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Cockney Mackem said:
I'd like to see Lawes and Launchbury back in the second row and Itoje at 6. Then look for a specialist 7 and a proper front row whose first job is stability in the set piece
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The problem is that there are a few good candidates at 6 without considering Robshaw, who isn't good enough. Itoje and Wood are the obvious choices, but 6 also has to be the position that Burgess is considered for, because no matter how many times the England management and the press try to convince themselves, he isn't a centre and never will be.
 
chelt_mackem said:
The problem is that there are a few good candidates at 6 without considering Robshaw, who isn't good enough. Itoje and Wood are the obvious choices, but 6 also has to be the position that Burgess is considered for, because no matter how many times the England management and the press try to convince themselves, he isn't a centre and never will be.
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Agreed. I'm a bit worried about Wood though, he seems to have lost his mojo. Itoje for me.
 
Just caught up with both games now - loved Romania's fight back and what an achievement it would be if they could pip Italy for 3rd and automatic qualification, makes that match on Sunday more interesting now.

Wait 12 years for one and Uruguay get two tries in one match - they wee in that match after 60 odd mins
 
Not following all the games but England are kicked out so its now Wales and Ireland to kick on, or are Scotland still in it also?
 
With the poor performances/results in this World Cup should the topic England being able to select foreign based players be discussed?

I can see the reasoning behind the restriction but I feel you should pick your strongest squad at all times.
 
FootballFan said:
Not following all the games but England are kicked out so its now Wales and Ireland to kick on, or are Scotland still in it also?
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Scotland still have a big game v Samoa which they ought to win.

2 massive games this weekend.

Wales v Australia on Saturday. 1645 KO

France v Ireland on Sunday 1645 KO.

These will decide the who plays who in the quarter finals. Ireland and France are playing to avoid new Zealand.
 
The Bridge Lad said:
Just caught up with both games now - loved Romania's fight back and what an achievement it would be if they could pip Italy for 3rd and automatic qualification, makes that match on Sunday more interesting now.

Wait 12 years for one and Uruguay get two tries in one match - they wee in that match after 60 odd mins
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Got the crowd going too. A lot were supporting Canada and after 50 mins it looked as though they might run away with it. But fair play to the Romanians. Strength of character saw them through...apparently the biggest turnaround in World Cup history!

Scenes at the end!!!

Side note: When Wayne Barnes was announced a referee he was given a cheer...can't imagine that happening in Football!!!
 
Cockney Mackem said:
Wouldn't have happened if it was Steve Walsh
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Don't often go to Rugby matches so, being used to watching on TV, it was a little annoying to see penalties given for something happening at the other end of the pitch (especially if an advantage was being played and you are watching the action and not the ref) and not know why it had been given. They didn't have the earphones that are linked to the ref at the game which might have made it easier to understand why he had gone back to award a penalty.
 
oROSSo said:
I'm the biggest in the room! Lad with the dreads is impressive, hugely explosive
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Are Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock not in? Their idents at the start of matches always say they're 6'8" the lying toads :lol:

Ma'a Nonu is the guy you're referring to I think. Very good player. Him and Sonny Bill fight it out for the same jersey usually.
 
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Charmless Man said:
Are Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock not in? Their idents at the start of matches always say they're 6'8" the lying toads :lol:

Ma'a Nonu is the guy you're referring to I think. Very good player. Him and Sonny Bill fight it out for the same jersey usually.
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Skin head lad with BR on his shorts just turned up, he looks a touch bigger. There's a big lad with a beard and longish hair who's about my size, SW on his kit
 
Aye - the lad holding the bar in the left of the picture is Brodie Retallick (I think).

Anyhow, I can see the word 'Crossfit' on the back wall. I'm out.
 
Charmless Man said:
Aye - the lad holding the bar in the left of the picture is Brodie Retallick (I think).

Anyhow, I can see the word 'Crossfit' on the back wall. I'm out.
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Aye it's a crossfit gym, they've brought their own cages and leg press and lots of eleiko goodies. They're a big fan of box jumps and jumping squats, everything is explosive
 
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Skin head lad with BR on his shorts just turned up, he looks a touch bigger. There's a big lad with a beard and longish hair who's about my size, SW on his kit
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Aye, that'll be them. Wonder who that is holding the bar then, looks like BR.

Anyhow, they're the two lads that get hoyed up in the air at lineouts. The short fat blokes lift them and probably have a class overhead press :lol:
 
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