Really good read, that. Thanks!
I like the explanation/clarification on Turnovers.
The ESPN stats has both Seymour and Tommy Taylor as having 0 turnovers, however both won several penalties for getting onto the ball which I'd class as turnovers, or at least would on the ESPN stats as they have no "penalties won" stat.
Tommy Taylor is another who has a great game yesterday - only had 15-20mins, but really shone. You can absolutely tell he started his life as an openside, learning from Hendre Fourie and Dave Seymour, he is (in my biased eyes) the best hooker in the prem at the breakdown.
Think he definintely outplayed Cowan-Dickie, who had a similar amount of game time, however it's hard to read anything in to it as Sale were in massive ascendency whereas Exeter were on the back foot constantly. LCD had a big overthrow on the lineout with Seymour picked off for a try, but Exeter didn't even put up a jumper for it - not sure whether it was a communication error or what, but I don't put the blame at LCD's door.
Would love to see Taylor in the England squad eventually though - it'll be a tough battle against Ward, Cowan-Dickie and George though, Ward being in excellent form, George being at the favourable club, and LCD coming from the u20s, all in their favour - however Taylor has been in great form and hasn't once looked out of his depth even in his debut. I know a lot of DoR's/headcoaches speak admirably of him too, especially Gary Gold who named him (and weirdly Thomas) as two of the best young forwards in the Prem.
