24 Apr 2020
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2003-2019 head to head: in numbers - Thompson v George
How do the class of 2019 compare to the World Cup team of 2003? Opta Stats crunch the numbers.
They came within a game of matching the achievement of the revered Rugby World Cup winning England team, but how did the Rugby World Cup finalists of 2019 compare to their counterparts of 2003?
With help from Opta Stats we’ve compared some of the key performers from the two teams to see how they match head-to-head.
First up in our series is the battle of the hookers, Steve Thompson against Jamie George.
Appearances
How do the pair compare in terms of appearances and minutes played during the respective World Cups?
Attack
How potent were the pair in attack? Opta Stats crunch the numbers.
Defence
And in defence?
Set piece
And how was their lineout percentage throughout the two tournaments?
