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England vs Wales - 12/08/23
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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 1138077" data-attributes="member: 13739"><p>Few players who should have played themselves OUT of contention for the final 33 man squad:</p><p></p><p>Adam Beard. Just useless. He was the lineout captain today and it was a farce! Hopefully Gats finally sees what thr rest of us have been saying for a while now, the guy offers nothing.</p><p></p><p>Taine Plumtree. Injury may rule him out anyway, but he looked every bit as inexperienced as he is today. Good prospect, but needs gametime at senior level first.</p><p></p><p>Christ Tshiunza. Been really poor both games. Shame, as I was expecting a lot from him.</p><p></p><p>Tommy Reffell. Needed a big game to advance his cause, which didn't come, and with Morgan nailed on as both a starter and captain now, and Basham offering versatility across the backrow, I don't see how there's space for Reffell.</p><p></p><p>Owen Williams. This was his only chance I think. Probably a little unfair given the ball he had to work with today, but after Costellow's strong performance last week and Gats public love of Anscombe, Williams 'aint going to the WC!</p><p></p><p>There's a few others who struggled, like Tompkins, Francis, Lydiate; but lack of genuine alternatives means they're not out of it yet. Kieran Williams needs a start v SA to stake his claim, but Gats may punish him for getting himself isolated on the restart which led to Englands try. How much of that was Williams' fault? I dunno. Really hope he's given a crack next week.</p><p></p><p>Our options at 6 aren't looking great tbh, unless Faletau's fit to start with Wainwright shifting over. Botham should be there as a genuine blindside who can also cover 7 and 8!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 1138077, member: 13739"] Few players who should have played themselves OUT of contention for the final 33 man squad: Adam Beard. Just useless. He was the lineout captain today and it was a farce! Hopefully Gats finally sees what thr rest of us have been saying for a while now, the guy offers nothing. Taine Plumtree. Injury may rule him out anyway, but he looked every bit as inexperienced as he is today. Good prospect, but needs gametime at senior level first. Christ Tshiunza. Been really poor both games. Shame, as I was expecting a lot from him. Tommy Reffell. Needed a big game to advance his cause, which didn't come, and with Morgan nailed on as both a starter and captain now, and Basham offering versatility across the backrow, I don't see how there's space for Reffell. Owen Williams. This was his only chance I think. Probably a little unfair given the ball he had to work with today, but after Costellow's strong performance last week and Gats public love of Anscombe, Williams 'aint going to the WC! There's a few others who struggled, like Tompkins, Francis, Lydiate; but lack of genuine alternatives means they're not out of it yet. Kieran Williams needs a start v SA to stake his claim, but Gats may punish him for getting himself isolated on the restart which led to Englands try. How much of that was Williams' fault? I dunno. Really hope he's given a crack next week. Our options at 6 aren't looking great tbh, unless Faletau's fit to start with Wainwright shifting over. Botham should be there as a genuine blindside who can also cover 7 and 8! [/QUOTE]
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