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Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:14 pm
by Scrumhead
Mitchell is really putting his hand up today
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:15 pm
by Mikey Brown
Banquo wrote:Mikey Brown wrote:Adam_P wrote: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...
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:16 pm
by Banquo
Mikey Brown wrote:Banquo wrote:Mikey Brown wrote:
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....
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:17 pm
by Adam_P
Dombrandt > Shields
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:22 pm
by Shiny
Adam_P wrote:Dombrandt > Shields
Yup, I would change the names on the plane ticket.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:23 pm
by Mikey Brown
Banquo wrote:Mikey Brown wrote:Banquo wrote:
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.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:24 pm
by Banquo
Mikey Brown wrote:Banquo wrote:Mikey Brown wrote:
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......
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:39 pm
by Scrumhead
I love Dombrandt. Such a natural, instinctive rugby player.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:40 pm
by 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.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:41 pm
by Banquo
Scrumhead wrote:I love Dombrandt. Such a natural, instinctive rugby player.
Yep, bit of conditioning and experience, will be a contender. Interesting career arc!
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:41 pm
by Mikey Brown
Scrumhead wrote: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.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:43 pm
by Mellsblue
Is there a sanction if a 9 doesn’t use it when told to use it?
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:46 pm
by Banquo
Mellsblue wrote:Is there a sanction if a 9 doesn’t use it when told to use it?
Thought exactly the same
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:46 pm
by Scrumhead
Banquo wrote:Scrumhead wrote: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.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:51 pm
by Banquo
great finish but sloppy from England.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:52 pm
by Mellsblue
Nakosi has to be the fastest prop in rugby.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:52 pm
by Banquo
hope mitchell is ok
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:52 pm
by Banquo
Mellsblue wrote:Nakosi has to be the fastest prop in rugby.
Bassett has worked that out now
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:55 pm
by Mellsblue
Banquo wrote:Mellsblue wrote: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.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:56 pm
by Mikey Brown
It's a nice throwback to Caucau.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:57 pm
by Scrumhead
Dodgy grounding there. Surprised that was given.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:02 pm
by Banquo
Mikey Brown wrote:It's a nice throwback to Caucau.
been great to see them in opposition
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:03 pm
by Shiny
Mikey Brown wrote: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.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:05 pm
by Mikey Brown
Shiny wrote:Mikey Brown wrote: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.
Re: Team for the Barbarians game
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 5:09 pm
by Banquo
Nice to see a fair few actually getting a boost from this game.