Posted before that Ibitoye won't be even good AP, but Olowofela will likely have an England future
Tigers in the U20 JRWC squads
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Mainly led by Monye though, who seems to love any player coming through the Quins academy.
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While Ibitoye had a poor game in terms of defence, wasting some excellent up-and-unders from Marcus Smith, he was still a viable and potent running threat. I believe he has a future, if Quins can actually develop all their players coming through the academy.
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Yes I thought he was found out against better prepared players today.Leicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Sun Jun 17, 2018 8:17 pmMainly led by Monye though, who seems to love any player coming through the Quins academy.
Perhaps a slightly easier group stage for England allowed for some glory hunting.
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So, you mean he's one dimensional?
To be fair, he looks a handful with the ball in hand but I saw no evidence as to why EJ should have had him anywhere near a senior squad. London-centric hype.
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Ibitoye is usually s very good defender for a winger he just an off day yesterday.
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I still feel Marcus Smith is over rated and he is certainly not as good a goal kicker as Hardwick, kicks should be taken by the best kicker regardless of position. To be honest I thought the French played well, their forwards were better technically and we really needed to keep the game open with the ball in hand but over all a good tournament for our under 20's and the experience should benefit Tigers next season with Olowfela and Hardwick competing for a place in the Premiership squad.
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Agree 100% about Smith, and about goal kicking EXCEPT Hardwick had a banjo day in a previous match, Grayson found out, so that probably counted!johnthegriff wrote: ↑Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:03 pm I still feel Marcus Smith is over rated and he is certainly not as good a goal kicker as Hardwick, kicks should be taken by the best kicker regardless of position. To be honest I thought the French played well, their forwards were better technically and we really needed to keep the game open with the ball in hand but over all a good tournament for our under 20's and the experience should benefit Tigers next season with Olowfela and Hardwick competing for a place in the Premiership squad.
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Yes I think Smith is overrated, talented player but nowhere near as complete as the French 10 yesterday.
If Hardwick is on the park then he kicks the goals, anything else is just egotistical nonsense which is not uncommon these days is it!
If Hardwick is on the park then he kicks the goals, anything else is just egotistical nonsense which is not uncommon these days is it!
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Marcus Smth just annoys me! I thought he had a very poor game, his little skip every time he gets ball is so predictable and his short passing is so easy to see coming. Overrated at the moment, maybe he will mature?
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Sorry , just don't get the hype about White . Decent pass but offers nothing in attack - Simmons by far the better prospect . Olofawela did well - if he learns to take the high ball and defend he may make our 1st Team squad this Season . Hardwick very good - should be our bench 10/12 . Not sure about Heyes yet - decent in loose but needs to lose a bit of fat and replace it with muscle .
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Spot on Mike re our SHs.
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When you get people saying Harrison is a better scrum half than Ben Youngs, it tells you all you need to know. Ben White looks a good prospect but he still has a lot more room for improvement. He has an excellent pass but he needs to work on his all round game before we start getting too excited. He is one for the future though.MikeR wrote: ↑Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:01 am Sorry , just don't get the hype about White . Decent pass but offers nothing in attack - Simmons by far the better prospect . Olofawela did well - if he learns to take the high ball and defend he may make our 1st Team squad this Season . Hardwick very good - should be our bench 10/12 . Not sure about Heyes yet - decent in loose but needs to lose a bit of fat and replace it with muscle .
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Who has ever said he's better than Ben? No one so stop making things up! Learn to read (stupid thumb thing)