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[2014 EOYT] England v Australia
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<blockquote data-quote="j&#039;nuh" data-source="post: 694496" data-attributes="member: 55446"><p>I agree in part. I don't think the backs are a complete mess. I'd be happy to pencil Ford, May, Tuilagi and Brown into the WC starting XV. I'm also happy with our options on the other wing, between Watson, Roko and Nowell. Watson deserves to keep the shirt for now, but even if he goes off form, I'm pretty sure we'll have a strong option at 14 going into the WC, provided Lancaster doesn't revert to Ashton at the first sign of trouble. At 12, between Barritt and Eastmond, we have a good option, although whoever we do pick will have their limitations.</p><p></p><p>9 is a big concern. Mainly because we have tried all of our realistic options and all have been found wanting. One concerning position isn't too bad, although I wish it was a position other than at 9.</p><p></p><p>But the pack have problems too, especially in the breakdown. I'd also like to have another strong carrier, other than our 8. I feel we need to make changes at 6.</p><p></p><p>I think it's our attacking coaching that's the mess. This applies to both backs and forwards. No amount of tinkering with the backline will fix this, but it seems to be where we fixate our attention.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="j'nuh, post: 694496, member: 55446"] I agree in part. I don't think the backs are a complete mess. I'd be happy to pencil Ford, May, Tuilagi and Brown into the WC starting XV. I'm also happy with our options on the other wing, between Watson, Roko and Nowell. Watson deserves to keep the shirt for now, but even if he goes off form, I'm pretty sure we'll have a strong option at 14 going into the WC, provided Lancaster doesn't revert to Ashton at the first sign of trouble. At 12, between Barritt and Eastmond, we have a good option, although whoever we do pick will have their limitations. 9 is a big concern. Mainly because we have tried all of our realistic options and all have been found wanting. One concerning position isn't too bad, although I wish it was a position other than at 9. But the pack have problems too, especially in the breakdown. I'd also like to have another strong carrier, other than our 8. I feel we need to make changes at 6. I think it's our attacking coaching that's the mess. This applies to both backs and forwards. No amount of tinkering with the backline will fix this, but it seems to be where we fixate our attention. [/QUOTE]
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