Lack of experience costs England dear

Rugby Union - England v Australia - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool A - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 3/10/15 England's Chris Robshaw looks dejected as he leaves the field at the end of the match Reuters / Eddie Keogh Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - England’s early exit from the Rugby World Cup could be blamed on a lack of forward planning that left them devoid of tournament experience.

England have only seven players with previous World Cup appearances in their squad, less than any of the other major contenders, and that lack of experience cost them dear in the big moments in defeats by Wales and Australia.