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[June Tests 2018: 3rd Test] South Africa vs. England (23/06/2018)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mr Ruggleby" data-source="post: 909145" data-attributes="member: 41553"><p>I don't disagree that they have been the main issue, but what would you have Jones do?</p><p></p><p>1. Mako & Genge out, hands tied with Marler & Hepburn</p><p>2. Only really George & LCD to choose from, I concede LCD could start, but he hasn't exactly covered himself in glory thus far</p><p>3. As with Hooker, Williams could start but it's the difference between 45-50mins vs 30-35mins</p><p>4 & 5. Launch has to start and whilst Itoje has been inconsistent and ill-disciplined you can't honestly be suggesting that Isiekwe or Hill are better placed to help us stand up to the bokke pack?</p><p>6. I'll admit this is an odd selection to pick Robshaw over Shields, would like to know what you'd have done here.</p><p>7. Curry has been good, was a teenager until last week and needs time</p><p>8. Hughes - horrible reality is that we have no other option on tour, as with the 2nd row, please explain how you think any alternative option helps us turn out a pack that won't get bullied in the loose and at the breakdown?</p><p></p><p>I like the 3 "back 5" on the bench and think all three will make an impact, but given the areas we have been outplayed/outmuscled, I don't see how any of them - bar Wilson for Curry - would have helped us significantly by starting. The sad fact is we just don't have options on this tour to match SA. Would like to know what you'd have preferred though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr Ruggleby, post: 909145, member: 41553"] I don't disagree that they have been the main issue, but what would you have Jones do? 1. Mako & Genge out, hands tied with Marler & Hepburn 2. Only really George & LCD to choose from, I concede LCD could start, but he hasn't exactly covered himself in glory thus far 3. As with Hooker, Williams could start but it's the difference between 45-50mins vs 30-35mins 4 & 5. Launch has to start and whilst Itoje has been inconsistent and ill-disciplined you can't honestly be suggesting that Isiekwe or Hill are better placed to help us stand up to the bokke pack? 6. I'll admit this is an odd selection to pick Robshaw over Shields, would like to know what you'd have done here. 7. Curry has been good, was a teenager until last week and needs time 8. Hughes - horrible reality is that we have no other option on tour, as with the 2nd row, please explain how you think any alternative option helps us turn out a pack that won't get bullied in the loose and at the breakdown? I like the 3 "back 5" on the bench and think all three will make an impact, but given the areas we have been outplayed/outmuscled, I don't see how any of them - bar Wilson for Curry - would have helped us significantly by starting. The sad fact is we just don't have options on this tour to match SA. Would like to know what you'd have preferred though. [/QUOTE]
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