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2024 Guinness Six Nations
England need a limit to playing time
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<blockquote data-quote="corny" data-source="post: 897069" data-attributes="member: 72368"><p>I suspect the clubs would fiercely oppose resting their internationals but its a short sighted view imo. Yes the Irish system works well for the likes of Sexton but the chance it gives to younger players is easily missed. Putting SOB's injury record aside, do we think Leavy would be the player he is if O'Brien was hogging all the minutes each season? No he wouldn't. The system affords Leavy a bigger chance to make an impression and grow as a player. Its a win for the club and country.</p><p></p><p>Sarries, Leicester, etc have comparable youth set ups. Resting the likes of Farrell and giving a young lad the chance to prove himself more regularly should be seen as an opportunity not a threat. You look at the England under 20's every year and wonder how the **** do these lads not make an impact at senior level?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="corny, post: 897069, member: 72368"] I suspect the clubs would fiercely oppose resting their internationals but its a short sighted view imo. Yes the Irish system works well for the likes of Sexton but the chance it gives to younger players is easily missed. Putting SOB's injury record aside, do we think Leavy would be the player he is if O'Brien was hogging all the minutes each season? No he wouldn't. The system affords Leavy a bigger chance to make an impression and grow as a player. Its a win for the club and country. Sarries, Leicester, etc have comparable youth set ups. Resting the likes of Farrell and giving a young lad the chance to prove himself more regularly should be seen as an opportunity not a threat. You look at the England under 20's every year and wonder how the **** do these lads not make an impact at senior level? [/QUOTE]
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