England 2024/25

[TommiG88]

Something something Jamie Roberts best 12 ever something something only ever perpendicular to the try line.

Borthwick? Is that you?

 

[mkersyshull]

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/jake-white-marcus-smith-was-lucky-to-stay-on-for-60-minutes/

Thought this is interesting. I just don't see M Smith as ever going to lead an international team to be successful.

 

[IT157]

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/jake-white-marcus-smith-was-lucky-to-stay-on-for-60-minutes/

Thought this is interesting. I just don't see M Smith as ever going to lead an international team to be successful.

Yeah I agree with what he said. This is a terrific piece. With the exception of the Caleb Clarke accidentally knocking on part.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

A 'smiling' Jones saying he's unaware of Care's book.

George proving he has a future in the diplomatic corps. Delicate use of language, recognising Care's view and also making it clear that the England camp hasn't always been as collaborative and open as it is now.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Yeah I agree with what he said. This is a terrific piece. With the exception of the Caleb Clarke accidentally knocking on part.

And him saying that George is so important to England that he plays virtually every minute - that's so 2023. If you're putting pen to paper get your basic facts right.

In the last 6 games against Japan and the minnows of Ireland, Fra and NZ x 3 George hasn't gone past the 54th minute.

And on that, captain being hooked while big games are in the balance isn't great. Oh and while we're on the subject of our poor last quarters, has Itoje taken over the armband on most of those?

 

[BrokenWing]

I disregarded his opinion when he drew comparisons to NFL teams not replacing their quarterbacks.

 

[West Country Wail]

Captain Hasbeen

 

[mkersyshull]

I disregarded his opinion when he drew comparisons to NFL teams not replacing their quarterbacks.

But how often were Wilkinson/Carter/Sexton/Pollock replaced?
Also, the list reinforces my mind that M Smith isn't going to be a world leading 10. It might be bias but I think F Smith has a higher ceiling

 

[BrokenWing]

That's got more to do with Borthwick and his replacement by numbers strategy than Smith.

 

[higgik]

Still think with Furbank at 15, we do not need Slade at 12. Better to have a bigger runner at 12 to help create space