It was a game changing moment. Probably deserved more column inch’s than it got.Mellsblue wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:14 pmThis is what it’s come to. We’re debating whether Cole dived on a ball.Insouciant wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:12 pmI'm glad someone mentioned this. I was convinced I saw him dive on the ball then those stats came up and I doubted myself for a second.
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'E slapped 'im ref! 'E's not allowed to 'it 'im!Mr Mwenda wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:36 pmIt's bollocks, innit? He was clearly pushed.Mellsblue wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:14 pmThis is what it’s come to. We’re debating whether Cole dived on a ball.Insouciant wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 2:12 pm
I'm glad someone mentioned this. I was convinced I saw him dive on the ball then those stats came up and I doubted myself for a second.
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As an aside, I just found out Kwagga Smith's real name is Albertus.UKHamlet wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:02 amFKAS wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:24 am Chessum made one absolute monster hit which led to a Lawes turnover the phase after. The commentators bigged up the hit but commenced the Lawes love in as he made the turnover.
ESPN stats have him making a pass but no carries. So he touched the ball. According to these stats Cole, George and Curry also ran for no metres. Feels like there was a definite split in duties for the forwards of who was carrying and who was on ruck duty. Curry made 20 tackles, Chessum made 11, George 13 and Cole 6.
I've highlighted Chessum before. He is the one forward in the England pack that has that undefinable quality "Dog". You can smell it all over the park with South Africa, especially Kwagga. It's the difference.
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UKHamlet wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:42 pmAs an aside, I just found out Kwagga Smith's real name is Albertus.UKHamlet wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:02 amFKAS wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:24 am Chessum made one absolute monster hit which led to a Lawes turnover the phase after. The commentators bigged up the hit but commenced the Lawes love in as he made the turnover.
ESPN stats have him making a pass but no carries. So he touched the ball. According to these stats Cole, George and Curry also ran for no metres. Feels like there was a definite split in duties for the forwards of who was carrying and who was on ruck duty. Curry made 20 tackles, Chessum made 11, George 13 and Cole 6.
I've highlighted Chessum before. He is the one forward in the England pack that has that undefinable quality "Dog". You can smell it all over the park with South Africa, especially Kwagga. It's the difference.

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Your name is Albertus Smith and you decide the part that needs changing is not "Smith"? Wild.UKHamlet wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:42 pmAs an aside, I just found out Kwagga Smith's real name is Albertus.UKHamlet wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:02 amFKAS wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:24 am Chessum made one absolute monster hit which led to a Lawes turnover the phase after. The commentators bigged up the hit but commenced the Lawes love in as he made the turnover.
ESPN stats have him making a pass but no carries. So he touched the ball. According to these stats Cole, George and Curry also ran for no metres. Feels like there was a definite split in duties for the forwards of who was carrying and who was on ruck duty. Curry made 20 tackles, Chessum made 11, George 13 and Cole 6.
I've highlighted Chessum before. He is the one forward in the England pack that has that undefinable quality "Dog". You can smell it all over the park with South Africa, especially Kwagga. It's the difference.
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See what happens when you identify a player with 'dog'. He gets to chance his arm with a new role.
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