Dan Cole, a Leicester prop, expects England's performance to improve but will miss his roommate Joe Marler, who recently retired from international rugby. Cole was the first to learn about Marler's decision and while he'll miss their friendship, he understands that the team must move forward. The article highlights the changing of the guard in the English rugby squad with new players like Asher Opoku-Fordjour, a 20-year-old prop who can play on both sides of the scrum.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/nov/04/rugby-union-england-dan-cole-autumn-international-australia