RugbyRebels

Amongst the many things in Switch Blade’s inbox has what do we do if Maro Itoje becomes unavailable registered?

Just looking at current squad I could see either Cunningham-South or Ted Hill as plausible options for different reasons. The former would add a carrying element to loose head lock play which is not Maro’s strongest suit ( though occasionally he has been able to put on some afterburners! ) The latter looks more of a like for like skillset replacement to Itoje, and may be more effective as a jumper than C-South? This is not to say both players are not best seen primarily 6’s (or maybe 6/8 in case of C-South) at test level.I suppose Sweet Bejesus sees Nick Isiekwe as his back up 4/5 though.

If everyone is fit bar Itoje, Chessum would play 5 with Martin at 4.

I like Batley but he got injured at the wrong moment. Coles seems well liked but I’m not convinced. Ewels is actually having a good season and Jonny Hill is playing well….

Can’t see a world where CCS plays lock. I don’t even think his nuts and bolts stuff is good enough for 6 at the moment. Ted Hill I could see possibly but I’d rather just see him at 6 with chessum at 5 if Maro was out.

Chessum is next in line playing either lock role I’d say.

What sort of role does Cole tend to play with Saints? He’s a big unit but not sure he’s considered tight-head lock or not.

CCS or Ted Hill obviously not. I’d really like to move on from Ewels and Isiekwe too. Ideally to this

4. Itoje / Chessum / Coles
5. Martin / Chessum / J Hill rewinding to 2022 or whenever it was he looked good.

Kpoku returning from Racing would potentially change things though.

Why does anyone bother answering these?

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 10:26 pm Why does anyone bother answering these?

You know, you can always choose to ignore any post I make rather than coming on like the perennial curmudgeon and also let others decide for themselves - the beauty of this forum is that’s not an echo chamber and one learns something from having a variety of different perspectives

jngf wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:12 pm

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 10:26 pm Why does anyone bother answering these?

You know, you can always choose to ignore any post I make rather than coming on like the perennial curmudgeon and also let others decide for themselves - the beauty of this forum is that’s not an echo chamber and one learns something from having a variety of different perspectives

I could and I mostly do ignore. You are your own echo chamber.

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2025 11:21 am

jngf wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:12 pm

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 10:26 pm Why does anyone bother answering these?

You know, you can always choose to ignore any post I make rather than coming on like the perennial curmudgeon and also let others decide for themselves - the beauty of this forum is that’s not an echo chamber and one learns something from having a variety of different perspectives

I could and I mostly do ignore. You are your own echo chamber.

While I do understand your opinion on jngf's hypothetical question threads, I would also say that coming in solely to disparage is more than a touch rude and isn't necessary. Let people who want to argue with the premise argue and those who don't want to can leave them alone.

This isn't a Mod opinion (as no-one has yet asked for one), but I am very much in favour of being polite and live-and-let-live where we can (at least on this board).

Puja

That’s fascists for you.

Puja wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2025 2:00 pm

Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2025 11:21 am

jngf wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 11:12 pm

You know, you can always choose to ignore any post I make rather than coming on like the perennial curmudgeon and also let others decide for themselves - the beauty of this forum is that’s not an echo chamber and one learns something from having a variety of different perspectives

I could and I mostly do ignore. You are your own echo chamber.

While I do understand your opinion on jngf's hypothetical question threads, I would also say that coming in solely to disparage is more than a touch rude and isn't necessary. Let people who want to argue with the premise argue and those who don't want to can leave them alone.

This isn't a Mod opinion (as no-one has yet asked for one), but I am very much in favour of being polite and live-and-let-live where we can (at least on this board).

Puja

Fair enough. I do take your point but sometimes…
I shall go back to ignoring.