7 points off their points haul from last season in 16 games compared to 24. Walder has done a decent job there and if he'd been allowed to keep overhauling the squad they could have gone further.RagingBull wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:20 pmWould be a good attack coach pick upTigerFeetSteve wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:59 pm https://twitter.com/jameswhile/status/1 ... 4LQXw&s=19
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https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actualites ... ee/1385815 It seems as if Jack Willis has said a temporary au revoir to his England career by signing an extension to his contract with Toulouse, unless he knows something we don’t that maybe England Rugby are extending the exceptional circumstances of eligibility?
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..or that, ultimately, he doesn't feature in Borthwicks plans?Robespierre wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:30 pm https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actualites ... ee/1385815 It seems as if Jack Willis has said a temporary au revoir to his England career by signing an extension to his contract with Toulouse, unless he knows something we don’t that maybe England Rugby are extending the exceptional circumstances of eligibility?
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I cannot see how there can be anything but change in the England approach. Realistically the clubs cannot afford to pay the big wages (reports say Nowell was offered double what Exeter could pay) and with that in mind, even the annual top up with England match fees may not get close to what can be earned abroad. Rugby is a short career and so, until the Premiership comes up with a way of actually making enough money, the players are going to have to look at all options.
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Yes, that's a possibility, but a remote one in my point of view as I would think he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet.fentiger wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:42 pm..or that, ultimately, he doesn't feature in Borthwicks plans?Robespierre wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:30 pm https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actualites ... ee/1385815 It seems as if Jack Willis has said a temporary au revoir to his England career by signing an extension to his contract with Toulouse, unless he knows something we don’t that maybe England Rugby are extending the exceptional circumstances of eligibility?
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What clubs could really afford him? I am guessing most would already have already had plans as to what they wanted to do in the coming offseason before the two the clubs blew up so would have had to pivot hard to try and sign him. The only club that really springs to mind is Exeter and Baxter has said they are tightening the purse strings for the coming seasons.
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He is, undoubtedly, a very good player but I wonder if there's something holding him back on the international stage?Robespierre wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:46 pmYes, that's a possibility, but a remote one in my point of view as I would think he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet.fentiger wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:42 pm..or that, ultimately, he doesn't feature in Borthwicks plans?Robespierre wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:30 pm https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actualites ... ee/1385815 It seems as if Jack Willis has said a temporary au revoir to his England career by signing an extension to his contract with Toulouse, unless he knows something we don’t that maybe England Rugby are extending the exceptional circumstances of eligibility?
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Or maybe he's only thinking of his financial gain!fentiger wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:19 pmHe is, undoubtedly, a very good player but I wonder if there's something holding him back on the international stage?Robespierre wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:46 pmYes, that's a possibility, but a remote one in my point of view as I would think he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet.
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Tom Curry obviously first choice. After that Tom Pearson probably in the conversation. Has Willis done much of merit in an England shirt, not against top rare opposition he hasn’t.fentiger wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:19 pmHe is, undoubtedly, a very good player but I wonder if there's something holding him back on the international stage?Robespierre wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:46 pmYes, that's a possibility, but a remote one in my point of view as I would think he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet.
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At present, Jack Willis only has seven caps so not much opportunity against top opposition. True that he didn’t shine against France, but who did?, but will hopefully keep his place for the Irish. I’ve not seen Pearson play but from what I’ve read he may well be included in the World Cup squadLeicestertinytiger wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:23 pmTom Curry obviously first choice. After that Tom Pearson probably in the conversation. Has Willis done much of merit in an England shirt, not against top rare opposition he hasn’t.fentiger wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:19 pmHe is, undoubtedly, a very good player but I wonder if there's something holding him back on the international stage?Robespierre wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:46 pm
Yes, that's a possibility, but a remote one in my point of view as I would think he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet.
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Dillon Lewis joining Quins. Good pick up for them.
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Rob Simmons of L Irish has signed for Clermont on a two-year contract.
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Down in Exeter for the weekend (Mum's 90th) and lots of talk how far down the financial swannee Chiefs were going until they flogged a lot of their assets, Rowe paying the losses has run out. The crowds are thinning out as well, probably given the prices. My siblings gave up their STs last year but remain fans. My youngest brother, who lives 50m from the suspension bridge into Sandy Park, has moved in with his girlfriend and rented his house out to Chiefs - billeting 3 Chiefs women there and lining his pockets with £££wigworth wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:18 pm What clubs could really afford him? I am guessing most would already have already had plans as to what they wanted to do in the coming offseason before the two the clubs blew up so would have had to pivot hard to try and sign him. The only club that really springs to mind is Exeter and Baxter has said they are tightening the purse strings for the coming seasons.
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I wonder how much the Saracens issue affected Tony Rowe's love of the wider sport. From his perspective, what's the point in investing if you can cheat, be punished but still keep the trophies (and I appreciate the last point is not black and white, is far more nuanced etc).jgriffin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:57 pmDown in Exeter for the weekend (Mum's 90th) and lots of talk how far down the financial swannee Chiefs were going until they flogged a lot of their assets, Rowe paying the losses has run out. The crowds are thinning out as well, probably given the prices. My siblings gave up their STs last year but remain fans. My youngest brother, who lives 50m from the suspension bridge into Sandy Park, has moved in with his girlfriend and rented his house out to Chiefs - billeting 3 Chiefs women there and lining his pockets with £££wigworth wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:18 pm What clubs could really afford him? I am guessing most would already have already had plans as to what they wanted to do in the coming offseason before the two the clubs blew up so would have had to pivot hard to try and sign him. The only club that really springs to mind is Exeter and Baxter has said they are tightening the purse strings for the coming seasons.
But you can see how, particularly so off his main company, he'd be less willing to put his hand in his pocket as often.