USA v England - 19/07/25

[Reiser99]

So far...with Argentina and this game has anyone played themselves out of The AIs .... anyone played themselves in?

Hoping Dan has played his way out.

 

[AlRums]

So it's not just cricket where rain stops play then?

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

So it's not just cricket where rain stops play then?

This is the first time it’s rained, just been lightning

 

[Geordie]

Not in this game, but Atkinson has given himself a great shout of being at 12 for the AIs.

Yeah I agree with that! Possibly one of the most definite inclusions in the squad for the AIs soong as he continues his form in the prem next season..

 

[Reiser99]

So it's not just cricket where rain stops play then?

Just American rugby where apparently they are afraid of a little water and electricity mixing together. Wimps.

 

[Ddanno]

What time did they say it would be back on?

Another 20ish mins

 

[Geordie]

Hoping Dan has played his way out.

I think most of us do. Time to go and just focus on Saracens and see if the potential can actually be fulfilled.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Just American rugby where apparently they are afraid of a little water and electricity mixing together. Wimps.

All American sports. It happened lots at the Club World Cup recently. Any lightning and in everyone goes.

 

[AlRums]

I'm waiting for a lightening bolt to strike the display board and blow it up.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Just American rugby where apparently they are afraid of a little water and electricity mixing together. Wimps.

What's 100 million volts when you have CCS lining you up in defence?

 

[AlRums]

What's 100 million volts when you have CCS lining you up in defence?

Tis but a scratch

 

[Scotty]

Oook so got live stream YouTube on my phone and switched to netflix.....Happy Gilmore 2 coming Friday? Wtf?!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

So far...with Argentina and this game has anyone played themselves out of The AIs .... anyone played themselves in?

You'd hope Dan has played himself out but probably unlikely

Neither will overtake the incumbents but Roebuck and Murley will be giving real selection headaches

Atkinson, hopefully, gets the 12 shirt for the autumn, Northmore has played well enough last week that he should be putting real pressure on Slade (or overtaking him, hopefully, if Slade is fit by the autumn)

Baxter has been excellent but Genge is in the form of his career so unlikely to see any change in pecking order there

Not that he was ever really in contention but Hill's lack of game time really feels the final coffin nail for him - he's more experienced at lock than CCS and had a much better season but barely a sniff

 

[AlRums]

Here's an idea, make two teams of lawyers go out and play, if there is a strike they can sue each other.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Pretty simple, just don’t go near the goal posts

 

[Geordie]

I think the back row has to change for the AIs

Tom Willis has to start at 8..which then changes what we've had with Earl at 8 previously.

That's a headache for the coaches with the current flanker options

 

[IT157]

Oh great now they are playing Wonderwall.

I would prefer to get struck by lightning than be subject to that shite song in a stadium.

 

[Becca]

This is a disaster, isn’t it ?

I agree about the commentators……very over enthusiastic and yes, I think the spiral bomb will send them into ecstasy

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Tom Willis has to start at 8..which then changes what we've had with Earl at 8 previously.

Yeah, forgot Willis for some reason - he 100% has to go at 8

Does give a headache with backrow selections, but c'est la vie
Maybe we'll start to go 7:1 bench with Pollock and Earl covering the backs

 

[Geordie]

You'd hope Dan has played himself out but probably unlikely

Neither will overtake the incumbents but Roebuck and Murley will be giving real selection headaches

Atkinson, hopefully, gets the 12 shirt for the autumn, Northmore has played well enough last week that he should be putting real pressure on Slade (or overtaking him, hopefully, if Slade is fit by the autumn)

Baxter has been excellent but Genge is in the form of his career so unlikely to see any change in pecking order there

Not that he was ever really in contention but Hill's lack of game time really feels the final coffin nail for him - he's more experienced at lock than CCS and had a much better season but barely a sniff

Yeah I think that's accurate.

Always thought Northmore was a good prem player but would struggle above that, but now I'm not sure...worth a few more caps I think.

I'm a huge fan of Roebuck. I know IFW is Borthwicks guy but Id happily see Freeman and Roebuck on the wings.

I see those 3 ahead with Murley , Sleighholme etc etc just behind chasing.

Dombrant....ah Id let him go now. He won't give SB what I think he's looking for.

Agree Yes Hill won't be there in the AI...