England Post-WC discussion

[msf]

Has anyone noticed that his name describes who his mentor is? I just hope he doesn´t change it to Undergatland.

 

[ratsapprentice]

"Cheeky" hitch-kick there from Manu... nice pass too.

 

[dullonien]

He'd have very stiff competition to get into the back row at Cardiff. Blues have 3 excellent 7's in Warbs, Ellis Jenkins and Navidi, plus Josh Turnbull has been putting in some very good performances at 6.

Especially when Wilson has described Jenkins as a future Welsh captain in waiting.

 

[TheOvalBall]

When are England starting their training under Eddie Jones? I'm quite keen to follow the progress and development of the squad under Jones.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

When are England starting their training under Eddie Jones? I'm quite keen to follow the progress and development of the squad under Jones.

Think it's two weeks before the 6N, so not this week coming up but the one after.

 

[TheOvalBall]

Think it's two weeks before the 6N, so not this week coming up but the one after.

Thanks for the answer.
Only two weeks ? With a new squad and a new coach ? Seems awfully short for a tournament that stretches more than a month.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Thanks for the answer.
Only two weeks ? With a new squad and a new coach ? Seems awfully short for a tournament that stretches more than a month.

Welcome to the world of independent ownership.

 

[Tony Manx]

It's 2016 now, I demand that we find a new Messiah before the 6N starts.
Henry Slade is SOooooo 2015!

I know, I know, HS is injured, and therefore at least 50% better than he was whilst actually playing rugby; but still; his time as Messiah is long passed.

more or less exactly my point for which I would rep you had I been able to find someone else to rep since my last one!!!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Eddie in talks about bringing Wilko in:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ru...-new-England-set-up-ahead-of-Six-Nations.html

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Eddie in talks about bringing Wilko in:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ru...-new-England-set-up-ahead-of-Six-Nations.html

That could be interesting, I wonder what capacity? Game management? God knows we have been lacking in that.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Skills n kicking, maybe?
We don't have any backs in the coaching staff, so would be good anyway.

 

[Duck a l'Orange]

Anyone on Tuilagi watch got time to give me a more detailed round up than the average Saturday newspaper?
(i.e. more than "set up a nice try early on, got replaced on 51 mins by Betham")

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

He looked unfit and off pace but show some nice little passes and offloads.

Finished with a trademark bosh.

Defensive positioning needs work but might part be due to first game rush.

 

[Duck a l'Orange]

He looked unfit and off pace but show some nice little passes and offloads.

Finished with a trademark bosh.

Defensive positioning needs work but might part be due to first game rush.

Thanks, that's very helpful. Showing a bit of the Mauger touch handling wise then?
Match fitness will obviously come and positioning should come back to him.

Bodes well all in all.
What about Dom Barrow? Saw he got MoM, think he's challenging Slater for a regular starting spot at Tigers? (Or whoever he'd replace is)

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Thanks, that's very helpful. Showing a bit of the Mauger touch handling wise then?
Match fitness will obviously come and positioning should come back to him.

Bodes well all in all.
What about Dom Barrow? Saw he got MoM, think he's challenging Slater for a regular starting spot at Tigers? (Or whoever he'd replace is)

RE Barrow he is a proper enforcer type but he does need to watch his discipline.

If all fully fit don't think he would be in the 23 yet but considering his age big future ahead of him.

 

[Duck a l'Orange]

RE Barrow he is a proper enforcer type but he does need to watch his discipline.

If all fully fit don't think he would be in the 23 yet but considering his age big future ahead of him.

I'm hoping to, at some point, challenge Olyy and Sale for most academy products lost to go on to big things.

So far there's only Kieran Brookes, but I have high hopes for Barrow. I have heard about indiscipline from him from a couple of places now.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Hoping McGuigan is one of those players to join tigers.

 

[Duck a l'Orange]

Hoping McGuigan is one of those players to join tigers.

The thing with Falcons is I can't blame them for leaving. Perpetually bordering on relegation and without the wherewithal to improve year on year in the manner of Exeter or, dare I say it, London Irish. Ah well.

Brookes, Barrow, McGuigan. Does anyone want Will Welch?

 

[big ginger 8]

Hoping McGuigan is one of those players to join tigers.

Back off one of the provinces will take him.

 

[Duck a l'Orange]

Hoping McGuigan is one of those players to join tigers.

The thing with Falcons is I can't blame them for leaving. Perpetually bordering on relegation and without the wherewithal to improve year on year in the manner of Exeter or, dare I say it, London Irish. Ah well.

Brookes, Barrow, McGuigan. Does anyone want Will Welch?