England 2024/25

[BPM]

This is going to sound like a wind up but is Cracknell completely off the radar for England as a big, nasty 6? Arguably he's one of the form players in the Premiership, he's only 30 and he's actually English despite his Welsh call-up in 2017 and U20s caps.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

This is going to sound like a wind up but is Cracknell completely off the radar for England as a big, nasty 6? Arguably he's one of the form players in the Premiership, he's only 30 and he's actually English despite his Welsh call-up in 2017 and U20s caps.

I guess it all depends on what stevie B wants from his 6.

We've seen Roots, Chessum, Curry and CCS.

Apart from Curry, all those are the bigger 6 mould but then I can't remember if curry and underhill were both fit at that stage.

So is curry his starting 6 when all are fit or Chessum? Which means Cracknell would need to get past Chessum, Roots, Curry and CCS to hock I can't see happening. Too many players higher in the pecking order.

 

[BPM]

Yeah, that's fair. It just came into my head this morning so I thought it was worth suggesting.

 

[Flankers' paradise]

This is going to sound like a wind up but is Cracknell completely off the radar for England as a big, nasty 6? Arguably he's one of the form players in the Premiership, he's only 30 and he's actually English despite his Welsh call-up in 2017 and U20s caps.

I'm pretty sure I saw somewhere that he's on the radar for a Wales recall

 

[mikebrownsauce1512]

I think Roebucks a cracking player. I would have no complaints if we had both Carpenter and Roebuck as part of the back 3. Quality young players.

I really hope both get game time this 6n, think Roebuck especially has a very high ceiling.

 

[mikebrownsauce1512]

Biitz defence axed according to the Daily Mail.


Sam Underhill a Six Nations doubt after third ankle injury in seven months according to the Times. Times say both Curry's and Earl can cover and suggest Pepper and Pollack are next in line.

I like Pollock but would rather see him feature for England A at the moment, then give him some game time in the summer tour.

 

[mikebrownsauce1512]

This is going to sound like a wind up but is Cracknell completely off the radar for England as a big, nasty 6? Arguably he's one of the form players in the Premiership, he's only 30 and he's actually English despite his Welsh call-up in 2017 and U20s caps.

He has looked very good this year, I guess the age profile just doesn't help him.

 

[BPM]

I'm pretty sure I saw somewhere that he's on the radar for a Wales recall

Thy need him more than we do for sure.

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Biitz defence axed according to the Daily Mail.


Sam Underhill a Six Nations doubt after third ankle injury in seven months according to the Times. Times say both Curry's and Earl can cover and suggest Pepper and Pollack are next in line.

Presumably they have just ditched the blitz defence where they go up and in, and gone back to the blitz defence where they go up and out. They won't have ditched the blitz defence altogether and gone back to drift defence.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Presumably they have just ditched the blitz defence where they go up and in, and gone back to the blitz defence where they go up and out. They won't have ditched the blitz defence altogether and gone back to drift defence.

However it looks, I don't want a new defence routinely wheeled out as an excuse. SB's now 2 years in and it's time for results.

 

[Which Tyler]

I hope you're prepared for disappointment

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

I hope you're prepared for disappointment

Is that not just called being British?

 

[Saintjay]

However it looks, I don't want a new defence routinely wheeled out as an excuse. SB's now 2 years in and it's time for results.

It won't be just the new defence excuse. It'll be combined with one or more of -

Borthwick Bingo.

1) We are a young squad and improving.

2) Some of these players nearly got us to a World Cup final.

3) Week on week we'll keep getting better.

4) The dog ate my spreadsheet.

 

[Reiser99]

It won't be just the new defence excuse. It'll be combined with one or more of -

Borthwick Bingo.

1) We are a young squad and improving.

2) Some of these players nearly got us to a World Cup final.

3) Week on week we'll keep getting better.

4) The dog ate my spreadsheet.

It's the EJ approach. Play like dogshit in between WCs and then ambush everyone with stunning new tactics that the players can execute flawlessly with no match practice.

 

[Wasps92]

Yeah agreed it's time for results now. Fed up of the excuses. When I say results I don't necessarily mean winning the tournament, but we should be pushing Ireland and France close and beating the likes of Scotland, Wales and Italy.

Losing to Scotland at Twickenham again would be catastrophic. Our record against them in the last half decade is disgraceful.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Is that not just called being British?

It is, although with the state of most of the rest of the world I'll take it for now. Although if someone wanted to offer me Swiss or Swedish citizenship I'd listen!

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Henry Pollock tipped for a summer debut against Argentina.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Looks like Kepu Tuipulotu qualifies for England senior team via residency through schooling.

 

[Saintjay]

Yeah agreed it's time for results now. Fed up of the excuses. When I say results I don't necessarily mean winning the tournament, but we should be pushing Ireland and France close and beating the likes of Scotland, Wales and Italy.

Losing to Scotland at Twickenham again would be catastrophic. Our record against them in the last half decade is disgraceful.

Can't help but feel Scotland on paper are as good as us tbh. A combined starting XV wouldn't be far off an even split of English and Scottish players

 

[Geordie]

Henry Pollock tipped for a summer debut against Argentina.

Ive said all along, therell be a few debutants in Argentina....not many for this 6n.

Though if Tom Willis doesnt get selected this 6n ill be pretty annoyed.