John Mitchell praised England's one-point win over France as the perfect test ahead of the Rugby World Cup. The match, marked by a late French comeback, provided a challenge that the Red Roses had not faced earlier in the tournament. Mitchell emphasized the importance of this competitive experience, stating that it helped players gain valuable familiarity with Twickenham, noting that 95% of potential World Cup team members have now played at this venue. He acknowledged defensive lapses, but overall viewed the match as crucial for building resilience and teamwork ahead of the global event.
We were sitting in the coaching room and saying: It was ideal for us,' Mitchell said.
In the coaching meeting this morning, we worked out that after today 95% of the girls that are likely to go to the World Cup have all had experience of playing in the stadium.
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