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[2020 Autumn Nations Cup] England vs Ireland (21/11/20)
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<blockquote data-quote="spartan32" data-source="post: 1009463" data-attributes="member: 72322"><p>seems like the first real challenge in a while for England. In some ways relieved that Sexton is out, but then we won't be tested as fully, but I'm not sure we are as ready as Ireland for this one given our last two games. The pack is looking well drilled and strong, with some very decent strength in depth, should be a good competition up front. My concern is the backs. Yet more changes, new faces, people playing out of position. We seem too flat and lateral with ball in hand and resort to kicking a lot (probably Fazs influence at 10). Lots of pace out there we just don't seem to use it very well. I'm hoping the weather is clear and these new lads get a chance to run it, although I fear another set piece forwards fest. </p><p>As for a winner. On recent past performances between the two, especially at HQ, and without Sexton to pull the strings and steer the ship, England have the upper hand. England by 5</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spartan32, post: 1009463, member: 72322"] seems like the first real challenge in a while for England. In some ways relieved that Sexton is out, but then we won’t be tested as fully, but I’m not sure we are as ready as Ireland for this one given our last two games. The pack is looking well drilled and strong, with some very decent strength in depth, should be a good competition up front. My concern is the backs. Yet more changes, new faces, people playing out of position. We seem too flat and lateral with ball in hand and resort to kicking a lot (probably Fazs influence at 10). Lots of pace out there we just don’t seem to use it very well. I’m hoping the weather is clear and these new lads get a chance to run it, although I fear another set piece forwards fest. As for a winner. On recent past performances between the two, especially at HQ, and without Sexton to pull the strings and steer the ship, England have the upper hand. England by 5 [/QUOTE]
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