@DavidFlavinHarr Exactly!!! You could argue that they're a bit like Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse as a duo. Not the biggest, but more than make up for that in what they bring to the game. (And those two have played together pretty regularly/to good effect...)
@andyday414 I actually disagree. I think his defence is really good. He may not make the dominant hits IFW does, but I don't think he could be considered a weak link in Leicester's defence?? I certainly think he brings more positives than negatives.
@JacCooper1 Yes, with Lawrence not currently selected - I'm assuming SB is selecting him as a centre(?)
I cannot wait for Marchant to come back. He absolutely will blow the competition at centre wide open. ๐
@DavidFlavinHarr I just think they bring different strengths which massively compliment each other. Also, IFW is one of the best under the high ball which eradicates the need for someone taller.
@RMorrisonGBWR@PaulD259596 I was so tempted to say McPartland. That fella has been incredible this season! I said Mitchell more out of habit than anything. To be fair, any of Mitchell, JVP, Spencer or Mitchell - I'd be happy with.
@BeAl3r Freeman could be a very very good 13, but yes, id agree that he's currently a better wing than he is centre.
He's a different type of winger to Radwan.
Also, it looks like Freeman is being considered more of a centre in this current squad, given the lack of Lawrence(?)
@mattdinks Not for me. Out of this current squad id have Atkinson but I'll never stop banging the drum for Max Ojomoh to be given a prolonged run at 12.
@EngRugbyDebate 100%. I really haven't been seeing too many cons. Certainly none notable enough to warrant not including him. He has improved so much this season with Leicester. He's not just a speed merchant now, he has so many threatening strings to his bow!! ๐
BREAKING: Reports are emerging from France that Shaun Edwards is set to leave France with immediate effect.
The RFU need to be ready quickly.
Itโs time to bring the most decorated Six Nations coach home!
@RugbySaracens That's a proper shame about Sam Spink. I thought that would be an awesome fit for Saracens. Really hope he's been picked up by another prem club and can keep fit. ๐ค
The #CrunchCreator game is an incredible concept and seems to have done unbelievably well. Rugby Instagram/influencers are well followed and achieving 42,000 people coming to watch the game suggests this is definitely something that needs to be continued and invested in. ๐
I just don't feel great about this. Excellent player and I'm sure he would do great on the international stage... I would just prefer fellas that grew up wanting to play for England like Ojomoh, Northmore, Hartley etc in there.
A first @EnglandRugby call-up for Benhard Janse van Rensburg ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
The centre joins Ellis Genge at a three-day training camp ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship.
@Oxlong609 Christ alive, that's a good team. ๐
SFM is also my favourite player going at the moment which is the faintest of silver linings I'll put on the relentless beating waiting for us in July. ๐