England in 'shape of their lives' to face Fiji - Rowntree


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 17 Sep 2015

Rugby Union - England Press Conference - Twickenham Stadium - 17/9/15 England forwards coach Graham Rowntree during a press conference Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne

LONDON (Reuters) - England are in the "shape of their lives" for the Rugby World Cup, will peak from the opening game and can handle the pressure of being tournament hosts, forwards coach Graham Rowntree said.

Twickenham will be a cauldron of noise and expectation when England play Fiji on Friday to open the global showpiece.

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