Well, lets start with the propensity of the English to kick to the opposition when it rains. The ball is slippery and makes it more difficult for the receiving team to secure. Secondly, a wet ball leads to more handling errors in general. The ABs run and gun passing game is certainly affected more than the typical pick and go style employed by the English, wouldnt you say?
Brendan Venter: How England will try and beat the All Blacks
Well, lets start with the propensity of the English to kick to the opposition when it rains. The ball is slippery and makes it more difficult for the receiving team to secure. Secondly, a wet ball leads to more handling errors in general. The ABs run and gun passing game is certainly affected more than the typical pick and go style employed by the English, wouldnt you say?