England vs Australia (13/11)

[Jakedood]

Didn't we try Tuilagi on the wing before and it was an abject failure as he wasn't fast enough, his positioning was consistently off and his aerial/kicking game is non-existent...?

The wobblies can just kick to him constantly and all he could do is look to pass or run into contact.

I'd imagine Farrell/Smith will drop into the backfield for covering on Defense, and looking to counter, but who knows at this point

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I imagine Freddie will be having to do a **** load of covering

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Apparently Radwan is injured

Is Lynagh? Wasn't his issue minor? I think I'd die of laughter if the Aussies have nipped in this week and got hold of him.

 

[Geordie]

Where did you hear this?

Internal from the Falcons mate. Just waiting for it to be confirmed...but looks legit.

 

[ncurd]

Didn't we try Tuilagi on the wing before and it was an abject failure as he wasn't fast enough, his positioning was consistently off and his aerial/kicking game is non-existent...?

The wobblies can just kick to him constantly and all he could do is look to pass or run into contact.

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Against New Zealand in 2014 because we had to play Burrell and Twelevetrees apparently.

We lost 28-27 but scored 14 points in the last 10 I think this was after we subbed Burrell for Ashton.

The follwing week we play Eastmond and Tualangi in the centers and lost by even more.

 

[Jashay]

I'm just happy that Smith is at 10 and Steward is at 15. Definitely want to see them racking up experience and nailing down their places.

Tuilagi on the wing has got to be one of those 'Numbers don't mean much' moments from Eddie, where he's just going to float infield anyway. I really can't see him as an out-and-out winger.

As others have said, though, that's asking a lot of Steward and May in terms of cover

 

[Geordie]

Maybe we'll get our wish and see SImmonds at 12

 

[Jakedood]

Internal from the Falcons mate. Just waiting for it to be confirmed...but looks legit.

Any idea on the nature of it?

As others have said, though, that's asking a lot of Steward and May in terms of cover

The 50-22 rule especially puts even more pressure on it

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

English selection is increasingly having a real je ne sais quoi about it while the French are making sense. Rugby is turning upside down.

Are we going to see a six Nations where Wales play to their actual ability and Scotland don't claim they're the competition's best team? And dare I say it, Ireland in a semi final?

 

[Nudger]

Surely farrell will cover deep and let manu defend at centre?

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Surely farrell will cover deep and let manu defend at centre?

That would still leave us open to having a faster winger taking Tuilagi on the outside. Given our defence has a tendency to leave space on the outside, this will exacerbate it. Farrell also offer no counter attacking running threat so it means they can be pretty sure he will either just hoof it back or try to pass to Steward.

 

[nh206]

Surely farrell will cover deep and let manu defend at centre?

Makes sense, then he can unleash his pace on the counter attack...

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Manu = new nowell I would guess.

Don't expect to see him on the wing very much at all

 

[Derpus]

You blokes getting caught up on a winger. That pack will kick two shades of **** out of the Wallabies.

Backs only decide the margin eh.

 

[Jakedood]

You blokes getting caught up on a winger. That pack will kick two shades of **** out of the Wallabies.

Backs only decide the margin eh.

Havent you lads been playing much better, and beaten the Boks twice this year? Whats with all the negativity?

 

[Reiser99]

Seriously wtf is that. It's like a 12 year old on Fifa selecting all the highest rated players and not giving a **** about the balance of the team.

Curry is not a ******* 8. He gave England no forward momentum last week. He's a great flanker, who turns the ball over, slows down the opposition and is actually best linking up on the wing. Last week Dombrandt came on and it actually allowed Curry to focus on doing what he does best. That back row is not balanced at all.

Farrell is not a 12 and whenever he plays their he either slows down England's attack or stops it by ******* kicking it. Tuilagi is not a winger and we've already seen that you need wingers to be better aerially and positionally with the 50:22 rule. It's just going to leave England exposed. Even if Farrell does drop back, it means players are out of position. When we shift from attack to defence quickly, it will take time to get back into position leaving space. The opportunities it will give on turn over ball is not worth any benefit (not sure what) we would get in attack. Last week Slade spent most of his time being first receiver instead of Furbank and it meant he couldn't actually do his centre role properly. When Smith came it, it gave balance to the backline and Slade actually got to play properly at centre.

Honestly it's like he picks the names then figures out how to arrange them on it the pitch. Absolutely farce.

 

[Teddington Logic]

On the bright side., Manu isn't quick enough for a strategy of kick chases which means that Faz can't just punt the ball up in the air anymore

 

[ncurd]

I remember watching a TV show as a kid about supergenuis child who was playing a supercomputer at chess. In the end he has to beat the supercomputer by playing moves nobody in their right mind would do thats how England approaches team selection. Except we ain't playing a super computer.

On the bright side., Manu isn't quick enough for a strategy of kick chases which means that Faz can't just punt the ball up in the air anymore

BWAHAHAHAHAHA you think that will stop him?

 

[Crash Hamster]

Nice to see the seventies are making a comeback with Rodd Stuart and Slade in the top 23...

 

[Reiser99]

On the bright side., Manu isn't quick enough for a strategy of kick chases which means that Faz can't just punt the ball up in the air anymore

You underestimate Farrell's love of kicking.