How often has Daly played 12? What has Farrell done to be dropped other than play well for Lions? Solomana and Nowell seem to have gone missing in defence in recent weeks. Suspect it will Kruis and Launchbury in second row and Itoje at 6.ellis9 wrote:1. M. VunipolaTigerCam wrote:GF has played the best rugby over the past two tests. Even his tackling of the Argy biguns was solid and brave on a couple of occasions. IMO he showed all the attributes of being the 'general' on the park in a game where once again 'chaos' crept in. The speed in broken play of the Argies was a delight to watch as was the riposte of the England guys. Two cracking games of rugby with an England side of many young guns under pressure. The thing is now, who would you have in your starting 23 and 45 man squad with 61 players to chose from?
2. J. George
3. D. Cole
4. J. Launchbury
5. M. Itoje
6. S. Underhill
7. J. Haskell
8. B. Vunipola
9. B. Youngs
10.G. Ford
11.D.Solomana
12.E.Daly
13.J.Joseph
14.J.Nowell
15.A.Watson
Replacements:
K. Sinckler
E. Genge
L. Cowan-Dickie
G. Kruis
J. Clifford
D. Robson
D. Cipriani
M. Brown
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Haskell who is a true 6 at 7 and Underhill who is a true 7 at 6?drc_007 wrote:How often has Daly played 12? What has Farrell done to be dropped other than play well for Lions? Solomana and Nowell seem to have gone missing in defence in recent weeks. Suspect it will Kruis and Launchbury in second row and Itoje at 6.ellis9 wrote:1. M. VunipolaTigerCam wrote:GF has played the best rugby over the past two tests. Even his tackling of the Argy biguns was solid and brave on a couple of occasions. IMO he showed all the attributes of being the 'general' on the park in a game where once again 'chaos' crept in. The speed in broken play of the Argies was a delight to watch as was the riposte of the England guys. Two cracking games of rugby with an England side of many young guns under pressure. The thing is now, who would you have in your starting 23 and 45 man squad with 61 players to chose from?
2. J. George
3. D. Cole
4. J. Launchbury
5. M. Itoje
6. S. Underhill
7. J. Haskell
8. B. Vunipola
9. B. Youngs
10.G. Ford
11.D.Solomana
12.E.Daly
13.J.Joseph
14.J.Nowell
15.A.Watson
Replacements:
K. Sinckler
E. Genge
L. Cowan-Dickie
G. Kruis
J. Clifford
D. Robson
D. Cipriani
M. Brown
I don't see Cole getting his starting slot back if Sinkler continues to progress as he currently is.
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Nevermind all the stupid stuff like Daly at 12 and 6 or 7 what person with any clue would drop Kruis who will start for the Lions and have Itoje and Launchbury...who will run the lineout
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On another note I thought Ford was great in Argentina and bar his place kicking which (whilst alright in general) will always be a worry looked a great singing and an upgrade on Burns for sure...only time will tell how he goes next season
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I was pleased that Ford Performed so well in Argentina.
Let's hope he can produce that form for us next season. Much will depend on how those around him respond.
Let's hope he can produce that form for us next season. Much will depend on how those around him respond.
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His place kicking was alright in general, he was great from the tee, hence why I was impressed, we always knew he has a great rugby brain it was his kicking that let him down, but it didn't in either of these matchesJackFlashJonny wrote:On another note I thought Ford was great in Argentina and bar his place kicking which (whilst alright in general) will always be a worry looked a great singing and an upgrade on Burns for sure...only time will tell how he goes next season
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The question was who would we pick. I would pick the team I put on here. It's personal choice. To say I have no Rugby knowledge because you don't agree with me is pathetic!
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ellis9 wrote:The question was who would we pick. I would pick the team I put on here. It's personal choice. To say I have no Rugby knowledge because you don't agree with me is pathetic!
You are missing the point because of your lack of rugby knowledge
It is not about agreeing or disagreeing it is knowing the game of rugby and how people fit into a team so it can function...I will explain for you
Neither Launchbury or Itoje run a lineout...Itoje will in time and is learning but for a lineout to function you need a lock who runs this and all the calls etc..like Kruis who is fast turning into an incredible player hence most likely running the lineout for the Lions
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By the way, Skysports has put on their website a Lions team selector.
They have got Daly in the centres options.
Just saying!
They have got Daly in the centres options.
Just saying!
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Not so sure Underhill or Solomona are ready for starting places just yet, based on performances in Argentina.ellis9 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:43 pm1. M. VunipolaTigerCam wrote:GF has played the best rugby over the past two tests. Even his tackling of the Argy biguns was solid and brave on a couple of occasions. IMO he showed all the attributes of being the 'general' on the park in a game where once again 'chaos' crept in. The speed in broken play of the Argies was a delight to watch as was the riposte of the England guys. Two cracking games of rugby with an England side of many young guns under pressure. The thing is now, who would you have in your starting 23 and 45 man squad with 61 players to chose from?
2. J. George
3. D. Cole
4. J. Launchbury
5. M. Itoje
6. S. Underhill
7. J. Haskell
8. B. Vunipola
9. B. Youngs
10.G. Ford
11.D.Solomana
12.E.Daly
13.J.Joseph
14.J.Nowell
15.A.Watson
Replacements:
K. Sinckler
E. Genge
L. Cowan-Dickie
G. Kruis
J. Clifford
D. Robson
D. Cipriani
M. Brown
And no space for Te'o or Farrell? Even on the bench?!
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I did consider Teo and I'd have no problems slotting him in.
Farrell was no where near my thoughts.
Farrell was no where near my thoughts.
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Once again your lack of Rugby knowledge is letting you down ...Daly plays 13 not 12
There is a stark difference between 12 and 13 on a rugby pitch hence he would be in the centres but no-one in their right mind would put him at 12 where he has never played...
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Perhaps my rugby knowledge is so good and so visionary that I know Daly would comfortably slot in to 12.
If Farrell can play 12 then Daly will have no problem playing there.
If Farrell can play 12 then Daly will have no problem playing there.
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Is it me or has this topic gone off on a tangent?
Why not start a new thread on Centres?
Just saying
Why not start a new thread on Centres?
Just saying
I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man
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I strongly disagree about Farrell, but to be honest I think Daly could be a pretty decent 12. He can kick, pass and tackle, and he's a danger with the ball in hand too. You could probably put him anywhere in the back line except 9 and he'd be very good - he's got pretty much every attribute you would want from a back.