Members of England's victorious 2003 squad took to Twitter on Saturday night - and some were more scathing than others
England players after their defeat to Australia at the 2015 World Cup
Social media was ablaze on Saturday night with analysis, criticism and a fair bit of support for England’s rugby players. Unfortunately for the hosts, they were well and truly outplayed by a clinical Australia squad.
Twelve years ago England experienced different emotions after facing Australia at the World Cup in their own back yard – with Sir Clive Woodward’s boys lifting the Webb Ellis trophy in Sydney after beating the Wallabies 20-17.
6. Matt Dawson, host of BBC Radio 5Live’s rugby phone-in show, admits he jumped the gun a bit when he called for Stuart Lancaster to be relieved of his duties.
Didn't sleep a wink last night… I think I was too quick to say SL will go. As a fan I was angry but on reflection RFU should stand by him