EXCLUSIVE
Ben Kay: 'I’ve seen bigger upsets in sport than England winning tonight'
Steve Borthwick's men are clear underdogs against the Springboks and will hope to cause a huge upset in Paris
Ben Kay Ben Kay played nearly 300 games for Leicester in the second-row and represented England on 62 occasions, winning the World Cup in 2003 and appearing in the 2007 Final. He was a tourist on the 2005 Lions tour, and since retiring he has forged a successful career as a commentator. He also runs an advertising agency, Pablo and until recently sat on the board of directors at Leicester Tigers.
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Ben Kay: 'England go in as favourites, but only on paper, not on form'
Steve Borthwick has rolled the selection dice with the stakes sky-high, win and it's onto the semi-finals, lose and they're going …
OPINION
Ben Kay: 'South Africa's 2019 World Cup win is England's blueprint'
Having already qualified for the knock-out stages, Steve Borthwick has a rare luxury, not afforded to rivals scrapping for surviva…
OPINION
Ben Kay: The stars are starting to align for England
The England World Cup winner says that while Steve Borthwick's men are far from the finished article the confidence is coming back
OPINION
Ben Kay: 'For me, Sexton is more important to Ireland than Dupont is to France.'
With 100 days until the start of the Rugby World Cup, the countdown is on as squads are trimmed and the mind games start
OPINION
Ben Kay: 'I really feel England are lacking leadership'
The countdown is on for the World Cup and Steve Borthwick doesn't have a moment to spare to turn his squad into contenders
OPINION
Ben Kay: 'Steve doesn't have an ego, just an insane drive to be the best'
The new England coach isn't renowned for his media-friendly persona but he will adapt if he thinks it helps England's cause
OPINION
Ben Kay: 'England are a long way off where Eddie - if he was truthful - would want them'
With three Test blocks before the World Cup, every game will bring more scrutiny for an England coach still tinkering with his bes…
OPINION
Ben Kay: 'Eddie Jones is the Jose Mourinho of rugby'
The England World Cup winner and BT Sport pundit feels it's time for the erstwhile head coach to put the players first with the Wo…
OPINION
Ben Kay: 'My English Premiership players of the season'
The final round of the regular season is approaching so England World Cup winner and respected pundit Ben Kay picks out the outsta…
ANALYSIS
Ben Kay: 'Any lesser player may have been written off by now, but not Manu'
The England World Cup winner faced Wales on six occasions but he knows Wales have the wherewithal to unsettle an England team who …
OPINION
Ben Kay: "I'd take Ford, Farrell and Smith to the World Cup"
Eddie Jones takes plenty of flak, especially about selection, but he still has it in his gift to draw the in-form George Ford back…
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The England World Cup winner believes great strides have been made in making tackles safer but there is more to do
