Italy Week | O2 Inside Line | The Next Level

Find out how Eddie and the players bounced back and built towards their second game of the 2022 Six Nations, against Italy. #WearTheRose

[@ac2244]

Love Genge. Few years could be a full time England captain.

[@edm2189]

Would fight in the trenches with that lad

[@jakehowie442]

Maro Itoje is more of a natural leader than Genge, both by example and what he says. It’s what you say that’s most important, not just how much you say.

[@alanb9443]

?? Where u getting that from. Eddie jones in his book has said maro is not a natural leader. Great player just not necessarily captain

[@DaxSports1]

I thought genge has captained the side a few times no?

[@eoinh3816]

Any opposition that are smart would go all out to wind him up. I presume one of Ireland Wales or France if not all will really test his maturity.

[@TheStubertos]

3:10 love that little bit of leadership by Genge!

[@David-ud9ju]

Yeah, that was nice advice.

[@burniemaurins2382]

He's doing the job at Leicester, pity he's moving on.

[@DJYoue]

@@burniemaurins2382 I'm glad he's coming back home myself, you guys will for sure miss him!

[@burniemaurins2382]

@@DJYoue His leadership for sure, but Whitcombe is already showing he can do the job for us.

[@richu6048]

Ben young’s seems to get stick online for being “too slow” during the game. But you can’t deny his invaluable experience and dedication to help the team

[@TheStubertos]

People won't stop calling for him and Farrell to be dropped but I think what they do off the pitch is so important. They're passing on an entire careers-worth of experience to the younger players!

[@rufusmatthews6244]

I agree but I’d rather see him as a coach, I think Eddie Jones wants to talk about a New England it does have to be NEW, nothing against Youngs I think he is world class but idk if he still will be by 2023

[@grahamvincent2133]

Why, because there's some emotional music in the background? He doesn't play nearly as well as he speaks and that's the problem. He shouldn't be anywhere near the squad anymore, based on his playing ability.

[@adambrace5127]

yeah he's a great character and player but Marcus needs quick ball or there's not as much point having him. with quick ball he can tear teams up. the ball he gets off care makes him lethal.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

This series is such a blessing. Shows why these players are in the squad. Including players that get a lot of flack to move over and retire, like Youngs. This video shows why he's still in the squad.

[@benrawson007]

These are wonderful series and snap shots into the England Rugby team, we are very lucky to have them. Love hearing the exchanges between players such as Genge and Randall, the little word about speaking up. That will have a huge effect on a young player

[@jameswood6121]

love to see the emotional intelligence of these men

[@willspark4411]

I love this series!

[@lukesalter5925]

Another great episode. Whilst a lot of fans don’t want Youngs to start (myself included) I think it’s important that we remember how much he’s given to England both on and off the pitch. A true hero in my eyes

[@madeleines7075]

Listening to Lenny speak here makes me so excited for the future and the young lads coming through but absolutely heartbroken for the day he's not on the squad sheet any more.

[@grahamvincent2133]

Why, because there's some emotional music in the background? He doesn't play nearly as well as he speaks and that's the problem. He shouldn't be anywhere near the squad anymore, based on his playing ability.

[@hughkendall3327]

His time has come to step aside and I don’t think we can afford to let him start games anymore. He is useful for leadership and shaping Young 9s and he has had a great career but you can see how slow he is compared to other scrum half’s now. He’s gotta go unfortunately.

[@bodhid]

@@grahamvincent2133 I disagree with your summation. Yes, we need to start playing the younger scrummies and they should be starting ahead of Youngs if form/fitness/opposition warrants it, but he is still an elite player witj bags of experience you want int he squad.

[@Nathan-jb4gd]

All the shit people give Ben Youngs about not being good enough, they need but only watch this and it's obvious why he's there. His experience is crucial!

[@harrypurves4055]

Watching this series is amazing- as a supporter, it helps take the stress away by knowing exactly how much hard work has gone into preparation, and the mindset and professionalism of the players as they take on the challenge ahead of them each week. Changed my stance on Ben Youngs, who I see now as prepping the next generation, and who im sure will step down at the right time, rather than clinging on to a position in order to reach the next milestone. 🌹

[@shonunezekiel]

Agree about Youngs - clearly a real team player and a good person - just wish he would reduce the kicking, speed up the passing, and start sniping around the fringes again.

[@jordan3025]

Controversial opinion: I think Ben youngs can play at pace as he has shown in various games, I just think maybe he’s told to do something different in his own game plan, I may be wrong but I really do think he’s got it in him.

[@unmistified2251]

Genge has changed a lot, Very mature leader these days.

[@DJYoue]

Such a touching episode, great to see the team work and inspiration they give each other!

[@rothboy]

Ellis giving support to the younger players - great team player.

[@rugbyisthegame4951]

6:00 onwards. I’m not crying you are...

[@grahamholliday9962]

Great point nicely made by Genge to Randall on his contribution. Got to love LCD ball striking past SRH on the astro Impressive

[@santiagolopes9946]

best episode yet so far

[@Eric73899]

Ben Youngs must be the nicest bloke in rugby

[@maxtaylor2888]

Curry and Itoje absolute space cadets. Genge the best candidate for the captaincy.

[@tomw4322]

Top quality content, love the nicknames!

[@oliversmiddy840]

Great to see Ben Youngs teaching the young scrum halves how to kick. Perhaps they could return the favour by teaching him how to pass?

[@darthmong7196]

If I was Ollie Chessum I'd be like "Thanks boys. This time last year I was in the crowd, but fucking hell,this year I'm stood opposite Henry Slade in his pants!".

[@TGDarwell]

I think if these episodes were an hour long they still wouldn't be long enough

[@bradleycooper1609]

Good luck boy's against the Welsh remember your playing at home make the Fan's proud remember if the pack plays well it gives your backs and arm chair ride🏉🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍😁🌹🌹🌹

[@Rickladdy]

Such a clever bit of media 👏

[@garfieldbraithwaite8590]

Gotta love Ellis Genge

[@David-ud9ju]

11:15 Who are the dudes with the guns? Does the England rugby team really need armed protection in Rome?

[@arthurkemp4494]

Italian police. there armed. proably just watching them

[@Seanc74]

Come on Now England it's all set up for the big win v Wales. Imagine getting 4 tries so you get the Bonus..Wales can have 1 try for good will...Seriously though. Any win will suffice..COE!!! PS Eddie any type of win..

[@egr1735]

Sinclair drinks mate! He's becoming Argentinian 👍🇦🇷

[@jakehowie442]

It’s Sinkler

[@gregje11]

Actually its Sinckler. If you are gonna correct at least get it right.

[@Murmex]

@@gregje11 You fell for it - hook, line and sinkler

[@whatdoyousaymrwilson]

That's how he came up with the C5.

[@AdamPerkinsPhD]

There's too much bromance in this squad. The best teams have a bit of needle in them that periodically breaks out into fist fights in training.

[@jakehowie442]

True that…if a South African or NZ scrum half on 114 caps is getting left out, I don’t think he is saying I’m a finisher this week.

[@michaeltildesley537]

Everything about this England side looks great except 1. Eddie Jones - bullshitter and 2. The brilliant Tom Curry a world class player but not a captain. That’s Eddie’s bad judgement - again. Genge looks way more comfortable.

[@jakehowie442]

You’re right…Eddie Jones talks a lot of shit. New England? No Eddie it’s still England playing a different style with different players, win the games mate first. Also, Genge is too immature to be a leader and his discipline on the field is too poor to have him as captain

[@samrichards739]

@@jakehowie442 I disagree he has worked hard to be well disciplined like you see now.

[@David-ud9ju]

I don't know why people lauded Eddie as a genius when he first came in and now think he's a rubbish coach. How does that work?

[@BS2Dos]

👍👍

[@TGDarwell]

Ellis for captain?

[@stevedouglas3975]

Harry Randall looks about 12! Great player though.

[@Valhalla88888]

England with it's unlimited resources, cash, players, sponsorship why are we Not #1 😂

[@joeboonmusic4004]

I mean they're the most successful UK-based team. Resources don't equal #1, just as NZ. Plus, England are building a new and exciting team, it's not like we're going to be perfect right away.

[@Valhalla88888]

@@joeboonmusic4004 England has close to 2m rugby players, Ireland about 150k, Wales 50k, and Scotland 38k you see the disparity England should be top dog every year 😂

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@Valhalla88888 that’s just not how it works… As I said NZ have far fewer people yet they dominate. China don’t dominate rugby do they? They should be winning everything with that amount of people. England are still the only team in the UK that actually knows how to even get past the semi finals at WCs

[@Valhalla88888]

@@joeboonmusic4004 NZ have a 150k rugby players

[@Valhalla88888]

@@joeboonmusic4004 china has 180k rugby players

[@maxtaylor2888]

13:05 - George Ford fuming

[@brokennative114]

Why play ball in hand against Italy and not all the time totally Different style of play Marcus Smith is electric with the ball in his hands At times

[@jakehowie442]

France kick from their own 1/2 of the field, they rarely kick in opposition 22 like England have done. France will destroy England I’m afraid

[@grahamvincent2133]

Harry Randall saying he is learning from Ben Youngs' kicking game is the most terrifying thing I've heard all week.

[@hamoduro8466]

Goie werk South Africa Springboks will demolish this team all day everyday 7 days a week twice on a Sunday. Lol

[@joeboonmusic4004]

Just like they did in the autumn?

[@noalarms4618]

Everybody already knows SA has the worst collection of fans in the world. So there’s really no need to hammer the point home here.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@noalarms4618 They're everywhere, always outing themselves as the stereotype!

[@madeleinemacey2838]

Youngs has to go! He is holding the team back and is a training puppet…..

[@w33d1066]

Wow this is soft, the training the strength, this doesn't look like a world class team...yet

[@ramman9826]

First comment 😂

[@symeremeyers4148]

2:59 why is the second weakest tackler on the team giving a speech about physicality

[@ed4pints]

Shut up

[@joeboonmusic4004]

Maybe because he's one of the best young 10s in the world and he knows how the game works? Also, he's not a big guy but for his size his defence is incredible, has an amazing work rate as shown against Italy with his try-saving tackle.

[@callum1971]

People criticising Smith because some guy on KZbin said he’s being over hyped need to go outside and touch grass. Wet wipes

[@JamesC785]

@@callum1971 He's young & improving all the time. watch 'squidge rugby' for his break down of the scotland game, amusing & he makes some good points.

[@magoo4348]

Do you need a hug mate?