Yeah, for all of Jones' faults (of which there are many) I don't really see him not picking Mercer as being one of them. He was nowhere near the player he is today when he left, and given how Bath have turned out over the last couple of years, I really doubt that he'd have become the player he is today if he'd stayed in England.
Not as miffed about this because it's been consistent selection of a younger 9 and the end of Ben Youngs (knock on wood). JVP does seem to be in a similar mold of BY though..
Why's that? I like JVP but he has been slow at the base. What's your concern about Mitchell?
Fundamentals too erratic - I like him off the bench vs tired legs but I'd be worried having him control a game for 60+mins
HR looking good and RQ playing again so we might be heading for a nice problem at 9 - now that our problem at 10 is hopefully sorted!
Fair point. Not sure when it became assumed that backs can't last 80 minutes. Didn't like SB saying that he would bring OF on for last 20 at all.
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Agreed. JvP could probably do with varying his game a bit more (he's definitely capable of more sniping), but his kicking and speed of delivery have both been good.
I'm OK with it as long as it suits what's actually happening. If we're fortunate enough to be ahead at that point, Farrell's style is more conducive to maintaining a lead. No issue for me. OTOH, if we're chasing the game, Smith is far more likely to create chances. I have little faith in Farrell's creativity or ability to choose the right options in the red zone.
