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2024 Guinness Six Nations
[2015 Six Nations] England vs Scotland (Round 4)
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<blockquote data-quote="TheSaffycen" data-source="post: 715022" data-attributes="member: 71135"><p>Right have only just watched the match, bloody work. So I was quite happy with how good the guys looked with ball in hand, thought the ref was below par again, though i guess that is standard with refs nowadays. Scotland where pretty poor but got a chance and took it, we must have made 7 proper opportunities and took 3. The half chances that we have to start putting away as we should have gone in at half time with 25 points let alone after 40 minutes. So anyway my match ratings.</p><p>1-Marler 5.5 only because of scrum penalties and if you're a prop that is your bread and butter.</p><p>2-Hartley 5.5 again he did nothing well and was poor with throwing. </p><p>3-Cole 7.5 was good in defence and I thought he had the upper hand at scrum time.</p><p>4-Attwood 6.5 as the Scotland maul didn't do anything and I think that is down to him. We need him to get back to his best as he brings needed steel. Kruis might look to take his place but needs to bring an area of expertise that he lacks at the moment.</p><p>5-Lawes 9 I thought Michael was back to his best. I mentioned before that we don't need a 7 before because he can put the pressure on the 10, added to all his other brilliant work.</p><p>6-Haskell 6.5 as he didn't do much wrong but made tackles and makes the carries that others don't want to.</p><p>7-Robshaw 7.5 made tackles, got turnovers and his link up play is up there with any other backrower</p><p>8-Vunipola 7 made big carries and gave us constant go forward.</p><p>9.Youngs 8 he made some good darts should've had an assist but for Brown's boot.</p><p>10.Ford 9 He was brilliant. By far his best game and he showed some real threat in attack, even with his team's set piece going to pot. I wouldn't say he carries us though. </p><p>11.Nowell 8.5 knocked on a couple of times so doesn't get 9 but again it was possibly his best game. He smashed through guys and just looked impossible to put down at times.</p><p>12.Burrell 7 he doesn't notice support enough but does get on people's shoulder, he made a good few breaks. Too me though Manu would do his role better IMO.</p><p>13.Joseph 8 got a try, stood in at first receiver a couple of times and he gives Ford a nice little option on his left shoulder close to rucks as his footwork normally gets him over the line.</p><p>14.Watson 6.5 as he makes the breaks but just doesn't even look for anyone, he still looks good at this level though. </p><p>15 Brown 7.5 he was very good with ball in hand. Has a massive boot and if it wasn't for that bloody boot would 've had a try. </p><p>16.Youngs 7 had a great cameo and that break is annoying with the pass but the ability to get there shouldn't be forgotten. Should start against France.</p><p>17 Vunipola 6 carrying was okay</p><p>18 Brookes 6 same</p><p>19 Parling 7 has he ever not performed for England ? Great sub for us today and gave momentum</p><p>20.Woods 6 didn't really notice him apart from one carry.</p><p>21.Wigglesworth 6.5 really quick passing and that's what he's in for.</p><p>22.Cipriani well 3 minutes is just a **** take. I know that Ford played well but Burrell or Brown could 've come off.</p><p>23.??? Who was it ? Did Lancaster not use everyone</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheSaffycen, post: 715022, member: 71135"] Right have only just watched the match, bloody work. So I was quite happy with how good the guys looked with ball in hand, thought the ref was below par again, though i guess that is standard with refs nowadays. Scotland where pretty poor but got a chance and took it, we must have made 7 proper opportunities and took 3. The half chances that we have to start putting away as we should have gone in at half time with 25 points let alone after 40 minutes. So anyway my match ratings. 1-Marler 5.5 only because of scrum penalties and if you're a prop that is your bread and butter. 2-Hartley 5.5 again he did nothing well and was poor with throwing. 3-Cole 7.5 was good in defence and I thought he had the upper hand at scrum time. 4-Attwood 6.5 as the Scotland maul didn't do anything and I think that is down to him. We need him to get back to his best as he brings needed steel. Kruis might look to take his place but needs to bring an area of expertise that he lacks at the moment. 5-Lawes 9 I thought Michael was back to his best. I mentioned before that we don't need a 7 before because he can put the pressure on the 10, added to all his other brilliant work. 6-Haskell 6.5 as he didn't do much wrong but made tackles and makes the carries that others don't want to. 7-Robshaw 7.5 made tackles, got turnovers and his link up play is up there with any other backrower 8-Vunipola 7 made big carries and gave us constant go forward. 9.Youngs 8 he made some good darts should've had an assist but for Brown's boot. 10.Ford 9 He was brilliant. By far his best game and he showed some real threat in attack, even with his team's set piece going to pot. I wouldn't say he carries us though. 11.Nowell 8.5 knocked on a couple of times so doesn't get 9 but again it was possibly his best game. He smashed through guys and just looked impossible to put down at times. 12.Burrell 7 he doesn't notice support enough but does get on people's shoulder, he made a good few breaks. Too me though Manu would do his role better IMO. 13.Joseph 8 got a try, stood in at first receiver a couple of times and he gives Ford a nice little option on his left shoulder close to rucks as his footwork normally gets him over the line. 14.Watson 6.5 as he makes the breaks but just doesn't even look for anyone, he still looks good at this level though. 15 Brown 7.5 he was very good with ball in hand. Has a massive boot and if it wasn't for that bloody boot would 've had a try. 16.Youngs 7 had a great cameo and that break is annoying with the pass but the ability to get there shouldn't be forgotten. Should start against France. 17 Vunipola 6 carrying was okay 18 Brookes 6 same 19 Parling 7 has he ever not performed for England ? Great sub for us today and gave momentum 20.Woods 6 didn't really notice him apart from one carry. 21.Wigglesworth 6.5 really quick passing and that's what he's in for. 22.Cipriani well 3 minutes is just a **** take. I know that Ford played well but Burrell or Brown could 've come off. 23.??? Who was it ? Did Lancaster not use everyone [/QUOTE]
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