After missing out on selection in 2007, James Haskell will be playing in his first World Cup. The powerful back row forward has had an eventful season, losing in the European Challenge Cup final with Stade Français before announcing that he will be moving on to Japanese side Ricoh Black Rams.
In this video he talks about England’s chances, the power and intelligence needed to win, what would constitute a successful tournament for England, who he thinks will be the main contenders and who the ‘dark horses’ are likely to be.