Wondering whether Watson will get the nod at full back in the summer. If I remember he's F/B at Bath.Although I quite like Brown, his days must be numbered if we're building for the World Cup
Quote from: nigel on February 24, 2017, 07:23:09 PMWondering whether Watson will get the nod at full back in the summer. If I remember he's F/B at Bath.Although I quite like Brown, his days must be numbered if we're building for the World CupI think Daly playing in the back 3 when Jones has been very clear that he doesn't see him as a winger long term answers that one. I believe he'd like to play a back 3 who are all comfortable across all 3 positions, Daly and Watson are 2/3rds of that and I can see there being a real scrap between Nowell and May for the other wing spot.
Will that chap from Sale, Solomana, qualify for England?Age 23 and looks some player
Quote from: nigel on February 24, 2017, 09:23:24 PMWill that chap from Sale, Solomana, qualify for England?Age 23 and looks some playerHe definitely qualifies but it's if he's interested. On top of that I want to see teams put him under a bit of pressure and see how he holds up before he gets a call up, he's very new to top level RU so I'd hope they don't rush into anything to 'tag' him as ours.From May and Nowell I think the former is a better try scorer but the latter has a better overall game so I'd be tempted to keep them both keen and go with a 'horses for courses' approach to it.Right now, injuries and form permitting, I suspect there are 4 backs already in the team for the next world cup, Daly, Watson, Farrell and JJ. the performances of T'eo and later Mallinder will decide which position Farrell plays and/or whether Ford holds on. I think the 9 shirt will be hotly contested right up to the tournament and the final wing spot is a big question mark. The forwards are even messier in my opinion (outside the locks who might as well book their flights and hotels already).