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Rugby Union – England Training – Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey – 26\/8\/15
\nDanny Cipriani of England during training
\nAction Images via Reuters \/ Henry Browne
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LONDON (Reuters) – Not one Australia player would get into the England team at the moment and the hosts should have more than enough power to win the pivotal Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Twickenham, England flyhalf Danny Cipriani said on Friday.<\/p>\n
England, who lost to 28-25 Wales last week, must beat the Wallabies to reach the quarter-finals and Cipriani, who narrowly missed out on a place in the squad, is confident they will do so.<\/p>\n
“England’s players know what they can do, and they only just touched the tip of the iceberg against Wales,” Cipriani said.<\/p>\n
“They didn’t quite put the nail in the coffin, but if it all clicks together on Saturday, Australia won\u2019t have an answer.<\/p>\n
“Not one Australian would get into that England team right now. The Aussies will be fired up, but when it comes down to it, head-to-head England are too strong.”<\/p>\n
Most rugby observers would suggest that Australia fullback Israel Folau and flanker David Pocock, among others, would walk into the England side.<\/p>\n
But Cipriani, who had an unsuccessful stint in Australia with Super Rugby side the Melbourne Rebels in 2011-12, is expecting a home victory on Saturday that would put England firmly back on track in the tournament.<\/p>\n
“England\u2019s defensive structure combined with the attacking weapons they have at their disposal make it hard to see past an England win,\u201d Cipriani said.<\/p>\n
Cipriani defended England captain Chris Robshaw’s decision not to kick a last-gasp penalty that could have earned them a draw against Wales.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf England had kicked for the corner against Wales at Twickenham and got a try, Chris Robshaw would be called \u2018inspirational\u2019 on all the back pages,” said Cipriani, an ambassador for Paddy Power.<\/p>\n
“If England had kicked it over and taken a draw, no doubt people would have criticised them for not going to the corner.<\/p>\n
“Everyone can sit back at home and make a judgement after the event. That\u2019s easy. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.<\/p>\n
“Robshaw went with his gut, he trusted his instinct and it almost paid off. The decision was challenging, brave and it has to be admired.”<\/p>\n
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