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Lots of people saying they have a good chance of being Champions
Lots of people say that every tournament
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Changing the subject slightly, I saw an article on Rugby Pass picking out the next 5 players to be capped by the All Blacks and thought it was worth discussing what that might look like for us.
My list would be:
Afo Fasogbon Stuart and AOF’s injuries create an obvious gap at Tighthead. Heyes will need understudies and, having been in the touring party in Argentina, Davison and Fasogbon look to be the most likely candidates. Davison is already capped, but it seems likely one of Fasogbon or Sela will be in the mix to pick up some game time in the 6N. From a form POV, Sela probably edges it. However, I’m going for Fasogbon given the time he’s already had in camp.
Nathan Jibulu After LCD and George, there’s a significant drop off. Dan seems to have retained his place as 3rd choice, but I can see Jibulu and Tuipolotu making an increasingly strong case for inclusion. I’ve gone for Jibulu on the basis that he’s getting more regular game time to push for selection.
Ben Bamber We lack big beasts and Bamber could provide important bulk and work rate. I wasn’t a particular fan until recently, but he’s converted me with his performances this season. It looks like something has really clicked and I’d regard him as a very, very interesting prospect who offers something a bit different to the rest of our lock options.
Emeka Ilione But for a badly timed injury, it might have already happened. The back row battle is unbelievably tough but if he can pick up where he left off pre-injury, I think he’s a serious contender who Borthwick clearly rates.
Noah Caluori I’m still a bit hesitant about the speed of the hype train, but with Freeman looking great at 13 and Roebuck struggling for fitness, there could be an opening for a winger who excels in the air. He’s obviously very much on the radar, so I think a cap is a matter of time.
Honourable mentions: Vilakesi Sela, Kepu Tuipolotu, Charlie Bracken, Greg Fisilau, Emmanuel Iyogun
My list would be:
Afo Fasogbon Stuart and AOF’s injuries create an obvious gap at Tighthead. Heyes will need understudies and, having been in the touring party in Argentina, Davison and Fasogbon look to be the most likely candidates. Davison is already capped, but it seems likely one of Fasogbon or Sela will be in the mix to pick up some game time in the 6N. From a form POV, Sela probably edges it. However, I’m going for Fasogbon given the time he’s already had in camp.
Nathan Jibulu After LCD and George, there’s a significant drop off. Dan seems to have retained his place as 3rd choice, but I can see Jibulu and Tuipolotu making an increasingly strong case for inclusion. I’ve gone for Jibulu on the basis that he’s getting more regular game time to push for selection.
Ben Bamber We lack big beasts and Bamber could provide important bulk and work rate. I wasn’t a particular fan until recently, but he’s converted me with his performances this season. It looks like something has really clicked and I’d regard him as a very, very interesting prospect who offers something a bit different to the rest of our lock options.
Emeka Ilione But for a badly timed injury, it might have already happened. The back row battle is unbelievably tough but if he can pick up where he left off pre-injury, I think he’s a serious contender who Borthwick clearly rates.
Noah Caluori I’m still a bit hesitant about the speed of the hype train, but with Freeman looking great at 13 and Roebuck struggling for fitness, there could be an opening for a winger who excels in the air. He’s obviously very much on the radar, so I think a cap is a matter of time.
Honourable mentions: Vilakesi Sela, Kepu Tuipolotu, Charlie Bracken, Greg Fisilau, Emmanuel Iyogun
