England vs USA Eagles

[Which Tyler]

England fans:
I can't wait to see some of Hassell-Collins, Loader, Radwan, Sleightholme, Stephenson get a shot on the wing

EJ: Best I can do is Umaga and Cokanasiga

Pretty sure Umaga is playing centre; with Laurence on the wing.
And it's not like Coka is a bad option; especially if what he's really needing is a chance to enjoy some dominance in the sun - couple of matches as a flat-track bully, and 3 tries in a fortnight could well work some magic with him

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

The height Steward can get into the air is crazy

 

[Crash Hamster]

Quick penalty? Try? Jones will be furious.

 

[Reiser99]

Nice kick by Steward. Who needs Daly?

 

[Geordie]

Steward Is putting one hell of a case for rhe starting 15 spot....playing very impressive

 

[higgik]

Different match to last week.
No continuity, still looking for contact rather than space and then playing kick chase.

 

[Jimbo]

Big Joe just doesn't seem to break tackles the way you would expect.

 

[Which Tyler]

Not sure Randall should have pulled out of the chase there TBH. the way a rugby ball bounces; I always prefer to have 2 guys ready for it

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Different match to last week.
No continuity, still looking for contact rather than space and then playing kick chase.

Different in that there was no match?

 

[Reiser99]

Wtf is Ashton smoking? England need to do more?

 

[Which Tyler]

Big Joe just doesn't seem to break tackles the way you would expect.

Confidence.
He's gone from long-term injury to mental health problems and falling out of love with the game; and is just getting it back.
We're well aware that he's perfectly capable of doing it.

ETA: https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk...ering-rugby-identity-prepares-england-return/

 

[Geordie]

Big Joe just doesn't seem to break tackles the way you would expect.

He doesn't look explosive like he used to...but I think that's why Eddies picked him to see if he xan get that back

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Smith - Umaga > ford - faz

 

[Reiser99]

Is Brace allergic to giving scrum penalties?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

If Joe goes off we're going to end up with a
9, 10, 12, 10, 13, 9, 15 backline

 

[Reiser99]

Now that's a good line.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Joe running some good lines,
If it's confidence he needs to build then today should do that

 

[Which Tyler]

3 tries in a fortnight could well work some magic with him

Come on Joe - make it 3 tries in 1 week!

Joe running some good lines,
If it's confidence he needs to build then today should do that

Good lines, and popping up on the wrong wing...

 

[TommiG88]

Not bad from Joe

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Iceman