England 2021/22

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

So we have two likely outcomes...

10 Smith
12 Atkinson
13 Slade

10 Smith
12 Slade
13 Marchant

I know which id prefer and i know which i think itll be

I'd be happy with either as I think they are both good combos which offer a balance but I'd really like to see Atkinson given a run of games.

 

[Geordie]

It'll be interesting to see what sort of shape Kruis is in when he eventually returns...

BPM, agree Lawes is a big player for us...one of the reasons Jones simply doesnt like picking a team without him.
But i notice you've gone with Jack Willis...and again its hard to argue against him. Such a shame hes had such bad injuries

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Thats a v strong set piece team

Yep! Basics first.

who are the carriers will get go forward in open play?

George (or LCD) and Launch are OK from the front 5. All the back row can cause damage ball in hand, but there are no smash down a wall merchants which is the reason why I think Barbeary will get fast tracked.

Is collier good in the open?

He has his moments.....

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...0E5E4F6A8105C55526240E5&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Forgot about that dummy,
Absolutely glorious

 

[LIONSxv]

OK … but your post literally said, 'if everyone was fit and available'

Haha yes fair point.
What I should of said was injury free and available for selection
Kruis currently isn't available and as yet we aren't sure if wants to play for the national side. Would be a walk in if he was

 

[BPM]

I'm pretty certain we'll see him back in time for potential World Cup selection. It's probably a question of where he goes and who he joins rather than if he's coming back IMO.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Has the RFU announced Ford yet?

 

[Jashay]

The adjustments to the squad get announced on Monday afternoon

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Yep! Basics first.



George (or LCD) and Launch are OK from the front 5. All the back row can cause damage ball in hand, but there are no smash down a wall merchants which is the reason why I think Barbeary will get fast tracked.



He has his moments.....

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...0E5E4F6A8105C55526240E5&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

The spectator laughing his head off by Pat Lam. Ha.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Oh god Daly called up for May

Isiekwe for Lawes also why couldn't it have been Ewels

May and Farrell out out
Lawes is a HIA assessment

 

[LIONSxv]

It'll be interesting to see what sort of shape Kruis is in when he eventually returns...

BPM, agree Lawes is a big player for us...one of the reasons Jones simply doesnt like picking a team without him.
But i notice you've gone with Jack Willis...and again its hard to argue against him. Such a shame hes had such bad injuries

I too really like Lawes, but think j Willis would add a bit more balance to n the back row. He is a better carrier than Lawes although Lawes has improved massively. He can sniff out a try too. Definitely tall enough as a line out option too

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Oh god Daly called up for May

Isiekwe for Lawes also why couldn't it have been Ewels

May and Farrell out out
Lawes is a HIA assessment

Out out = for the tournament?

 

[Mr Burns]

Think May is gone for the tournament and Farrell must be a big doubt.

Presume Daly will go straight into the 15 as Eddie will want one experienced winger.

 

[LIONSxv]

Oh god Daly called up for May

Isiekwe for Lawes also why couldn't it have been Ewels

May and Farrell out out
Lawes is a HIA assessment

Typical Eddie...Isiekwe..yes please. He could be Itoje long term partner at lock imo
Then picking Daly as wing cover over Radwan

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Think May is gone for the tournament and Farrell must be a big doubt.

Presume Daly will go straight in AT 15 as Eddie will want one experienced winger.

Plz no (cheeky edit)

 

[BPM]

Think May is gone for the tournament and Farrell must be a big doubt.

Presume Daly will go straight into the 15 as Eddie will want one experienced winger.

Yeah, the way the RFU statement is worded suggests as much. It seems to stress that Lawes is out 'this week' due to return to play protocols whereas there's no mention of timescales for May or Farrell.

Typical Eddie...Isiekwe..yes please. He could be Itoje long term partner at lock imo
Then picking Daly as wing cover over Radwan

I think Mr Burns has it right re. Daly from an experience POV. I really rate Radwan but he hasn't strengthened his case since the AIs. Daly did look in very good form yesterday. It was always likely he'd come in to the mix across the tournament. I don't mind him being picked so long as it's on the wing and not 15.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

How long until Jones breaks Alfie?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Im happy about Isiekwe and I'll leave it at that

How long until Jones breaks Alfie?

Don't think he needs EJ to break him,
Strong breeze will tear something

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

How long until Jones breaks Alfie?

To be fair to Jones, Barbery has doing that without his help so far.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

How long until Jones breaks Alfie?

Given his injury record not 100% sure it would be on Eddie that.