Six Nations: Richard Hill sees forward progress from England ahead of Ireland test
By Graeme Mair
Tuesday 18 February 2014 14:35, UK
Image:Richard Hill: Paris defeat can benefit England's long-term development
Seeing the bigger picture is not always easy in the middle of a Six Nations campaign where old, often bitter, rivalries are renewed on a weekly basis.
Ball carriers
Hill likes what he has seen from his successors in the England's back row during the Six Nations - Tom Wood, Chris Robshaw and Billy Vunipola.
"Our back row is playing well," he said. "As they play more together, they will get a greater understanding of each other.
"Billy is carrying the ball well and Ben Morgan has accepted the challenge of coming off the bench.
"I would be keen at some point to see both Morgan and Vunipola have a run out together, even if it's just for part of a game, to see how well they play together. Can they function off each other?
"I have no qualms about our back row. The pack is functioning well although it never hurts to have a bit more competition."
Richard Hill was speaking on behalf QBE, the business insurance specialist, supporting community rugby through the QBE Coaching Club. Visit www.QBErugby.com
