6N Back Row

[p/d]

In an ideal world, Mercer's at least 6 months away from making the bench*.
We don't live in an ideal world though.
Without BillyV and NHughes; our options are to play at least one of Simmonds, Mercer, Morgan or Waldrom at 8...
Well, either that or play with 4 locks and push Robshaw to 8...


*ETA: given that we're in February now; make that 5 months - bench on tour; then again in the AIs; with a start against Japan, and possibly Australia

I understand the dilemma we face regards the 8 berth, and perhaps Waldron is a better option short term. That said can see Chisolmn leapfrogging Mercer. Zac just looks a bit powder puff, especially when playing alongside Simmonds. Need someone to hit players backward in the tackle, which is something neither Robshaw or Simmonds do (and for some reason Lawes no longer does.) Perhaps Underhill with Robshaw & Simmonds could work well,

Waldrom doesnt even get in the Chiefs squad these days.

Pretty sure he was in the 23 for the last handful of Prem games.

[Banquo]

I understand the dilemma we face regards the 8 berth, and perhaps Waldron is a better option short term. That said can see Chisolmn leapfrogging Mercer. Zac just looks a bit powder puff, especially when playing alongside Simmonds. Need someone to hit players backward in the tackle, which is something neither Robshaw or Simmonds do (and for some reason Lawes no longer does.) Perhaps Underhill with Robshaw & Simmonds could work well,

Waldrom doesnt even get in the Chiefs squad these days.

Pretty sure he was in the 23 for the last handful of Prem games.

but not in the Champions Cup, thought guess he may have been crocked. Anyway, he's not the 'fixture' he was.

[Digby]

Neither Waldrom nor Morgan work hard enough for Eddie. And Waldrom does still play for Exeter, but he's not the future, and this may even be his last season at the Chiefs.

[Banquo]

Neither Waldrom nor Morgan work hard enough for Eddie. And Waldrom does still play for Exeter, but he's not the future, and this may even be his last season at the Chiefs.

Thought that was a done deal?
https://www.premiershiprugby.com/2017-2 ... nd-season/

[Digby]

Neither Waldrom nor Morgan work hard enough for Eddie. And Waldrom does still play for Exeter, but he's not the future, and this may even be his last season at the Chiefs.

Thought that was a done deal?
https://www.premiershiprugby.com/2017-2 ... nd-season/

Well there you go, I didn't know they'd confirmed that. Waldrom was I've heard a little grumpier about this season and how things are ending than comes across in that spiel, but it's hardly a surprise when a former 1st pick gets grumpy about no longer being 1st choice.

[Mellsblue]

Neither Waldrom nor Morgan work hard enough for Eddie. And Waldrom does still play for Exeter, but he's not the future, and this may even be his last season at the Chiefs.

Thought that was a done deal?
https://www.premiershiprugby.com/2017-2 ... nd-season/

Well there you go, I didn't know they'd confirmed that.

Even Rowan and I knew that.