Team for the Barbarians game

[Scrumhead]

Mitchell is really putting his hand up today

[Mikey Brown]

Marchant surely has to get a look in for England proper after the WC?

I was just thinking about this. I've thought for a long time he has the quality to play for England, but fear he might always suffer from being less powerful than Tuilagi, less gifted a handler than Slade, less canny in defence than Joseph etc. even though he is very strong in each of those areas.

Also absurdly good at catching restarts.

He's been in and around squads for a while now.

Yes...

[Banquo]

I was just thinking about this. I've thought for a long time he has the quality to play for England, but fear he might always suffer from being less powerful than Tuilagi, less gifted a handler than Slade, less canny in defence than Joseph etc. even though he is very strong in each of those areas.

Also absurdly good at catching restarts.

He's been in and around squads for a while now.

Yes...

...well you aren't the only one who've thought for a long time he has the quality to play for England. Handily, England do too....

[Adam_P]

Dombrandt > Shields

[Shiny]

Dombrandt > Shields

Yup, I would change the names on the plane ticket.

[Mikey Brown]

He's been in and around squads for a while now.

Yes...

...well you aren't the only one who've thought for a long time he has the quality to play for England. Handily, England do too....

Yeah, it’s clear to everyone he’s got the quality, but see I have this theory why he might not get a proper shot any time soon. Can’t be bothered to type it all again though.

[Banquo]

Yes...

...well you aren't the only one who've thought for a long time he has the quality to play for England. Handily, England do too....

Yeah, it’s clear to everyone he’s got the quality, but see I have this theory why he might not get a proper shot any time soon. Can’t be bothered to type it all again though.

I read it.

Moving on......

[Scrumhead]

I love Dombrandt. Such a natural, instinctive rugby player.

[Mikey Brown]

Interesting to see how much England can keep their heads in this now with such a lead.

I'd quite like to see the Barbarians fight back now.

[Banquo]

I love Dombrandt. Such a natural, instinctive rugby player.

Yep, bit of conditioning and experience, will be a contender. Interesting career arc!

[Mikey Brown]

I love Dombrandt. Such a natural, instinctive rugby player.

Reminds me of Launchbury in that way, just gifted with a bit more pace and that uncanny ability to ride tackles.

[Mellsblue]

Is there a sanction if a 9 doesn’t use it when told to use it?

[Banquo]

Is there a sanction if a 9 doesn’t use it when told to use it?

Thought exactly the same

[Scrumhead]

I love Dombrandt. Such a natural, instinctive rugby player.

Yep, bit of conditioning and experience, will be a contender. Interesting career arc!

Yep. It will definitely be a good story if he fulfils his potential.

[Banquo]

great finish but sloppy from England.

[Mellsblue]

Nakosi has to be the fastest prop in rugby.

[Banquo]

hope mitchell is ok

[Banquo]

Nakosi has to be the fastest prop in rugby.

Bassett has worked that out now

[Mellsblue]

Nakosi has to be the fastest prop in rugby.

Bassett has worked that out now

Ha, yep! Loved the look on Bassett’s face when he showed him the outside and then realised how quick he is.

[Mikey Brown]

It's a nice throwback to Caucau.

[Scrumhead]

Dodgy grounding there. Surprised that was given.

[Banquo]

It's a nice throwback to Caucau.

been great to see them in opposition

[Shiny]

Interesting to see how much England can keep their heads in this now with such a lead.

I'd quite like to see the Barbarians fight back now.

Ask and you shall receive.

[Mikey Brown]

Interesting to see how much England can keep their heads in this now with such a lead.

I'd quite like to see the Barbarians fight back now.

Ask and you shall receive.

Ha. Well it's certainly more of a contest.

[Banquo]

Nice to see a fair few actually getting a boost from this game.