Francis Piers

Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also

Piers Francis is the fifth player to face the judiciary this week for dangerous tackles

Joe Cokanasiga comes into starting XV with George Ford captaining side from outhalf

Much for Schmidt to ponder after a humiliating and potentially damaging outing

George Ford at outhalf with Owen Farrell at centre, Mako Vunipola makes the bench

Ben Te’o has lost out to Piers Francis among the four centres bound for Japan 2019

Mike Brown and Ben Spencer also left out of 33-man squad for first warm-up match

Head coach includes four uncapped players in England squad for Aviva test

The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move

6ft 3in, 18st London Irish winger called up for Brighton camp

All Blacks form and gruelling itinerary presents what seems an impossible task

The home side score five tries to see off Edinburgh in opening Pro12 match of the season

Paddy Jackson leaves his kicking boots at home as Edinburgh make Ulster pay the penalty