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Australia V England
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<blockquote data-quote="stormmaster1" data-source="post: 150508"><p>Lets face it, if it's an attractive game to watch, then the Aussies/Ozzies/Ousiies/Wussies/Ozzees will win. The only hope England have is playing to their strengths. Wilkinson's game is important, and if he keeps the game slow, makes some great touchfinders and play territory then we have a chance to concentrate on the wallaby set piece. If the scrum is strong (unfortunately vickery is in) and we can get in on their lineout (would Borthwick be a better choice than Shaw for pressuring their lineout?) then maybe we can keep the chances their backs have to a minimum. We don't have a player who to come close to Smith, so i'm not expecting quick ball too often, but we need all the forwards to clear rucks quickly and stop Smith getting in. As for stopping their backs: don't let them have the ball, keep it up Simon Shaws jumper and Giteau and co won't be able to do any fancy running. The Aussie that will trouble us most may be Latham. If our chances rely on a solid kicking game and forward platform, than an opposition fullback returning kicks with interest could be a disaster.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>that's my plan. Is it Brian Ashtons, and more importantly can this Englands squad perform well enough to execute any game plan against quality opposition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stormmaster1, post: 150508"] Lets face it, if it's an attractive game to watch, then the Aussies/Ozzies/Ousiies/Wussies/Ozzees will win. The only hope England have is playing to their strengths. Wilkinson's game is important, and if he keeps the game slow, makes some great touchfinders and play territory then we have a chance to concentrate on the wallaby set piece. If the scrum is strong (unfortunately vickery is in) and we can get in on their lineout (would Borthwick be a better choice than Shaw for pressuring their lineout?) then maybe we can keep the chances their backs have to a minimum. We don't have a player who to come close to Smith, so i'm not expecting quick ball too often, but we need all the forwards to clear rucks quickly and stop Smith getting in. As for stopping their backs: don't let them have the ball, keep it up Simon Shaws jumper and Giteau and co won't be able to do any fancy running. The Aussie that will trouble us most may be Latham. If our chances rely on a solid kicking game and forward platform, than an opposition fullback returning kicks with interest could be a disaster. that's my plan. Is it Brian Ashtons, and more importantly can this Englands squad perform well enough to execute any game plan against quality opposition. [/QUOTE]
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