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<blockquote data-quote="BPM" data-source="post: 1006466" data-attributes="member: 59968"><p>Personally, I would have been very tempted to start Willis with Earl on the bench to bring impact.</p><p></p><p>One of the features of the Ireland vs. Italy game last weekend was the Italians inability to look after their own ball. Ireland turned them over pretty easily and I imagine Willis could have had an absolute field day. Curry and Underhill are both good over the ball though so I can see plenty of turnovers.</p><p></p><p>Another factor in the eventual score was that Italy dropped off massively at about 60/65mins in. Ireland only really ran away with it late in the game (notwithstanding the last minute Italian try). Earl's skill set is probably more likely to be able to exploit that scenario than what Willis brings. If we use the bench well, Earl, Robson, Lawrence and Thorley could be a devastating set of players to bring on. Loads of pace, energy and try scoring potential.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BPM, post: 1006466, member: 59968"] Personally, I would have been very tempted to start Willis with Earl on the bench to bring impact. One of the features of the Ireland vs. Italy game last weekend was the Italians inability to look after their own ball. Ireland turned them over pretty easily and I imagine Willis could have had an absolute field day. Curry and Underhill are both good over the ball though so I can see plenty of turnovers. Another factor in the eventual score was that Italy dropped off massively at about 60/65mins in. Ireland only really ran away with it late in the game (notwithstanding the last minute Italian try). Earl’s skill set is probably more likely to be able to exploit that scenario than what Willis brings. If we use the bench well, Earl, Robson, Lawrence and Thorley could be a devastating set of players to bring on. Loads of pace, energy and try scoring potential. [/QUOTE]
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