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Marcus is not best at fullback, it's not his position. Finn, is doing great, so 60 minutes, 20 minutes split?
Dombrant looks world class at club level but seems to lack a bit of heft and edge at international level. Smart with great hands but lacking something
5-3 for the Irish bench. No way not to have a recognized scrum half there.
If Kelleher is available I can see Ireland starting him, Joe will start with James Ryan off the bench. Ryan Baird at 6 and POM on the bench. It will be a buzz to see Murray, POM and Healy come off the bench for their last home game. If it was against any other six nations opposition I think they would all start. Ireland might go 6/2. If Conan is fit
Video Correction: Conor Murray should be scrum half replacement on Ireland's bench
I've no inside info but I'm doubtful about Doris and Furlong making it. Hope they will but we've heard "making great progress" before
Borthwick needs to embrace the rotation at the moment. There is a 90% chance that we will finish third so we might aswell embrace it and rotate. I would go for
1-Baxter
2-Dan
3-Stuart
4-Itoje
5-Chessum
6-Hill
7-curry
8-earl
9-Mitchell
10- fin smith
11- sleightholme
12- ojomoh
13- Lawrence
14-freeman
15- steward
I would keep the bench pretty much the same as in
16- George
17-Genge
18-opoku fordjour
19-Cunningham south
20- Willis
21- Spencer
22- Marcus smith
23-Murley
I would also like to add I think England are really missing Sam underhill. Typically all of the things Tom curry has been praised for I would say underhill is better at
Borthwick needs to embrace the rotation at the moment. There is a 90% chance that we will finish third so we might aswell embrace it and rotate. I would go for
1-Baxter
2-Dan
3-Stuart
4-Itoje
5-Chessum
6-Hill
7-curry
8-earl
9-Mitchell
10- fin smith
11- sleightholme
12- ojomoh
13- Lawrence
14-freeman
15- steward
I would keep the bench pretty much the same as in
16- George
17-Genge
18-opoku fordjour
19-Cunningham south
20- Willis
21- Spencer
22- Marcus smith
23-Murley
I would also like to add I think England are really missing Sam underhill. Typically all of the things Tom curry has been praised for I would say underhill is better at
Can’t see England being more ambitious against Italy they will just be looking to avoid their first ever defeat against them and keep the revival going.
Would like to see Beard and Roebuck included at some point these last two rounds. I think Beard could really excel in spade’s defensive role bringing a bit more physicality and speed to it
It think Scotland need a rotation to try and motivate the players who always play to start performing. I think starting fergus Burke and Jordan could motivate Russel and kinghorn to start playing well
No do not pick murley and Sleightholme off form .pick beard Pollack Start tom Willis Fred steward and Jack van poortvliet and Roebuck
ENG by 2 scores. Allowing for their attack which is still a WIP and in expectation of an ITA fight back after what happened against FRA.
Just wondering if Ireland will field the 3 retirees v France? Last chance to play at the Aviva for Ireland, its possible, although they will more likely feature in the Italy game.
Marcus Smith is a 10 not a 15 that is his strength if England don't want himczn we have him back at quiens
Very surprised Hanson was offered central contract…very hard to come by…his play has dropped a level from World Cup.
Needs to step up and claim the reward of the unions faith in him
Beirne isn’t viewed as a 6 anymore; and I don’t think Ireland will be playing a 6-2 any time soon personally
1. Baxter
2. Dan
3. Stuart
4. Itoje
5. Chessum
6. CCS
7. B. Curry
8. Willis
9. Mitch
10. F. Smith
11. Sleights
12. Dingwall
13. Beard
14. Freeman
15. Daly
subs- George, Genge, AOF, Hill, Earl, JVP, M. Smith, Roebuck
– Rest T. Curry has he has had a few niggles and injury prone, we need him fit.
– Try a new centre partnership, Slade isn't working at 12 and Lawrence has been good in a system that doesn't favour the centres, but has lacked defensively. Additionally we need to build depth in this department.
– Marcus isn't a 15… lets see him come on and attack against a tired Italy. (I wouldn't say Daly is a great 15 either but he's been performing well and has experience back there- I would love to see Carpenter given a shot but he isn't in the training squad)
Lets embrace our squad depth and test some things.
It's been rumoured that Daly is being considered to start at 15 ahead of M.Smith. please no.
Randall has not enhanced his position this six nations and quite rightly behind JVP in the pecking order. Do believe JVP has improved in all aspects and not had chance to prove it as yet. Certainly ball in hand goes for that gap and a striking runner. Hope I’m right . 🏴
Another excellent video. Tom Roebuck should start instead of Ollie Sleightholme. It is good to see Asher Fordjour on the bench in your team. I have advocated this many times on yours and other rugby channels