Barritt glad to be England's 'pillar of strength'
- Published: 21 Feb 2013 at 09.43
- Online news: Sports
Brad Barritt may not be a fans' favourite but so long as he has the respect of his team-mates England's midfield defensive anchorman is perfectly happy to keep adding to his tackle count.
England's Brad Barritt (L) gets tackled by Ireland's Gordon D'Arcy during their Six Nations rugby union match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on February 10, 2013. Barritt may not be a fans' favourite but so long as he has the respect of his team-mates England's midfield defensive anchorman is perfectly happy to keep adding to his tackle count.
All great rugby teams feature a balance of skills and defence has become a key component of the modern game.
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