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your country's 31 man squad for the 2023 World Cup
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<blockquote data-quote="WarriorKelv" data-source="post: 978352" data-attributes="member: 77574"><p>Ellis Genge, Beno Obano as looseheads, props are always hardest to predict but Genge barring injury is a cert. Obano is the only other atm who is being touted but I worry he isn't test level.</p><p></p><p>Jamie George, Jack Singleton, Jack Walker, George adds experience and leadership in the pack and Singleton at 23 still hasn't reached his best yet. Tough for the third option but I rate Jack Walker tbh.</p><p></p><p>TH Kyle Sinkler, Joe Heyes, Ciaran Knight people will question Knight but by 2023 he should be first choice at Gloucester and equally adaptable to LH or TH which you don't get much of these days. Heyes/ Stuart was also a hard call.</p><p></p><p>In the second row David Ribbans, Maro Itoje, Joel Kpoku, Nick Isiekwe Isiekwe is basically Itoje 2.0 and Itoje should be one of the best locks in the world at this point. Kpoku is an absolute monster in the 2nd row and David Ribbans at 24 is an exceptional player hopefully he doesn't get a Bok call up and we can tempt him. </p><p></p><p>6,7,8 Zach Mercer, Alex Dombrandt, Ben Earl, Tom Curry, Sam Underhill massive depth though in this position and definitely the hardest to call tbh. Mercer and Dombrandt must have been close to being in the squad for this world cup but bar injury should be there two ball carriers one with very quick feet and one with the physical stature. Curry and Underhill are definates and should be two of the best in the world at this time. Ben Earl is another good openside coming through but with Itoje/ Isiekwe capable of playing 6 as well as Dombrandt/ Mercer I thought another openside who can play 8 would be good for balance. Plenty of other options here though. Ackermann is also an option but already being around the South Africa setup he will possibly chose them. </p><p></p><p>Ben Spencer, Alex Mitchell at scrum half I can see only two going again and these two are clear choices Spencer is currently the best SH in the Premiership and Mitchell the best of the young up and comers. Henry Taylor would be 3rd choice and first call up.</p><p></p><p>Farrell (c), Ford, Grayson Farrell at 32 was a hard pick but you need leadership and in all fairness Farrell is a good leader. Ford is underrated imo but could be overtaken by one of the youngsters coming through a few 10's coming through. Grayson goes as cover for 10 and 15.</p><p></p><p>Centres Johnny Williams, Joe Marchant, Ollie Lawrence I like bulky centres tbh Marchant isn't too far away from the national side now and by this time Lawrence should be ready even though he isn't near at the moment. Williams for me is our best 12 in the making but getting relegated with Newcastle hasn't helped his cause. By 2023 though i'm confident that Williams will be our Primary inside centre, Redpath for me is overrated and Luke James is one of those players who will possibly get overlooked. Tompkins, Butler, Morris and Dingwall will be close though.</p><p></p><p>Ollie Thorley Joe Cokansinga Ben Loader and Gabriel Ibitoye as wingers Thorley and Ibitoye offer cover at 13, Coka is an absolute beast but needs work on his defence but under John Mitchell that is do-able. Loader is already being touted by Eddie Jones. Possibly Jack Nowell but depends how these lot progress</p><p></p><p>Anthony Watson and George Furbank if Jones is in charge I don't see this happening but how many fans have called for Watson at 15 for Daly lately. Furbank is a left field call but has cemented himself at 15 for Saints another position with big depth though which is great as it's a weakness atm.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WarriorKelv, post: 978352, member: 77574"] Ellis Genge, Beno Obano as looseheads, props are always hardest to predict but Genge barring injury is a cert. Obano is the only other atm who is being touted but I worry he isn't test level. Jamie George, Jack Singleton, Jack Walker, George adds experience and leadership in the pack and Singleton at 23 still hasn't reached his best yet. Tough for the third option but I rate Jack Walker tbh. TH Kyle Sinkler, Joe Heyes, Ciaran Knight people will question Knight but by 2023 he should be first choice at Gloucester and equally adaptable to LH or TH which you don't get much of these days. Heyes/ Stuart was also a hard call. In the second row David Ribbans, Maro Itoje, Joel Kpoku, Nick Isiekwe Isiekwe is basically Itoje 2.0 and Itoje should be one of the best locks in the world at this point. Kpoku is an absolute monster in the 2nd row and David Ribbans at 24 is an exceptional player hopefully he doesn't get a Bok call up and we can tempt him. 6,7,8 Zach Mercer, Alex Dombrandt, Ben Earl, Tom Curry, Sam Underhill massive depth though in this position and definitely the hardest to call tbh. Mercer and Dombrandt must have been close to being in the squad for this world cup but bar injury should be there two ball carriers one with very quick feet and one with the physical stature. Curry and Underhill are definates and should be two of the best in the world at this time. Ben Earl is another good openside coming through but with Itoje/ Isiekwe capable of playing 6 as well as Dombrandt/ Mercer I thought another openside who can play 8 would be good for balance. Plenty of other options here though. Ackermann is also an option but already being around the South Africa setup he will possibly chose them. Ben Spencer, Alex Mitchell at scrum half I can see only two going again and these two are clear choices Spencer is currently the best SH in the Premiership and Mitchell the best of the young up and comers. Henry Taylor would be 3rd choice and first call up. Farrell (c), Ford, Grayson Farrell at 32 was a hard pick but you need leadership and in all fairness Farrell is a good leader. Ford is underrated imo but could be overtaken by one of the youngsters coming through a few 10's coming through. Grayson goes as cover for 10 and 15. Centres Johnny Williams, Joe Marchant, Ollie Lawrence I like bulky centres tbh Marchant isn't too far away from the national side now and by this time Lawrence should be ready even though he isn't near at the moment. Williams for me is our best 12 in the making but getting relegated with Newcastle hasn't helped his cause. By 2023 though i'm confident that Williams will be our Primary inside centre, Redpath for me is overrated and Luke James is one of those players who will possibly get overlooked. Tompkins, Butler, Morris and Dingwall will be close though. Ollie Thorley Joe Cokansinga Ben Loader and Gabriel Ibitoye as wingers Thorley and Ibitoye offer cover at 13, Coka is an absolute beast but needs work on his defence but under John Mitchell that is do-able. Loader is already being touted by Eddie Jones. Possibly Jack Nowell but depends how these lot progress Anthony Watson and George Furbank if Jones is in charge I don't see this happening but how many fans have called for Watson at 15 for Daly lately. Furbank is a left field call but has cemented himself at 15 for Saints another position with big depth though which is great as it's a weakness atm. [/QUOTE]
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