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Re: Wasps v Clermont Sat 12.30
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:55 pm
by Banquo
Shields probably turned up and assumed that everyone else knew their jobs without being told what and how every minute of the game.
Re: Wasps v Clermont Sat 12.30
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:37 pm
by Oakboy
Banquo wrote:Shields probably turned up and assumed that everyone else knew their jobs without being told what and how every minute of the game.
Now, behave yourself, the mod has decreed that all criticism of Jones is on the other thread!
Re: Wasps v Clermont Sat 12.30
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:45 pm
by Timbo
In fairness to Shields the Saffa tour can’t have been an easy introduction to international rugby. He came in late and got thrown into a team trying to get back on track. And his mediocre early performances could have been for any reason tbh. He’d moved club and country, from memory Wasps were struggling and he picked up a couple of niggly early injuries- fractured cheekbone and knee possibly.
Not sure there’s room for him and Wilson in the England squad, but I wouldn’t rule him out either.
Re: Wasps v Clermont Sat 12.30
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:51 pm
by fivepointer
Shields should never have been picked to play in SA. Jones got that completely wrong.
Right now, he's developed into a very effective and consistent club player. Highly unlikely he will play for England again, but he's doing a fine job at Wasps.
Re: Wasps v Clermont Sat 12.30
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:56 pm
by Banquo
Oakboy wrote:Banquo wrote:Shields probably turned up and assumed that everyone else knew their jobs without being told what and how every minute of the game.
Now, behave yourself, the mod has decreed that all criticism of Jones is on the other thread!
Er...I think you have misunderstood....its a criticism of English rugby, and why Jones coaches in the way he does.
Re: Wasps v Clermont Sat 12.30
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 8:05 am
by Oakboy
Banquo wrote:Oakboy wrote:Banquo wrote:Shields probably turned up and assumed that everyone else knew their jobs without being told what and how every minute of the game.
Now, behave yourself, the mod has decreed that all criticism of Jones is on the other thread!
Er...I think you have misunderstood....its a criticism of English rugby, and why Jones coaches in the way he does.
Er, I did get that. Actually it was a (poor) joke. But, never mind. I won't pursue it and risk having Puja's knickers in a twist. Sorry.
Re: Wasps v Clermont Sat 12.30
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:42 am
by Banquo
Oakboy wrote:Banquo wrote:Oakboy wrote:
Now, behave yourself, the mod has decreed that all criticism of Jones is on the other thread!
Er...I think you have misunderstood....its a criticism of English rugby, and why Jones coaches in the way he does.
Er, I did get that. Actually it was a (poor) joke. But, never mind. I won't pursue it and risk having Puja's knickers in a twist. Sorry.
Er...Ok