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[2020 Autumn Nations Cup] England vs Georgia (14/11/20)
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<blockquote data-quote="BPM" data-source="post: 1008925" data-attributes="member: 59968"><p>Why isn't a 'balanced pack'? Genge and Stuart are a very capable pair both in the scrum and in the loose. Ewels and Launchbury are good locks who have played well as a pairing before and even if I'd prefer a specialist flanker at 6, Itoje has plenty of experience playing there for Saracens and with England.</p><p></p><p>To me, a 'balanced' back row needs a heavy carrier, a jackal, speed to the ruck and a lineout option. With Billy, Willis and Itoje, we have all of that. It isn't the combination I'd choose, but I don't see how it's lacking balance?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BPM, post: 1008925, member: 59968"] Why isn’t a ‘balanced pack’? Genge and Stuart are a very capable pair both in the scrum and in the loose. Ewels and Launchbury are good locks who have played well as a pairing before and even if I’d prefer a specialist flanker at 6, Itoje has plenty of experience playing there for Saracens and with England. To me, a ‘balanced’ back row needs a heavy carrier, a jackal, speed to the ruck and a lineout option. With Billy, Willis and Itoje, we have all of that. It isn’t the combination I’d choose, but I don’t see how it’s lacking balance? [/QUOTE]
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