Rugby World Cup: why England stars need a code of conduct

Stuart Lancaster's 24-point plan for World Cup stars shows how much rugby has changed since the days of downing aftershave

Mike Brown
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Before he became coach of the England rugby team, Stuart Lancaster was a schoolteacher. Judging by the guidelines he issued to his players last week part of him remains in the classroom.

Lancaster has issued a 24-point plan to avoiding potential pitfalls during next month's World Cup, outlined in the Daily Telegraph, and it offers a fascinating insight into what is expected of the modern England rugby international.

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