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       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: JammyGit
       Date: November 2, 2025, 7:42 am
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       --- Quote from: poorfour link ---
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       > The passing was disjointed, but the team had only been
       together a week and the conditions were grim at times.
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       Whoa hang on I thought Ford was selected as the continuity
       option, we can't now use unfamiliarity as an excuse
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       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: poorfour
       Date: November 2, 2025, 7:43 am
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       --- Quote from: Rugbycat link ---
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       > That was not the plan for the kicking law changes.
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       > The purpose of the World Rugby law changes related to
       "shepherding" or blocking players during kicks in open play is
       to reduce "kick tennis," create more space for counter-attacks,
       and increase the overall ball-in-flow time.
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       >
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       I never said it was. But it has very much been the result. If WR
       didn't want that to happen, they should probably have trialled
       it more.
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       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: poorfour
       Date: November 2, 2025, 7:45 am
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       --- Quote from: JammyGit link ---
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       > Whoa hang on I thought Ford was selected as the continuity
       option, we can't now use unfamiliarity as an excuse
       >
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       There's a difference between an explanation and an excuse. I
       think Ford was selected because he had worked with Blackett over
       the summer, which makes sense with limited prep time. But
       limited prep time is still limited prep time.
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       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: Rugbycat
       Date: November 2, 2025, 7:50 am
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       --- Quote from: poorfour link ---
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       > I never said it was. But it has very much been the result. If
       WR didn't want that to happen, they should probably have
       trialled it more.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Was just pointing out the dream world that WR live in, they fall
       into the two squirrels, from Richmond park would do a better job
       law.
       Improving the Fan Experience: The changes are part of World
       Rugby's broader "Shape of the Game" action plan, which focuses
       on making the game more accessible, entertaining, and
       faster-flowing for spectators
       They will no doubt look at further changes in the future.
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       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: raedarius
       Date: November 2, 2025, 9:21 am
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       --- Quote from: Fursty link ---
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       > Watching Ford and Steward chase back after Potter for the
       interception was hilarious - not an ounce of pace between them
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       The whole thing looked to be in slow motion. Potter didn't look
       that fast either.  Reminded me of the 'legendary' Lewies
       run-and-then-asthma try from a few seasons ago.
       #Post#: 144359--------------------------------------------------
       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: Rocker
       Date: November 2, 2025, 5:40 pm
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       Ford was poor, Steward was disappointing under the high ball and
       is terribly slow. Overall I'd give England a B but with a
       slightly different team I think they'd be an A+. Bit more bulk
       needed, Martin/CCS maybe? I'd start either of the Smiths over
       Ford, for me Marcus, but I can see the attraction of Finn. I
       liked the front row and bomb squad ploy. Dingers did ok and
       Freeman was good other than forgetting to pass on a few
       occasions. Overall a good showing, I thought the Wallabies were
       poor
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       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: FrostAndFire
       Date: November 3, 2025, 3:11 am
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       One thing England lacked was turnovers from jackals. We used to
       win a lot of them, but these days, pretty close to none.
       Australia beat us in that department quite handily. Their ruck
       speed was faster, too. Our attacks might have been a bit more
       dynamic if we were more on top of those. But I guess they're not
       the priority in the current game plan.
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       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: Brown Bottle
       Date: November 3, 2025, 5:44 am
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       --- Quote from: raedarius link ---
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       > The whole thing looked to be in slow motion. Potter didn't
       look that fast either.  Reminded me of the 'legendary' Lewies
       run-and-then-asthma try from a few seasons ago.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       The touch judge was faster than all three of them.
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       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: FrostAndFire
       Date: November 3, 2025, 6:55 am
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       --- Quote from: Brown Bottle link ---
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       > The touch judge was faster than all three of them.
       >
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       Is he eligible for England?
       #Post#: 144367--------------------------------------------------
       Re: OT England v Australia
   DIR By: JammyGit
       Date: November 3, 2025, 1:32 pm
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       --- Quote from: FrostAndFire link ---
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       > One thing England lacked was turnovers from jackals. We used
       to win a lot of them, but these days, pretty close to none.
       Australia beat us in that department quite handily. Their ruck
       speed was faster, too. Our attacks might have been a bit more
       dynamic if we were more on top of those. But I guess they're not
       the priority in the current game plan.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I think I'd rather Curry and Pepper be the flankers, Underhill
       isn't what he used to be over the ball.
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