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2024 Guinness Six Nations
[2016 RBS Six Nations] Round 5: France vs. England (19/03/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="Every Time Ref" data-source="post: 789711" data-attributes="member: 71826"><p>I'm a big fan (check the avatar) but I have to agree he's been disappointing. Early in the tournament it was being said that he was quiet because he wasn't getting good ball to work with, however the Wales game I think has countered this somewhat. 60 minutes of dominance and front foot ball, he still looked quiet, and there were a couple of occasions I felt he was in a position where the JJ of last season would have done something magical but instead he shipped the ball on or went to ground and recycled. Even against Italy, three well-taken tries papered over an unremarkable attacking performance.</p><p></p><p>Having said that, I don't want or expect to see him dropped. This is a Grand Slam decider, it's a huge game, and it's not the time for breaking continuity too much or giving a first start. JJ is quiet but he is never a liability. He does his basics well, reads the game well and makes good decisions in attack and defence (JD handoff notwithstanding). That is the king of player you want in big games, even if the magic is not there. He also has a very good nose for the line, which is a handy trait in any rugby player, especially an outside back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Every Time Ref, post: 789711, member: 71826"] I'm a big fan (check the avatar) but I have to agree he's been disappointing. Early in the tournament it was being said that he was quiet because he wasn't getting good ball to work with, however the Wales game I think has countered this somewhat. 60 minutes of dominance and front foot ball, he still looked quiet, and there were a couple of occasions I felt he was in a position where the JJ of last season would have done something magical but instead he shipped the ball on or went to ground and recycled. Even against Italy, three well-taken tries papered over an unremarkable attacking performance. Having said that, I don't want or expect to see him dropped. This is a Grand Slam decider, it's a huge game, and it's not the time for breaking continuity too much or giving a first start. JJ is quiet but he is never a liability. He does his basics well, reads the game well and makes good decisions in attack and defence (JD handoff notwithstanding). That is the king of player you want in big games, even if the magic is not there. He also has a very good nose for the line, which is a handy trait in any rugby player, especially an outside back. [/QUOTE]
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