Eddie jones has temperament problems?
Is Hartley even a nailed on starter for Saints?
Is this a massive error of judgement from Eddie Jones given his temperament and disciplinary problems?
Eddie jones has temperament problems?
Why do people think Itojie will be ready to captain England in less than 2 years.
Great player but he hasn't looked anywhere near the captain part for sarries yet.
I think it will be short term until Maro Itoje is ready . Hartley is very experienced and a bit gritty . He's rarely had indiscretions at international level either
He is a piece of work we would like to distance the fact he is a NZ'er every time he played against our favourite son Ritchie , Dylan couldn't help himself with a gutless elbow or knee. England need to get a captain who leads by example not foul play, that person I'm not sure; is Easter available ?
That's it for me. You go looking for 'leaders' and you can end up selecting them for a long time over better players. Hartley would be fine for me if:
A. I didn't prefer Youngs as a player. I think new coaches will improved Youngs setpiece.
But then why are people wanting to the captain to not be the form player in that position?
It's like Robshaw all over.
I must admit I'm hazy on this one but I thought Carling kept players out due to his leadership qualities even after being sacked.
Burns starting Sunday.
Must be one of the names in the hat for captain surely!
Freddie not Billy