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Well done Saints. Brilliantly brave effort from Bath. You win as a team and you lose as a team. But you can’t really sugar coat that Obano let his team down. Been saying for years that Underhill’s England’s most important player.

If I’m honest the only one of those that’s really caught my eye reasonably regularly is BJVR, and that’s mainly down to the mullet. Maybe I’m being unfair but while the others have had moments none have really consistently screamed international potential. Maybe Kelly to an extent at one point...

Does the emoji provoker have a chance?

Only 2 centres so I guess Stuart Barnes will finally get his way and see Earl at 12 😉

Hard to read much into the league fixtures between the 2. Teams generally tighten up a bit in knock out matches and I think Bath might take heart from Sarries in the semi. Both teams can play great rugby but I think Bath’s chances increase the uglier they can make it. I think I fancy Bath to...

Back row’s hot with two Currys but would have been spicier if Pepper had been retained.

Give it to Cole.The way things are going he’ll still be first choice in 2039.

He’s Barnes choice….. I know what Genge did at Tigers but I don’t remotely see him in the role. Maybe take a lesson from history…..any big horrible Tigers locks around?

Article from Barnes (yes I know) in the Sunday Times “Outplayed Jamie George no longer looks England captain material”. Basically comparing George’s form to Langdon and also his dynamism compared to Dan. Refers to George as a sticking plaster. Good club form doesn’t necessarily equate to the...

Never write off Sarries, but Saints should be very disappointed to lose this. We’ll have to see how they cope with the favourites tag but while Sarries have expanded their game, their defence has been porous. If Saints forget it’s a semi and just do what they’ve done all year they should have...

FTFY. Too many stakeholders, but surely someone somewhere should make the attractive stuff contingent on taking on some less attractive stuff. More cock up than conspiracy but still quite concerning.

I didn’t hear it, but isn’t that the journalist’s exact job description - to press and probe, put the politicians under pressure and play devil’s advocate? It’s certainly not their job to give a platform, an easy ride or (subconsciously) endorse any individuals or party. As long as they take the...

Itoje to tour regardless of minutes as expected. Perhaps more interesting is Sanderson saying it’s a stretch to see T Curry playing past 30 and that the chronic nature of his condition probably means surgery every couple of years anyhow...

Earl’s an interesting one. A year ago he was still a bit part player and now seen as indispensable. But his club form’s fallen off a bit - was he just going through a purple patch or is he the long term answer at 8? Will his effectiveness drop as the opposition now start to figure him out...

Yep. But also quite clear he’s not going to get a look in under SB for whatever reason. It is what it is, but it feels a waste of a talent and it wouldn’t surprise me if he does look at other club, if not international, options.

Seems a bit of a pointless list of names. It’s not even a squad. Best prep they can have is a few days on the beach before the full squad is announced. Mercer busy checking out his NZ eligibility and French club opportunities.

Groan!

Power and set pieces matter. Regardless, you know it’s not going to be your night when Koch’s nailing delicate 50:22s.

Is Marler likely to be available? He doesn’t like being away and has said he’s retiring next year anyway. That said, he’s on something like 92 caps now so maybe tempted to sign off after a ton? Big summer ahead for Baxter.

I was being totally, well mostly, facetious in my questions. Must remember to add smilies….. :) It's great though to see Baxter, Langdon, F Smith, Sleightholme and IFW in there. All should have big parts to play with England in future. Slade’s a player reborn and Spencer should have had more...