England vs Fiji 26th August 23

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

I like Theo Dan a lot and think he could have a really good future with England, but I reckon he's a good 2 years of top flight rugby away from being up to the standard.

 

[Crash Hamster]

That's more like England, hoofing the ball when they've got a penalty advantage!

 

[TommiG88]

reality is because Englands th's depth sucks

Schonert should be in the squad but he is also very much a injury question mark.

But outside him who else is there?

Heyes should have been given an opportunity over him. It's like having 14 men playing in defence

 

[Saintjay]

Malins doesn't even look like he's seen the inside of a gym. Needs to actually add some muscle.

The better half always insists Alex Mitchell needs a good meal.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

There are even some spaces in the lower tiers. Says quite a bit.

 

[TommiG88]

We've stopped any direct running. Kick or going wide and backwards has become our tactic

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Mitchell def playing better than the other 9's

I do question big game mentality but as has been said before just getting to a big game would be a win for this England team so that's not an issue

 

[AlRums]

Bloody well stopped

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Too slow, too slight

 

[Jimbo]

Not a lot of arms involved I. That tackle on Malins, not an easy feet but very risky.

 

[Crash Hamster]

Wingers with pace... if only.

 

[AlRums]

Lot of empty seats

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Couldn't score in a brothel

 

[higgik]

We've stopped any direct running. Kick or going wide and backwards has become our tactic

Message has gone out, too much fun being had by players.

Kick it and then defend, much easier to do and much more enjoyable.

 

[Saintjay]

Lot of empty seats

Yes seems pretty quiet as well. More life in a tramps vest.

 

[TommiG88]

The weather hasn't helped, but we have lost all form of structure in attack.

Fiji are showing a lot more

 

[Reiser99]

All this is doing is confirming that we are just above t2 level, which we already knew.

 

[AlRums]

Personally I think Fiji should just be leading from that disallowed try

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Well we played well for about 10 mins, which is about a 10min improvement

 

[Which Tyler]

Saved by the TMO,
Deserved to be a try tbh

I'm just surprised to learn we're not using the smart ball