England 2021/22

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Imagine the scenes of Eddie picked Care just to make sure he doesn't play for the baabaas… and drops him for Aus tour

That would make no sense. If Care played for the Barbarians it would only be good for England to play against a quality scrum half. Though nothing Eddie Jones does ever makes sense.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

I don't think anyone outside the family can say that. Everyone deals with things differently and there are no hard and fast rules. Suspect Olyy's withdrawal guess may turn out to be right, but I'd have no problems with him making himself available for selection if he feels up to it and has the support of his family.

Whether he should be picked for this tour on pure playing factors is an entirely different question.

Ok maybe that should worded differently, I see no positive reason to merit bringing him on tour to offset the positive reasons for him being around the family. I understand he may feel he is up to it but I don't see what we gain from that and there is always the potential that something would come up too. I feel it's best for all parties involved if he simply isn't selected. I know when I lost a family member it didn't really hit me until some time later.

 

[BPM]

I hate that I could see that happening

Yeah - me too. I wouldn't put it past Eddie, but I really hope that doesn't happen.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

That would make no sense. If Care played for the Barbarians it would only be good for England to play against a quality scrum half. Though nothing Eddie Jones does ever makes sense.

I mean if he had a good game the calls for England to pick up would have been massive.

Kinda like when Ashton played v England for them a few years back.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Kruis playing for Babas...

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

20 French players and 7 international stars was what was being predicted

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Kruis playing for Babas...

Glad he gets a signoff on this side of the world

Still would rather he'd go for one more season and retire after the RWC, but ho hum

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Barbarians team is tasty

That pack especially

 

[Scotty]

Barbarians team is tasty

That pack especially

Have you got a link? I cant find the squad?

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Have you got a link? I cant find the squad?

Here you go

Barbarians: Age-ranging squad announced by France coaching staff

The Barbarians squad has been announced with the French national coaching staff opting to mainly select players from their international selection pool.

www.planetrugby.com

I can't cut and paste the squad because either PR, or my browser, is ******* about

 

[BrokenWing]

Barbarians:
15 Max Spring (France, Racing 92)
14 Damien Penaud (France, Clermont),
13 Virimi Vakatawa (France, Racing 92),
12 Tani Vili (France, Clermont),
11 Davit Niniashvili (Georgia, Lyon),
10 Antoine Hastoy (France, Pau),
9 Batiste Couilloud (France, Lyon),
8 Charles Ollivon (France, Toulon, c),
7 Levani Botia (Fiji, La Rochelle),
6 Dylan Cretin (France, Lyon),
5 Will Skelton (Australia, La Rochelle),
4 George Kruis (England, Saitama Wild Knights),
3 Trevor Nyakane (South Africa, Racing 92),
2 Pierre Bourgarit (France, La Rochelle),
1 Jean-Baptiste Gros (France, Toulon)

Replacements:
16 Danny Priso (France, La Rochelle),
17 Christopher Tolofua (France, Toulon),
18 Sipili Falatea (France, Clermont),
19 Thomas Lavault (La Rochelle),
20 Yoan Tanga (France, Racing 92),
21 Nolann Le Garrec (Racing 92),
22 Louis Carbonel (France, Toulon),
23 Sekou Macalou (France, Stade Français),
24 Thomas Laclayat (Oyonnax)

 

[Scotty]

Here you go

Barbarians: Age-ranging squad announced by France coaching staff

The Barbarians squad has been announced with the French national coaching staff opting to mainly select players from their international selection pool.

www.planetrugby.com

I can't cut and paste the squad because either PR, or my browser, is ******* about

Barbarians team is tasty

That pack especially

Kruis Skelton in the a pretty strong row. Thats going to be a tough team

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Was hoping for some more English players to get a look for the ba bas but can't moan at that team at all.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Chessum was the best lock today IMO.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

He did look very good, especially on the carry/into traffic which is something our back 5 is lacking

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Only 21 so can still bulk up a bit next season

 

[Scotty]

Tbf id say alot of the England contenders did themselves any harm.

Freddie was Solid at the back after a pretty relentless kicking battle,

Mako and especially Billy looking strong but also with some good offloads

Earl didnt get the big breaks but looked like he had a good engine making alot of hits(though dont know numbers.

Faz and Malins? Want opinions here

Chessum was class at such a young age will get even better.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Faz and Malins? Want opinions here

Thought Farrell played ok, nothing special but nothing bad
Malins I didn't notice until he was tackled off the ball then didn't notice him the rest of the game tbh

 

[Scotty]

Right for Aus

Genge Blarmire IDK
Itoje Hill
Willis Billy(if Dombrandt is broken) Curry

Care Smith
Faz Marchant
IDK(not May or Nowell) Steward Freeman

George
Rodd(he's good)
IDK
Lawes
Underhill
Randall(i want Quirke back)
IDK
Arendall(hype train but we are missing real attacking threat)

All the I Don't Know's are because i just dont know with injuries and all players that havnt had a chance i dont even know who's worthy.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Really not bothered about watching these games now. Selection, tactics are just shocking and that's down to the arrogant ignorant coaches. Until they've gone I can't see much changing.