Re: EPS Watch / Player Form Thread
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:47 pm
Roko been sent home then
WTF?
WTF?
+1 to Roko wtf btw.Rich wrote:South Africa have got some monstrous centers...T'eo might start with Ford on the bench
If Jones goes for a normal 5:3 bench, would he really have two centers (T'eo and Daly) on there ?
I have always had reservations about Roko but I don't understand why Yarde is rated more highly based on watching both. There must be something we don't know about that sets them apart.Beasties wrote:+1 to Roko wtf btw.Rich wrote:South Africa have got some monstrous centers...T'eo might start with Ford on the bench
If Jones goes for a normal 5:3 bench, would he really have two centers (T'eo and Daly) on there ?
Can't really see why EJ would panic a la Burt over SA's centres, Fazlet and JJ aren't susceptible to waving big lads through anyway. Also he's got quite enough forced changes going on to start with.
Oh and did I mention I'm gutted for Roko?
I think that we have to cut Eddie some slack on account of the number of players missing. All his forward planning has been wrecked. I'd have guessed that he would have expanded the playing style with everyone available. Possibly, that might have given Slade a start, for example. As it is, defence/solidity must rule. Ironically, he's on a hiding to nothing with the first match. Beating SA will be described as just what ought to happen with such poor opposition. Losing to them will be 'Jones's bubble has burst'.fivepointer wrote:Not for the first time Roko has been shamefully treated by England.
Disappointed for him and also Slade. The other players dropping out is probably fair enough.
I imagine Eddie is still weighing up his back 5 options and wrestling with 10/12, plus maybe some lingering concerns about Lawes fitness.
Eddie's got plenty of slack as far as I'm concerned. Inevitably when a squad is announced there are one or two selection you don't agree with but Eddie has got a lot more right than wrong. This squad is still a good one with most selections absolutely right.Oakboy wrote:I think that we have to cut Eddie some slack on account of the number of players missing. All his forward planning has been wrecked. I'd have guessed that he would have expanded the playing style with everyone available. Possibly, that might have given Slade a start, for example. As it is, defence/solidity must rule. Ironically, he's on a hiding to nothing with the first match. Beating SA will be described as just what ought to happen with such poor opposition. Losing to them will be 'Jones's bubble has burst'.fivepointer wrote:Not for the first time Roko has been shamefully treated by England.
Disappointed for him and also Slade. The other players dropping out is probably fair enough.
I imagine Eddie is still weighing up his back 5 options and wrestling with 10/12, plus maybe some lingering concerns about Lawes fitness.
I see significant weaknesses in our team - Yarde, Wood and Youngs. The first two selections were forced by absentees. The third is understandable to an extent with so many other changes.
What irks me is that Yarde over Rokoduguni isn't a matter of playing style, as they're very similar players. Roko's just more dangerous in attack and more reliable in defence.Oakboy wrote:I think that we have to cut Eddie some slack on account of the number of players missing. All his forward planning has been wrecked. I'd have guessed that he would have expanded the playing style with everyone available. Possibly, that might have given Slade a start, for example. As it is, defence/solidity must rule. Ironically, he's on a hiding to nothing with the first match. Beating SA will be described as just what ought to happen with such poor opposition. Losing to them will be 'Jones's bubble has burst'.fivepointer wrote:Not for the first time Roko has been shamefully treated by England.
Disappointed for him and also Slade. The other players dropping out is probably fair enough.
I imagine Eddie is still weighing up his back 5 options and wrestling with 10/12, plus maybe some lingering concerns about Lawes fitness.
I see significant weaknesses in our team - Yarde, Wood and Youngs. The first two selections were forced by absentees. The third is understandable to an extent with so many other changes.
Aye, that was my thought process too. I still think Yarde could be great, but he's got some real issues to iron out. Roko has been fantastic for a while.Puja wrote:What irks me is that Yarde over Rokoduguni isn't a matter of playing style, as they're very similar players. Roko's just more dangerous in attack and more reliable in defence.Oakboy wrote:I think that we have to cut Eddie some slack on account of the number of players missing. All his forward planning has been wrecked. I'd have guessed that he would have expanded the playing style with everyone available. Possibly, that might have given Slade a start, for example. As it is, defence/solidity must rule. Ironically, he's on a hiding to nothing with the first match. Beating SA will be described as just what ought to happen with such poor opposition. Losing to them will be 'Jones's bubble has burst'.fivepointer wrote:Not for the first time Roko has been shamefully treated by England.
Disappointed for him and also Slade. The other players dropping out is probably fair enough.
I imagine Eddie is still weighing up his back 5 options and wrestling with 10/12, plus maybe some lingering concerns about Lawes fitness.
I see significant weaknesses in our team - Yarde, Wood and Youngs. The first two selections were forced by absentees. The third is understandable to an extent with so many other changes.
My only thought is that Eddie is building for the future and wants the younger winger rather than the unproven 29 year old. However, he seems perfectly keen on Te'o, so I'm not sure.
Puja
My thought process entirely. I think Yarde could be the goods but for the here and now Roko is the better player. Also, Roko would only be 32 come Japan and doesn't have as many miles in his legs as most pro's of his age.Puja wrote:What irks me is that Yarde over Rokoduguni isn't a matter of playing style, as they're very similar players. Roko's just more dangerous in attack and more reliable in defence.Oakboy wrote:I think that we have to cut Eddie some slack on account of the number of players missing. All his forward planning has been wrecked. I'd have guessed that he would have expanded the playing style with everyone available. Possibly, that might have given Slade a start, for example. As it is, defence/solidity must rule. Ironically, he's on a hiding to nothing with the first match. Beating SA will be described as just what ought to happen with such poor opposition. Losing to them will be 'Jones's bubble has burst'.fivepointer wrote:Not for the first time Roko has been shamefully treated by England.
Disappointed for him and also Slade. The other players dropping out is probably fair enough.
I imagine Eddie is still weighing up his back 5 options and wrestling with 10/12, plus maybe some lingering concerns about Lawes fitness.
I see significant weaknesses in our team - Yarde, Wood and Youngs. The first two selections were forced by absentees. The third is understandable to an extent with so many other changes.
My only thought is that Eddie is building for the future and wants the younger winger rather than the unproven 29 year old. However, he seems perfectly keen on Te'o, so I'm not sure.
Puja
But Roko's used to doing that to compensate for Ford/Eastmond at Bath. I literally can't think of a thing that Yarde offers which Rokoduguni doesn't, except for youth (and maybe international experience if you count 9 caps as experience).bitts wrote:Poor poor Roko.
Clutching at straws but is Yards more accustomed to trucking it up like Ben Cohen? Could be to compensate for Ford Farrell in the centers?
I can't really say I've seen Roko carry through the middle for Bath. That tends to Banahan when I've seen them play.Puja wrote:But Roko's used to doing that to compensate for Ford/Eastmond at Bath. I literally can't think of a thing that Yarde offers which Rokoduguni doesn't, except for youth (and maybe international experience if you count 9 caps as experience).bitts wrote:Poor poor Roko.
Clutching at straws but is Yards more accustomed to trucking it up like Ben Cohen? Could be to compensate for Ford Farrell in the centers?
Puja
Well he does have 5 tries in his 9 appearances - all against good opposition (Argentina x2, Wales, New Zealand and Australia).Puja wrote:But Roko's used to doing that to compensate for Ford/Eastmond at Bath. I literally can't think of a thing that Yarde offers which Rokoduguni doesn't, except for youth (and maybe international experience if you count 9 caps as experience).bitts wrote:Poor poor Roko.
Clutching at straws but is Yards more accustomed to trucking it up like Ben Cohen? Could be to compensate for Ford Farrell in the centers?
Puja
I am much happier that Yarde is English, though Roko's situation is also more than a bit different to someone like Barrett or HughesPuja wrote:. I literally can't think of a thing that Yarde offers which Rokoduguni doesn't, except for youth (and maybe international experience if you count 9 caps as experience).