Woodward slams English rugby after Springboks run riot

Former England coach Sir Clive Woodward has renewed his criticism of England's coaching structure following last weekend's "humiliating" Test defeat at the hands of world champions South Africa.

Woodward, who guided England to glory at the 2003 World Cup, branded the 42-6 Twickenham loss, England's heaviest home reverse, "hugely disappointing".

He told the BBC on Monday: "It was a fairly accurate scoreline, so you have to take a step back and look behind the scenes - at the coaching and the management of the team.

"What's happened since 2003? Where has the development of players gone?" added Woodward, who quit his England role the season after their World Cup triumph in protest at what he said was the Rugby Football Union's failure to grant him sufficient time with his squad.

Saturday's defeat came five years to the day since Martin Johnson, now the team manager, captained England to a thrilling World Cup final win over hosts Australia in Sydney.

LONDON, Tuesday (AFP)