Quote from: paul_e on November 14, 2016, 02:20:13 PMQuote from: UK Redsox on November 14, 2016, 02:07:25 PMQuote from: Jon Crofts on November 12, 2016, 07:03:39 PMNo idea what it looked like on TV but how the hell was Ben Youngs not MOTM? His dummy to set up the Ford try was one of the most outrageous I've seen for many a year. The look of bemusement on the Bok bloke's face was superb du Toit - how they thought he was suitable to have as a flanker I'll never know, far too slow (and immobile) to be a modern back row, compare and contrast with Robshaw and Wood.I have never played the game though I enjoy the internationals, and I honestly thought du Toit sold himself far too easily, good dummy though it was.
Quote from: UK Redsox on November 14, 2016, 02:07:25 PMQuote from: Jon Crofts on November 12, 2016, 07:03:39 PMNo idea what it looked like on TV but how the hell was Ben Youngs not MOTM? His dummy to set up the Ford try was one of the most outrageous I've seen for many a year. The look of bemusement on the Bok bloke's face was superb du Toit - how they thought he was suitable to have as a flanker I'll never know, far too slow (and immobile) to be a modern back row, compare and contrast with Robshaw and Wood.
Quote from: Jon Crofts on November 12, 2016, 07:03:39 PMNo idea what it looked like on TV but how the hell was Ben Youngs not MOTM? His dummy to set up the Ford try was one of the most outrageous I've seen for many a year. The look of bemusement on the Bok bloke's face was superb
No idea what it looked like on TV but how the hell was Ben Youngs not MOTM?
Some ropey defending in the middle of the game but that's another showing of why we're such a good side, we have so many threats. Roko was outstanding, Daly and JJ were excellent and the pack were as solid as always. We had 10 minutes either side of half time where the levels dropped and they scored a few which needs to be dealt with but there are a lot of positives there. We have genuine competition for places all across the backline now, which is great.
The strength in depth of the England squad is exceptional. What is required now, to close the gap with NZ, is for 5 or 6 of the squad to become genuinely and constantly world class.
Tuilagi too. He's the forgotten man nowadays which might be a good thing as he can concentrate on developing his game rather than being the big hope for English rugby.From the above do you eventually see Slade playing inside centre and one of Ford/Farrell being dropped?
Ford potentially leaving Bath could have an impact too. Where he goes and what affect that has on his development could make or break his career.