Harlequins vs Exeter - Sat 17:15

[Oakboy]

100% agree with you. For the game plan we’re seeing Ford is the best man. While I don’t think anyone will knock Farrell out of the XV (sadly), Ford is also best placed to do it given he was Borthwick’s 10 for his biggest career success so far. He has Borthwick’s trust so if anyone is capable of it, he is.

Hopefully that opens up a spot for Smith to be the ‘game changer’ on the bench.

Agreed. I think we are heading for Ford/Farrell at 10/12, a badly mistaken compromise, IMO. Might there be a chance of Ford/Kelly in the post-6N future? It's our only hope.

[Scrumhead]

I wouldn’t wish injury on anyone but honestly, it’s the only way I see us starting without Farrell.

[Mellsblue]

100% agree with you. For the game plan we’re seeing Ford is the best man. While I don’t think anyone will knock Farrell out of the XV (sadly), Ford is also best placed to do it given he was Borthwick’s 10 for his biggest career success so far. He has Borthwick’s trust so if anyone is capable of it, he is.

Hopefully that opens up a spot for Smith to be the ‘game changer’ on the bench.

Agreed. I think we are heading for Ford/Farrell at 10/12, a badly mistaken compromise, IMO. Might there be a chance of Ford/Kelly in the post-6N future? It's our only hope.

Everyone I’ve read thinks/knows/has heard that Ford-Farrell-Lawrence is Stevie Borresteros’s preferred midfield.

[p/d]

The only way Ford should have a sniff of starting next week is if he was playing today.

If he does get the 10 shirt v France then it sends a shit message to Smith

[Stom]

The only way Ford should have a sniff of starting next week is if he was playing today.

If he does get the 10 shirt v France then it sends a shit message to Smith

Not as if Smith has any chance, anyway...

[p/d]

The only way Ford should have a sniff of starting next week is if he was playing today.

If he does get the 10 shirt v France then it sends a shit message to Smith

Not as if Smith has any chance, anyway...

Against all odds I reckon Sonic Boom will start him…… with Farrell and Lawrence

[Oakboy]

The only way Ford should have a sniff of starting next week is if he was playing today.

If he does get the 10 shirt v France then it sends a shit message to Smith

Not as if Smith has any chance, anyway...

Against all odds I reckon Sonic Boom will start him…… with Farrell and Lawrence

Prepare to be bored stiff, then - along with the two wingers.

[p/d]

Not as if Smith has any chance, anyway...

Against all odds I reckon Sonic Boom will start him…… with Farrell and Lawrence

Prepare to be bored stiff, then - along with the two wingers.

Hate to say it Dors, but I rarely get bored watching this current French crop

[FKAS]

Not as if Smith has any chance, anyway...

Against all odds I reckon Sonic Boom will start him…… with Farrell and Lawrence

Prepare to be bored stiff, then - along with the two wingers.

The wingers won't be bored. There will be lots of kicks for them to chase...