England seek advice from Winter Olympics champion to halt Six Nations slump

3 Mar 2026 • 2:33 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • England's rugby team has been seeking advice from double Olympic skeleton gold medallist Matt Weston to address their Six Nations slump.
  • Weston recently made history for Team GB in Milan-Cortina by winning two gold medals, becoming the first British athlete to achieve this at a single Winter Olympics.
  • The reigning world and European champion visited England's training base to impart his winning wisdom after the team suffered back-to-back defeats to Scotland and Ireland.
  • Weston, a former rugby player, shared insights into his journey, including overcoming a disappointing 15th place at Beijing 2022 and his four-year plan for success.
  • His advice on mentality and handling the pressure of being a favourite resonated with the England squad as they prepare for their upcoming match against Italy in Rome.

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