6N 2023 England v France
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The Smith/Farrell thing just never seemed to gel with any consistency. I can see what Eddie was trying to do - Squidge did a good breakdown of it - but even under Eddie it really lost it's way. Under Borthwick there was not the same ambition so the selection really confused me. I'm hoping that what we are seeing now is an increasing influence from Evans, there is a rumour going round that Wiggleworth is now going to be the kicking coach with a hand in defence rather than attack coach, leaving Evans in the hot seat. I hope so.
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@MiketheSnow to be fair this is some quality grief the ITV team are giving Kayser about his gloves.
Emoji hands.
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One thing is for sure, we are going to have to be at our very best early on in our WC match against France. If they start well, we are going to have to be better.
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WTFis going on, England defence fractured and all at sea so far..
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Already too much kicking....
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Dupont running the show Marcus Smith is MIA
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France are off to the races
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@Jailbreak7 said in 6N 2023 England v France:
Marcus Smith
So far below test level it's a joke.
Useless player.
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England deserve that for trying to be S Africa circa 2017
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@Tim said in 6N 2023 England v France:
@Jailbreak7 said in 6N 2023 England v France:
Marcus Smith
So far below test level it's a joke.
Useless player.
Yeah getting found out. I really didn't understand the hype before he debuted and I get less convinced the more he plays.
Dupont is back in form.
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Ref is on it
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@Tim said in 6N 2023 England v France:
@Bones When he played in Australia last year he was so far behind the pace. Awful.
Van Portfleet is not helping his cause
Doing his best Tomos Williams impression
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Our loose trio are really going to have to roll their sleeves up, as has the entire pack. France has been super efficient and so quick at the breakdown.
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@Tim said in 6N 2023 England v France:
@Bones A friend knows Nick Evans through work, and he really rates him. My cheeky friend suggested that his height and quality were more Isaiah West level.
I don't think there's much between him and Mounga. Just Smith has a dial that might be even more hateable than Sexdoll.
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England look awful at the breakdown. Midfield is all over the place - bunching up on attack and getting pulled out of position on defence. Think Farrell may be on after the break to add some leadership.
