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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: Bod
Date: February 28, 2023, 4:44 pm
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I think there is a modicum of logic in this observation from SB
- let Smith have a good thrash v Chiefs and he's back in the
squad on Sunday.
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: RodneyRegis
Date: March 1, 2023, 3:58 am
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Yes of course there's logic in what he's saying, but it's not
outlandish to suggest that his plan is to bring ford back in -
he's not likely to say "I don't rate Smith at all, regardless of
his performances I was just waiting for Dan Kelly or George
ford"
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: MaidstoneQuin
Date: March 1, 2023, 4:18 am
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As a glass half full kinda guy, I'd like to think SB would see
Marcus have a blinder at Twickenham, and go to himself "Well, no
one really expects us to turn over France/Ireland, what do I
have to lose giving Owen a little rest this week?".
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: raedarius
Date: March 1, 2023, 4:24 am
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> As a glass half full kinda guy...
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Well I never. It appears we've all misjudged you...
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: March 1, 2023, 5:41 am
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--- Quote from: RodneyRegis link ---
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> Yes of course there's logic in what he's saying, but it's not
outlandish to suggest that his plan is to bring ford back in -
he's not likely to say "I don't rate Smith at all, regardless of
his performances I was just waiting for Dan Kelly or George
ford"
>
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And it's the training squad he's talking about, not the final
match squad.
Ford's performances have been dire so far because he's woefully
short of match sharpness having been out for so long and only
having played a match and a half or whatever. Marcus is short of
match sharpness because Borthwick refuses to play him. Daft.
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: Yareet
Date: March 1, 2023, 5:43 am
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--- Quote from: JammyGit link ---
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> And it's the training squad he's talking about, not the final
match squad.
>
> Ford's performances have been dire so far because he's
woefully short of match sharpness having been out for so long
and only having played a match and a half or whatever. Marcus is
short of match sharpness because Borthwick refuses to play him.
Daft.
>
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It's a 3-day camp from yesterday so I'm hoping that there is a
chance that Ford could be on the bench for us on Sunday
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: Yareet
Date: March 1, 2023, 5:57 am
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Smith still very much in contention, apparently
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: RodneyRegis
Date: March 1, 2023, 6:10 am
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"Prove yourself for Quins, because there no evidence whatsoever
that you're up to playing fly half at club level".
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: March 1, 2023, 6:28 am
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> Smith still very much in contention, apparently
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They've taken what Borthwick's said and add a hell of a lot to
it. Borthwick has "challenged" Marcus to prove his worth and his
match sharpness at the weekend, and has said he'll be back in
the training squad on Sunday.
That is a long, long way from saying he's in strong contention
for a starting spot.
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Re: Smith out Ford in
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: March 1, 2023, 10:10 am
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Smith is only in contention for a start against France if
Farrell is injured. His performance on Saturday will have no
bearing on England selection. Greenwood was spouting nonsense
saying that if Smith "bosses" it on Saturday it'll show
Borthwick he should be considered for a start. Smith has bossed
it for Quins plenty of times.
Borthwick wants to play 10 man, percentages rugby. If in doubt,
kick and defend. That's his prerogative as head coach. Just
silly pretending that it has anything to do with Smith's
performances
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