England vs Australia - 09/11/24

[Reiser99]

I feel like it's not conclusive.

 

[TopTen2003]

Is it just me or are England really missing someone like underhill who puts in huge shots and swings momentum.

100% - he is IMO one of the few true world class players we have. I’ve always massively rated him and it’s a shame he couldn’t get more caps with time on sidelines etc.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

They need Hawkeye.

He’s got a stud in touch before he touches down.

 

[higgik]

Very nice try

Defence falling apart since Curry's injury (not saying he was the glue, more that we look like the break has made us lose our concentration)

Or maybe he is the glue, now got CCS, Dombrandt and Earl. 2 are aggressive defenders, Dombrandt too slow.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Don't think people realise just how good NRL players are

With decades more of professionalism they're still way ahead in parts, skills in and out of contact probably being the main one. All top union coaches outside France and SA (which were probablh the most professional shamateur setups too as well as having a far bigger pool) would have at least watched tonnes of NRL or Super League and implement a lot of what they do. It's why Ireland, Wales and Scotland haven't produced a top guys yet.

 

[jordiev]

Not conclusive, I would think its just out, but tech should be better tbh. Great move by aus though

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Right call imo,
If you've gotta pour over it that much just give it and play on ffs

 

[Reiser99]

George has had a poor game too.

 

[BrokenWing]

They need Hawkeye.

They could have Hulk or Thor and it wouldn’t make a difference to this England team.

 

[TommiG88]

Right call imo,
If you've gotta pour over it that much just give it and play on ffs

And hopefully we’ll soon lose Borthwick

 

[Grizwald]

Got to give credit to the Aussies they weathered the early storm and can only play what's in front of them.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

5m short side and they managed to work a 3 on 1 lol

Awful

 

[Reiser99]

LCD first act is to give away a penalty.

 

[Reiser99]

Got to give credit to the Aussies they weathered the early storm and can only play what's in front of them.

They've definitely adapted to how England were playing. Problem is England have retreated into their shells.

 

[Saintjay]

At least we are consistent. Out scored in tries. Poor in the end 20mins of a half. More flakey than a 10 year old bath sponge.

 

[Geordie]

Australia are making the most of the anonymous defence.......but **** we're bad....

 

[TRF_Olyy]

CCS turning out to be a bit of a glass cannon

Needs way more defensive discipline

 

[TopTen2003]

The markets had England as a -15 handicap today for this, goodness me.

 

[Grizwald]

England look completely out of this. 1 or 0 out of 4 is on the cards.....

 

[jordiev]

With decades more of professionalism they're still way ahead in parts, skills in and out of contact probably being the main one. All top union coaches outside France and SA (which were probablh the most professional shamateur setups too as well as having a far bigger pool) would have at least watched tonnes of NRL or Super League and implement a lot of what they do. It's why Ireland, Wales and Scotland haven't produced a top guys yet.

With how much more money is in union outside aus it baffles me more dont poach, especially a certain type of player like centre and outside backs, england for example lack a big carrier who can offload, plenty of english league players are elite at that. Sam burgess to me could of been amazing if not rushed and played at two differnt positions internationally and at club level