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Anyway. Cheers to the swarm*. Decent Championship that and went down to the wire. Commiserations for having to rely on that French team. All the talent and senior experience, but just couldn't make it count. *Apart from Duff. F*ck that guy. :lol: Few in white be in senior team next couple of years ...

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forrester wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:38 pm Care did his best to balls it up but we got there in the end. Earl really is some player now, thought IFW was outstanding as well.

Absolutely sentimental pick.
Earl IFW Martin Itoje immense Wing Co kept getting involved despite some uncertain moments.

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Duff Paddy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:34 pm Well done England better team on the day. Great match.

Well said fella

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I suggest you listen to most recent edition's of The Ruck & Rugby Pod where clear from what respected commentators well Warburton at least are saying attack is clearly not being coached so handling the ball is absent which is unforgiveable.

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Seriously, who selects Wigglesworth to be the national team’s attack coach? :lol: Think about that for a second All he did as a player is box kick and “control” an already dominant pack, and his coaching resume is nowhere near sufficient for the national team. It’s bizarre. “Attack coach” :lol: it’...

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There's more than one way to skin a cat. The emphasis ought to be on how effectively you execute rather than on how "attacking" you are. That's what entertains me. England's problem is that they're just not very good at what they're trying to do. I don't think winning 6-3 or losing 9-6 is going to ...

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Keith wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:47 pm He's in a competition with Berry for worst reffing performance of the year. Both were strong contenders yesterday.

Well said Ref. controls clock scrum engagement and faffing Took Doleman an hour to apply the laws properly.

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If we’re playing CCS without much game time in the pack, we should also be looking at Anyanwu. Power at 12. If I were in Scabnose's shoes, I'd have a massive clearout, similar to what Gatland did last year. After the RWC this 6N is basically a free hit-out for him. He's not going to get sacked for ...

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message #2527204 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:01 pm Cunningham-South replacement for Courtney. The lad has class

CCS is an 8 & def. in mix for summer tour. Given.paucity of league games lack of Saxons games even more of a handicap to developing test animals GP games I've seen were underwhelming.

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Lawes has been England's best and most consistent player over the past decade. Sad to see him end his test career. The evolution in his game from being just a big tackler to an excellent all-round forward with ball-carrying and breakdown jackalling has been remarkable. 4 Six Nations titles, a Grand...

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Def not a fan of Ms Margolyes, but can't disagree with her on our former PM. I try to be a decent sort of a person most of the time, and I'm a long way from being a 'raging lefty' but he's one of a very few people who bring out the worst in me. Lying on the footpath, struggling for breath? I'd go f...

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I agree with the general sentiment in here but I've selfishly been assuaged by the fact my team (Sale) are doing well this season with a big emphasis on English talent. Few disappointing efforts in Europe but I think that'll change as the team gets older. That being said I can't deny the game appea...

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Is Rob Simmons the thickest player in the Premiership? Def on the short list Cost us 14 pts yesterday - almost certainly same result - albeit much smaller margin. Anyway I blame the blind TMO Hodnett & twats CMK and Carley for costing us 3 points v Fannies in October for missing out on Top 4 :nod: ...

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Baby Joe to the rescue - one hopes

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For what it's worth, I think LI will be okay. IF they get the money transferred from the potential buyer to meet payroll this week as reported in the press, the takeover sounds a lot more concrete than the comparable situation at Worcester. We'll see though. It's a big week for the club. Lets hope ...

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rugbypass claiming newcastle have been considering dropping down to the championship due to lack of finances and that staff had been unpaid at london irish. always hard to tell what the actual story is. but i guess we knew lots of clubs struggling. Irish club statement that everyone will be paid th...

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Louw was good, Dombrandt in patches Meanwhile Pearson comprehensively outplayed Ludlam Ferrari vs Defender A mate is a saints fan and he was practically wänking over Pearson. I haven’t seen any footage but he said he’s sensational. Bruno Nero was having g similar thoughts First half he was sensatio...

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Louw was good, Dombrandt in patches
Meanwhile Pearson comprehensively outplayed Ludlam Ferrari vs Defender

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RTE's take on the card RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman argues that Freddie Steward's collision with Hugo Keenan in Saturday's Six Nations finale did not even merit a penalty, let alone a red card, though he acknowledged the predicament that officials are in due to the increased focus on head inju...

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Ewels, yes. Dunn, absolutely not. He and Spencer have been diamonds in the dogturd that is that Bath side of the past few years. Both have given far more to that team than it deserved. Just not test class though. Ted Hill on other hand whilst Underhill being fit to return be a plus for England Spen...

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He's a remarkable athlete. At his age you'd be happy with a prop just shoring up the scrum, but he's very active around the park too. He must really look after himself. Cole being 2nd in line th is a testament to his reinvention since RWC19 but its a f**king indictment on Yoda & his scrum coaches t...

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Marchant must have his card marked as he's off to La Belle next season? JVP looks nervous which is a sacking offence for a 9 let alone a test starter. Tiggs fans silent on them letting us pick up Ben White who has been on fire for 20mths and starts in front of Price whilst keeping Benny :roll: Bort...

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Marchant must have his card marked as he's off to La Belle next season? JVP looks nervous which is a sacking offence for a 9 let alone a test starter. Tiggs fans silent on them letting us pick up Ben White who has been on fire for 20mths and starts in front of Price whilst keeping Benny :roll: Borth...

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Posted this yesterday on the match thread - There are a number of players who ought to be playing for their careers in this game - Dombrandt, Sinkler, Ludlam JVP Watson Slade Vuinipola were AWOL last week Suspect limited squad changes ties Blunderwick's arms but if we get a repeat of the no show fro...

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Starting 15. Freddie Steward 14. Anthony Watson 13. Henry Slade 12. Manu Tuilagi 11. Henry Arundell 10. Owen Farrell (C) 9. Jack van Poortvliet 1. Ellis Genge (VC) 2. Jamie George 3. Kyle Sinckler 4. Maro Itoje 5. David Ribbans 6. Lewis Ludlam (VC) 7. Jack Willis 8. Alex Dombrandt Replacements 16. ...

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Tom Pearson brilliant for Exiles today Def should be in the conversation

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Daily Mail running an article now saying Smith starts and Farrell to bench. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-11835947/England-DROP-Owen-Farrell-replace-Marcus-Smith-France-clash.html#comments I don't think it's Faz being dropped. More a case of finding out how Marcus will go wit...

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Pleased to see Devoto after a year out plays for Chiefs tomorrow in a friendly v RN Another whom Yoda failed & should have had more opportunities at 12. Hopefully with Ford back as 2nd choice 10 via Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/02/28/england-vs-france-marcus-smith-released-...

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Sounds like should have watched u20's ratherthan torture my self with the West country cripple fight Randall Ok for Brizzle Harding also Barff so poor Piers Francis missed at least3
v. kickable Pen's.

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: No wonder you got slaughtered England won 21 out of 21 lineouts and the mauls that led to tries came straight from them. Thats better than OK. Not sure you can describe, Malins, Genge, George, Ludlam, Itoje at least as dross on there performances yesterday. :thumbup: :nod: JVP needs to up the ante...

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The Spencer spoofers are out in force I see. It's too late now, but at his peak I don't think he had many weaknesses for a 9. Quick to ruck, quick pass speed, reliable, decent box kick, decent defence. He's even a captain now. At the very least he was better than fücking Youngs Add to that his phen...

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Ben Spencer should have replaced Youngs full time years ago. It’s a mystery why not. Gut feeling maaate. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/4E02/production/_111007991_jones_index.jpg Ben's dartboard background I'd imagine Yoda truly was/is a ___t if you aren't a fan boy ala ...

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Mako v lucky to survive the cull Curry found wanting. Big opportunity for Mitchell hope he isn't too keen. Ribbans and Isikewe in a shoot out for bench.

Borthers must read the board

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How about Steward Malins Marchant or Slade Lawrence OHC Farrell JVP Dombrandt Earl Ludlam Chessum Itoje Sinkler George Genge And then a bench with some real impact Smith Arundell Mitchell Ribbans Willis Cole Rodd Walker Too much to ask he goes bold & has Slade on bench as 10 cover.............. :no...

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Faz 10 Lawrence 12 Marchant 13 - Mitchell 21 with Slade 22 Arundell 23 if both are fit enough for 79mins

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Frodder wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 2:45 pm Ire by 15

Sco by 15

Eng by 15

Bold Sir!

Ireland 4;
Scotland 5;
England 10

from me.

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There's a lot to work on, with perhaps the biggest dilemma for Borthwick being whether to stick with playing both Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell, or to just play one of the two and bring in a ball-carrying centre. "I don't think they are the reason England lost," said former England wing Ugo Monye. "...

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Team - Genge George Sinkler Chesshum Itoje Ludlam Dombrandt Earl JVP Faz Lawrence Marchant OHC Malins Steward Reps VRR Walker Cole Ribbans Pearson Simmonds Mitchell Slade Is that the squad, or just what you'd do? My take Jake says Slade still crocked so 6-2 split ditched 5-3 keeps Smith in 23 with ...

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Team - Genge George Sinkler Chesshum Itoje Ludlam Dombrandt Earl JVP Faz Lawrence Marchant OHC Malins Steward Reps VRR Walker Cole Ribbans Pearson Simmonds Mitchell Slade

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Positives Youngs isn't starting We have, arguably, our best, certainly our most exciting, FH starting We've got 2 flankers that are actually Flankers. We've got real pace on one wing The kick chase should be much improved We've picked our best, in form, outside centre Evans has been coaching the at...

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