England EPS 2017/18 edition.

[TRF_Olyy]

Apart from scrum lineout ruck control kicking speed and game IQ we're definitely still in it...

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Brand needed to take the box kick or tell the forwards to move.
Pack shocking maul defence only one person seemed to be trying to attack the SA maul the rest just let it move really.

saying that imagine Isiekwe, Curry, Curry, Earl, Smith, Redpath, Ibitoye in this team.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Any word on Marcus Smith being in the JRWC squad?
I presume he will be, but you never know.
Curry being water boy points towards his involvement


Redpath could be in next years JRWC, he's u18 this season so got a bit of age grade left in him yet

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Hope he is as i don't rate Grayson. IMO Hardwick is better let alone Smith.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

**** me, hospital pass after hospital pass

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I never know why they don't move the U20's 6N's later so it's closer to the world cup.
Espically considering most youngsters will get their clubs chances during the 6N's.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Bench props doing way better

 

[TRF_Olyy]

and the rest of the pack follow suit

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Bench props doing way better

but also against the opposition bench props aswell

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

watching this I hope that our 23 v Argentina is
1. Trinder
2. Walker
3. Heyes
4. Lewis
5. Basham
6. Hill
7. Curry
8. Willis
9. Brand
10. Smith
11. Ibitoye
12. Butler
13. James
14. Loader
15. Parton

16. Someone else
17. Saville
18. Painter
19. Lamb
20. Can't think of anyone else Moore has been poor.
21. White
22. Hardwick
23. Olowofela/Lawrence

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Crab crab crab crab crab pass to the guy standing still on the touchline
Great end to the game

 

[ratsapprentice]

Wouldn't be averse to Kelemeti coming in, he was very impressive for the 18's. Which is very unusual for a 9, as you pointed out, Tigs.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Wouldn't be averse to Kelemeti coming in, he was very impressive for the 18's. Which is very unusual for a 9, as you pointed out, Tigs.

Might aswell.
Ironically Simmons looks really good at Tigers imo a bit raw but good yet didn't get picked by the U20's at all.

 

[ratsapprentice]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ru...ve-England-hopefuls-ahead-2019-World-Cup.html

Marchant is a definite no-no... if he is poached, some taff's gonna die.

Similar too Tompkins and Williams.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

This can't be true, I was reliably informed England are the big evil poachers

 

[BPM]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ru...ve-England-hopefuls-ahead-2019-World-Cup.html

Marchant is a definite no-no... if he is poached, some taff's gonna die.

Similar too Tompkins and Williams.

I really don't see the incentive for Marchant to switch allegiance.

He's been through all of the age grades and but for injury, he would have had a good shot of touring SA. He was also named in the squad for the Argentina tour last summer only to drop out injured.

He's obviously on the radar and even if 2019 comes too soon, the 13 shirt will definitely be up for grabs after the World Cup.

As for the others, Clark and Tompkins haven't really made any significant impact yet and aren't players I'd lose a massive amount of sleep over. Williams looked great in 15/16 and while he hasn't kicked on since, I'd like to see how he gets on under Richards and Walder at Newcastle.

Nott is a funny one. He looked great for the U20s but has shown little sign of making a breakthrough with Sale - a club who are clearly willing to give youth a chance. I could regret saying this, but right now, he doesn't feel like he'd be a huge loss.

As a Quins fan, it's hugely alarming to hear Rob Howley has been asked to send his CV.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Tompkins has been very impressive wen he's played, he's barely done that because Saracens...

 

[BPM]

I've seen him play well but I've never been bowled over by him.

I'm aware of Clark, Williams and Nott's connections and can understand the potential pull factors, but what is the story with Marchant and Tompkins?

If I was 22/23 and genuinely thought I was in with a shout of representing England in the next couple of seasons, there is no way I would switch, particularly if I only qualified through a grandparent.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Marchant won't go.
Pretty clear he is Eddies plans since he's been in nearly every squad, he's only .
Way more money staying EQP in England, pretty much every prem club would be after him if he wants out at Quins.


Could see Thompkins easily going was very impressive for the Saxons and plays well when he does get game time at Sarries needs to move though. Clark should go he won't be in England's plans.

Williams not sure could go either way.
Nott is a 6, and IMO needs to leave Sale why he signed a 5 year deal I will never know awful move by his agent.

Will wet myself if Howley takes over Quins.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Apparently theyre in for the head coach job rather than DoR so I don't think we can get worse atm