[2023 Six Nations] England Squad

[BrokenWing]

The bar is very low.

Unlike Farrell's tackling, amirite?

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

We gave Australia and the world Sir Isaac Newton they gave us Rolf Harris.

Then again, we gave the world Australia...

 

[Which Tyler]

Then again, we gave the world Australia...

I think the people who were already there may have a thing or 2 to say about that - especially given their "recent" history

 

[Bada-Bing!]

We gave Australia and the world Sir Isaac Newton they gave us Rolf Harris.

They also gave the world Steve Irwin. Unfortunately he met his end after trying to
Tickle a stingray.

 

[BrokenWing]

I think the people who were already there may have a thing or 2 to say about that - especially given their "recent" history

"Surely France has already been discovered….. by the French for a start."

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

I think the people who were already there may have a thing or 2 to say about that - especially given their "recent" history

Pretty sure they weren't a nation called Australia full of convicts before we arrived.

 

[AlRums]

Then again, we gave the world Australia...

The aborigines might argue about that

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

The aborigines might argue about that

It seems the ability to take a joke is lost on some people... It was in response to the good things England gave the world, so Australia being a bad thing we have to balance it out but whoosh, there goes any sense of humour.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

And then there were 30


Chessum injured so Fartin called up to replace him
Would be tempted to chuck him straight in to start tbh - maybe at 6

Out:
Chessum,
Collier,
Earl,
Freeman,
Murley,
Porter,
Youngs

In:
Fartin George Martin

 

[Reiser99]

Is this a case of giving the same players one last chance to prove themselves...I doubt it tbh. I think Borthwick will stick with the core of EJ's side so he can continue his, we aren't good at anything line and then he has a scapegoat in November. He can start fresh after and be 100% responsible then.

 

[LIONSxv]

I can see a lock at 6 and Manu at 12 looking at that selection

 

[Hmmmmmm]

It seems the ability to take a joke is lost on some people... It was in response to the good things England gave the world, so Australia being a bad thing we have to balance it out but whoosh, there goes any sense of humour.

Thing is, a joke needs to be funny. You might find that works better

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Thing is, a joke needs to be funny. You might find that works better

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Chessum joins Lawes in the mangled in training club. Honestly…..

Pity, he'd been one of the few bright spots. Likely to be 'a lengthy spell out of action' with an ankle problem.

 

[AlRums]

It seems the ability to take a joke is lost on some people... It was in response to the good things England gave the world, so Australia being a bad thing we have to balance it out but whoosh, there goes any sense of humour.

Unfortunately as an Asperger's sufferer I don't see anything remotely that makes it a joke

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Jesus wept, lighten up. It was clearly a joke.


Back to the rugby, I hate to say this but was EJ right about all the form players in the prem? OHC, earl, Dombrant all shown not to cut it at international level or do we just have a really poor core of players that needs to be replaced so skilled players like those can slot in.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Think that's harsh on Earl, who barely got a sniff and looked decent in his few minutes
Tough to judge OHC in our mess of a backline as well - especially when every move we did seemed to be directed towards Malins' wing
Dombrandt I agree on - just hadn't had the physical impact required, and his hands have been really poor at times

 

[Hmmmmmm]

Jesus wept, lighten up. It was clearly a joke.

Still waiting for the funny bit…

 

[Geordie]

Do you play Martin at 6 due to his inexperience...or move him to his new probably permanent role of lock?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I'd start him at 6 (with Ludlam at 8), but I think Borthwick will probably have him on the bench and bring him on for Ludlam (like he did with Isiekwe before)

Ribbans vs Hill vs Isiekwe will be an interesting battle - which starts and which benches?
I'd go Ribbans start and Isiekwe bench, but I wouldn't be surprised if Hill is there - he's played well the last two rounds for us (Sanderson reckons his game vs Sarries was his best in a Sale shirt) and Borthwick seems reluctant to play either of Ribbans/Isiekwe to any real extent so not like they've credit in the bank