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June International Test: Australia vs. England [3rd Test] (25/06/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="Pieter Steph du Teague" data-source="post: 805720" data-attributes="member: 72520"><p>Does it really? Eddie brought Harrison, a young 7 into this squad for the first time and against Wales he gave Kvesic his 1st cap since 2013. I'd say he's far from keeping the shirt warm for Underhill, he's building experience with Underhill's competition. </p><p></p><p>I don't think this RWC term is the 1 for Underhill. We may see him pick up a couple of caps to get him involved, but from what we've seen so far, I'd say Eddie wants Harrison and Kvesic as his 7s until and for 2019.</p><p></p><p>I agree on Billy. He makes big impacts every now and again, but I'm not sure that not having a 3rd back rowers work rate is worth it. He's simply too unfit to be an international back rower, and certainly too unfit to play the full 80, which is what Jones has had him doing. Clifford and Beaumont have the same problems as each other in my mind, both break the line, but neither seems to be willing to do the gritty work in defence or at the break down. </p><p></p><p>Hughes is the answer. Provides as much, if not more impact than Billy but is much fitter and also provides another lineout option. On top of that, he's also a hell of a lot faster than Billy, although, not as fast as Josh and Jack. He's also the best of the lot at the break down and also has a superb off loading game. The back row I'd like to see for the next 6 Nations:</p><p></p><p>6. Ewers</p><p>7. Kvesic</p><p>8. Hughes</p><p></p><p>20. Harrison</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pieter Steph du Teague, post: 805720, member: 72520"] Does it really? Eddie brought Harrison, a young 7 into this squad for the first time and against Wales he gave Kvesic his 1st cap since 2013. I'd say he's far from keeping the shirt warm for Underhill, he's building experience with Underhill's competition. I don't think this RWC term is the 1 for Underhill. We may see him pick up a couple of caps to get him involved, but from what we've seen so far, I'd say Eddie wants Harrison and Kvesic as his 7s until and for 2019. I agree on Billy. He makes big impacts every now and again, but I'm not sure that not having a 3rd back rowers work rate is worth it. He's simply too unfit to be an international back rower, and certainly too unfit to play the full 80, which is what Jones has had him doing. Clifford and Beaumont have the same problems as each other in my mind, both break the line, but neither seems to be willing to do the gritty work in defence or at the break down. Hughes is the answer. Provides as much, if not more impact than Billy but is much fitter and also provides another lineout option. On top of that, he's also a hell of a lot faster than Billy, although, not as fast as Josh and Jack. He's also the best of the lot at the break down and also has a superb off loading game. The back row I'd like to see for the next 6 Nations: 6. Ewers 7. Kvesic 8. Hughes 20. Harrison [/QUOTE]
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