England tapping into Bazball for Aussie challenge

ENGLAND have been plotting the downfall of Australia following a brainstorming session with the architects of ‘Bazball.

- By DUNCAN BECH

Brendon McCullum gave insights

Steve Borthwick and his number two Richard Wigglesworth met with England cricket coach Brendon McCullum and his assistants in Manchester in the build up to their autumn campaign.

Both teams face key assignments against their great rivals with the Wallabies visiting Allianz Stadium today before England's cricket stars head Down Under for the Ashes series.

McCullum has overseen a national revival through the use of an aggressive, high-risk playing style, with his mental approach of particular interest to his rugby counterparts.