England 2023/24

[BPM]

Ah I get it now … add in Lynagh on the other wing then.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Bracken Jr. at 9


Speaking of Lynagh - wonder if he's considering declaring for Italy (or Aus?) after not getting the England nod

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Bracken Jr. at 9


Speaking of Lynagh - wonder if he's considering declaring for Italy (or Aus?) after not getting the England nod

Would imagine Aus might be ahead of Italy given his brother is over there and his dad's connection.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Would imagine Aus might be ahead of Italy given his brother is over there and his dad's connection.

Be interesting to see what he does when his contract is up (potentially this year? Quins announcement said "long term contract" and this is three seasons on from that)
Would imagine he'd have to move to a Super Rugby side to get on the Wallaby radar, but could play for Italy while staying at Quins

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Be interesting to see what he does when his contract is up (potentially this year? Quins announcement said "long term contract" and this is three seasons on from that)
Would imagine he'd have to move to a Super Rugby side to get on the Wallaby radar, but could play for Italy while staying at Quins

I guess he might see what Aus will do after the Eddie jones shitshow

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Freeman doe centre I would say, keeps some balance there with a carrying threat.

Wonder if england will look to put some pressure on saints to make that a more permanent conversion with the central contracts. Could see him thriving there (not that he doesnt at wing or FB we are just lower on quality centres)

That's where I can see the central contracts causing tensions and instead of making things more smooth things get more bumpy.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

It's a joke about all their dads being pro players haha

Read a nice piece recently about Hollywood taking up grass roots refereeing. Good to see.

Ex-England skipper de Glanville takes up refereeing at the age of 55

While the younger breed of Bath fans are far more attuned to the achievements of his son Tom, who is fast earning himself a reputation as a rising star of the Gallagher Premiership, the sight of Phil de Glanville back on a rugby pitch has come as a welcome surprise to unsuspecting locals of an...

amp.rugbypass.com

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Read a nice piece recently about Hollywood taking up grass roots refereeing. Good to see.

Ex-England skipper de Glanville takes up refereeing at the age of 55

While the younger breed of Bath fans are far more attuned to the achievements of his son Tom, who is fast earning himself a reputation as a rising star of the Gallagher Premiership, the sight of Phil de Glanville back on a rugby pitch has come as a welcome surprise to unsuspecting locals of an...

amp.rugbypass.com

He'll probably end up reffing some 6N games the way things are looking.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

He'll probably end up reffing some 6N games the way things are looking.

Probably end up playing…..

 

[BPM]

I guess he might see what Aus will do after the Eddie jones shitshow

I would if I were him. He could join his brother in Brisbane and have a good chance of making the Aussie squad.

Koroibete is getting old and Mark N (I won't even try that one) has left union.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Hopefully just because of Langdon's citing hearing...

4 games for Langdon, there goes any hope of a 6N callup

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

How's Blamire been playing this season? Kinda forgot he existed to be honest.

 

[TommiG88]

4 games for Langdon, there goes any hope of a 6N callup

Hmmmm that's a bit much

 

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Geordie]

How's Blamire been playing this season? Kinda forgot he existed to be honest.

Jamie is playing well. The lineout is a shambles...but its not actually down to him this time...

 

[higgik]

Looking at the backs left, think a full Saints backline is possible.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Looking at the backs left, think a full Saints backline is possible.

Only if we play Pearson and Coles on the wings.

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

Only if we play Pearson and Coles on the wings.

They both have great kick chase so are probably in with a shout.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Unclear about extent of Lawrence's injury, but likely to miss first 3 rounds at a minimum.

Itoje saying he wants to play for Eng until at least the 27 RWC. Presumably eased by becoming Sarries marquee player. Also talking about his improving leadership skills which the cynical side of me is taking as an early marker for wanting the captaincy in a couple of years.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Unclear about extent of Lawrence's injury, but likely to miss first 3 rounds at a minimum.

Itoje saying he wants to play for Eng until at least the 27 RWC. Presumably eased by becoming Sarries marquee player. Also talking about his improving leadership skills which the cynical side of me is taking as an early marker for wanting the captaincy in a couple of years.

How's Itoje been playing at club level recently? I must admit, I used to see him on the team sheet and be a bit like oh yeah we're going to have to deal with him now I'm not bothered by him in the slightest.