Autumn Internationals

Discussion in 'Rugby Union Discussion' started by The Boy Brumby, Oct 26, 2013.

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  1. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    England's entire tight 5?
     
    BoyBlunder, Dec 1, 2014
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  2. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Think Big Ben Morgan held his hand up too, tbh.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Dec 1, 2014
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  3. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Oh yeah for sure. Was an absolute beast
     
    BoyBlunder, Dec 2, 2014
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  4. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    It'll be interesting to see what kind of XV goes out in the 6N assuming everyone's fit. I think Marler, Wilson and Morgan have done enough to warrant staying 1st choice now. We still don't really have an answer to the 12 question... I really just want one player to play all 5 games there though. Oviously Manu comes back. Still looking for #14 too.

    1. Marler
    2. Hartley
    3. Wilson
    4. Launchers
    5. Lawes
    6. Wood
    7. Robshaw
    8. Morgan

    9. Youngs
    10. Ford

    11. May
    12. ??
    13. Manu
    14. ??
    15. Brown

    16. Cole
    17. Webber
    18. Corbs
    19. Parling/Attwood
    20. Billy V
    21. Care
    22. Farrell
    23. ??
     
    BoyBlunder, Dec 2, 2014
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  5. Howe JHF Howe

    12 seems like a straight shot between Twelvetrees and Eastmond, though Burgess is the wildcard. I'd go Eastmond.

    23 should either be Burrell, or whoever you think loses the race between Yarde and Watson. Probably one of the wingers if Farrell is there to cover centre.

    Think Care will either be first choice or dropped rather than be on the bench.

    If fit I'd have Cole ahead of Wilson. Not much difference in the scrum and Wilson is very good at his main job but Cole is streaks ahead everywhere else.
     
    Howe, Dec 2, 2014
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  6. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Well 23 will definitely be wing/fullback cover imo. Farrell covers 10/12/13 so no need to include Burrell too. I left the spot blank though because Rokoduguni, Wade, Nowell and Ashton have all been given a chance in the last year or so. It really is anyone's guess whether we'll stick or twist going forward.

    As for 12, I'm worried he'll stick Barritt back in for the big games which would be a massive step backward. With the way Eastmond's been brought in and out of the squad i'm not sure he'll get the nod either, especially if we stick with Ford.
     
    BoyBlunder, Dec 2, 2014
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  7. Alex Mediocre MBE A Mediocre

    Nowell only lost his place to injury. I could well imagine him getting another go in the 6Ns.
     
    Alex Mediocre MBE, Dec 4, 2014
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  8. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Plays 15 for yer Chiefs, as one understands? Think that'd count in his favour too.

    Watson and Roko weren't bad, but weren't v good, either.

    May's finally twigged that running a straight line instead of all this lateral cobblers we saw in the 6N is the way to go, so think we have one wing spot nailed on(ish).

    12 & t'other wing remain probs. 13 too if the latest reports on Manu are to be believed, although big Luther should hopefully be fit at least.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Dec 5, 2014
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  9. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    He seems to have fallen to at least 5th in the pecking order though
     
    BoyBlunder, Dec 5, 2014
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  10. Howe JHF Howe

    Thought Yarde looked good in NZ and ought to have some faith at 14.
     
    Howe, Dec 5, 2014
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  11. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Slade maybe a bolter for the 6N?

    Think him covering so many positions will draw Lanky's eye.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Dec 5, 2014
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  12. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    I don't see him overtaking Farrell or Ford in the pecking order and I think we'll always have a second 10 on the bench. And he can't cover wing imo so I just don't see how he can get into the matchday squad. On the flipside if one of the above takes a knock then he has a chance.

    Unless of course Farrell just gets the axe
     
    BoyBlunder, Dec 5, 2014
    #852

  13. Madness B Morganpola

    I reckon it may come down to combinations rather than individual performances. Manu when he's fit is locked on at 13. If Ford keeps his place then I reckon the starting pair for Wales will be Barritt and Manu, if Ford looses out to Farrell then it'll be Eastmond Manu.

    They should take a punt on Burgess in the Saxons!
     
    Madness, Dec 8, 2014
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  14. Alex Mediocre MBE A Mediocre

    He plays wing at the moment. Quite possibly as part of Baxter's apparent penchant for having his backs able to play comfortably in multiple positions.
     
    Alex Mediocre MBE, Dec 8, 2014
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  15. Howe JHF Howe

    There is a forumer here based in the west country called Baxter. I was confused for a bit.
     
    Howe, Dec 9, 2014
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  16. Baxter MJ Deane

    As someone who has played 6,7,11,12,13,14 since September I can get on board
     
    Baxter, Dec 9, 2014
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  17. Weeman27bob BE Force

    Jack of all trades... :ninja:
     
    Weeman27bob, Dec 9, 2014
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  18. Baxter MJ Deane

    Heh.

    It's more the fact until now I'd always been a flanker whenever I'd played rugby but my club has a ton of back row options.
    Football was always my main sport and so I never actually played that much rugby and so I'm not as good around the breakdown as the others but my hands, ball carrying and tackling are pretty spot on so they moved me out to 13.
    From there it's just depended on who has been available/who has gone off injured in the games etc.
     
    Baxter, Dec 9, 2014
    #858

  19. Furball G Furball

    Backs > Forwards anyway.
     
    Furball, Dec 9, 2014
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