all 3 of Burns, McPhillips and Henry can play 10 or 15, no reason why you couldn't interchange them in a game where 2 are starting to keep the defence guessingTigers86asw wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 2:52 pmMcPhillips seems to be a bit more consistent than Henry. Perhaps coming through the academy system in England and then Ulster helps him play in a more structured environment? They spoke today about how Burns can cover 15 as well and how they expect Steward to be with England sooner or later. Given the need for cover in the back three it looks like Henry and McPhillips will stay with Bonilla moving on.
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Wonder when Franco Smith rocks up? Will make a big difference IMO
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Just rumoured that we've tabled an offer for him at the moment griff. Not even a rumour that he's accepted yet, let alone anything to make it more than rumour.
I'd take Smith everyday of the week though. Borthwick, Walters and Smith is a coaching group with a lot of international experience and clout.
If Smith joins I'd love him to try to tempt Tiz Pasquali back with him. I know some fans have concerns about returning ex-Tigers but I Tiz has improved a lot in the last few years, wouldn't cost a fortune but would be just the sort of player we need as a third choice tighthead. A similar role to compatriot Michele Rizzo at Welford Road of being a very able backup that can rotate with Cole and Heyes.
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Im feeling so good about the squad and the direction of this team. It’s a nice feeling.
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Only slight disappointment today was Wigglesworth. As some have said before his delivery from the base is just too slow and his kicking was nothing special. I’m sure the impact he has had on the young scrum-halfs is immeasurable, but i would regather see a youngs-JVP pairing in most squads from now on.
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I think that's what we will see, Ben has now got his 2 rest weeks out of the waytigercub21 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:30 pm Only slight disappointment today was Wigglesworth. As some have said before his delivery from the base is just too slow and his kicking was nothing special. I’m sure the impact he has had on the young scrum-halfs is immeasurable, but i would regather see a youngs-JVP pairing in most squads from now on.
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He's his usual laughing self then?
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Anyone else reckon Henderson might get capped by Scotland this summer?
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I thought he was IrishRagingBull wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:07 pm Anyone else reckon Henderson might get capped by Scotland this summer?
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I would imagine he could be in the conversation, 2nd row isn't an area of depth for Scotland outside of Gray x2, Cummins and GilchristRagingBull wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:07 pm Anyone else reckon Henderson might get capped by Scotland this summer?
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Tbh I dont really rate Ritchie Gray
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Was it me or did Newcastle get away with a couple of skewed throw ins today?
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Come on Saints!
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