England v Canada

by Geordie Mon 05 Jul 2021, 12:43 pm

First topic message reminder :

Saturday 10th July, 3pm KO.

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap)
14. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 10 caps)
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 39 caps)
12. Dan Kelly (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)
11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)
10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 1 cap)
9. Harry Randall (Bristol Bears, 1 cap)

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 29 caps)
2. Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, 1 cap)
3. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap)
4. Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)
5. Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 22 caps)
6. Lewis Ludlow (C) (Gloucester Rugby, 1 cap)
7. Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 23 caps)
8. Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, uncapped)

FINISHERS
16. Curtis Langdon (Sale Sharks, 1 cap)
17. Beno Obano (Bath Rugby, 2 caps)
18. Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps)
19. Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, 1 cap)
20. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 9 caps)
21. Dan Robson (Wasps, 13 caps)
22. George Furbank (Northampton Saints, 3 caps)
23. Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 5 caps)

by Poorfour Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:18 pm

Robson is bizarrely refusing to pass to Smith - he’s been waving his arms for the ball for several phases and Robson’s passed past him or just bunged to a forward.

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:18 pm

Time to get Marcus Smith off the pitch?

by Poorfour Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:19 pm

Well, that handshake seems to suggest that we finally have a scrum half who can challenge Youngs.

by WELL-PAST-IT Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:20 pm

Beeb reporting Smith has been called up by the Lions

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:20 pm

Has Blamire played well enough to take the England 3rd hooker spot?

by No 7&1/2 Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:22 pm

Ludlam even Frak up his easy try.

by TightHEAD Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:22 pm

Great news for Smith, ford must be furious. Lol

by Cumbrian Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:23 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:Has Blamire played well enough to take the England 3rd hooker spot?

Heart says yes, head says look at the opposition. I guess it depends on how well he plays at the start of next season, a lot will depend on how guys like Langdon, Capon and Barbeary perform at the start of next season.

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:24 pm

WELL-PAST-IT wrote:Beeb reporting Smith has been called up by the Lions

The commentators are talking it since halftime. They were speculating if Smith knows.

by lostinwales Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:25 pm

Poorfour wrote:Well, that handshake seems to suggest that we finally have a scrum half who can challenge Youngs.

It says something when it felt like such a letdown seeing robson get on the pitch

by formerly known as Sam Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:25 pm

TightHEAD wrote:Great news for Smith, ford must be furious. Lol

Ford is injured so I doubt it.

by WELL-PAST-IT Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:26 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:Ludlam even Frak up his easy try.

Only watching the written commentary!, but Beeb said it was Ludlow, not Ludlam

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:26 pm

Hattrick for JamIe

by WELL-PAST-IT Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:27 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:Ludlam even Frak up his easy try.

Only watching the written commentary!, but Beeb said it was Ludlow, not Ludlam

by TightHEAD Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:27 pm

TightHEAD wrote:Great news for Smith, ~~ford~~ Sheedy must be furious. Lol

by formerly known as Sam Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:27 pm

Cumbrian wrote:
GeordieFalcon wrote:Has Blamire played well enough to take the England 3rd hooker spot?

Heart says yes, head says look at the opposition. I guess it depends on how well he plays at the start of next season, a lot will depend on how guys like Langdon, Capon and Barbeary perform at the start of next season.

If he can make the Falcons shirt his own there's no reason he can't push on into third choice. Eddie might prefer a younger third choice knowing first and second are both well established players. An opportunity to mold Blamire into the player he wants him to be. A hatrick today will not have hurt his chances at all.

by formerly known as Sam Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:27 pm

TightHEAD wrote:
formerly known as Sam wrote:
TightHEAD wrote:Great news for Smith, ~~ford~~ Sheedy must be furious. Lol

Ford is injured so I doubt it.

by No 7&1/2 Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:28 pm

WELL-PAST-IT wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:Ludlam even Frak up his easy try.

Only watching the written commentary!, but Beeb said it was Ludlow, not Ludlam

It was. I'm blaming my third cider. Ludlam is already having a better game.

by Cumbrian Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:29 pm

WHAT A TRY RADDERS!

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:29 pm

Radderz!!!

FALCON'S!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Mr Bounce Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:29 pm

Superb by Radwan

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:30 pm

Eddie should check out some of our other players lol

by No 7&1/2 Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:31 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:Eddie should check out some of our other players lol

He really shouldn't.

by formerly known as Sam Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:31 pm

Radwan spares Robson's blushes over the miss hit box kick there. Radwan looks a real standout and to me like a seasoned international. Been faultless today. Johnny May might be watching nervously.

by WELL-PAST-IT Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:32 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:Ludlam even Frak up his easy try.

Only watching the written commentary!, but Beeb said it was Ludlow, not Ludlam

by No 7&1/2 Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:33 pm

WELL-PAST-IT wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:Ludlam even Frak up his easy try.

Only watching the written commentary!, but Beeb said it was Ludlow, not Ludlam

Youre just rubbing it in now.

by mikey_dragon Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:33 pm

This is meh. Pleased for the premierships fifth best fly-half though.

by Cumbrian Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:33 pm

Looking at those pictures of Smith going off, I reckon they were just telling him there!

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:34 pm

mikey_dragon wrote:This is meh. Pleased for the premierships fifth best fly-half though.

Oh here he is...

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:35 pm

And a lineout goes alresdy

by Cumbrian Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:37 pm

Watching this game, I'm nostalgic for Canada of old. It is so sad to see where they are at the moment.

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:39 pm

Yeah the 90s team was class...

by No 7&1/2 Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:45 pm

Great to see Genge get potm.

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:46 pm

Eddie Jones does not look happy at all.

by Mr Bounce Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:47 pm

So many unnecessary penalties

by No 7&1/2 Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:48 pm

Slade playing his way out finally (hopefully).

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:49 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:Slade playing his way out finally (hopefully).

Looks that way to me

by WELL-PAST-IT Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:53 pm

The way Daly is playing in SA, 13 maybe wrapped up for a while

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:57 pm

Aw that was nice to see in the interview

by lostinwales Sat 10 Jul 2021, 4:58 pm

I do hope Marler keeps on getting gigs like this

by TheMildlyFranticLlama Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:00 pm

Fantastic to see young players making the most of international rugby, it’s been a lot of fun since the final whistle and that’s coming from a Scotland fan!

by lostinwales Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:09 pm

Credit to Jones for finding a very decent answer to a very stupid question about diversity.

by BamBam Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:10 pm

lostinwales wrote:Credit to Jones for finding a very decent answer to a very stupid question about diversity.

Switched over to the Lions game.. what happened?

by No 7&1/2 Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:11 pm

WELL-PAST-IT wrote:The way Daly is playing in SA, 13 maybe wrapped up for a while

Hope not. Fed up of his defence. It may take to the tests but you'll see him be a revolving door.

by No 7&1/2 Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:13 pm

I've just flicked over to the lions what has Daly done?

by Geordie Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:18 pm

Despite the opposition...is this the game that sees Genge finally start bringing his Lesgue form to the international level?

The Autumn Internationals will be a massive one for him personally...

by lostinwales Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:19 pm

BamBam wrote:
lostinwales wrote:Credit to Jones for finding a very decent answer to a very stupid question about diversity.

Switched over to the Lions game.. what happened?

Something along the lines of isn't it great how diverse the team is. Jones just said its a reflection of society.

It just seems like an odd thing to bring up. We pick the best team we can. The fact that it is so diverse is a bonus but its not what the team is picked for.

by BamBam Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:27 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:I've just flicked over to the lions what has Daly done?

Dropped the ball while trying to make a pass, Sharks recovered and scored their first try

by Poorfour Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:38 pm

lostinwales wrote:I do hope Marler keeps on getting gigs like this

He will. The broadcasters know gold when they see it.

by formerly known as Sam Sat 10 Jul 2021, 5:46 pm

Well Eddie has found himself a potential new back three. Really good balance at the back there. Composure, power, pace and good skills.

Midfield actually had balance which meant both players flourished. Kelly looks a bit to raw at present but certainly showed that he'll be a continuing option going forward as he gets more game time at Prem level. Slade's best game for England this year.

Half backs, again a lot of promise. Lacked a little bit of structure at times but generally controlled the game well.

Backrow, last we see of Ludlow who was lucky not to get a red card. Underhill was Underhill. Dombrandt looked strong ball in hand but unsure whether he did enough in defence for Eddie.

Lock, two club level players both did well in patches but gave away to many penalties. Shouldn't be many more caps going there way.

Front row, should be plenty of caps still to come from them. Genge was all action and just what we wanted from him. Blamire looked really good, if he backs this up in the Autumn looks like he's the natural successor to George. Heyes was industrious, should move him into third spot if he wants to advance further he needs to carry more and for greater effect.

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