Farrell out of six nations

[JackFlashJonny]

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,2588 ... 19,00.html

Could this be a blessing in disguise?

Ford and Cipriani I like the sound of that personally...

[RagingBull]

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,2588 ... 19,00.html

Could this be a blessing in disguise?

Ford and Cipriani I like the sound of that personally...

Wonder how Sale would play without Cips?

We play them during a 6N weekend.

[4071]

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,2588 ... 19,00.html

Could this be a blessing in disguise?

Ford and Cipriani I like the sound of that personally...

Wonder how Sale would play without Cips?

We play them during a 6N weekend.

They definitely play better with Cipriani, but Lancaster prefers Myler anyway. Bigger question will be how Saints play without him, as he has started all but one of their Premeirship/European games and his current back-up (James Wilson) also happens to be the back-up at fullback for the injured Foden.

Might see them trying to play Ken Pisi at fullback again or starting with Will Hooley at FH. Both options weaken them considerably.

[Sajerj]

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,2588 ... 19,00.html

Could this be a blessing in disguise?

Ford and Cipriani I like the sound of that personally...

NO, its never a blessing that any player, least of all a talented young player, sustains a serious knee injury.

[JackFlashJonny]

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,2588 ... 19,00.html

Could this be a blessing in disguise?

Ford and Cipriani I like the sound of that personally...

NO, its never a blessing that any player, least of all a talented young player, sustains a serious knee injury.

Yeah nice one take it completely out of context.....

[Rykard]

the wheels are really coming of the England bandwagon. it's a pity he didn't give the other 10s a bit more time when fazlet was obviously not on form..

[LessThanSte]

No it's never nice to see anyone injured, but as far as England's attacking play is concerned it may well be a positive. Cipriani has come on miles in recent times so be good to give him a go.

Then again, what happens when Farrell returns? Does he walk straight back into the starting XV, just in time for the world cup?

[Rykard]

No it's never nice to see anyone injured, but as far as England's attacking play is concerned it may well be a positive. Cipriani has come on miles in recent times so be good to give him a go.

Then again, what happens when Farrell returns? Does he walk straight back into the starting XV, just in time for the world cup?

if it's anything like when he came back earlier in the season - I hope not. If he does walk back into the side, it will be proof that daddy is indeed picking the team.

[TigerLad]

No it's never nice to see anyone injured, but as far as England's attacking play is concerned it may well be a positive. Cipriani has come on miles in recent times so be good to give him a go.

Then again, what happens when Farrell returns? Does he walk straight back into the starting XV, just in time for the world cup?

Surely not, Stu picks on form.......

[amazing tiger]

i do not wish for him to be badly injured but it could be a positive as cipriani is a better attacking player and deserves to be on the bench hopefully he will be. dont think he would of been on the bench if farrell was fit though. would like to see him in the wales game.

[fortysix]

Hate to say this about a person who relies on sport for a living, but this is an absolute godsend to England as it means now we dont have the turgid , bland basic attack process we had whenever Farrell was at 10

He is simply not an International no 10 ...

His ONLY International attribute is his goal kicking and anyone with half a brain would see that Stancaster was hoping , hoping, hoping Farrell would replicate Wilkinson.

IF its a filthy day, a really boggy mudbath in the World Cup final, then Farrell might be in his element...
Second thoughts, no way , as he hasnt got a drop goal...
Oh dear, bye bye...

But dear readers, you can rest assured Brad the Barrell will still be clogging up the midfield, whatever...

[Flash]

If Cipriani doesn't get his chance in the squad now you'd have thought he never will.

[G.K]

Exceptional circumstances - bring in Flood?

[4071]

If Cipriani doesn't get his chance in the squad now you'd have thought he never will.

When Myler gets on the bench it will be the strongest message yet from Lancaster that Cips might as well start brushing up on his French.

[Guinness&Nuts]

I don't hold out much hope in getting a result in Wales regardless of whether Cipriani or Myler makes the match day squad. There are to many injuries in key positions.

Lancaster must throw caution to the wind and opt for the players who can potentially turn a game, and that means playing a midfield of Ford, Burrell and Joseph with Cipriani coming on from the bench. This selection will make a bold statement and may score him some brownee points with the average Eng rugby fan. If he opts for Myler on the bench and risks playing an injured Barrit he will be mauled by the press and all Eng fans!

If I were selecting the starting XV I would go for Cips at 10!