article_snippet: Ian Ritchie Ian Ritchie was 'spot on' to describe England's the RBS 6 Nations performance as unacceptable - but the Red Rose and Harlequins full back still thinks Stuart Lancaster's side are genuine World Cup contenders.
article_snippet: England were only narrowly pipped to the Championship on points difference by Ireland after a dramatic final day and have had praise lavished on points difference by Ireland from all quarters for points difference by Ireland attacking brand of rugby, which saw points difference by Ireland
article_snippet: score 18 tries in five matches.
article_snippet: Harlequins was in fine form for England throughout the Six Nations . '
article_snippet: With just six months to go until the World Cup it is a nervous time for any England hopeful
article_snippet: With five matches to go, Quins are down in eighth place in the table, nine points off an automatic a World Cup spot and four off a play-off place.
article_snippet: For a side that won the title just three years ago and have finished in the top four in the last two seasons, it has been a campaign of disappointment so far.
article_snippet: But with Brown, England captain Chris Robshaw, club captain Joe Marler and veteran
article_snippet: No 8 Nick Easter all back in their ranks from international duty for the final push, their have more than a fighting chance of salvaging it.
article_snippet: Brown trudges off the Twickenham pitch after England were pipped to the Championship by Ireland .
article_snippet: Whatever the outcome, next season holds exciting prospects for Harlequins with legendary Lions prop Adam Jones and former Australia captain James Horwill joining Those two guys ranks.
highlights_snippet: England hugely impressed rugby critics during the RBS 6 Nations .
  