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<blockquote data-quote="Reiser99" data-source="post: 1070643" data-attributes="member: 72977"><p>For me the biggest issue with Farrell's captaincy is that he seems to have no idea what to do when England are losing. I still Jones picked him because he's the player that follows Jones's instructions to the letter. He epitomises what Jones wants in his players. Someone who will execute the tactics over and over again as Jones wants. I've said before one of the most ridiculous statements Jones ever made was saying he wants players to play heads up rugby. Instead we got regimented, percentage, kicking rugby. Then when the tactics haven't worked and England are losing there is absolutely no evidence of England adapting their tactics or adapting to the ref. Instead they double down as though if they keep going they'll prove they were right all along. Farrell again epitomises this. He doesn't try to understand the ref he tries to convince the ref to see things his way as though the ref is in the wrong. Yes all captains try to influence the ref, but the best ones also listen to what the ref is saying and adapt. Further I don't see him as someone who motivates the team when they are losing. I'm sure he says all the right phrases etc..., but if it doesn't affect the game then it's irrelevant. A captain needs to address the issues when a team is losing and lead by example. Farrell just continues to stick to the tactics that weren't working before and hope they come good. The biggest test of character is when things go wrong and for me this is where Farrell has failed time and time again. He might look great (debatable) when we're winning, but he looks like a terrible captain when we're losing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Reiser99, post: 1070643, member: 72977"] For me the biggest issue with Farrell's captaincy is that he seems to have no idea what to do when England are losing. I still Jones picked him because he's the player that follows Jones's instructions to the letter. He epitomises what Jones wants in his players. Someone who will execute the tactics over and over again as Jones wants. I've said before one of the most ridiculous statements Jones ever made was saying he wants players to play heads up rugby. Instead we got regimented, percentage, kicking rugby. Then when the tactics haven't worked and England are losing there is absolutely no evidence of England adapting their tactics or adapting to the ref. Instead they double down as though if they keep going they'll prove they were right all along. Farrell again epitomises this. He doesn't try to understand the ref he tries to convince the ref to see things his way as though the ref is in the wrong. Yes all captains try to influence the ref, but the best ones also listen to what the ref is saying and adapt. Further I don't see him as someone who motivates the team when they are losing. I'm sure he says all the right phrases etc..., but if it doesn't affect the game then it's irrelevant. A captain needs to address the issues when a team is losing and lead by example. Farrell just continues to stick to the tactics that weren't working before and hope they come good. The biggest test of character is when things go wrong and for me this is where Farrell has failed time and time again. He might look great (debatable) when we're winning, but he looks like a terrible captain when we're losing. [/QUOTE]
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