England v New Zealand - 2 November 2024

[Leonormous Boozer]

3.10pm (Local time)
The gaff formerly known as Twickenham

Very excited for these set of internationals, should be off to a good, tight game of rugby to start.

I, personally, hate both teams. Let's go.

 

[TommiG88]

3.10pm (Local time)
The gaff formerly known as Twickenham

Very excited for these set of internationals, should be off to a good, tight game of rugby to start.

I, personally, hate both teams. Let's go.

You don’t hate us really. Remember who wanted Ireland to have the 2023 World Cup.

I expect an apology

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

You don't hate us really. Remember who wanted Ireland to have the 2023 World Cup.

I expect an apology

The union and I have no beef. The fans are mostly good people. The team though, you can't make me like them. (This also applies for NZ).

 

[McTallshort]

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[Leonormous Boozer]

Lads I hate a lot of teams, in fact if they speak English or Spanish, I probably hate them. Leave me alone.

I just want to talk about the weekend. I genuinely have no idea what the teams.
will look like or who's favourites.

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Would have sworn that was round 3 or 4? Don't remember us being 4 to the slam and losing.

 

[OllyM97]

Lads I hate a lot of teams, in fact if they speak English or Spanish, I probably hate them. Leave me alone.

I just want to talk about the weekend. I genuinely have no idea what the teams.
will look like or who's favourites.



Would have sworn that was round 3 or 4? Don't remember us being 4 to the slam and losing.

Was round 4 because we lost narrowly in France in the last game.

 

[Marta1988]

Really looking forward to this showdown on November 2! England and New Zealand always bring such intensity and skill to the pitch, and it's bound to be a high-stakes match. England will have to be on top of their game, especially with New Zealand's speed and tactical discipline. It'll be interesting to see how England's defense manages the All Blacks' attacking plays, especially in the breakdowns.

If England can keep up a strong defensive line and leverage their set pieces effectively, we could be in for a close contest. What are everyone's thoughts on the key players for this game? Personally, I'm keen to see how England's back row stands up against the All Blacks' physicality!

 

[Half Pint]

That's easy - the key players are those English players who play in France that the RFU won't select.
IMHO the 2nd-choice players on the pitch will be the point of difference between the teams on Nov 2nd.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

That's easy - the key players are those English players who play in France that the RFU won't select.
IMHO the 2nd-choice players on the pitch will be the point of difference between the teams on Nov 2nd.

Who's that then?

Willis the only one who's a big loss but then equally we've very good depth at 7

Farrell has stepped down from international rugby regardless of his location, same with Lawes

Marchant perhaps, especially with Slade coming off a layoff

Ludlam had dropped down the pecking order before he left, and backrow is a position of depth

Ribbans might be in with a shout with Chessum's injury but meh, he's a squad player

Sinckler had been dropped before he left

Vunipolae both worse than all other options in the EPS (and several not picked)

 

[TommiG88]

The union and I have no beef. The fans are mostly good people. The team though, you can't make me like them. (This also applies for NZ).

In a backward way, I accept your apology

 

[McTallshort]

Lads I hate a lot of teams, in fact if they speak English or Spanish, I probably hate them. Leave me alone.

I just want to talk about the weekend. I genuinely have no idea what the teams.
will look like or who's favourites.



Would have sworn that was round 3 or 4? Don't remember us being 4 to the slam and losing.

Don't ever remember you making a semi final either

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

That will be playing the ABs 3 times in 4 months so it’s a bit hard to get that excited. Familiarity, contempt etc.

Plus this is a long way from being a vintage ABs so it’s not like we’re going to be seeing a generational team or a side packed with world XV players as we’ve been used to so often in the past.


Given the summer performances we should be expecting to win, possibly not by much, but anything less now would feel disappointing.

Will give the haka a miss. That hand’s been overplayed and it’s feeble governance that opponents aren’t allowed to respond to a challenge in the way they see fit.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Don't ever remember you making a semi final either

You don't hate us really. Remember who wanted Ireland to have the 2023 World Cup.

I expect an apology

I formally apologise for my joke. I hope you can defer your anger to NZ, see you in February.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

Ok randomly we got a squad today - was anyone expecting that? Team almost entirely as expected, minus the structure of the bench.

Slade starting, with no centre or winger options seems stupid, especially with Ford probably not being 100% fit either.

 

[IT157]

Ok randomly we got a squad today - was anyone expecting that? Team almost entirely as expected, minus the structure of the bench.

Slade starting, with no centre or winger options seems stupid, especially with Ford probably not being 100% fit either.

Yeah, pretty much what was expected for the starting line up.

The bench does seem weird. 3 fly-halfs seems excessive in a match day squad.

 

[TommiG88]

Ok randomly we got a squad today - was anyone expecting that? Team almost entirely as expected, minus the structure of the bench.

Slade starting, with no centre or winger options seems stupid, especially with Ford probably not being 100% fit either.

Really strange bench. Do not like the 6-2 split, especially as you say with Slade & Ford returning from injury.

Otherwise it’s decent minus Spencer at 9

 

[IT157]

Really strange bench. Do not like the 6-2 split, especially as you say with Slade & Ford returning from injury.

Otherwise it's decent minus Spencer at 9

Spencer just seems a bit too slow for international duty imo.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Agree that the 6:2 is dodgy with Slade and Ford both raw
If you're starting a Curry it should be Ben, he's been on fire this season

That said: it's all irrelevant because SPENCER IS FINALLY STARTING A TEST MATCH

3 fly-halfs seems excessive in a match day squad

3?

 

[TommiG88]

Hold up, where’s Underhill?

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Is Fin Smith injured?

A 6/2 with a 10 that can only play 10 doesn't work in my opinion and having watched Leinster do it a bunch this year. An unplanned reshuffle of the backline during the game is bad, changing the 10 doing so can be calamotous.

Starting backline is as strong as I've seen England for awhile.