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David Flatman: 'Give the laptops a rest and let the boys play.'
England may have to deploy some new tactics if they don't have the players to execute Borthwick's rigid gameplan
David Flatman Former England prop David Flatman started out at Saracens before going on to play more than 200 club games at Bath where he was a much-loved stalwart at The Rec. Since retiring in 2012, ‘Flats’ has built up a successful media career, appearing as a presenter on Channel 5, BT Sport and ITV Sport. He is one-half of the ‘Flats & Shanks’ podcast with his old Sarries team-mate, Tom Shanklin.
OPINION
David Flatman: 'I fear the game is becoming too apologetic. Rugby simply will never appease everybody'
Rugby, like all sports, has its issues, but it should also shout a little louder about all the merits it possesses and stand proud
OPINION
David Flatman: The right to reply
When Dan Biggar was shown a red card for a high tackle against Gloucester he came under a torrent of abuse but was he right to bit…
David Flatman: 'George Ford is the best fly-half in England. That has to count for something.'
It's the New Year and time for new resolutions, so David Flatman says he'd had enough of caterpillar rucks, backchatting referees …
OPINION
Leaving the party
Every giant wilts eventually, but what happens when a player begins the inexorable slide towards retirement?
C'mon feel the noise
The return of fans in their thousands will stir the emotions of players in myriad ways
Does the Lions need to change to ensure its future?
The 2021 Lions tour of South Africa has been a lame affair with limited opposition, so is it time to mix it up for Australia in 20…
The social war
David Flatman explains his love-hate relationship with social media
Loyalty in question
Clubs need to make player welfare a priority, not an afterthought
Under pressure
Every top-level player feels the heat but some can handle it better than others
The hard line
Talent only takes you so far, you need selflessness and a team-ethic to become a true great
Lose the habit
Wales face a test of strength - both physical and mental - against England
Selection battles
The wait for the call from your coach to inform you if you're in or out is agonising
