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'A massive cauldron': Mitchell encourages Red Roses to enjoy sold-out Rugby World Cup Final
Sport Nation • September 25th, 2025 2:57 pm
England Red Roses coach John Mitchell | Photo: Matthew Impey/Photosport
In the midst of preparation for England's home Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham, former All Blacks and current Red Roses head coach, John Mitchell shares what goes into the buildup for such a massive match.
Not often you get to play in front of 82,000 people and Mitchell wants his team to stick to what they've been doing, communicate clearly and have fun.
"80,000 is a different story," Mitchell told Sport Nation's Scotty & Izzy.
"Our opposition have never been to Twickenham, and as much as they've earned it, and they'll be pumped for it, when the pressure is applied to you, it can be a massive cauldron."
England take on Canada in the final on Sunday September 28 at 4am NZ time.
New Zealand will also take the field in their bronze medal match against France on Saturday September 27th at 11:30pm.
Listen to the full interview below:
