Not a bad idea to be fair.ellis9 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:02 pmI'd be throwing every single one of them into the starting line up for Saints. They will then have a week off afterwards as we have no game. I'd then rest the ones that need resting against Exeter and then put them all back in for the remaining games.
Win against Saints
Lose to Exeter
Win the rest and finish 5th
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Really would have liked to see Ford, Farrell, Tuilagi against Scotland with Slade on the bench. Still could see that being the backline going into the World Cup as we’ve always looked better with two playmakers.
If people are concerned about Ford’s defence could always lineup Farrell Tuilagi Ford when defending.
If people are concerned about Ford’s defence could always lineup Farrell Tuilagi Ford when defending.
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I'd prefer Ford,Tuilagi,Slade LT. Was never convinced with F and F despite the winning run. This new MF looks far more dangerous if we stop kicking good ball away! It was a big mistake not to try Robson,Ford,Tuilagi,Slade v Italy.
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Either way England’s attack looks better with Ford in there. Always feel like the media and some pundits focus on the negatives of him being in the team rather than concentrate on what he brings. Plus his kicking has improved beyond recognition from a few years ago.
Barrett for NZ has massive weaknesses but gets the backline moving. Ford is the best attacking fly half we have and wish he had got more minutes in this years six nations.
Barrett for NZ has massive weaknesses but gets the backline moving. Ford is the best attacking fly half we have and wish he had got more minutes in this years six nations.
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I cannot understand why Jones will not include Cipriani in his squads, he is a changed guy, playing extremely well, but Smith, OK for experience, is too predictable and easy to read.
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Yeah play him against Italy and see what he could have done! Injury to either Farrell or Ford will put him in the picture for the World Cup! Plus he probably deserves to be there on merit too this season.
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I'm not too sure about having Cipriani in our World Cup squad. It's such a close call.
Eddie Jones will doubtless have his squad pencilled in, and it can't be an overly easy job when it comes to the last few names.
Is it really four years since our last disastrous World Cup showing? How time flies.
Eddie Jones will doubtless have his squad pencilled in, and it can't be an overly easy job when it comes to the last few names.
Is it really four years since our last disastrous World Cup showing? How time flies.
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Good to see the roof will be open in Cardiff this afternoon, Rugby is not an indoor sport. I guess Wales won’t need to water the pitch now, it’ll save them a fortune on the meter!
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Tuilagi is a better 13 than he is 12. I feel he poses more of a threat from 13.
It's Youngs, Ford, Slade and Tuilagi for me.
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Unfortunately Ellis, Slade is not an international class 12 for me.
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Both are interchangeable of course. It's worked superb so far as long as we stop kicking ball away!!
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Robson diagnosed with blood clots,get well soon Dan!
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I agree he's a quality player who can make things happen, also if you have Robson as SH cover they have played together at Wasps.
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Gutted for Italy!
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