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<blockquote data-quote="mstar" data-source="post: 481861" data-attributes="member: 59646"><p>I am suspicious why all the players mentioned here (Palmer, Lawes/Tuilagi/morgan) going back. hmm.... i hope it doesn't mean they will not start.</p><p>Lets be honest if Gatland is doing his tactics for the game he would be a bit lost as the England team is new and we havn't really seen any attacking pattern that wales can train for/stop.</p><p></p><p>I really think this is a positive thing as England are a unknown and its harder to coach for a unknown team. But Gatland is a great coach and he will make sure he prepares his side with all scenarios covered.</p><p>One thing i been thinking of is would you risk puting in proven players like Lawes and Tuilagi? Twickenham is a big place and brings big pressure. Certainly in my eyes Lawes is a great and Tuilagi is one of the best centres we have. A england side with them bring more fear then without. BUt i havnt watched them play last week to see how close to match fitness they are.</p><p>I would replace Palmer with Lawes, botha has done well and i love the red cap drifting around <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>In my eyes i go for a Tuilagi/Flood/Barrit combination. </p><p></p><p>I like Barrit a unsung hero his defensive work is very good and not many get past his organisation and defensive work but not sure how he is attacking as the last 2 games been more defensive affairs. In reality Lancaster probably think its to risky and we end up with the same line up.</p><p>Morgan i am not sure about, i havnt watched him enough but from what i read there is a question lasting a full 80 mins? also how good is he compared to Dowson in the breakdown? thats where i see we are a little weak and Wales contest the breakdown a lot more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mstar, post: 481861, member: 59646"] I am suspicious why all the players mentioned here (Palmer, Lawes/Tuilagi/morgan) going back. hmm.... i hope it doesn't mean they will not start. Lets be honest if Gatland is doing his tactics for the game he would be a bit lost as the England team is new and we havn't really seen any attacking pattern that wales can train for/stop. I really think this is a positive thing as England are a unknown and its harder to coach for a unknown team. But Gatland is a great coach and he will make sure he prepares his side with all scenarios covered. One thing i been thinking of is would you risk puting in proven players like Lawes and Tuilagi? Twickenham is a big place and brings big pressure. Certainly in my eyes Lawes is a great and Tuilagi is one of the best centres we have. A england side with them bring more fear then without. BUt i havnt watched them play last week to see how close to match fitness they are. I would replace Palmer with Lawes, botha has done well and i love the red cap drifting around :-) In my eyes i go for a Tuilagi/Flood/Barrit combination. I like Barrit a unsung hero his defensive work is very good and not many get past his organisation and defensive work but not sure how he is attacking as the last 2 games been more defensive affairs. In reality Lancaster probably think its to risky and we end up with the same line up. Morgan i am not sure about, i havnt watched him enough but from what i read there is a question lasting a full 80 mins? also how good is he compared to Dowson in the breakdown? thats where i see we are a little weak and Wales contest the breakdown a lot more. [/QUOTE]
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