Sport 12-11-2003 who: France coach Bernard Laporte what: Admits admiration for "arrogant" England ahead of semi-final clash where: Sydney when: Yesterday snippet: As the World Cup war of words continues, the coach of England`s semi-final opponents tells The Sun that Clive Woodward`s side "are Mike Tyson at the peak of his boxing career. They crush opponents. They are the best prepared and best organised team...at the forefront of innovation, of excellence in all areas especially the physical." But Laporte points to recent history to predict an upset. "England have lost only twice in two years," he concedes, "but both times it was to us and we want to put them on the floor again." Meanwhile BBC Sport Online says France`s team for Sunday will be unchanged from the XV that beat Ireland last weekend. [... more]

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