England continue to impress in their Rugby World Cup campaign, recording a third consecutive victory. This time, it was Chile who suffered the wrath of the English team, with a final score of 71 to 0 in favor of the English.
The meeting was marked by the brilliant performance of English winger Henry Arundell, who scored 5 tries during this match. This young 20-year-old player has joined the elite of players who have scored a quintuple at a World Cup, placing himself behind Marc Ellis’ record in 1995 with a sextuplet.
But this landslide victory cannot be attributed solely to Arundell. Flyhalf Marcus Smith also played a crucial role, scoring two tries and demonstrating his all-round talent, being used at full-back for the first time in a World Cup match. Despite his small size, Smith showed his great agility, finesse and speed, especially during his first try where he managed to outwit three Chilean defenders.
This victory confirms England’s domination in this competition and places them practically in the quarter-finals, barring an improbable scenario of a three-way tie with Samoa and Argentina. For manager Steve Borthwick, it also raises the question of the future of Marcus Smith, who has proven his versatility and potential at full-back, despite the presence of George Ford at fly-half.
As England continues its flawless run, fans and observers are already starting to dream of a possible World Cup title. But there are still many matches to play and the competition has only just begun. To be continued…
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