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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: MaidstoneQuin
Date: February 1, 2023, 1:08 pm
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Murley not being picked is tough, but OHC is also in good form.
Personally, I think it’s potentially good for England
supporters. Murley’s presence and continued clamour for
inclusion should bring the best out of Watson/OHC, as they
surely will know they need to deliver to remain in the side.
I think under EJ a lot of the issues simply were a lot of
players knew their position in the team was a given, with no
real competition.(May/Nowell being chucked in with nothing to
justify their last selections).
Also, selfishly we retain him, and against Gloucester (if he’s
not involved with England) we will need all hands on deck if we
are to even consider being in the top 4
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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: RodneyRegis
Date: February 1, 2023, 4:27 pm
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--- Quote from: JammyGit link ---
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> He's played left wing a decent amount, so it's not that.
>
> I think the simple answer is that a fit and firing Watson is
world class, and OHC's extended form matches Murley's extended
form. I'm sure it wasn't an easy call.
>
> I would argue that perhaps this:
>
> should've been "was", with 2015-17 his peak - even back in
2019 he wasn't quite at his best and it's been a struggle for
him since then thanks to injury. He's not played for England for
over 18 months, too.
>
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Not sure when we last saw a fit and firing Watson. He's scored 3
tries from 9 matches this season, behind even Steward. All the
other wingers were up near a try a game.
I think ohc left and murley right with Malins or Watson 23 would
have been better, but if murley isn't starting there's not much
point him being there in fairness. He does also need to work on
his kicking.
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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: Le Tiss
Date: February 2, 2023, 4:37 am
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In other news it's good to see Huw Jones getting a starting
shirt for Scotland. A player who did wonders for us in a
difficult time of need. Go well Huw.
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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: February 2, 2023, 4:44 am
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Was interesting seeing on another forum the Scottish fans all
worrying massively about his defence. That wouldn't have been my
major criticism of him as a player. Will be really interesting
to see how he gets on!
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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: Banstead Quin
Date: February 2, 2023, 5:37 am
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All the main media outlet's going with March at 13 against
Jones, so that will be good to see and pleased for March if true
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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: poorfour
Date: February 2, 2023, 6:37 am
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--- Quote from: Banstead Quin link ---
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> All the main media outlet's going with March at 13 against
Jones, so that will be good to see and pleased for March if true
>
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It'd be an interesting contrast of styles, and it's always fun
to see players who've played together at club level up against
each other at International level
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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: Archquin
Date: February 2, 2023, 8:38 am
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England starting XV: F Steward; M Malins, J Marchant, O Farrell
(c), O Hassell-Collins; M Smith, J van Poortvliet; E Genge, J
George, K Sinckler, M Itoje, O Chessum, L Ludlam, B Curry, A
Dombrandt.
Replacements: J Walker, M Vunipola, D Cole, N Isiekwe, B Earl, B
Youngs, O Lawrence, A Watson.
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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: DOK
Date: February 2, 2023, 2:49 pm
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Well, as usual, England team looks good on paper!
#Post#: 103693--------------------------------------------------
Re: Murley Released
DIR By: Rocker
Date: February 2, 2023, 4:38 pm
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That is actually a well balanced back three and back row. Still
not convinced about Smith-Farrell... I'm willing to give it a
chance with NEv in charge of the attack though.
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Re: Murley Released
DIR By: #495
Date: February 3, 2023, 3:08 am
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The only sliver of faith I have in Smith + Farrell is that NEv
has been allowed to change the dynamic of how it works i.e.
actually let Marcus play first receiver more often than not and
not just as an option "out the back" if Faz decides not to give
it to a forward first.
I like having actual flankers playing 6 and 7 - Ludlam has
always looked fiesty and physical and maybe we need a bit more
of that. I wonder if we are a bit light in the row though.
Admittedly I don't know loads about Chessum but neither he or
Itoje seem to be of the heavier tight-head type lock. Should
look great around the park and in the line-out but I think we
could struggle at scrum time against better packs (though I
suppose this could be a horses for courses selection as the
Scottish front-row may be slightly weakened).
All in all, looking forward to it - if we lose at least we won't
have the added ignominy of having to live with any pre-match EJ
jibes.
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