RugbyRebels

Which Tyler wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:

Banquo wrote: It was the ever influential Puja what done it

The Rugby Rebels think tank shows it’s influence once again.

That’s the graphic sorted, now for the strapline:
The Rugby Rebels Think Tank - Lightweight and slow moving.

Mellsblue wrote:

Which Tyler wrote:

Mellsblue wrote: The Rugby Rebels think tank shows it’s influence once again.

That’s the graphic sorted, now for the strapline:
The Rugby Rebels Think Tank - Lightweight and slow moving.

Or 'RR Think Tank - Just full of hot air as usual'

For those who haven't seen, Raggs has done the analysis on the Quins vs Wasps game and I was wrong about Willis rucking on Wasps ball. I only started paying attention in the last 20 when the game was won and he was clearly looking for carries, but before that he did put his shoulder in to protect their ball.

Messiah status back on!

Puja

I think he's missed the boat. Has to now rejoin the back of the queue with Mercer and Simmonds behind the mighty whats-his-name Moore.

Mikey Brown wrote:I think he's missed the boat. Has to now rejoin the back of the queue with Mercer and Simmonds behind the mighty whats-his-name Moore.

and the returning 8 and - apparently - aspiring TMO Hughes

p/d wrote:

Mikey Brown wrote:I think he's missed the boat. Has to now rejoin the back of the queue with Mercer and Simmonds behind the mighty whats-his-name Moore.

and the returning 8 and - apparently - aspiring TMO Hughes

Don't forget the 'yet-to-debut' Graham.

Oakboy wrote:

p/d wrote:

Mikey Brown wrote:I think he's missed the boat. Has to now rejoin the back of the queue with Mercer and Simmonds behind the mighty whats-his-name Moore.

and the returning 8 and - apparently - aspiring TMO Hughes

Don't forget the 'yet-to-debut' Graham.

I for one had clean forgotten him

Interesting to note that the terrible loss to the English game that is Jake Polledri has actually yet to be needed by Italy. I think the RR think tank do get a bit dog-in-the-manger over players sometimes.

Puja

Polledri did make a couple of enormous carriedsagainst Tigers at the weekend. Not saying he should play for England, mind.

Oakboy wrote:

p/d wrote:

Mikey Brown wrote:I think he's missed the boat. Has to now rejoin the back of the queue with Mercer and Simmonds behind the mighty whats-his-name Moore.

and the returning 8 and - apparently - aspiring TMO Hughes

Don't forget the 'yet-to-debut' Graham.

Blimey, yes. He must have impressed at training. Probably got floored by Harry

Puja wrote:Interesting to note that the terrible loss to the English game that is Jake Polledri has actually yet to be needed by Italy. I think the RR think tank do get a bit dog-in-the-manger over players sometimes.

Puja

I was probably the main ‘dog-in-the-manger’ you’re referring to.

I still think Polledri would be a real asset and I’m amazed the Italians haven’t taken the opportunity to cap him. If we can have him, I’d be happy as I think he’ll get better and better.

Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs), Gabriel Ibitoye (Harlequins), Nick Isiekwe (Saracens), Zach Mercer (Bath Rugby), Sam Moore (Sale Sharks), Marcus Smith (Harlequins), Denny Solomona (Sale Sharks) were released on Tuesday evening, with the remaining 25 staying in camp until Friday.

Presumably no chance of Mercer on the bench then ...

Isiekwe goes but Ewels stays? That's the only bit that surprises me

Which Tyler wrote:Isiekwe goes but Ewels stays? That's the only bit that surprises me

First Kruis now Isiekwe. I just don't get it. Ewels looks a league below these two

Isn't Ewels supposed to be a natural leader? Eddie's big on strong personalities and leaders. I suspect some players need game time at their clubs to

I assume as with Dunn that Eddie likes Ewels going into contact

I'm happy, as is my eldest. We are off to see Sale v Sarries on Friday. Hoping to get a photo of him (8 years old) stood next to Skelton.

Simmonds out for Scotland and France.

Watson and Farrell are slight doubts with minor leg issues. Neither took part in contract training yesterday. Daly has had a setback after being declared fit.

Mellsblue wrote:Watson and Farrell are slight doubts with minor leg issues. Neither took part in contract training yesterday. Daly has had a setback after being declared fit.

I don't wish injury on anyone, but it would be fascinating to see what would happen should Faz not be available.

Banquo wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:Watson and Farrell are slight doubts with minor leg issues. Neither took part in contract training yesterday. Daly has had a setback after being declared fit.

I don't wish injury on anyone, but it would be fascinating to see what would happen should Faz not be available.

Or, to a lesser extent, Ford or Care!

Oakboy wrote:

Banquo wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:Watson and Farrell are slight doubts with minor leg issues. Neither took part in contract training yesterday. Daly has had a setback after being declared fit.

I don't wish injury on anyone, but it would be fascinating to see what would happen should Faz not be available.

Or, to a lesser extent, Ford or Care!

much lesser extent, Faz has become pivotal on the field as chief shouter and fulcral to our 'finisher' strategy.

Though losing Care would be absolutely fascinating.....Wiggy (Wiggle to others) to start, Nigel Starmer-Smith to bench?

Banquo wrote: much lesser extent, Faz has become pivotal on the field as chief shouter and fulcral to our 'finisher' strategy.

Though losing Care would be absolutely fascinating.....Wiggy (Wiggle to others) to start, Nigel Starmer-Smith to bench?

Get you and your fancy words.

How did people think our attack shape went on Saturday after Ford went off? Or was our attack before and after both so poor and short on possession it's redundant to even ponder?

Digby wrote:

Banquo wrote: much lesser extent, Faz has become pivotal on the field as chief shouter and fulcral to our 'finisher' strategy.

Though losing Care would be absolutely fascinating.....Wiggy (Wiggle to others) to start, Nigel Starmer-Smith to bench?

Get you and your fancy words.

How did people think our attack shape went on Saturday after Ford went off? Or was our attack before and after both so poor and short on possession it's redundant to even ponder?

Not sure we had much ball after Ford went off, so the latter.