John Mitchell
John Mitchell is the head coach of the England women's rugby team.
Notable Quotes
"Emily has already made a significant impact on our environment in a coaching capacity."View Story →
"If you want to get better at something, regardless of the size of the ball, it's all about coaching."View Story →
"'I've got it on my Apple Music, is it OK if I play it?' So I played it and I belted it out."View Story →
"it's too early to judge the impact of the smaller ball."View Story →
"I have very fond memories of the North West from my time with Sale Sharks so it's awesome to be able to take our game to this part of the country."View Story →
"You need rivalries in our sport and our rivalry with Canada is one that has evolved to a great level."View Story →
"It's going to be really cool to see how they handle pressure as well."View Story →
"We're moving forward in the right direction whilst building depth in our cover."View Story →
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