[June Tests 2018: 3rd Test] South Africa vs. England (23/06/2018)

[TommiG88]

Think we actually played quite well. Think Sam Simmonds could shine when he comes on.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Tbf he's been routinely demolished by guys half his size, so while Eddie might not use him optimally, it's really unusual for a guy like him to get handled the way he does.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Aye, he's been excellent in the prem but EJ is hellbent on having him be Binny mk 2 when that's not the game he plays.
Doesn't excuse his terrible rucking and carrying today, but he's definitely been used poorly by Eddie.

TBF pretty every team at international uses their 8 like Eddie does, they need to be a trucker.
Trouble is England have fek all options in that department outside Binny.

 

[Pom in Exile]

TBF pretty every team at international uses their 8 like Eddie does, they need to be a trucker.
Trouble is England have fek all options in that department outside Binny.

Morgan?!

 

[Jockstap]

Tbf he's been routinely demolished by guys half his size, so while Eddie might not use him optimally, it's really unusual for a guy like him to get handled the way he does.

Reminds me of Pierre Spies, giant but soft. He's the Robbie Diack of the England team.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

TBF pretty every team at international uses their 8 like Eddie does, they need to be a trucker.
Trouble is England have fek all options in that department outside Binny.

They need to be a heavy carrier, sure, but I don't think many send their 8s into brick walls as often as we do. Especially from a standstill.
The Faletaus and Reads of the world don't carry like this, their coaches use their strengths and adapt their plans to them

 

[Jimbo]

Aye, he's been excellent in the prem but EJ is hellbent on having him be Binny mk 2 when that's not the game he plays.
Doesn't excuse his terrible rucking and carrying today, but he's definitely been used poorly by Eddie.

He's probably struggled for form most of the season injury's haven't helped him, he is no Billy but that isn't really his game plan. First game it that actually looks like a test, shame about the conditions.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Morgan?!

Plays for Gloucester doesn't he?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Reminds me of Pierre Spies, giant but soft. He's the Robbie Diack of the England team.

spies was quick though.

 

[luke1994]

Ben Youngs was terrible in the 1st half, can only get better hopefully. Cips giving quick ball when he has the chance and Curry looked impressive. Classic, boring test match rugby really.

 

[Pom in Exile]

Plays for Gloucester doesn't he?

Last time I checked

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Last time I checked

Well that explains why he shall never play for England.

 

[Jockstap]

spies was quick though.

True but also he was bad at rugby.

 

[Pom in Exile]

Well that explains why he shall never play for England.

Sound reasoning I suppose.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Best 40 by a Ref in this year international summer games to date IMO

 

[ratsapprentice]

Wilson, Simmonds and LCD on plz

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

I'm super happy to not be at the game.

Assuming the weather is similar to stellenbosch humans weren't designed to be out in this.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Jantjies is awful.

 

[ncurd]

Best 40 by a Ref in this year international summer games to date IMO

Had a similar conversation with my father just now he's been pretty good.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I like how all the forwards have new shirts on but Marler's like "**** it, I like brown"