"Love you Jamie, but sorry" – England fans turn on captain George after interview following latest defeat
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England endured their fifth straight defeat as reigning back-to-back world champions South Africa held off the hosts at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
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George's Confusing Post-Match Interview
England fans, while expressing their thoughts respectfully, appeared to turn on Jamie George following his somewhat confusing post-match interview.
TNT Interview Highlights
“I couldn't be more confident that this team will get it right,” George said. “The character of the players and staff, I think we have the right people and the right characters.”
He continued, “I'm very optimistic about the players in this team. You've got Freddie Steward and Sam Underhill, who have come on today, having not played much rugby, and still put in a performance like that—it gives me confidence.”
Social Media Reaction
One fan observed: “He’s trying to convince himself here that they’re not as bad as people say they are.”
A supporter commented: “Love you Jamie, but sorry you're not actually demonstrating any conviction in your words. I know it's not easy but England are a mess and you deserve so much more from the coaches. Mark McCall wouldn't do this to you or the team.”
Another user pointed out: “Jamie George is becoming more and more astute at giving these interviews after a loss, and that is saying something in itself.”
A frustrated fan wrote: “Love you Jamie, I am of course a Saracen, but sorry, that's rubbish again. Can't see a game out & Borthwick is killing it. New coaches have to come in. You are a winner, but this is a losing mentality coaching set-up. Have a word with Farrell— with him, England don't lose 5 on the bounce!”
Lastly, another supporter added: “Sad (and slightly embarrassed) for Jamie— a wholehearted servant of English rugby, but way off the mark. Don't mind losing to high-quality opposition, but just not seeing any improvement. Defence has utterly lost its edge, and there is zero shape in attack.”
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Here's how each player fared, with ratings from multiple outlets:
#1. Freddie Steward – High Ball Hero, Defensive Zero?
Average Rating: 4.75/10
- Evening Standard (5/10):
“Handed a first start this autumn due to his ability under the high ball, but struggled. Williams and Kolbe skinned him for their tries.” - Telegraph (5/10):
“Definition of sublime and ridiculous. Left clutching thin air for both Grant Williams' and Cheslin Kolbe's tries and at one stage did a face plant. Also some brilliant high-ball takes.” - Express (4/10):
“At fault for tries by Kolbe and Williams as he endured a difficult return to starting line-up.” - Rugby Pass (5/10):
“Exposed defensively for two tries, despite strong aerial work.”
Replacement: George Furbank – He shouldn't have been dropped in the first place.
#2. Ellis Genge – The Genge Rollercoaster
Average Rating: 4.5/10
- Evening Standard (5/10):
“Let Williams slip past him as the scrum-half went over for South Africa's opening try. Improved after that, though, and was bright in the loose – but not at his best.” - Express (4/10):
“Scrum problems in first half, usual full-blooded commitment for an hour.”
Replacement: Fin Baxter – Genge's leadership was strong, but a change may be needed in the tighthead role.
#3. Ollie Lawrence – Hits, Misses, and a Bit More of the Same
Average Rating: 5/10
- Telegraph (5/10):
“Barely used as a ball-carrier again. Put one huge hit on Manie Libbok but also wasted a good attacking opportunity with a needless kick. Disappointing.” - Planet Rugby (5/10):
“Solid in attack but caught out in defense, continuing the trend of inconsistency.” - Express (5/10):
“Hit hard and carried hard, but in this fixture that is a minimum requirement.”
Replacement: Alex Lozowski – Needs to step in to provide more stability and spark in attack.
#4. Will Stuart – Scrum Woes and Penalty Troubles
Average Rating: 4.5/10
- Telegraph (4/10):
“Difficult to overlook the succession of three penalties, even if the third seemed harsh. Did get one back at the scrum in the second half.” - Express (5/10):
“England again unable to build any sort of attacking platform from their scrum against the mighty Boks.”
Replacement: Dan Cole – Still England’s best tighthead.
#5. Jack van Poortvliet – Struggling to Find His Rhythm
Average Rating: 4.5/10
- Evening Standard (5/10):
“Shaky at times and repeatedly had his box-kicks charged down.” - Planet Rugby (5/10):
“Never fully recovered from a shaky start, with multiple box kicks charged down by du Toit and Etzebeth.” - Express (3/10):
“First start in a long while and it showed. Repeatedly charged down at the base.” - Telegraph (5/10):
“Etzebeth made him his bunny, charging him down twice in a hesitant early performance.”
Replacement: Ben Spencer – Should've been given more game time from the start.
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