Ian Hunter

Former pro rugby player. 38 minute British Lion no: 643, England & Northampton. Part-time BBC sport summariser, marketing geek

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@saintdiamond1 He has a plan, but it’s not the right one. Pragmatic by nature which means in the big games or when pressures on, he will always default to what he’s knows. England will continue to flatter against easier sides until a different mindset is brought in I.e a Dowson & Vesty comes in

[Andrew Langley @saintdiamond1]

If England are to play a 10man kicking game, then pick, Spencer, a bigger back row, a back three that can catch and a coupe of bruisers in midfield.

If you are going to play fast, pick 3 7s, a speedster wing, a play making midfield.

Not sure Borthwick has a plan. Who we pick and how we play seems at odds.

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@SBarnesRugby 100%

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@willcarling @OjomohM @Sladey_10 And one proud dad to boot 💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@WheresTommyV Great to see Furbank and Sleighs back on the pitch 💪🏻👏🏻

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@lionsofficial Best tracksuit ever 😂

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@WheresTommyV Fully deserved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@RugbyInsideLine I’d have no problem with Freeman at 15. He’s played there for Northampton. I personally think he’d excel there. And the move makes sense with the talent available on the wing. It creates an extremely dangerous attacking back three.

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@BarneeEb I got carried away Edward. When @SaintsRugby keep the ball and play fast, you don’t want it to stop

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@WheresTommyV That’s great news for Rory. He’s been unlucky with injury but he’s also got his head down and worked hard at improving his game 💪🏻👏🏻

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@TightFive_Rugby England have some serious talent on the wings. I can see Freeman moving into the centre in order to keep him in the starting line up

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

Normal People on @netflix Brilliantly written, shot and acted. What a rollercoaster - epic story telling - wow, wow, wow 😢👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@SkySportsRugby I know how he feel😢

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@willcarling @George_Fordy Totally agree Will

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@Arron1970 He’s put some timber on Arron. Qui a mangé toutes les tartes 😂🥧

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

@WheresTommyV c'est la vie

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

Back home reflecting on @SaintsRugby game. Best team won on the day - more aggressive at the breakdown & better at punching holes. Injuries at the start didn’t help - changed Saints shape & game plan. The ref - poor -I’m being generous. Finally pride - to a man, fought to the end

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

Not a bad seat for the Investec Champions Cup final in Cardiff. COYS 💪🏻😇

[Ian Hunter @ianhunterchat]

Who’s round is it? With @BBCSportNhants for the big match. On the air from 10am at the Blue Bell, on the High Street - by the Castle. Come and join us for a pre match chat. COYS 😇@GrahamMcKechnie @LennieNewman1 @BBCNorthampton @SaintsRugby