England 2021/22

[Geordie]

That's the squad in positions.

1.Marler, Genge
2.Cowan-Dickie, Blamire, Dolly
3.Sinckler, Stuart, Davison
4.Itoje, Hill
5.Lawes, Ewels
6.Curry, Martin
7.Underhill, Ludlam
8.Dombrandt, Simmonds, Chick

9.Youngs, Randall, Quirke
10.Smith

11.May, Radwan
12.Farrell, Atkinson
13.Tuilagi, Slade
14.Watson, Freeman
15.Steward, Malins, Furbank

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Honestly looks like Eddie isn't that bothered this AI imo

 

[TRF_Olyy]

That's the squad in positions.

1.Marler, Genge
2.Cowan-Dickie, Blamire, Dolly
3.Sinckler, Stuart, Davison
4.Itoje, Hill
5.Lawes, Ewels
6.Curry, Martin
7.Underhill, Ludlam
8.Dombrandt, Simmonds, Chick

9.Youngs, Randall, Quirke
10.Smith

11.May, Radwan
12.Farrell, Atkinson
13.Tuilagi, Slade
14.Watson, Freeman
15.Steward, Malins, Furbank

Light in some positions, over represented in others

Why only two looseheads? One of whom is as established as they come?
Should've had Bevan Rodd (or similar) in to get some game time vs Tonga

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

No marchant...

 

[Geordie]

Just noticed no Marchant either...

 

[Geordie]

Light in some positions

Why only two looseheads? One of whom is as established as they come?
Should've had Bevan Rodd (or similar) in to get some game time vs Fiji

Trevor Davison can play both sides, maybe thats swayed his decision?

Very curious squad

 

[will311293]

No Lynagh? Aussies will be licking their lips.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Trevor Davison can play both sides, maybe thats swayed his decision?

At international level, though?

The more you look at the list the more you notice the oddness of it

No Lynagh? Aussies will be licking their lips.

They did mention their interest recently - they'll be right on the blower, ha

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Hiw does Ewels have 23 caps.

 

[Geordie]

So Eddies first choice from that lot?

1.Marler,
2.Cowan-Dickie,
3.Sinckler,
4.Itoje
5.Hill
6.Curry
7.Underhill
8.Dombrandt

9.Youngs
10.Smith

11.May
12.Farrell
13.Tuilagi / Slade - Unsure
14.Watson,
15.Steward /Malins - Unsure

 

[Becca]

So Eddies first choice from that lot?

1.Marler,
2.Cowan-Dickie,
3.Sinckler,
4.Itoje
5.Hill
6.Curry
7.Underhill
8.Dombrandt

9.Youngs
10.Smith

11.May
12.Farrell
13.Tuilagi / Slade - Unsure
14.Watson,
15.Steward /Malins - Unsure

I'm sure he will be picking players out of position though, as usual.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

So Eddies first choice from that lot?

1.Marler,
2.Cowan-Dickie,
3.Sinckler,
4.Itoje
5.Hill
6.Curry
7.Underhill
8.Dombrandt

9.Youngs
10.Smith

11.May
12.Farrell
13.Tuilagi / Slade - Unsure
14.Watson,
15.Steward /Malins - Unsure

1. Marler
2. LCD
3. Sinckler
4. Itoje
5. Hill
6. Lawes
7. Underhill
8. Curry
9. Youngs
10. Farrell
11. Malins
12. Tuilagi
13. Slade
14. Watson (if fit, Radwan if not)
15. Steward

Blamire, Genge, Stuart, Ewels, Simmonds, Randall, Smith, Radwan

 

[will311293]

I don't get the following inclusions.

- Dolly, don't get me wrong, he's a good player but just pick George, he's better, coming into form and looks good. HES A LION FOR GODS SAKE. George is the better player.

- Davison, i get it. He can play both sides but you have Hayes and this is the reason you pick 3 each side.

- Randall - For me, Robson is the more sensible choice and the inform 9 with maybe Quirke in the league but i give up with this one.

-Atkinson - I suppose he want's to replicate Ethuizen? but can't we just pick Ojomah as realistically he's going to play Farrell at 12 for 78 mins.

- Freeman - He's a quality operator but if picked for the wing, we have May, Radwan, Watson (with Lynagh, Marchant, Thorley, Muir, OHC, Loader etc) who are fantastic and if at full back we have Malins, Steward, Watson and even Furbank....

Why suddenly so many fullbacks??

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Hell of a journey for Dolly in the last 12 months.

 

[will311293]

Hell of a journey for Dolly in the last 12 months.

It is... but if it wasn't for the Leicester's pack dominating... would he be in everyone's thoughts?

Not saying he shouldn't be as not watched enough Leicester...

Lynagh not being there has shocked me... His dad will be calling Aussie's straight away

 

[will311293]

ALSO BEN EARL???

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I mean he's part of that pack though, so kinda of a silly thought imo.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

It is... but if it wasn't for the Leicester's pack dominating... would he be in everyone's thoughts?

Would Simmonds be there if Exeter's pack weren't dominating?
Dolly has done everything asked of him - can't blame him for scoring tries from mauls - Simmonds has made a career out of it and everyone harps on like he's the best 8 to have ever lived

ALSO BEN EARL???

What about him?

-Atkinson - I suppose he want's to replicate Ethuizen?

Wuh?
They're nothing alike - if anything you'd have Manu to try and replicate Estherhuizen

 

[will311293]

I mean he's part of that pack though, so kinda of a silly thought imo.

I mean it's not silly... a hooker will always score a lot of tries in modern age due to generally picking up the ball at the back of the line out and then rumbling over. Doesn't show talent of one just talent of the group.

In no way's am i saying that he isn't good enough but for me i'd pick George.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Well he has the most line outs won, and has consistently high tackle count