Why the red roses are ready to finally crown their dominance with the Rugby World Cup success

England awaits the red roses. Many guest nations have the considerable burden to be favorites on home soil, but there was rarely such an overwhelming expectation in a sport of the winner. All logic dictates that England should be included on September 27 and not only because of the considerable support they are preserved. This is a really standard sporting side that is equally dominant and dazzling and incorporates a new type of rugby fan and at the same time hits the rewards of the investments, which distinguishes it from her competitors. The Red Roses record has been astonishing since the beginning of 2017: 91 played, 87 won, four lost.

The problem is, of course, that two of these four defeats came in the World Cup final. England still doesn’t have the ultimate price to crown their superiority. Twice in the two tournaments since their last success in 2014, the red roses came nearby, but not close enough, a final misfiring against the black ferns in 2017, followed by heartache against the same page in 2022. In Eden Park on this cool November night, which cooled against them was fate. Down a player with the defending champions in their own back yard-but they were still painful.

And so a story developed. The Red Roses may quickly convince the followers with their six nations exploits, but within a competitive sporting sphere they can bubble out their achievements outside of the world championships under the radar. The proposal comes from one side that can in the meantime conquer everyone and sunbathe, but when it counts. It is not necessarily just a new trend – New Zealand has six titles for England’s two in total.

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It is this kind of perception that the current harvest wants to change desperately by fulfilling its fate of the World Cup in the next few weeks. The final defeat three years ago rose deep; For some in Auckland, it was their first experience with international defeat. Terms such as “grief” were used; Some squad members tried to avoid that the last back was still observed in a state of shock.

Behind the scenes, England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) started their work faster. The upcoming end of the contract by head coach Simon Middleton left an important decision to make with an insert tournament. It would be an important choice to find the right person to lead them to their own world championship. Interest in the place was big and wide because the top coaches were considered throughout the male and women’s play, and the identity of later appointment was a surprise.

But John Mitchell’s properties were clear. While he had never worked in the women’s game, here was a coaching heavy hitter, a veteran of two different English men’s environments and an all Black World Championship in 2003. The New Zealander had the desire to lead another program in Surrey near England’s training base and the different certificates that the RFU wanted in its new head coach. It is crucial, however, that he also came with open eyes and without prejudices – in the two years in which his appointment was confirmed, the rose squad seemed to have shaped Mitchell as it shaped it.

But they are still shaping them. Some in rugby wonder whether the job of the Red Roses is easiest in view of their dominance. However, Mitchell would point out that it makes expectations both externally and internally than any other role. When Mitchell took over the job, he made it clear to the team that they were a good but not yet great side. Under his guidance, England seems to have been approached again – just twice in his tenure, against Canada last year and France in April, they really lost. You have the varied game, the brilliant basics and much more besides the tournament triumph if you do things right.

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Mitchell was discontinued in these two months, the hope that his ruthlessness and clarity of communication would enable England to take the next step and win the tournament. He and his employees were strictly in their preparations, scenario tests on extreme lengths and presented challenges in training, which the page sometimes lacks in their correct games. The squad was encouraged to express itself on and off the field, and Mitchell realized that the group needed other activities to concentrate in rugby when it comes.

This is a world championship that she hopes that she will make superstars of those involved, from the reigning world player of the year, Ellie Kildunne to Captain Zoe Aldcroft, once shy, but her voice found her voice on the largest stage in sport. The truth is that England’s second string would probably be the fifth favorite to win this event, but Mitchell was not afraid of accepting brave calls-Marlie Packers downgrade from the captain’s role at the beginning of this year is one, although the flanker has no place on matchday 23.

A team that has built up their brand that tours from Tickenham Weg will hope to consolidate their legacy in the house of English rugby and at the same time move new fans on the way. YouGov data have announced that there are 10.5 m red roses fans in Great Britain, but only 1 m “passionate supporter”. The improvement of both statistics is a goal of this tournament, while targeted partnerships with brands such as Barbie will also help win the next generation of girls for sport.

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For many reasons, an English success would be good for the game. As an ambassador and athletes, this squad took over in their role in the expansion of a path, but the level of investment behind them lies from their competitors – where the RFU brings £ 15 million a year in their women’s programs, Dark Horses Canada’s squad had to get this tournament.

The aim of the RFU is to become the first union to break out for your women’s program within the next five years. It is an ambitious goal, but one that you believe that you stay on the right track to reach them. The winning of the World Cup may be inherent and would also show other nations that the difficult investments will ultimately bring extensive rewards. In order to decorate their dominance and start sport into a new era, the moment of the red roses must be now.