England XV v Barbarians

[yaboyjj]

I think that looks like a better babaas side than the one that took on Ireland actually- Manoa, Waldrom, Ward, Thorn, Smith... that pack ain't no joke
Should be a great challenge for the young lads in the Saxons pack- kinda regretting not getting a ticket now.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Manoa and Thorn is one hell of a donkey row.

 

[frontrowrules]

What a set of backs .could be a try fest

 

[TheSaffycen]

This will be my first time ever at Twickenham and I can't wait. Aplon/Smith/Monye/Roko is a dangerous attacking 4 and Daly will be under some defensive scrutiny. Attacking wise this should be one hell of a game.

 

[frontrowrules]

Actually excited about an England game could be someone s place in the WC squad

 

[frontrowrules]

Nice to see launchberry in an England game

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Really looking forward to this now

 

[munstermuffin]

What's that Pisi at 10 like?
He's 1 of the clang yes?

Smith and Joe R were superb vs Ireland and will test the English boys.

 

[Jbobo]

Smith and Joe R were superb vs Ireland and will test the English boys.

I agree, hope they can bring it again as they were really great to watch.

 

[ZeroTwo]

Feel England might get it taken to them today. A team without much time together, very little international experience with no single club backbone.

Feels like BaaBaas vs England BaaBaas. Mishmash of players. Will be good though.

 

[goodNumber10]

What's that Pisi at 10 like?
He's 1 of the clang yes?

Smith and Joe R were superb vs Ireland and will test the English boys.

He's ok, plays in Japan, nothing to write home about.

 

[Jbobo]

Anyone else get the feeling that this will either be a classic, open play affair or a whitewash win for England?
Anyone know how many tickets have been sold? That could be crucial in deciding which way this match goes. I'm hoping for a bit more than the Ireland game, which wasn't bad by any means.

 

[munstermuffin]

He's ok, plays in Japan, nothing to write home about.

Is he a 10 though or a typical PacificIslander 10

 

[ratsapprentice]

I think whoever came up with the backing music has been playing a bit if Battlefield.

Shane Gerhaty - is this the Churchill cup?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I see Cornwall beat Lancashire in the final pre-game - bloody pasty munchers

Must be a bit awks being awarded the Bill Beaumont Cup, by Big Bill, after beating his county side that he played for for a decade :lol:

Shane Gerhaty - is this the Churchill cup?

I don't understand his inclusion either.
He's been on good form, but we've already got Slade knocking around the RWC squad as a guy who can play 10 and centre, and is covering 10 from the pitch - I'd rather Hill be on the bench tbh.

 

[ratsapprentice]

LCD getting stuck in already - good carry and counter ruck.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Cipriani not covering himself in defensive glory so far - not seen him tackling like this in about 18months.


Wade vs Aplon in the battle for the nippy midgets.

 

[91jmay]

LCD fantastic skills. Him off the bench please. Slade a nice pass as well. Waldrom with a terrific line there.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

That line/run from Waldrom was mental!

 

[ZeroTwo]

LCD fantastic skills. Him off the bench please. Slade a nice pass as well. Waldrom with a terrific line there.

Still not convinced by George then?!