after naming his side for the second Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham.
However, a response has now come from the England camp after Tommy Tombleson, England’s senior strength and conditioning coach, posted on social media linking to an article referencing Gatland’s original comments.