Dean Ryan told Sky Sports News that Owen Farrell is not the fly-half to ignite England's backline.
Focus
Another major talking point this week has been England skipper Chris Robshaw, and while he may have impressed with his form on the field, his captaincy has come into question and Ryan says that he has to learn to deal with that focus
"The focus is naturally going to come on him, he is the captain and his decisions are going to be focused on," added the ex-England backrower.
"I think against South Africa it was a poor decision (to kick for goal) - I don't think he would disagree with that. However, you have got to look at the context in which that decision was made.
"The previous week he gets undermined; he points for posts twice but Ben Youngs goes for a quick tap and then I think Danny Care convinces him to kick for touch. So he has had a week's battering from the media and think right, I have got to sharpen up that area and stamp my authority.
"He finds himself in exactly the same bubble in the final minutes and his default position is let's go for posts. He tried to impose himself on everyone else and that is why it was the wrong decision.
"Against New Zealand let's get a clearer understanding of what leadership is about and what senior player groups are about. It is not about taking decisions by committee; it is about supporting one man in making those decisions."
