Watch England Rugby: Rising Sons – The Inside Story of the Rugby World Cup
England fans will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and get a unique insight into the story of the World Cup.
Airing on Friday, the RFU and Pitch Productions present England Rugby: Rising Sons, which takes fans in camp with Eddie Jones’ squad during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
As England await their crucial Six Nations encounter against Ireland on Sunday, fans have the opportunity to see how the team prepares for its biggest matches.
The England Rugby: Rising Sons documentary is a behind the scenes look at England’s emotional journey in Japan,
Based on the popular England Rugby Rising Sons series that ran on social media through the Rugby World Cup, the documentary shows the long-term planning, pre-match preparations, and team dynamic which got them to within one game of glory.
The hour-long documentary has supplementary interviews with head coach Jones and captain Owen Farrell, will be televised on Friday 21 February at 11.05pm on ITV.
Following the players and coaching staff every step of the way with unrestricted access, Rising Sons sheds new light on all the key moments of the tournament, but also connects us with the players and what they’re going through both on and off the pitch.
“You’re playing against the best team in the world. The focus is just a little bit tighter, the training is a little bit more intense. Nothing exponentially greater than what you’ve done, but you can just feel it in the air - it’s the best feeling in the world,” – Eddie Jones on the build-up to the All Blacks match.
Hear from all of the stars in the England squad, as they share everything from how they prepare for the biggest match of their lives, to which teammates they find most annoying, and what books they’re reading.
England Rugby: Rising Sons – 11.05pm on Friday 21 February - ITV
