What Needs to Change at England? | Danny Cipriani | The Big Jim Show

Danny Cipriani joins Jim in the studio as they talk about the England Rugby squad, and what could be changed to improve performance despite their impressive victory against Argentina in their first World Cup match.
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[@mattcorrigan2449]

The RFU brought in the "all schools" campaign bringing Rugby Into mainstream schools in 2015. They funded coaches to work with kids from state schools. The RFU needs to go back and fund state schools to create more interest in Rugby and therefore a better selection of children that want to play professionally.

[@JoseStev]

It’s hard to disagree with this, state schools need a little help so the RFU can utilise the talent pool

[@user-wt4xw4bv3u]

I agree, Gavin Henson was one of my most complete centres ever

[@BenDPB]

Danny and Gavin Henson, two players I always think “what if” as they both had the talent it seemed to become the best in the world.

[@karlosdeevs]

Zach Guildford too😪

[@RicONeill1964]

Cipriani didn’t. No real substance over style and the worst defender in the history of Super Rugby whose teammates didn’t want to play with him suggests otherwise. Henson was the real deal, if only …

[@matthewbazeley2984]

​@@RicONeill1964 that was in 2012. He got much better. He was voted the players player of the year in 2019 and you don't get that without any substance.

[@anon7503]

Gavin Henson won 2 grand slams.

[@karlosdeevs]

@@matthewbazeley2984 yh, true. Cips offered a lot more than just those early yrs

[@leeburdett4731]

Funny that he drops all the names of coaches that didn't select him for England. 🤣

[@SuperBillybobbobbill]

Was given an opportunity by Australian rugby at the expense of a young Australian who had worked so hard. He disrespected that player and pissed away the opportunity…some little boys never grow up.

[@clemfandango619]

There was only 74,000 in the stadium for the match vs Wales.

[@cybertrophic]

Shaun edwards with Nick Evans as attack coach would be good.

[@dougclark9921]

7:44 Almost a prediction there

[@spartacusforlife1508]

Given their previous form and the low expectations expected, this result, especially given being down to 14 men for all but 3 minutes, putting expectations on them now is simply ridiculous. Just be happy they'll make it out of the group stage and perhaps get one round beyond that

[@darthmong7196]

Whoah there Danny!! Defence is NOT a difficult part of the game???

[@vinniechan]

While I have no doubt Shaun Edwards would be a great asset for any side I just find that narrative a bit... like dwelling on what could have been John Mitchell did a great job as England defence coach He is a bit dismissive of Borthwick as well. All in all just make use of we have instead of dwelling over what wed like to have

[@Alex-xk7my]

As much as we love to hate Rassie, he’s a brilliant coach and he’d be ideal for England along with Edwards.

[@ashleysoudah]

it's a results driven business first. when results are good enough money is made - when results ain't good over a period of time then less revenue/empty seats.

[@matthewbazeley2984]

I sure wished he was on the bench when England were tying to find some points in the 2019 WC final.

[@johnhanson5943]

Jim, I honestly think you’re asking the wrong man this question. He’s off with the pixies.

[@gysdewet6060]

Everything you guys are talking about that England needs, is what South Africa has. Their souls are in the game, the team and their supporters. They worship Rugby. Thats why they will win the world cup

[@matthewbazeley2984]

SA don't worship rugby. They worship kicking the ball in the air and steroid abuse. It's like watching the Mr Universe competitors try to play Australian Rules Footie.

[@iambeowulf9325]

Cipriani came up through the private school system in Oxford so why is he talking like a ‘Roadman’? I was half expecting him to start calling Jim, “fam”. Weird 😂

[@whatme50]

the manager?

[@karlosdeevs]

yes, manage the fkn system

[@simonclare5422]

I’m not loving this, this guy has wasted his talent and now selling his book by calling out some current England players but as we embark on a World Cup. Hope Danny gets closure one day, he was a maverick player, awesome on his day, loved him at Wasps but nah, sorry Danny not buying it, you were master of your own destiny bud, maybe concentrate on team instead of yourself fella.

[@jamesradford3941]

He’s not doing the book for money either …..😂

[@ashleysoudah]

first time someone brought brexit into a rugby conversion. 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@gmd654]

Listened to the entire pod.. What on earth is Danny smoking 😂 even more of a narcasist than I thought. Made me laugh when he felt like he is the victim for the way the Sun portrayed him. Despite selling right to the Sun. Can't be a coincidence all coaches felt he was troublesome. Can't question his rugby talent and gave him benefit of the doubt for being misunderstood perhaps but nope. Not a fan

[@Alex-mj5dv]

Absolutely… he was a good player, particularly at club level - very skilled, but not a Finn Russell and nowhere near the control and managed poise of a Dan Carter. He has his chances for England, and different times in his career, and blew them. That’s on him. He’s sounded resentful and bitter now. Part of a team sport is being a team man.. and Cips was never that. Finn has learned to be .. Danny never did.

[@garyambrosini1427]

Cipriani was always overrated, and I say that as an england fan

[@Powerofmorris84]

@@Alex-mj5dv We'll never know how good Cipriani could have been, never near the level of Dan Carter, we'll see very few that will reach a similar level. Rugby union doesn't have the coaches that can manage players that don't conform. Basketball had it with Phil Jackson managing Dennis Rodman by working with Michael Jordan, Alex Ferguson was able to manage Cantona and would have probably saved Gazza if he had gone to United. Cipriani is making a very valid point, the RFU needs to reform the coaching system in order to deliver an entertaining product. We need characters that people want to come and see and feel they have a connection with. Owen Farrell has no personality and is atrocious in interviews, we need exciting players who can connect with the general public.

[@dannyboywhaa3146]

Oh he was a maverick, but could’ve been a top player.... England wasted him. However, I think the problem with Danny lies elsewhere - in the faux ‘north London ghetto accent, like’! I think the bigger problems were off the field. Yes, a classic narcissist...

[@user-wt4xw4bv3u]

I wasp aWasps season ticket holder he was worth the entrance fee and not a matcho knuckle head like most commentors seem to respect

[@RicONeill1964]

Never heard Cipriani’s speaking voice before. Jesus wept … 🤣🤣🤣 Merely confirmed my suspicions about his sketchy character.

[@IanGoldsmith-jc4ep]

Why does Danny Cipriani talk like an East End street kid 😅

[@ashatron656]

I love you Jim, but mate think of all the other guests you could have had on instead of this victim playing narcissistic... I don't hate Danny, but him slandering a group of the England squad and coaches to just sell his book is embarrassing. And you can't ignore the huge pile of evidence from coaches etc saying Cipriani was a nightmare to coach, too much ego. He even complained that he was asked to get back up quickly in training, he said its not important, what a clown 😂

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

Get a WRITTEN Constitution

[@darthmong7196]

More guns too?

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

@@darthmong7196 The pen is mightier when tje sword and indeed the gun too

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

The FPtP voting system..

[@jakhaughton1800]

Danny! What a waste of true talent wanting fame more than his standing in rugby. He’s certainly ‘grown up’.

[@expressoevangelism80]

As we all know, George Best was troublesome, however it took a good manager to get the best out of him. Football was a winner as a result. England would have benefited greatly, had they had a manager who could have managed him to some extent. I understand it, he did not grow up with a father to help to guide him. Had he had that privilege, things might well have been different.

[@RicONeill1964]

Worst defender in the history of Super Rugby. Teammates didn’t want to play with him either.

[@mikefairfield7551]

The jafaican accent, pfffff. What is he smoking?

[@connorpoole]

His dad is from Trinidad

[@clemfandango619]

You knows it, blud.

[@davidpeters3857]

He went to a private school,totally put on,go listen to him speak earlier on in his career

[@richardedlmann3047]

Shaun Edwards will never coach England in any capacity because of his Rugby League background. It is a matter of politics from the past playing out in the present.

[@richardwynne6596]

It's not like former England coach Andy Farrell and current England Coach Kevin Sinfield have a RL background. Plus all the Larder's etc. Have a word with yourself. Also rarely for a coach I don't think he's ever been sacked. Might be wrong, but I think he's always just moved at the end of his contract.

[@richardwynne6596]

Back on the amateur RU days Cipriani would have good in League. Very similar to Jiffy in how he was treated in RU and how they played.

[@lukedudley5030]

Edwards won't coach england or many good coaches as its a poisoned chalice; with a old boys rfu that like to control them too much, toxic fans and media that jump on every mistake and turn on them after a couple of bad games and a club system that dominates the international set up making it hard to get the players they need when they need them...English rugby needs a massive change from the top down to encourage innovation, cip might be a narcissistic but he's not always wrong when talking about English rugby.

[@bowlingarry]

I've heard it from an England World Cup winning player. Edwards will never be welcome at the RFU. The powers that be find him frightfully northern and can't work with such a beastly fellow