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2024 Guinness Six Nations
[2020 Six Nations] England vs Ireland (23/02/20)
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<blockquote data-quote="Roady26" data-source="post: 989050" data-attributes="member: 82737"><p>This selection is so odd, I don't even know where to start. At no. 1 then I guess.</p><p></p><p>Genge is in superb form at the moment and deserves to start in my mind but I guess you could argue about impact off the bench - though I'd rather have 60 mins of impact than 20.</p><p>Good to see LCD back in behind George.</p><p>Sinks needs to carry on hitting the ball at pace in the carry like he did against Scotland, not standing still like he did against France. I would like to see Stuart get some proper minutes - even if to save Sinks from playing 70+ mins for 5 tests in a row. Did Williams shag Eddie's missus before the WC or something?</p><p>Itoje and Kruis is the right call to start, though why Ewels is on the bench in addition to Launchers (who I think is class) is utterly beyond me.</p><p>Lawes at 6 is just as frustrating as ever. Curry should have that shirt nailed on for the forseeable future. If he wants an abrasive, strong, lineout option at 6 then why didn't he bring in someone like Ted Hill or Don Armand and not a lock.... oh wait. Lawes is an experienced, quality lock, but only a lock.</p><p>Underhill is top tier as ever - nuff said. Good to see Earl on the bench as well - is this Ludlam not making the cut as a utility back rower, Mark Wilson too?</p><p>I have no doubt that in time Curry would be a solid 8. He carries harder than people think - and his ball control at the base and lineout work will improve. But why he isn't on the flank with Underhill where he excels more comfortably - when we have so much talent at 8, to add to the quality of those flanker, that EJ refuses to pick - baffles me.</p><p></p><p>Not surprised to see Youngs back in at 9, I feel like the Heinzs' kicking in the Scotland game might have been the nail in the coffin for him as a starter.</p><p>I would prefer to see Farrell at 10. He's the Captain and the decision maker. He needs to be in control from his more natural position imo. Ford has been pretty good though regardless.</p><p>How long will Tuilagi last this time? I guess if he is fit you have to play him but who knows if he is really fit. Slade has barely played and I don't think it is good to parachute him back in too soon - if only JJ was fit an in good form to come off the bench into the centres...</p><p>So EJ brought in a former 7's player into the squad for an entire world cup, but doesn't even acknowledge his existance when we have a bunch of injuries in the back 3 a few months later... why was he even involved in the first place? What about those other two wingers in the squad? no... ? Alright - lets put a winger at fullback again and a centre on the wing and have next to no cover for anything on the bench. Sorted.</p><p></p><p>I can't see England winning this one to be honest but I hope I am wrong.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Roady26, post: 989050, member: 82737"] This selection is so odd, I don't even know where to start. At no. 1 then I guess. Genge is in superb form at the moment and deserves to start in my mind but I guess you could argue about impact off the bench - though I'd rather have 60 mins of impact than 20. Good to see LCD back in behind George. Sinks needs to carry on hitting the ball at pace in the carry like he did against Scotland, not standing still like he did against France. I would like to see Stuart get some proper minutes - even if to save Sinks from playing 70+ mins for 5 tests in a row. Did Williams shag Eddie's missus before the WC or something? Itoje and Kruis is the right call to start, though why Ewels is on the bench in addition to Launchers (who I think is class) is utterly beyond me. Lawes at 6 is just as frustrating as ever. Curry should have that shirt nailed on for the forseeable future. If he wants an abrasive, strong, lineout option at 6 then why didn't he bring in someone like Ted Hill or Don Armand and not a lock.... oh wait. Lawes is an experienced, quality lock, but only a lock. Underhill is top tier as ever - nuff said. Good to see Earl on the bench as well - is this Ludlam not making the cut as a utility back rower, Mark Wilson too? I have no doubt that in time Curry would be a solid 8. He carries harder than people think - and his ball control at the base and lineout work will improve. But why he isn't on the flank with Underhill where he excels more comfortably - when we have so much talent at 8, to add to the quality of those flanker, that EJ refuses to pick - baffles me. Not surprised to see Youngs back in at 9, I feel like the Heinzs' kicking in the Scotland game might have been the nail in the coffin for him as a starter. I would prefer to see Farrell at 10. He's the Captain and the decision maker. He needs to be in control from his more natural position imo. Ford has been pretty good though regardless. How long will Tuilagi last this time? I guess if he is fit you have to play him but who knows if he is really fit. Slade has barely played and I don't think it is good to parachute him back in too soon - if only JJ was fit an in good form to come off the bench into the centres... So EJ brought in a former 7's player into the squad for an entire world cup, but doesn't even acknowledge his existance when we have a bunch of injuries in the back 3 a few months later... why was he even involved in the first place? What about those other two wingers in the squad? no... ? Alright - lets put a winger at fullback again and a centre on the wing and have next to no cover for anything on the bench. Sorted. I can't see England winning this one to be honest but I hope I am wrong. [/QUOTE]
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