Sunday, May 20th, 2012
The England v Romania odds are naturally saying England will win, but the handicap margins are what will be interesting.
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England have made seven changes to their line up and there is pressure on them to produce a good performance despite running in tries in the win over Georgia.
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England: 10/11 (-52 points)
Romania: 10/11 (+52 points)
Draw: 16/1
It will be interesting to see just what kind of performance England can produce here. Martin Johnson’s side have often been functional rather than exciting, and it seems as if he had lost patience with his squad after the win over Georgia. Seven changes may have been part of a longer term plan but there is a real demand on those being brought in to do something positive. Mike Tindall is the most notable returnee. Mark Cueto also comes back in and Jonny Wilkinson is back at fly-half after his indifferent kicking display against Argentina.
Courtney Lawes is also ruled out after being cited.
Really, whatever team England should put out ought to account for the Romanians, but they did give Scotland a decent game in their opening match, and their pack showed a degree of power that perhaps has surprised people. If they can keep the ball or slow down the speed at which England recycle they should be able to make it a tight until the last 20 minutes.
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