I don't wish long-term injury on any player, but this must be seen as a blessing-in-disguise and a golden opportunity for England rugby to make big strides in attacking play in the build-up to next year's World Cup, with Smith and Ford as the principle fly-halves. At centre, there's a host of talented players who'll now have a chance to express themselves in a way they couldn't with Eddie's pig-headedness in persevering with Farrell.
I'm now really looking forward to the 6 Nations - without Mr Undroppable!!
I don't wish long-term injury on any player, but this must be seen as a blessing-in-disguise and a golden opportunity for England rugby to make big strides in attacking play in the build-up to next year's World Cup, with Smith and Ford as the principle fly-halves. At centre, there's a host of talented players who'll now have a chance to express themselves in a way they couldn't with Eddie's pig-headedness in persevering with Farrell.
I'm now really looking forward to the 6 Nations - without Mr Undroppable!!
Couldn't have said it any better!
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
Eddie is a fan of Ewels but here's Chessum's chance either at 6 or 2nd row.
Could be a chance Chessum makes the bench either way.
Isn't Isiekwe in the squad to cover Lawes, if so then you'd think Chessum has a real shot at the bench
If Hill is out one of Chessum or Isiekwe make the squad anyway even if Lawes is fit right? Ewels would start,or am I having a brain freeze and missing someone out?
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
Could be a chance Chessum makes the bench either way.
Isn't Isiekwe in the squad to cover Lawes, if so then you'd think Chessum has a real shot at the bench
If Hill is out one of Chessum or Isiekwe make the squad anyway even if Lawes is fit right? Ewels would start,or am I having a brain freeze and missing someone out?
Only if Lawes plays 6...
If Lawes Itoje is the 2nd row
Ewels would be bench you'd think.
Then back row
Ludlam
Curry
Dombrant
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
Isn't Isiekwe in the squad to cover Lawes, if so then you'd think Chessum has a real shot at the bench
If Hill is out one of Chessum or Isiekwe make the squad anyway even if Lawes is fit right? Ewels would start,or am I having a brain freeze and missing someone out?
Only if Lawes plays 6...
If Lawes Itoje is the 2nd row
Ewels would be bench you'd think.
Then back row
Ludlam
Curry
Dombrant
Yes my mistake,I was pencilling Lawes in at 6. Thanks TFS
"Rugby isn't a contact sport,ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Rugby is a collision sport" Heyneke Meyer
Potentially some huge opportunities for new players to make their mark with so many injuries! Will it be a catastrophic tournament for England, or are these injuries a blessing in disguise?
Tiglon wrote: ↑Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:28 pm
I thought Lawes was injured, but I may be wrong?
Potentially some huge opportunities for new players to make their mark with so many injuries! Will it be a catastrophic tournament for England, or are these injuries a blessing in disguise?
Think he failed a HIA, so is undergoing return to play protocols, which normally take a week or two but can be longer, so is a doubt rather than known injury
Used to run around with an 11, 14 or 15 on my back.
EJ likes a lineout option at 6, so would imagine Itoje and Isiekwe in the 2nd row with Lawes if he passes protocols at 6 if not Chessum should get the nod, Ewels is a good club player and OK for the bench.
It’s hard enough to win at Murrayfield when you’re fully loaded, even the 2003 World Cup winning squad found it hard going up there. With Scotland looking even stronger I would say and with our drop outs coming thick and fast, I don’t give us much of a shot of winning to be honest. I hope I’m wrong. Not the ideal preparation with a World Cup just around the corner, but it does give opportunities to others I guess.
