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<blockquote data-quote="leicester" data-source="post: 131609"><p>Absolutely crucial for Englands chances that we get this right. Sad to think that once we were renowned for this facet of our game but recently we have been so poor. Ireland bullied us in VI Nations. Wales bullied us. Our forwards have looked too soft and have frequently failed to operate as a unit. If we can re-eastablish a decent platform, we might be able to prove a point or two but... until then... the Springboks look to be well ahead of us at the moment. Sheridan against BJ Botha? We might come off OK there but Sheridan relies so much on brute strength whereas Botha has a bit more guile in his technique. Vickery against du Randt? Maybe in 2002-2003 but not in 2007. Chuter against Smit? Minus Grewcock, our second row lacks aggression and will be pushed around by the likes of Matfield and Bakkies Botha. Unless we get our back row right, they could also be on a hiding to nothing.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Oh what I'd give to be proven wrong and see a real forward display emerge from England during this RWC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="leicester, post: 131609"] Absolutely crucial for Englands chances that we get this right. Sad to think that once we were renowned for this facet of our game but recently we have been so poor. Ireland bullied us in VI Nations. Wales bullied us. Our forwards have looked too soft and have frequently failed to operate as a unit. If we can re-eastablish a decent platform, we might be able to prove a point or two but... until then... the Springboks look to be well ahead of us at the moment. Sheridan against BJ Botha? We might come off OK there but Sheridan relies so much on brute strength whereas Botha has a bit more guile in his technique. Vickery against du Randt? Maybe in 2002-2003 but not in 2007. Chuter against Smit? Minus Grewcock, our second row lacks aggression and will be pushed around by the likes of Matfield and Bakkies Botha. Unless we get our back row right, they could also be on a hiding to nothing. Oh what I'd give to be proven wrong and see a real forward display emerge from England during this RWC. [/QUOTE]
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