New Zealand vs England 2nd Test (13/07/24)

[Wasps92]

Stuart getting destroyed in the scrum.

 

[Booboobang]

Bit early to say that, especially considering Steward was involved in our try

I dont think it is, he isnt driving any of the attack, he has been very shaky on the things he is meant to be very good at.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Why aren't they taking another scrum penalty? Could be on for a yellow at this rate

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I mean NZ is bullying us in most aspects right now
Pretty clear they have started another two levels up from last weekend which everyone knew would happens

 

[Jimbo]

3 points from that pressure seems like a win from an England pov

 

[Ceteris]

England need to address the scrum, make a change if you have to because it's going to be a massive problem

 

[Jimbo]

England need to address the scrum, make a change if you have to because it's going to be a massive problem

They haven't address it in an entire WC cycle, they're not suddenly doing so in a single game with subs.

 

[Wasps92]

All the time that scrum took and we did that.

 

[Booboobang]

Ollie lawrence continues to be such a frustrating player

 

[Wasps92]

Stop kicking the ******* ball away.

 

[Booboobang]

They haven't address it in an entire WC cycle, they're not suddenly doing so in a single game with subs.

I mean is this right? Borth brought cole and marler back for this purpose. I dont understand the stuart selection, surely start cole to atleast see of the initial barrage, why not go with davidson know he is old but guy has just gotten better and we need solid stop gaps.

 

[Wasps92]

Lawrence having a stinker.

 

[Booboobang]

Lawrence having a stinker.

Far to common a sight for such a talented player. I could live with the stinkers on attack every now and then if he wasnt so lazy in defence.

 

[Ceteris]

Lawrence having a stinker.

That last pass wasn't on

 

[Jimbo]

I mean is this right? Borth brought cole and marler back for this purpose. I dont understand the stuart selection, surely start cole to atleast see of the initial barrage, why not go with davidson know he is old but guy has just gotten better and we need solid stop gaps.

How can it be wrong, England simply can't play quality props for 80 minutes, especially when the two strongest are both aging, it's debatable how and when to use them but I personally would probably rather finish with some strength, hardly want the ABs to crush you in the last 20.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Hear me out
Half time move steward to 12, Freeman to 15 and Slightholme to wing

 

[Wasps92]

I love George Martin.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Hear me out
Half time move steward to 12, Freeman to 15 and Slightholme to wing

More likely to see Earl at 12, which tbh wouldn't be that bad - he's being massively outmuscled in the backrow

 

[Jashay]

Man, two quick penalties always feels so bad

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

More likely to see Earl at 12, which tbh wouldn't be that bad - he's being massively outmuscled in the backrow

Put steward in at 8?