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[2018 November Tests] England vs New Zealand 10/11/18
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<blockquote data-quote="Roady" data-source="post: 919850" data-attributes="member: 78813"><p>I think you need Hartley in there starting still for experience and leadership with such an inexperienced pack around him, even though he is pretty average a lot of the time.</p><p></p><p>Thought Moon and Williams shored up the scrum a lot so they should probably start, Sink is better off the bench anyway as is George usually. (Fair play to Moon for smashing Vermeulen btw)</p><p></p><p>Personally I would have kept Cole in the squad. We have lost so many caps that even if Cole is pretty average, you know you can rely on him to always be that way. So many new players, we need some consistency, however Williams to start would be fine by me.</p><p></p><p>Kruis and Itoje always works well. I wish Itoje had done a bit more carrying and a few less stupid penalties. Lawes would probably get the nudge for lock cover for me.</p><p></p><p>Shields probably shouldn't start. Wilson-Underhill-Mercer looks like a really balanced backrow to me. I wouldn't mind Wilson-Underill-Morgan either with Mercer on the bench either.</p><p></p><p>If Tualagi plays then Ford-Farrell is probably your best bet at unlocking the backline. If Tualagi plays 12 the ball will never make it to the wing and Slade says he hates 12. T'eo can just go away.</p><p></p><p>I thought Youngs did a really good job controlling the game under a lot of pressure and his kicks were spot on (even if there was a very ineffective chase behind them), I think he should start. Care is great at lifting the tempo in the second half.</p><p></p><p>Daly got shown up at 15 against the Saffers, NZ would only be worse. He is much better utilised on the wing, and Brown is rock solid at the back despite his flaws.</p><p></p><p>Ashton to come on off the bench to fullback if Brown is being a bit boring or flat, hopefully the pace of May-Ashton-Daly will tear up and score some tries.</p><p></p><p>I thought Noel played really well, probably doesn't get the nudge over Daly and May which is a shame. And I can't see Daly going to 13 again at the moment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Roady, post: 919850, member: 78813"] I think you need Hartley in there starting still for experience and leadership with such an inexperienced pack around him, even though he is pretty average a lot of the time. Thought Moon and Williams shored up the scrum a lot so they should probably start, Sink is better off the bench anyway as is George usually. (Fair play to Moon for smashing Vermeulen btw) Personally I would have kept Cole in the squad. We have lost so many caps that even if Cole is pretty average, you know you can rely on him to always be that way. So many new players, we need some consistency, however Williams to start would be fine by me. Kruis and Itoje always works well. I wish Itoje had done a bit more carrying and a few less stupid penalties. Lawes would probably get the nudge for lock cover for me. Shields probably shouldn't start. Wilson-Underhill-Mercer looks like a really balanced backrow to me. I wouldn't mind Wilson-Underill-Morgan either with Mercer on the bench either. If Tualagi plays then Ford-Farrell is probably your best bet at unlocking the backline. If Tualagi plays 12 the ball will never make it to the wing and Slade says he hates 12. T'eo can just go away. I thought Youngs did a really good job controlling the game under a lot of pressure and his kicks were spot on (even if there was a very ineffective chase behind them), I think he should start. Care is great at lifting the tempo in the second half. Daly got shown up at 15 against the Saffers, NZ would only be worse. He is much better utilised on the wing, and Brown is rock solid at the back despite his flaws. Ashton to come on off the bench to fullback if Brown is being a bit boring or flat, hopefully the pace of May-Ashton-Daly will tear up and score some tries. I thought Noel played really well, probably doesn't get the nudge over Daly and May which is a shame. And I can't see Daly going to 13 again at the moment. [/QUOTE]
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