England 's cricket calamity has sharpened the minds of their rugby counterparts , who know they are next in line to carry the nation 's hopes into a World Cup . Events in Australia on Monday registered strongly at the Red Rose HQ in Surrey — serving to highlight the pressure that will come with the global tournament on these shores later this year . While there are still two rounds of RBS 6 Nations matches to go , Stuart Lancaster is mindful of September 's showpiece . England 's failure to beat Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup has got Stuart Lancaster feeling the pressure . The England rugby coach said there was more expectation from the nation after the poor showing in Adelaide . 'It 's hugely disappointing to see the cricket guys go out and you understand the expectation and the stakes , ' said the head coach . ' I have a massive game on Saturday and another one the following Saturday , but you ca n't help thinking ahead to what September is going to look and feel like . With it being in our own country , the pressure and expectation is going to be huge . ' Asked if he empathised with England cricket coach Peter Moores , who faces a fight to save his job , Lancaster said : ' I 've met him a couple of times but we have n't spoken recently . 'Any coach can empathise with another from their country who has had a difficult World Cup . It reinforces the need for us to be as prepared as we can be for our big challenge in six months . ' Lancaster empathised with England cricket coach Peter Moores , who has been criticised for his management .
Staurt Lancaster is feeling the pressure after England 's World Cup exit . The England rugby coach empathised with cricket coach Peter Moores . Lancaster was looking ahead to next year 's Rugby World Cup on home soil . England have tough games with Scotland and France in the Six Nations over the next fortnight .