The collision looked pretty serious when it happened. Good to hear both guys are ok.
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The collision looked pretty serious when it happened. Good to hear both guys are ok.
Whilst France were terrible, particularly in the first half, England did enough to deserve the win.
Fin Smith's selection has been shouted for for ages, and Borthwick finally started him as last gasp attempt to keep his job. Fin does give England more balance and play's the way Borthwick has set out his team, even when he played Marcus at 10. A good coach gets the right players into right positions in his system, a great coach makes a system that makes the most of his best players.
It does leave Marcus in an odd position. Will he full time full back, or on bench as 2nd string fly half?
Fin Smith's selection has been shouted for for ages, and Borthwick finally started him as last gasp attempt to keep his job. Fin does give England more balance and play's the way Borthwick has set out his team, even when he played Marcus at 10. A good coach gets the right players into right positions in his system, a great coach makes a system that makes the most of his best players.
It does leave Marcus in an odd position. Will he full time full back, or on bench as 2nd string fly half?
Agreed, it's a tricky one for sure. Marcus is exciting to watch for his solo work, but Finn is excellent at getting the rest of the team involved - like Fazz and Ford did at their best. I'd like to see Finn get the 10 jersey against Scotland, perhaps with Marcus at 15 again. It might seem unfair that Marcus is being usurped, but if it gets more out of the team as a whole it seems a no brainer?
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Marcus' kicking was pretty poor against France, not quite sure what was going on there, seemed to be snatching them.
Wales are still awful and nothing to indicate that will change. why didn't they use their maul earlier in the game?
Error ridden performance by France, English defence had a big part to play.
Scotland are still Scotland, full of talent and can play but always find a way to disappoint.11 consecutive losses now to Ireland. BBC pundits churning out articles on an all Scottish Lions back will have to think of something else to write now.
Italy pretty much the same as last year, not worse but not kicked up a level.
Ireland the best by a good margin but not brilliant. Ruthless in defence in the first half. Slightly worried about conceding late try again.
England finally close out a close game. Fitness still needs improving, loss of Aled Walters to Ireland is still impacting. Smart defensive setup kept Dupont quiet.
Error ridden performance by France, English defence had a big part to play.
Scotland are still Scotland, full of talent and can play but always find a way to disappoint.11 consecutive losses now to Ireland. BBC pundits churning out articles on an all Scottish Lions back will have to think of something else to write now.
Italy pretty much the same as last year, not worse but not kicked up a level.
Ireland the best by a good margin but not brilliant. Ruthless in defence in the first half. Slightly worried about conceding late try again.
England finally close out a close game. Fitness still needs improving, loss of Aled Walters to Ireland is still impacting. Smart defensive setup kept Dupont quiet.