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[RWC2023 QF3] England vs Fiji (15/10/2023)
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<blockquote data-quote="Grizwald" data-source="post: 1155707" data-attributes="member: 71892"><p>I'd like to think part of the reason for England's performance on Saturday was they were already through, no one wants to get injured etc. Samoa brought their A game. </p><p></p><p>I'm under no illusion this team are much good, there's some good players in there, selctions have been a bit frustrating but I'm not sure what changes can be made with what's available, if we get passed Fiji we'll get exposed big time but thats to be expected. Freddie Steward has been poor, if he picks Ford or Farrell at 10 I'd honestly roll the dice and just pick Smith at 15. Just so slow across the back line, set peice has been ok but we've not dominated anyone other than Chile. Fiji's lineout is there to be targeted.</p><p></p><p>Fiji fortunately for England still seem temperamental, and IMO their performances have gotten worse as the group stages progressed. They have had to play there best team in each game as they've not had the luxury to rotate their squad. </p><p></p><p>There's always the chance that Fiji click at the weekend, I don't fancy England to have to chase lead of any margin.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grizwald, post: 1155707, member: 71892"] I'd like to think part of the reason for England's performance on Saturday was they were already through, no one wants to get injured etc. Samoa brought their A game. I'm under no illusion this team are much good, there's some good players in there, selctions have been a bit frustrating but I'm not sure what changes can be made with what's available, if we get passed Fiji we'll get exposed big time but thats to be expected. Freddie Steward has been poor, if he picks Ford or Farrell at 10 I'd honestly roll the dice and just pick Smith at 15. Just so slow across the back line, set peice has been ok but we've not dominated anyone other than Chile. Fiji's lineout is there to be targeted. Fiji fortunately for England still seem temperamental, and IMO their performances have gotten worse as the group stages progressed. They have had to play there best team in each game as they've not had the luxury to rotate their squad. There's always the chance that Fiji click at the weekend, I don't fancy England to have to chase lead of any margin. [/QUOTE]
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