chrisjpainter Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 It's that time again! England's team's been announced and it looks inexperienced but surprisingly dynamic. Back Three: Marchant, Steward, Malins Centre: Daly, Slade Fly: Smith, Scrum Half: Youngs Eight: Simmonds Second Row: Itoje, Isiekwe, Ludlam, Curry (capt) Front Row: Genge, Cowan-Dickie, Sinckler Replacements: George, Marler, Stuart, Ewels, Dombrandt, Randall, Ford, Nowell. It's nice to see Curry in the armband and out of Number Eight. Thoughts for the tournament? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpmilo Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Think this is a team a lot of people have been asking for, so be exciting to see how they go. Personally would have liked to have seen Marchant in at centre. Finishers look strong, Cant wait for the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Certainly looks like we could be in for some good flowing rugby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Hope they are better than your cricket team 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted February 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: Hope they are better than your cricket team 🤣 You mean ODI world champions and T20 number one? If they are, your little lot are in trouble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: You mean ODI world champions and T20 number one? If they are, your little lot are in trouble... dont know, as i know nowt about cricket, but someone on here stated that england would hump the aussies, and the rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted February 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: dont know, as i know nowt about cricket, but someone on here stated that england would hump the aussies, and the rest is history. I don't know of anyone who said they would hump the Aussies? So...your post is, 'I know nothing about the thing I'm talking about,' followed by 'here's a thing that's wrong'. Glad we cleared that up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 No place for Radwan. That's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 An opener with Scotland should make things exciting, can't wait, two good games and then Italy 😆😆 But I thought Itoje would have been captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Cornishmen making the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Will Farrells kicking be missed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted February 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, wisdom said: Will Farrells kicking be missed? Do you mean from the tee, or in-game? If the latter, I don't think so. It tends to bog us down anyway. I'd rather we laid off the kicking a bit and ran with the ball. With Smith, Slade and Daly in the middle, I think we could be pretty dynamic. And if we need a rethink, Ford's on the bench. From the tee, possibly. He does give his cheap points, but without him, we might be tempted to go for the corner more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 32 minutes ago, wisdom said: Will Farrells kicking be missed? At this level all the 10s can kick, scary how good they all are. 28 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: I'd rather we laid off the kicking a bit and ran with the ball. With Smith, Slade and Daly in the middle, I think we could be pretty dynamic Oh I hope so, be nice to see some proper rugby, with a young explosive team going forwards scaring teams. England need to remember where they finished last year, that should be all the motivation that's needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: I don't know of anyone who said they would hump the Aussies? So...your post is, 'I know nothing about the thing I'm talking about,' followed by 'here's a thing that's wrong'. Glad we cleared that up... You must have a short or selective memory, December 7th you posted " Clearly this is going to be 5-0 to England, we,ll sweep the Aussies aside " ring any bells? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, Mice! said: At this level all the 10s can kick, scary how good they all are You are forgetting that they do nothing else all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 hours ago, billytheghillie said: Hope they are better than your cricket team 🤣 you will get your chance to see 👁️🏈 Billy LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, derbyduck said: you will get your chance to see 👁️🏈 Billy LOL No, wont be watching as i am not a fan of the egg chasing sport, but each to there own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted February 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, billytheghillie said: You must have a short or selective memory, December 7th you posted " Clearly this is going to be 5-0 to England, we,ll sweep the Aussies aside " ring any bells? 🤣 Oh bless your little brain. One can only hope Scotland's backs are quicker with their rugby than you are with spotting sarcasm! You didn't wonder why I followed that line up with 'Anyone got anything sensible to say' or at the end '...Not that [our batters will] actually be able to bat for long'? I'd have thought the tone was ridiculous enough for my meaning to be clear...I'll spell it out in words of just one part to them the next time... 1 hour ago, Mice! said: England need to remember where they finished last year, that should be all the motivation that's needed. Indeed! I think it's going to be a pretty competitive tournament - one notable exception! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 You are just a ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted February 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 3 hours ago, JDog said: No place for Radwan. That's a shame. I agree. It'd have been easy enough to arrange, too. Marchant into the centre instead of Daly and then Radwan can be on the wing. I just don't get Jones' obsession with Daly. I don't think his domestic season has been altogether stellar. I guess we're a little short in the centre right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, London Best said: You are forgetting that they do nothing else all day. No not forgetting at all, practice is one thing, but the consistency under pressure is fantastic. I'm thinking Farrell being out injured will really let Smith get stuck into the roll. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: Do you mean from the tee, or in-game? If the latter, I don't think so. It tends to bog us down anyway. I'd rather we laid off the kicking a bit and ran with the ball. With Smith, Slade and Daly in the middle, I think we could be pretty dynamic. And if we need a rethink, Ford's on the bench. From the tee, possibly. He does give his cheap points, but without him, we might be tempted to go for the corner more? Yes I meant from the tee.Totally agree with those 3 in the middle. It will be a great tournament (I hope) We went to Murrayfield before covid and I have never experienced an atmosphere like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 26 minutes ago, wisdom said: We went to Murrayfield before covid and I have never experienced an atmosphere like it I'd like to go again, especially with Scotland having a decent team at the moment, epic night out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted February 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Mice! said: I'd like to go again, especially with Scotland having a decent team at the moment, epic night out. It's one sporting fixture I'd really love to go to. It's also probably about as far away form me as it's possible to get an international match in the UK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: It's one sporting fixture I'd really love to go to. It's also probably about as far away form me as it's possible to get an international match in the UK! Ireland? 60,000 all walking back through Edinburgh after England beat Scotland, and no trouble, great night out afterwards with plenty of banter, highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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