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<blockquote data-quote="BPM" data-source="post: 1107652" data-attributes="member: 59968"><p>I think this deserves its own thread.</p><p></p><p>Post RWC, who do you want to see in the Head Coach role and what do you think the squad should look like?</p><p></p><p>To replace Eddie, I'd be most interested in either Edwards, ROG or Robertson, probably in that order. I don't outright hate the idea of Borthwick but he's a less inspiring choice IMO.</p><p></p><p>Our squad isn't actually that old, but I think there's a fair chunk of players that should no longer feature post 2023 - mostly on account of age/being past their best. For me that list (in no particular order) is Lawes, Tuilagi, Farrell, Youngs, May, George, Mako, and Billy. I'd also probably add Underhill, Watson, Ford and Sinckler to that list, albeit perhaps not immediately. I could see the latter two playing a potentially important transitional role which isn't needed as much on the flanks/in the back three.</p><p></p><p>The kind of squad I'd like to see moving forward is:</p><p></p><p>1. Genge / Rodd</p><p>2. Cowan-Dickie / Blamire / Oghre?</p><p>3. Stuart / Heyes / Harper? / Street?</p><p>4. Itoje / O. Chessum / Isiekwe</p><p>5. J. Hill / Ribbans / Tizard</p><p>6. J. Willis / T. Hill / Martin</p><p>7. T. Curry / Earl / Pearson</p><p>8. Mercer / Dombrandt / T. Willis</p><p>9. van Poortvliet / Quirke / Mitchell</p><p>10. Ford / M. Smith / F. Smith</p><p>11. Murley / Hassell-Collins</p><p>12. Kelly / Ojomoh?</p><p>13. Lawrence / Marchant* / Slade</p><p>14. Freeman / Radwan / Cokanasiga / Lynagh</p><p>15. Steward / Arundell</p><p></p><p>*Assuming we can tempt him back from France</p><p></p><p>Options at hooker (sub 30), tighthead and 12 are limited.</p><p></p><p>At hooker, Sam Riley has always been highly rated, but even as a Quins fan, I think he is going to be too small/light and his basics aren't brilliant. Early days but Theo Dan looks good for Saracens. I can't say anyone else really stands out for me …</p><p></p><p>At tighthead, I have high hopes for Harper at Sale if he can stay fit and get more game time. I know Street is highly rated, but I'm yet to see anything that really makes me buy into him being a future test prop.</p><p></p><p>12 is pretty bare as usual. I really hope Kelly is the answer - other than that it's either Lawrence out of position, a stretch on Ojomoh or someone like Hartley if he can find a club and regular game time (rumour is he's signing for Saracens).</p><p></p><p>I'm sure I've missed some obvious candidates, but that's what I've got for now …</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BPM, post: 1107652, member: 59968"] I think this deserves its own thread. Post RWC, who do you want to see in the Head Coach role and what do you think the squad should look like? To replace Eddie, I’d be most interested in either Edwards, ROG or Robertson, probably in that order. I don’t outright hate the idea of Borthwick but he’s a less inspiring choice IMO. Our squad isn’t actually that old, but I think there’s a fair chunk of players that should no longer feature post 2023 - mostly on account of age/being past their best. For me that list (in no particular order) is Lawes, Tuilagi, Farrell, Youngs, May, George, Mako, and Billy. I’d also probably add Underhill, Watson, Ford and Sinckler to that list, albeit perhaps not immediately. I could see the latter two playing a potentially important transitional role which isn’t needed as much on the flanks/in the back three. The kind of squad I’d like to see moving forward is: 1. Genge / Rodd 2. Cowan-Dickie / Blamire / Oghre? 3. Stuart / Heyes / Harper? / Street? 4. Itoje / O. Chessum / Isiekwe 5. J. Hill / Ribbans / Tizard 6. J. Willis / T. Hill / Martin 7. T. Curry / Earl / Pearson 8. Mercer / Dombrandt / T. Willis 9. van Poortvliet / Quirke / Mitchell 10. Ford / M. Smith / F. Smith 11. Murley / Hassell-Collins 12. Kelly / Ojomoh? 13. Lawrence / Marchant* / Slade 14. Freeman / Radwan / Cokanasiga / Lynagh 15. Steward / Arundell *Assuming we can tempt him back from France Options at hooker (sub 30), tighthead and 12 are limited. At hooker, Sam Riley has always been highly rated, but even as a Quins fan, I think he is going to be too small/light and his basics aren’t brilliant. Early days but Theo Dan looks good for Saracens. I can’t say anyone else really stands out for me … At tighthead, I have high hopes for Harper at Sale if he can stay fit and get more game time. I know Street is highly rated, but I’m yet to see anything that really makes me buy into him being a future test prop. 12 is pretty bare as usual. I really hope Kelly is the answer - other than that it’s either Lawrence out of position, a stretch on Ojomoh or someone like Hartley if he can find a club and regular game time (rumour is he’s signing for Saracens). I’m sure I’ve missed some obvious candidates, but that’s what I’ve got for now … [/QUOTE]
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