England 2021/22

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

I want the backstory. Why did Teo have one on him? Why did he hate Brown so much? Was he scared he wasn't the most masculine pathetic meathead in the changing room?

In the full interview on YouTube Brown says that him and Te'o got on well before that night and were mates but that night Te'o just switched on him. As others have pointed out Te'o does seem to be quite the dick so I can definitely see it being as simple as that.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Maybe an argument between the two over who was the worst passer under pressure?

 

[BPM]

What do you mean 'passer'? Brown almost never passed - pressure or not. Can't be the worst passer if you don't pass.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

What do you mean 'passer'? Brown almost never passed - pressure or not. Can't be the worst passer if you don't pass.

Lol that's what I meant, neither passed that much. Although I do remember brown getting better as he aged.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Lol that's what I meant, neither passed that much. Although I do remember brown getting better as he aged.

Was he not top of the assist or offload chart in the prem for a while?

Tbh I think it was a case of some high profile butchering rather than an actual trait

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Was he not top of the assist or offload chart in the prem for a while?

Tbh I think it was a case of some high profile butchering rather than an actual trait

Can't remember exactly but I thought that after he got dropped from England he improved massively and had a great season.

Seems like a long time ago now though.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Lawes out for the season and a doubt for the Aus Tour.
Got to be for me Chessum chance to get some starts at 6 IMO

 

[BPM]

I'm definitely not against the idea although I'd probably prefer Willis, Curry and Dombrandt as the back row for the summer.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Not sure when Curry is due back, if he doesn't play again this season then he might get rested over the summer (though EJ doesn't really care about easing players back from injury so would likely play him) so that would open the door to Chessum/Willis/Dombrandt

I'd definitely have Chessum in the 23, either way

 

[Geordie]

Is George Martin not an option these days?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Is George Martin not an option these days?

Been injured rumoured out for a while.

Honesty I'm a big fan of Martin he tackles like a brick wall and he's started to develop his carrying game.

But Chessum is currently the better all round player, plus not many if any 6ft 8 players in England with his agility.

 

[BPM]

Not sure when Curry is due back, if he doesn't play again this season then he might get rested over the summer (though EJ doesn't really care about easing players back from injury so would likely play him) so that would open the door to Chessum/Willis/Dombrandt

I'd definitely have Chessum in the 23, either way

I think I read elsewhere that both Curry twins are due back for Sale's next game (they have a bye this weekend).

I guess it really depends what the tour is being used for. On the one hand, it's getting late in the day for experimenting so it makes sense to try someone like Chessum. On the other, we need to rebuild some form, so might want to take some of our main men.

I'd be happy enough to leave Curry out and give him a rest, but at the same time, I can see a massive potential upside to him developing a partnership with Willis.

 

[Geordie]

Is any one else nervous about Willis touring ?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Is any one else nervous about Willis touring ?

Nervous every time he takes the pitch, tbh - feels like a case of when, not if, he gets another injury

 

[Geordie]

Nervous every time he takes the pitch, tbh - feels like a case of when, not if, he gets another injury

Yeah...unfortunately thats exactly how im feeling...

But i guess at some stage you have to make the decision to pick him for England if hes doing the business for Wasps.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Been injured rumoured out for a while.

Honesty I'm a big fan of Martin he tackles like a brick wall and he's started to develop his carrying game.

But Chessum is currently the better all round player, plus not many if any 6ft 8 players in England with his agility.

Chessum is 6ft 8??? Really? He should eating some pies and getting into the row then (the proper row).

 

[Geordie]

If Chessum makes lock permanently, can keep that in your face style, and bulk up a bit more he wont be pleasant to play against at all.
And then whats his brother...6'10?

George Martin would be a small 6 at a mere 6'6 ha ha

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Chessum is 6ft 8??? Really? He should eating some pies and getting into the row then (the proper row).

I think that's the plan he played lock v Clermont in the first plan. Just gradually doing it.

Yeh I think his brother is 6ft9/6ft10 he has a lot of bulking up to do though.

 

[BPM]

Yeah...unfortunately thats exactly how im feeling...

But i guess at some stage you have to make the decision to pick him for England if hes doing the business for Wasps.

Me too TBH.

I can also see a case for leaving him behind and giving him a slower re-introduction. I liked that Eddie called him in to the camp to keep him involved.

 

[Scotty]

Is any one else nervous about Willis touring ?

What have Willis' injuries been? I know the last was the horrific one was by another player wasnt it? Is he injury prone like manu or just gets his head in bad places and gets hurt?