article_snippet: George Ford is an artist and a pragmatist rolled into one and England England fly-half is quickly discovering that the latter trait is a more consistently valuable asset in international rugby.
article_snippet: England’s defeat by Ireland in Dublin gave George Ford a first-hand view of Jonny Sexton, the home fly-half, following orders to the letter and quelling The 21-year-old Bath playmaker own instincts in the process.
article_snippet: George Ford is prepared to sacrifice style over substance in the quest for victories at international level .
article_snippet: George Ford and team-mate Geoff Parling are put through Ford and team-mate Geoff Parling paces at Penyhill Park on Wednesday .
article_snippet: Asked whether George Ford would feel fulfilled if ordered to kick so often, George Ford said: ‘It was obviously Ireland’s plan.
article_snippet: But surely George Ford gains more satisfaction from conjuring tries than kicking for territory?
article_snippet: People always like to score tries,’ George Ford added.
article_snippet: George Ford offloads a pass during training as England prepare for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland .
article_snippet: The substance versus style issue will be on the agenda again in assessing how England fare on Saturday against Scotland at Twickenham, where they will be expected to win with plenty to spare against opponents who have lost all three games so far.
article_snippet: George Ford knows the result is the bottom line, but is aware the hosts need to perform with a flourish too.