England 2024/25

[Rugbyfan564]

'George Martin, Manu Tuilagi, Anthony Watson, Raffi Quirke and Jack van Poortvliet have all been named as part of the squad but on a 'rehabilitation list'.

It's likely these players would come under serious consideration for squad selection if and when they regain the fitness needed to train with the wider group.'

Says the Telegraph.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

who ever is incharge of attack(not even sure)

Wigglesworth was confirmed as attack coach a week or two ago,

 

[TRF_Olyy]

'George Martin, Manu Tuilagi, Anthony Watson, Raffi Quirke and Jack van Poortvliet have all been named as part of the squad but on a 'rehabilitation list'.

It's likely these players would come under serious consideration for squad selection if and when they regain the fitness needed to train with the wider group.'

Says the Telegraph.

Mad,
Martin the only one who's earned that spot - mmmmaaaayyyybbbbeeee Watson, from credit in the bank, but he's up there with Manu as ultimate sicknote

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

I disagree actually, part of me now thinking that CCS may be there as a "lock style 6" option, despite him not actually being a lock

I'm thinking we see Roots start at 6 this tournament. Borthwick's talked about him a lot in the build up and he seems right up his alley. A big body who hits **** tons of rucks and makes **** tons of tackles.

Not at all what I would do but I think it's what we'll see.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Mad,
Martin the only one who's earned that spot - mmmmaaaayyyybbbbeeee Watson, from credit in the bank, but he's up there with Manu as ultimate sicknote

I don't think it's that big of a deal tbh. Clubs don't really mind giving up injured players so might as well bring in anyone on the periphery. It doesn't mean they're guaranteed squad places when fit.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

A team will be interesting

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

I'm thinking we see Roots start at 6 this tournament. Borthwick's talked about him a lot in the build up and he seems right up his alley. A big body who hits **** tons or rucks and makes **** tons of tackles.

Not at all what I would do but I think it's what we'll see.

Or perhaps he'll just swap out a vindaloo for a madras to repeat the bronze match Curry, Underhill, Earl?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

It doesn't mean they're guaranteed squad places when fit.

Second line suggests they pretty much are

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Second line suggests they pretty much are

Those are the words of the Telegraph saying what they think is likely. I really wouldn't put too much thought into that side of things.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Or perhaps he'll just swap out a vindaloo for a madras to repeat the bronze match Curry, Underhill, Earl?

I hope so.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

'On omissions of Kyle Sinkler and Billy Vunipola: "I spoke to both players regularly about what I'd like to see develop in their games to be in the squad. But it's so competitive. Will Stuart has been excellent for Bath; Joe Heyes has shown a real development in his game this season; and Dan Cole – it's important to recognise his impact.
"This time last year, England's scrum was ranked 10th in the world and it's now a good number of places higher. He has influenced that. I'm pretty sure Kyle will be in the squad in the future. I sensed determination from him to work on the areas we discussed." '

 

[Scotty]

Position breakdown:
LP: Genge, Marler, Obano
HK: Cowan-Dickie, Dan, George
TP: Cole, Heyes, Stuart
LK: Chessum, Coles Isiekwe, Itoje
FL: Curry, Earl, Pearson, Roots, Underhill
N8: Cunningham-South, Dombrandt
SH: Care, Mitchell, Spencer
FH: Ford, F. Smith, M. Smith
IC: N/A
OC: Beard, Dingwall, Lawrence, Slade
WG: Daly, Feyi-Waboso, Freeman, Roebuck
FB: Furbank, Steward

Genge George(C) THP(dont care)
Itoje Chessum
Underhill Dombrandt Earl
Mitchell MSmith
Lawrence Slade
Daly Steward Freeman

Dan
Obano
THP (all as boring as each other)
Coles
Pearson
Care
FSmith / Furbank
Feyi-Waboso/ Roebuck

Thats the team i can see playing vs Italy.

Never have been a huge fan of Isiekwe, very good works hard but idk. Roots and CCS will need to bed into the side.

Roots CCS Underhill would be a bloody physical back row though. Shane no Martin because add Martin into the second row takes it up another notch.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

'

Right decision for Owen and his family'

On having spoken with Owen Farrell: "I spoke with Owen yesterday and what's important here is that Owen makes a decision that is right for Owen and his family. Will a player of his calibre be missed if he goes? Yes, of course. Would I want him in the future to come back? Yes." '

 

[Welsh Exile]

If only yours rules encouraged him to stay and study outside of wales, would've been a great LRZ replacement

Boooooooo WRU booooooooooo

 

[Scotty]

Mad,
Martin the only one who's earned that spot - mmmmaaaayyyybbbbeeee Watson, from credit in the bank, but he's up there with Manu as ultimate sicknote

Wonder if he can only make so many EPS changes so he keeps these in the squad and changes them on injury grounds allowing more freedom to pick HIS squad from scratch.

Just a thought but i wouldnt be surprised of hes just playing the system. Especially if he knows some wont be back in time.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Wonder if he can only make so many EPS changes so he keeps these in the squad and changes them on injury grounds allowing more freedom to pick HIS squad from scratch.

Just a thought but i wouldnt be surprised of hes just playing the system. Especially if he knows some wont be back in time.

Pretty sure that after the RWC they're allowed to start the EPS from scratch.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

'Do I think he will feature soon? Yes'

On Alfie Barbeary: "I rate Alfie very highly. I have said that to him. We met a few weeks ago in a health-food café in Bath. We had a good chat. I spoke to him yesterday and we have been in regular contact. Is the disciplinary hearing a factor? Yes, there's no doubt about it because I want certainty. Do I think he's going to feature in an England team in the near future? Yes."

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

I rate Alfie very highly. I have said that to him. We met a few weeks ago in a health-food café

Borthwick's not a very good liar.

 

[Nudger]

England Six Nations squad

England's 36-player training squad

Forwards:

Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers, 18 caps)
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 107 caps)
Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, 3 caps)
Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks, 41 caps)
Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins, uncapped)
Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, 5 caps)
Theo Dan (Saracens, 7 caps)
Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 15 caps)
Ben Earl (Saracens, 25 caps)
Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 58 caps)
Jamie George (Saracens, 85 caps) – captain
Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 7 caps)
Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 11 caps)
Maro Itoje (Saracens, 76 caps)
Joe Marler (Harlequins, 88 caps)
Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 3 caps)
Tom Pearson (Northampton Saints, 1 cap)
Ethan Roots (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 33 caps)
Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 30 caps)

Backs

Oscar Beard (Harlequins, uncapped)
Danny Care (Harlequins, 96 caps)
Elliot Daly (Saracens, 64 caps)
Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
George Ford (Sale Sharks, 91 caps)
Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints, 3 caps)
George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 6 caps)
Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby, 21 caps)
Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, 11 caps)
Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 57 caps)
Fin Smith (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 30 caps)
Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby, 4 caps)
Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 31 caps)

If sb has picked this squad to kick chase for 80 mins we're doomed

 

[Scotty]

Borthwick's not a very good liar.

Pretty sure Borthwick picked the location as a hint