England 2022/23

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Wish they'd say who they've called into the mini camp today,

T.Curry, J.Hill and Rodd aren't there

Pictures on Facebook have Earl Billy and Farrell there, would be good to know the whole squad though.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

I only see players from a handful of clubs there (Sarries, Saints, Irish, Chiefs and Quins) and several players from each of those clubs.

Since all they're doing is fitness testing, they probably decided that it was more practical to do half of the players now and half of the players later on rather than bringing them all in at once.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

I only see players from a handful of clubs there (Sarries, Saints, Irish, Chiefs and Quins) and several players from each of those clubs.

Since all they're doing is fitness testing, they probably decided that it was more practical to do half of the players now and half of the players later on rather than bringing them all in at once.

Believe there were 2 separate sessions - yesterday in Liverpool and today in Gloucester.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Believe there were 2 separate sessions - yesterday in Liverpool and today in Gloucester.

Which is very logical for travel

 

[Geordie]

Elliot Daly was in the training squad...back as a winger?

And Marcus Smith apparently back training and should be available for European games...

 

[Noonz]

When do we typically see the squad for the 6 Nations? I imagine we still have a bit to wait

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Last year was 17th Jan

Six Nations starts on Feb 4th so presume they'll go into camp straight after the euro rounds, so maybe announced in between Euro rounds? Jan 16th?

 

[Bada-Bing!]

The Times reporting Nick Evans will be appointed as attack coach.

 

[Geordie]

That would be a good signing.

That would be the basis of a very good coaching team.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Sounds like only for the 6N's

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Also talk of bringing in Ian Peel from Sarries as scrum coach.

Not sure if that would mean more or less Mako.

 

[BluenoseKelv]

Would like this squad for the 6n

Genge/ VRR/ Rodd
George/ LCD/ McGuigan
Cole/ Sinkler/ Stuart
Itoje/ Ribbans/ Isiekwe/ Chessum
Lawes/ Martin/ Earl/ Curry/ Pearson/ Dombrandt/ Simmonds

JVP/ Mitchell/ Youngs
Farrell/ Smith
Kelly/ Lawrence/ Slade/ Daly
Watson/ Freeman/ OHC/ Murley/ Steward/ Malins

VRR adds a specialist LH scrummager while Cole could possibly be a player/ coach and improve our TH stock, the 2nd row looks a better mix of Loose and TH locks. I was debating Martin or Hill but I think Martin adds a better Lineout option than Hill. Pearson over Willis as he has been awesome for Irish recently and fully deserves a shot. Youngs is there pretty much as another coach as the young lads are still kinda raw, Watson and Freeman add a 2nd fullback option on the wing. Yes I've gone Daly but in good form and adds a good 23 option Porter isn't the right utility back option imo. Malins is 3rd choice 10 whilst also covering back 3 as he's a better option than Furbank imo. 35 man squad.

 

[Geordie]

Sounds like only for the 6N's

Yeah looks like just the 6n...wonder why they didnt stick with Gleeson...he had a good rep with Wasps and didnt get the chance to really put his plays across...

 

[Geordie]

Would like this squad for the 6n

Genge/ VRR/ Rodd
George/ LCD/ McGuigan
Cole/ Sinkler/ Stuart
Itoje/ Ribbans/ Isiekwe/ Chessum
Lawes/ Martin/ Earl/ Curry/ Pearson/ Dombrandt/ Simmonds

JVP/ Mitchell/ Youngs
Farrell/ Smith
Kelly/ Lawrence/ Slade/ Daly
Watson/ Freeman/ OHC/ Murley/ Steward/ Malins

VRR adds a specialist LH scrummager while Cole could possibly be a player/ coach and improve our TH stock, the 2nd row looks a better mix of Loose and TH locks. I was debating Martin or Hill but I think Martin adds a better Lineout option than Hill. Pearson over Willis as he has been awesome for Irish recently and fully deserves a shot. Youngs is there pretty much as another coach as the young lads are still kinda raw, Watson and Freeman add a 2nd fullback option on the wing. Yes I've gone Daly but in good form and adds a good 23 option Porter isn't the right utility back option imo. Malins is 3rd choice 10 whilst also covering back 3 as he's a better option than Furbank imo. 35 man squad.

Genge/ VRR/ Rodd
George/ LCD/ McGuigan Blamire
Cole/ Sinkler/ Stuart (Injured) - Heyes
Itoje/ Ribbans/ Isiekwe/ Chessum
Lawes/ Martin Ted HIll/ Earl/ Curry/ Pearson/ Dombrandt/ Simmonds Willis

JVP/ Mitchell/ Youngs
Farrell/ Smith
Kelly/ Lawrence/ Slade/ Daly
Watson/ Freeman/ OHC/ Murley/ Steward/ Malins Cokasaniga v Arundle

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Genge/ VRR/ Rodd
George/ LCD/ McGuigan Blamire
Cole/ Sinkler/ Stuart (Injured) - Heyes
Itoje/ Ribbans/ Isiekwe/ Chessum
Lawes/ Martin Ted HIll/ Earl/ Curry/ Pearson/ Dombrandt/ Simmonds Willis

JVP/ Mitchell/ Youngs
Farrell/ Smith
Kelly/ Lawrence/ Slade/ Daly
Watson/ Freeman/ OHC/ Murley/ Steward/ Malins Cokasaniga v Arundle

Think this is close enough the best squad we can put out in terms of ability / potential.

 

[BluenoseKelv]

Genge/ VRR/ Rodd
George/ LCD/ McGuigan Blamire
Cole/ Sinkler/ Stuart (Injured) - Heyes
Itoje/ Ribbans/ Isiekwe/ Chessum
Lawes/ Martin Ted HIll/ Earl/ Curry/ Pearson/ Dombrandt/ Simmonds Willis

JVP/ Mitchell/ Youngs
Farrell/ Smith
Kelly/ Lawrence/ Slade/ Daly
Watson/ Freeman/ OHC/ Murley/ Steward/ Malins Cokasaniga v Arundle

Didn't really think Blamires darts are as good as McGuigans imho. Although thinking Jack Walker could be a good set piece option.

Didn't realise Stuart was still injured so yeah agree with Heyes instead.

Hill and Martin was close with me tbf as I said I just thought Martin was the better Lineout option but wouldn't contain about Hill either.

Tom Willis or Jack Willis? Tom would be good tbf until Mercer becomes available.

Tbf I only said Malins as a 3rd 10 option which I think you need. Coka and Arundell are just options but Malins just offers more versatility it's hard when you have so many wide and FB options.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Nev confirmed for just the 6N.

Will come back to Quins part time throughout as our games are in bye weeks

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Nev confirmed for just the 6N.

Will come back to Quins part time throughout as our games are in bye weeks

Very happy with that.

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Didn't really think Blamires darts are as good as McGuigans imho. Although thinking Jack Walker could be a good set piece option.

Didn't realise Stuart was still injured so yeah agree with Heyes instead.

Hill and Martin was close with me tbf as I said I just thought Martin was the better Lineout option but wouldn't contain about Hill either.

Tom Willis or Jack Willis? Tom would be good tbf until Mercer becomes available.

Tbf I only said Malins as a 3rd 10 option which I think you need. Coka and Arundell are just options but Malins just offers more versatility it's hard when you have so many wide and FB options.

Martin is injured. Im not sure why he is in England contention. He just hasn't played enough for Tigers

 

[BrokenWing]

Also talk of bringing in Ian Peel from Sarries as scrum coach.

Not sure if that would mean more or less Mako.

Surely the coaches just work with the players they're given? Given the choice Mako might not be his first pick but it's who he has to work with.