RICH LANE set to own the 15 shirtBanquo wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:02 amMove Malins to 10, he's only 26 and its where imo he has looked best, albeit a while ago.fivepointer wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:29 am Either through retirement or selection, or moving to France, at least a third of this squad wont - or shouldnt - play again.
Some are pretty clear cut like Marler, Cole, Vunipola, Youngs, Tuilagi and May. The really interesting calls are going to be around George, Lawes, Malins and Ford/Farrell. Take a brave coach to ditch Farrell. Is SB one?
Vive la revolution!
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Going to be interesting to see how and where he develops under Burt & co
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if Slightly Boring is still oic and the overseas rule remains in place!!
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The Times reckon Burt could be planning on playing Arundell at 13 when he goes to Racing: https://archive.ph/HrsWa
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We came to the conclusion that it was likely throwaway bullshit in an article about something else.Banquo wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:27 pmposted by Puja on Tuesday
The Times reckon Burt could be planning on playing Arundell at 13 when he goes to Racing: https://archive.ph/HrsWa
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Watching Quins Glos yesterday, and both Dombrandt and Mercer were very good. Northmore was excellent, too, and he's definitely worth a look, imo: he's added a yard of pace, it seems.
Also, Nick David was good, too, but I think he's probably a long way down the pecking order, rightly so.
On those thoughts, I'd look toward this:
Genge, Rodd, Baxter
Dan, Blamire, Riley
Sinckler, Stuart, Heyes
Itoje, Chessum, Martin, Coles, Tizard
THill, TCurry, BCurry, TWillis, Mercer, Earl
JvP, Quirke, Mitchell
MSmith, Ford, FSmith
Kelly, Northmore, Laurence, Atkinson
Murley, Freeman, Steward, Lynagh, Watson
Arundell, JWillis, and Marchant offered ways back in if/when they return to England.
Also, Nick David was good, too, but I think he's probably a long way down the pecking order, rightly so.
On those thoughts, I'd look toward this:
Genge, Rodd, Baxter
Dan, Blamire, Riley
Sinckler, Stuart, Heyes
Itoje, Chessum, Martin, Coles, Tizard
THill, TCurry, BCurry, TWillis, Mercer, Earl
JvP, Quirke, Mitchell
MSmith, Ford, FSmith
Kelly, Northmore, Laurence, Atkinson
Murley, Freeman, Steward, Lynagh, Watson
Arundell, JWillis, and Marchant offered ways back in if/when they return to England.
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Ignoring the over 30 rule, here’s what I’d pick for the 6N (form permitting of course):
1. Genge / Obano / Rodd
2. George / Dan / Walker
3. Sinckler / Stuart / Schickerling
4. Itoje / Martin
5. Chessum / Isiekwe
6. T. Curry / Ludlam
7. Earl / Pearson
8. T. Willis / Mercer
9. Mitchell / van Poortvliet / Quirke
10. M. Smith / Ford / F. Smith
11. Murley / Hassell-Collins
12. Kelly / Atkinson
13. Lawrence / Slade
14. Freeman
15. Steward / Arundell
I believe Arundell is still available for selection. If not, I’d swap in Radwan with Freeman providing cover for 15. I’d have Marchant in ahead of Slade if he is available. Jack Willis vs. Ludlam is a harder call IMO.
I’d keep George in and bring back Slade to avoid us being exceptionally green at hooker and in the centres.
1. Genge / Obano / Rodd
2. George / Dan / Walker
3. Sinckler / Stuart / Schickerling
4. Itoje / Martin
5. Chessum / Isiekwe
6. T. Curry / Ludlam
7. Earl / Pearson
8. T. Willis / Mercer
9. Mitchell / van Poortvliet / Quirke
10. M. Smith / Ford / F. Smith
11. Murley / Hassell-Collins
12. Kelly / Atkinson
13. Lawrence / Slade
14. Freeman
15. Steward / Arundell
I believe Arundell is still available for selection. If not, I’d swap in Radwan with Freeman providing cover for 15. I’d have Marchant in ahead of Slade if he is available. Jack Willis vs. Ludlam is a harder call IMO.
I’d keep George in and bring back Slade to avoid us being exceptionally green at hooker and in the centres.