[2021 Six Nations] England Squad

[Ragey Erasmus]

Yeah, it's inevitable he's going to go right into the 23 despite not having played for months, and also being injured during that time so hasn't been training fully either

So Jones has identified the problem is we don't have enough undercooked Saracens...?

He's definitely going down the route of doing the exact opposite of what everyone says just so he can smugly say "told you so".

 

[Reiser99]

So Jones has identified the problem is we don't have enough undercooked Saracens...?

He's definitely going down the route of doing the exact opposite of what everyone says just so he can smugly say "told you so".

'I told you so' standing there proudly after beating Italy...

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Yeah, it's inevitable he's going to go right into the 23 despite not having played for months, and also being injured during that time so hasn't been training fully either

Ah, don't fret. It's not like a week ago one of the England management team said he was one stage away from a return to training.

England issue injury update on prop Mako Vunipola - Ruck

England defence coach John Mitchell has issued an update on prop Mako Vunpola, who is with the current squad in a training rehabilitation.

www.ruck.co.uk

He's definitely not match fit, questionable whether he's fit at all and his name's Vunipola. Shoe in.

If Jones puts him in the squad this weekend it's a sign of desperation.

 

[AlRums]

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The only question I have is where do these players stand in the quarantine bubble! Are they available immediately or do they have to wait X number of days

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Apparently Sinckler has been in camp, just not as an official player

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Mako playing 8 in the Next Level episode. Jones may be confused

 

[RedruthRFC]

The only question I have is where do these players stand in the quarantine bubble! Are they available immediately or do they have to wait X number of days

Speaking of which, did Jim Halilton accidentally out a bubble breach in the Scotland camp in the Saturday preamble? He mentioned talking to Cameron Redpath, I wasn't listening 100%, so he may have made it clear that it was on the phone.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Speaking of which, did Jim Halilton accidentally out a bubble breach in the Scotland camp in the Saturday preamble? He mentioned talking to Cameron Redpath, I wasn't listening 100%, so he may have made it clear that it was on the phone.

Phones exist tbf... Don't know the context but imagine that may be it

 

[EdBirch]

Speaking of which, did Jim Halilton accidentally out a bubble breach in the Scotland camp in the Saturday preamble? He mentioned talking to Cameron Redpath, I wasn't listening 100%, so he may have made it clear that it was on the phone.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Rugby Union Weekly: Did 2020 success paper over England cracks?

England's defeat by Scotland continued a worrying trend for Eddie Jones' side - and the Rugby Union Weekly podcast team ask whether they can rally in this year's Six Nations.

www.bbc.co.uk

Echoing a lot of what has been said on this thread and England v Scotland.

 

[Reiser99]

I just had a worrying thought. If the Lions tour goes ahead and England have a bad 6N's then Gatland might take fewer players who are out of form and then we're stuck with them again in the summer when Jones could have been forced to try other players.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Six Nations 2021: Mako Vunipola says England feel "refreshed" amid concerns over player's lack of game time

Mako Vunipola says England feel "refreshed" amid concerns that a lack of recent game time for players was partially responsible for Saturday's defeat by Scotland.

www.bbc.co.uk

Normally I'm ok with players downplaying bad aspects but these comments by Mako Vunipola are just pure bullshit. How can anyone claim that England looked "refreshed" rather than undercooked!? It was clear as day the intensity was way below where it should be, accuracy was way off and fitness levels were not up to standard. There are many things that side looked and none of them are "refreshed".

The comments coming from the England camp as time goes by are sounding more and more like they really don't have a clue what is happening, they are so at odds with what everyone can see. At this rate we will be hearing Jones going "fake news" and claiming we won the 6N with a grand slam.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Gotta stay on message even if the message is garbage.

 

[Not Eddie Jones]

I just had a worrying thought. If the Lions tour goes ahead and England have a bad 6N's then Gatland might take fewer players who are out of form and then we're stuck with them again in the summer when Jones could have been forced to try other players.

Or our players wouldn't get totally mullered by the Lions experience and come back fresh and bouncy and sweep all before them.

 

[Not Eddie Jones]

Rugby Union Weekly: Did 2020 success paper over England cracks?

England's defeat by Scotland continued a worrying trend for Eddie Jones' side - and the Rugby Union Weekly podcast team ask whether they can rally in this year's Six Nations.

www.bbc.co.uk

Echoing a lot of what has been said on this thread and England v Scotland.

England wins don't count shock.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

So does Simmonds come in for Willis?
Or do we bring someone in in a different position?

Would love to see Marcus Smith but will never happen and he wouldn't be played if he did get the call

 

[Reiser99]

So does Simmonds come in for Willis?
Or do we bring someone in in a different position?

Would love to see Marcus Smith but will never happen and he wouldn't be played if he did get the call

If we are talking realistically then surely it's just Wilson into matchday squad and Ludlum from the shadow squad right?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

If we are talking realistically then surely it's just Wilson into matchday squad and Ludlum from the shadow squad right?

Completely forgot about Ludlam - agree that's what'll happen, how dull!

 

[BiggusLaddus]

Matt Dawson column: Owen Farrell holding England back in Six Nations

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson says captain Owen Farrell is holding England back and does not fit the side's attacking structure.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Reiser99]

Matt Dawson column: Owen Farrell holding England back in Six Nations

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson says captain Owen Farrell is holding England back and does not fit the side's attacking structure.

www.bbc.co.uk

Pretty much what everyone is saying on here. Just add Billy, Youngs and Daly to the list.