England 2021/22

[will311293]

Hoping for
1. Rodd
2. Singleton
3. Collier
4. Ewels
5. Itoje
6. Ludlow
7. Hatherall
8. Ackermann
9. Randall
10. Bailey
11. Daly
12. Farrell
13. Atkinson
14. May
15. Furbank

Jesus you are optimistic @LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)

 

[will311293]

I'm as big a Launchbury fan as the next guy, but he's not set foot on a pitch in almost a year

True... I could see him being picked though... Just depends on how conversations between Joe, Blackett and Jones go... I'd never put it past Jones.

 

[Reiser99]

I'm as big a Launchbury fan as the next guy, but he's not set foot on a pitch in almost a year

I'd still have him over Ewels.

 

[will311293]

Direct quote from the DM "Meanwhile, it is understood that the England hierarchy have discussed the option of reviving 34-year-old Dan Cole's Test career. The Leicester prop last played for his country in the 2019 World Cup final."

I'd say that the Mail are fairly good on rugby.

RETURN OF THE KING!

 

[Teddington Logic]

Dan Cole and Danny Care

Back To The Future

 

[Duck a l'Orange]

Dan Cole and Danny Care

Back To The Future

Is Nick Easter free?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Fml 5 Tigers picked

 

[will311293]

Wasps have announced Barbeary is in Squad.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

But no Ford that's a result

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Only had a quick look but think I'm quite happy with that.

 

[will311293]

FORWARDS
Alfie Barbeary (Wasps, uncapped)
Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, 5 caps)
Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)
Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 31 caps)
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 36 caps)
Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 4 caps)
Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 26 caps)
Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 31 caps)
Jamie George (Saracens, 61 caps)
Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 2 caps)
Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs, 12 caps)
Maro Itoje (Saracens, 51 caps)
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 90 caps)
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 10 caps)
Joe Marler (Harlequins, 74 caps)
Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)
Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs, 9 caps)
Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, 47 caps)
Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 15 caps)
BACKS
Mark Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby, 1 cap)
Orlando Bailey (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
Owen Farrell (Saracens, 94 caps)
Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 5 caps)
Ollie Hassell-Collins (London Irish, uncapped)
Max Malins (Saracens, 10 caps)
Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 7 caps)
Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 69 caps)
Luke Northmore (Harlequins, uncapped)
Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 34 caps)
Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)
Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, 2 caps)
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 43 caps)
Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 5 caps)
Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 5 caps)
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 112 caps)

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Not terrible. Lots of bodies in there for the experience and a closer look I think.

Chessum, Bailey, Freeman, Northmore arent getting near a cap I don't think but depends on Covid, vax status ig

 

[ncurd]

Its hard to get super angry right now but once whittled down to starting 15 I'm sure Owen will be there to get the blood pumping.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Looking at that team Chessum isn't far off imo

 

[Geordie]

Not terrible. Lots of bodies in there for the experience and a closer look I think.

Chessum, Bailey, Freeman, Northmore arent getting near a cap I don't think but depends on Covid, vax status ig

Chessum could...he's put some very impressive performances and is a big mobile aggressive player. He deserves the spot

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

By position:
LP - Genge, Marler, Rodd
HK - Blamire, Cowan-Dickie, George
TP - Heyes, Sinckler, Stuart
LK - Chessum, Ewels, Hill, Itoje
FL - Curry, Lawes, Ludlam
N8 - Barbeary, Dombrandt, Simmonds
SH - Quirke, Randall, Youngs
FH - Bailey, Farrell, Smith
IC - Atkinson
OC - Marchant, Northmore, Slade
WG - Hassell-Collins, May, Nowell
FB - Freeman, Furbank, Malins, Steward

 

[Mr Burns]

The revolving door continues, ****** that Radwan isn't involved as I don't think we have another winger like him. Lots of shiny new toys but I'll be shocked if the 23 for Scotland isnt like the following:

Marler, LCD, Sinckler, Itoje, Hill, Lawes, Curry, Dombrandt
Youngs, Smith, May, Farrell, Slade, Malins, Steward

George, Genge, Stuart, Ewels, Barbeary, Simmonds, Quirke, Marchant

 

[will311293]

Loose Head: Marler, Genge, Rodd
Hooker: Cowan-Dickie, George, Blamire
Tight Head: Sinckler, Collier, Stuart --> Heyes
Second Row: Itoje, Launchbury, Hill, Lawes, Martin --> Ewels
Back Row: T Curry, Dombrandt, Simmonds, T Willis, Underhill, Barbeary, --> Ludlham & O Chessum
Scrum Halves: Youngs, Quirke, Randall
Fly Halfs: Smith, Farrell, (Bailey/F Smith/Atkinson - one of these 3)
Centres: Slade, Tuilagi (If Fit), Marchant, Northmore, Kelly --> Atkinson
Back Three: Steward, May, Malins, Hassel-Collins, Radwan --> Freeman & Furbank & Nowell

I think this is roughly 35/36 excluding apprentices. I'd expect 2 forward apprentices and maybe 2 in backline if chosen - one of the forwards i'd have in as an apprentice is Ollie Chessum - awesome player)

Did pretty well, a few surprises in there. Pleased for OHC, Chessum, Bailey, Northmore and Barbeary. Nowell has done well to get back in.

Tuilagi is obviously not fit, but surprsied that Furbank/Freeman have been selected ahead of Radwan.

 

[Reiser99]

Ok, so I'm not unhappy with that. Could be better, but based on some of the rumours and past selections it's not too bad.

 

[will311293]

Looking at that team Chessum isn't far off imo

@LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan), am i right in saying Tigers think the younger Chessum is even better? O Chessum has been awesome tbf.