England Rugby Embraces Bazball Mindset Ahead Australia Autumn Series

England's rugby team, led by coach Steve Borthwick, aims to strengthen their international standing and contend strongly at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, buoyed by recent wins and a seven-match winning streak in 2024. To foster a fearless and dynamic mindset similar to the cricket team's 'Bazball' approach under coach Brendon McCullum, Borthwick and his staff, including defence coach Richard Wigglesworth, have engaged with McCullum to learn about mental resilience and coaching techniques. England's autumn series against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Argentina is seen as crucial for improving their rankings and establishing dominance, with key players like Maro Itoje emphasizing the importance of winning high-profile matches. Despite their ambitions, England rugby faces challenges such as past late-game mistakes and the need for consistent performance against top-tier southern hemisphere teams. The rugby coaching staff's collaboration with cricket counterparts highlights a cross-sport strategy to instill a positive and adaptable team mentality, aiming to emulate the success and aggressive style that revitalized English cricket. This multi-faceted approach reflects England's broader sporting ambition to reclaim elite status ahead of major international competitions.