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2024 Guinness Six Nations
[2023 Six Nations] England v France 11 March 2023. Kickoff 16:45
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<blockquote data-quote="LIONSxv" data-source="post: 1123601" data-attributes="member: 82756"><p>Lots of posts and pundits going on about the lack of size in the English pack and the size of the French pack. This is not correct take Williamse out of that pack and </p><p>England are bigger and heavier in all other spots.</p><p>Dombrandt for example is about a stone and 2 inches taller than Aldritt. It obvious to me that teams are fitter, better coached and the big one more aggressive. We could have 20 stone monsters throughout the pack, if they can't run and don't have the right mentality size is pointless. France for example would of put out far bigger packs that yesterday in the past 15 years, however they didn't have the fitness or right mentality.</p><p>I saw Willis, Steward and Dombrandt just give up chasing yesterday. These are non negotiables at this level. They show poor coaching a level of mental discipline and poor fitness.</p><p>England should of appointed Shaun Edwards instead of Borthwick. At least under him we would of been organised, fit and no talent elements of our rugby would be far better. Aggression, preparation and fitness are all freebies at this level.</p><p>Players that need to be replaced</p><p>Sinkler, the fire has gone bin him to see if it comes back</p><p>Ludlam whole hearted but average at best at this level</p><p>Dombrandt not fit or strong enough for this level. I've always been a huge fan.</p><p>Jvp needs to go away and work on his game. Is far too often late or on the wrong side of the ruck</p><p>Farrel, not of international standard anymore</p><p>Malins not of international standard</p><p></p><p>Players to keep but need to seriously look at parts of their game</p><p>Slade needs to offer much more than he is at the minute. Needs to improve work rate</p><p>Steward, fabulous under high ball but gets gassed way too often. He is caught of position way too often.</p><p></p><p>Players to bring in</p><p></p><p>Underhill when fit and concussion free</p><p>Tom Curry when fit</p><p>Ted Hill is a must</p><p>Mercer needs to brought in now, not after the rwc</p><p>Tom Willis</p><p>Joel Kpoku</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LIONSxv, post: 1123601, member: 82756"] Lots of posts and pundits going on about the lack of size in the English pack and the size of the French pack. This is not correct take Williamse out of that pack and England are bigger and heavier in all other spots. Dombrandt for example is about a stone and 2 inches taller than Aldritt. It obvious to me that teams are fitter, better coached and the big one more aggressive. We could have 20 stone monsters throughout the pack, if they can't run and don't have the right mentality size is pointless. France for example would of put out far bigger packs that yesterday in the past 15 years, however they didn't have the fitness or right mentality. I saw Willis, Steward and Dombrandt just give up chasing yesterday. These are non negotiables at this level. They show poor coaching a level of mental discipline and poor fitness. England should of appointed Shaun Edwards instead of Borthwick. At least under him we would of been organised, fit and no talent elements of our rugby would be far better. Aggression, preparation and fitness are all freebies at this level. Players that need to be replaced Sinkler, the fire has gone bin him to see if it comes back Ludlam whole hearted but average at best at this level Dombrandt not fit or strong enough for this level. I've always been a huge fan. Jvp needs to go away and work on his game. Is far too often late or on the wrong side of the ruck Farrel, not of international standard anymore Malins not of international standard Players to keep but need to seriously look at parts of their game Slade needs to offer much more than he is at the minute. Needs to improve work rate Steward, fabulous under high ball but gets gassed way too often. He is caught of position way too often. Players to bring in Underhill when fit and concussion free Tom Curry when fit Ted Hill is a must Mercer needs to brought in now, not after the rwc Tom Willis Joel Kpoku [/QUOTE]
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