Post by Phooey on Oct 20, 2009 13:21:49 GMT
Peacock eyes revenge for England
Tuesday 20th October 09
England skipper Jamie Peacock is confident his side can turn the tables on Australia and New Zealand in the Gillette Four Nations series.
Peacock’s men were humbled in Australia last year, losing 52-4 to the Kangaroos and suffering back-to-back defeats by eventual champions New Zealand, to return home with their tails between their legs.
England now have the chance for revenge and Peacock believes home advantage can be crucial, especially after the clocks go back this weekend.
“It is different,” he said, “compared to being in Australia where it’s often perfect weather for playing football and the crowds aren’t as vociferous as they are over here.
“I would imagine it is more difficult touring in this country than in Australia because of the lack of daylight and things to do outside. It can get you down if you let it.”
www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=15722
Tuesday 20th October 09
England skipper Jamie Peacock is confident his side can turn the tables on Australia and New Zealand in the Gillette Four Nations series.
Peacock’s men were humbled in Australia last year, losing 52-4 to the Kangaroos and suffering back-to-back defeats by eventual champions New Zealand, to return home with their tails between their legs.
England now have the chance for revenge and Peacock believes home advantage can be crucial, especially after the clocks go back this weekend.
“It is different,” he said, “compared to being in Australia where it’s often perfect weather for playing football and the crowds aren’t as vociferous as they are over here.
“I would imagine it is more difficult touring in this country than in Australia because of the lack of daylight and things to do outside. It can get you down if you let it.”
www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=15722