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He's not signed for R360 as well has he?
Yes, but Calouri hasn't been picked.
Borthwick seems to be going full Eddie "positionless" Jones if the rumours are true.
And Pollock needs to stop looking like Boris ******* Johnson
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They not rumours - Borthwick told the media them today during his press conference.
Oh Lord
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And here’s the evidence
Borthwick rips up script with move to hybrids that could lead to Pollock on wing
The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, is considering playing the back-row Henry Pollock on the wing at some stage this autumn
Why don’t we just get rid of flankers and line outs and be done with it? I like players being multi skilled, but equally I want specialists and the game to remain for all shapes and sizes.
Also, how often have Tier 1 teams fielded taller back threes than back rows….?
1.83, 1.88 & 1.96 vs 1.83, 1.86 & 1.90.
Illione out until the the new year with a shoulder problem.
Ah balls
Yeah i think thats a blow. He was looking really good and physical. Hopefully it doesnt push him back too much and they manage it properly.
That's ******* rough, such a shame - hopefully comes back fit and firing to target the 6N (/the A game during the 6N)
Fisilau at 8 for the A games, then?
Chiefs backrow is on fire atm tbf
Fisilau at 8 for the A games, then?
Chiefs backrow is on fire atm tbf
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Particularly long term because after 2027 you would expect Ford might retire and while Fin Smith will takeover if he hasn't already who is his back up going to be?
England v Australia: Why Guy Pepper has been on Steve Borthwick's radar since 2022
England flanker Guy Pepper was first identified by Steve Borthwick in 2022 and will now start against Australia.
www.bbc.co.uk
From the Charlie Morgan. Not sure if it's been mentioned previously.
Gotta imagine one, maybe even two, Brackens will be there (definitely think the scrumhalf version will be)
Fullback wide open with Carpenter out until Christmas-ish, TdG should get it
Wonder if we might see Arundell drop down?
Fullback wide open with Carpenter out until Christmas-ish, TdG should get it
Wonder if we might see Arundell drop down?
Tuipolotou looks mega, very interested to see how he goes over the next few years
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TdG probably the most deserving. Wouldn't be totally surprised to see Hendy or Malins though.
So done with Malins tbh. He managed to get on the end of a few run-ins but I don't think he's much more than another Alex Goode
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I don’t want it to happen as he’s not English, but Tyrone Green is eligible now and has started the season in good form.
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Picking the A 23 based upon early season form and the possibility for players from the senior squad dropping down, I'd go for:
1. Iyogun
2. Jibulu
3. Fasogbon
4. Batley
5. Bamber
6. Roots
7. Pearson
8. Fisilau
9. Porter
10. Worsley
11. Caluori
12. Woodward
13. Joseph
14. Radwan
15. de Glanville
16. Blake 17. Haffar 18. Sela 19. Sodeke 20. Lockett 21. C. Bracken 22. J. Benson 23. J. Bracken
10 is the toughest spot given Worsley's really the only one playing there regularly right now. Unless we call up Searle? Does Charlie Atkinson’s time at 15 get him as a second playmaker?
Two points worth raising …
1.The NZ game won't 'capture' anyone as it's not their official 'second team'. If we want to guarantee keeping Tuipolotu and Blake, they'll need to play vs. Spain. Not sure there's anyone else of interest with dual qualification prospects? Unless we include Green in that
2. With Mapletoft as coach, there will probably be an emphasis on the 'pathway' from the U20s when it comes to any 50:50 calls. For example, Redshaw is only just back from injury but I wouldn't be totally surprised to see him get the nod ahead of a more experienced player like de Glanville. Also why I went for Haffar over Obano. The rumour that Angus Hall is in off the back off 1 unspectacular bench appearance gives some credence to this.
1. Iyogun
2. Jibulu
3. Fasogbon
4. Batley
5. Bamber
6. Roots
7. Pearson
8. Fisilau
9. Porter
10. Worsley
11. Caluori
12. Woodward
13. Joseph
14. Radwan
15. de Glanville
16. Blake 17. Haffar 18. Sela 19. Sodeke 20. Lockett 21. C. Bracken 22. J. Benson 23. J. Bracken
10 is the toughest spot given Worsley's really the only one playing there regularly right now. Unless we call up Searle? Does Charlie Atkinson’s time at 15 get him as a second playmaker?
Two points worth raising …
1.The NZ game won't 'capture' anyone as it's not their official 'second team'. If we want to guarantee keeping Tuipolotu and Blake, they'll need to play vs. Spain. Not sure there's anyone else of interest with dual qualification prospects? Unless we include Green in that
2. With Mapletoft as coach, there will probably be an emphasis on the 'pathway' from the U20s when it comes to any 50:50 calls. For example, Redshaw is only just back from injury but I wouldn't be totally surprised to see him get the nod ahead of a more experienced player like de Glanville. Also why I went for Haffar over Obano. The rumour that Angus Hall is in off the back off 1 unspectacular bench appearance gives some credence to this.
