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[RWC2019][Quarter-Final 1] England vs. Australia (19/10/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="Goodey" data-source="post: 970666" data-attributes="member: 69270"><p>A few observations. Obviously I'm chuffed to bits and will happily take a moment to indulge my arrogance.</p><p></p><p>1) This is exactly how we beat Aus in Aus in 2016. Kick deep, absorb as much pressure as possible by rushing the support runners. Defend like buggery and wait for the mistake as the Wallabies throw something desperate. The fact that Chieka hasn't adapted to this at all is very typical of him and this was the result. Australia have become a very predictable side.</p><p></p><p>2) England's pack were absolutely relentless, Curry especially but the tackle stats for just about all of them are off the charts. It vindicates the decision to pick Lawes ahead of Kruius even though that significantly damages our scrum. The scrum was looking pretty vulnerable early on but they just about clung on while taking advantage of Courtney's speed in defense. I expect England to play completely differently in the semi and so I expect Kruis to be back and shore up the set piece.</p><p></p><p>3) Farrell's pass to put Sinckler through for the try made me shed a tear it was so good. It deserves a sonnet</p><p></p><p>4) After all the pre-match doomsaying, Garces was completely fine. Skeen not so much, but you can't have everything. I'm surprised he didn't intervene to discuss the tip tackle on Vunipola in the first half.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goodey, post: 970666, member: 69270"] A few observations. Obviously I'm chuffed to bits and will happily take a moment to indulge my arrogance. 1) This is exactly how we beat Aus in Aus in 2016. Kick deep, absorb as much pressure as possible by rushing the support runners. Defend like buggery and wait for the mistake as the Wallabies throw something desperate. The fact that Chieka hasn't adapted to this at all is very typical of him and this was the result. Australia have become a very predictable side. 2) England's pack were absolutely relentless, Curry especially but the tackle stats for just about all of them are off the charts. It vindicates the decision to pick Lawes ahead of Kruius even though that significantly damages our scrum. The scrum was looking pretty vulnerable early on but they just about clung on while taking advantage of Courtney's speed in defense. I expect England to play completely differently in the semi and so I expect Kruis to be back and shore up the set piece. 3) Farrell's pass to put Sinckler through for the try made me shed a tear it was so good. It deserves a sonnet 4) After all the pre-match doomsaying, Garces was completely fine. Skeen not so much, but you can't have everything. I'm surprised he didn't intervene to discuss the tip tackle on Vunipola in the first half. [/QUOTE]
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