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Has only started 7 at pro level. But with his height/weight there’s absolutely no reason he couldn’t play 6 at Prem level. Think Hill is comfortably the easiest to usurp out of him, Underhill and Barbeary too.

Definitely the most surprised I’ve ever been by a signing announcement. Actually made me slightly angry by how little I saw it coming.

This. Also, if more players (especially the gargantuan forwards) are expected to play 80 minutes rather than 45-50 then they’d have to lose weight and muscle mass to last that long. As a result you’d see players become smaller/weaker and the impact of collisions would be reduced, thus causing...

Don’t see why it wouldn’t. Especially since if he moves back to England he would actually only be eligible for England (doesn’t have 25 Wales caps).

Is England eligible again too… Edit: eligible as of November. Not that I’d want to see us go down that particular road.

Sam Whitelock to retire at the end of the season after 17 years of top flight rugby. Saw a stat (haven't fact checked it) that he's won more RWC matches than anyone else has even played. Edit: had a look and yep, it’s true. Whitelock has won 23 RWC games. Agustin Creevy, Jason Leaonard and...

It’s been said before but Pearson strikes me as more of a 6 (or even 8) than a 7 in the long run. Shouldn’t have any issue getting him and Pollock in the same back row.

Tuima signed on at Chiefs until 2026. Puts those Lyon (?) rumours to bed. Hoping he starts to get involved in some full England squads.

Ethan’s pretty young to be calling it quits really. Only 31 and hasn’t got much of an injury record to speak of.

Reckon Arundell could have a decent stab at it tbh. All of his major weaknesses (ie. defence) would be nullified as a RB/WR. Even if you don't believe he's a top end rugby player (I know there's plenty that don't) there's no denying that he's a freak athlete. Perhaps not got the top end pace of...

Lol, wouldn’t even have been a 50:22 if Obatoyinbo had just let it go out.

Bath’s back row collection is going to be insane. Underhill, Barbeary, Reid, Bayliss, Coetzee, T. Hill and now Pepper.

Apparently between Alien and Aliens. Looks great.

Beirne’s been outstanding as usual for Ireland. Reffell has stood out in a poor Welsh side. Personally would give it to Earl though.

Don’t have time to write too much but honestly, I’m happy with Six Nations. There’s stuff to dislike but overall we’ve blooded a fair few new talented players and played much better rugby than we have done in recent times. For now, Borthwick has my backing. After all, we did beat the new super...

Really classy tip on from Ford. Edit: and kick!

That was a great impromptu shot of Ford in the foreground before Smith emerged in the background. Camera operator cooked.

Gym luck dictates that you're gonna blow your ACL and/or MCL in the next 3-5 working days.

Rephrase this as “I cannot understand why the RFU isn’t forcing clubs to deny young players the opportunity to play for their local club” and you have your answer. All it would do is kill off chances for new players to get involved in the game. It’s U13s. Inclusivity takes priority over...

My man I’ve posted things in the wrong thread plenty of times before but how did you get it this wrong. Nothing’s been posted in here in a year.