RWC: England v Tonga (Pool C)
-
@Bones said in RWC: England v Tonga (Pool C):
@mofitzy_ said in RWC: England v Tonga (Pool C):
@Stargazer
Considering the opposition, no. They would have been aiming for a BP win so to not score a try in the first 25 is pretty poor.Isn't that what you usually aim for against the tier 2 teams that often come out firing? Absorb what they throw at ya in the first 20, then enforce your game.
NZ were probably not very convincing 4 years ago judging by some comments...
They didn't lose the cup today. Forwards were industrious but if you nullify Tuilagi their backs might struggle. Not convincing, the games vs france and Argentina will be interesting
-
-
@mofitzy_ said in RWC: England v Tonga (Pool C):
@Bones
Got their BP try in the 76th minute, I'm sure they would have preferred to not cut it so fine.I’m sure they would’ve preferred Tonga to roll over in the first half too....
I think some read way too much into things. They got the win and in a pool where it’s a genuine 3 horse race, they got a bonus point without cards, citings and injuries. All ticks in my book.
-
@Bones Yes people get caught up too much on how these teams look in fixtures like this, trying to use triangle theories as a marker when they mean shit.
Now is NOT the time to be peaking in this tournament.
-
Ok result, BP, no cards or injuries. So good there. Performance less so. Eddie still tinkering with his selection does not help, probably one of the reasons we looked a bit lost in attack.
-
Dry powder and drier rust.
Tonga didn't look threatening until minute 83. Otherwise they just played field position and whack-a-pom.
Some fucking classic hits in there, too.
Scrum battle was good. Still think Big Ben could shed 10kg and be more effective around the park.
Willie fucking Heinz is their second choice 9? Jeez...
-
There are a few journeymen in this English team, or at least not worldclass. Billy Vunipola was very quiet and looked very slow. However, Tuilagi is a real threat for the opposition's defence. He's a beast. But he seems to be the only weapon in England's arsenal as far as backs are concerned.
-
@cgrant said in RWC: England v Tonga (Pool C):
There are a few journeymen in this English team, or at least not worldclass. Billy Vunipola was very quiet and looked very slow. However, Tuilagi is a real threat for the opposition's defence. He's a beast. But he seems to be the only weapon in England's arsenal as far as backs are concerned.
May is a fine winger IMO.
-
And Daly
-
And Farrell
-
Still feel Farrell at 10, Tuiglagi at 12, and Joseph at 13 is the best combo
I know Slade's been injured and hasn't played much but he looked out of his depth this morning.
-
MOTM
Paul Williams for me.
More matches for him please.
-
@MiketheSnow said in RWC: England v Tonga (Pool C):
And Farrell
Farrell is not a menace as he does not break through tackles nor runs through gaps but he has good hands.
-
@MiketheSnow said in RWC: England v Tonga (Pool C):
MOTM
Paul Williams for me.
More matches for him please.
Thought he was excellent. He was even policing the off-side law.
-
Good thing for England that they have their big Samoan or else Tonga might have been in with a chance of an enormous upset.
I found England very unconvincing indeed. Terrible handling and struggling to adapt to the conditions. I think one of Argentina or France might roll them over.
-
@NTA said in RWC: England v Tonga (Pool C):
Willie fucking Heinz is their second choice 9? Jeez...
Big step up from being the Crusaders 3rd choice 9 though...
