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Arnoldtoo · Jan 23, 2018

Six Nations 2018: Wales fly-half Dan Biggar to miss first three rounds

The Welsh Rugby Union is yet to confirm the extent of the damage, but it is understood Biggar will miss matches with Scotland, England and Ireland.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42792896

talkshowhost86 · Jan 23, 2018

Time to get your boots on @E17yid

You must be next in line now.

E17yid · Jan 23, 2018

talkshowhost86 said:
Time to get your boots on @E17yid

You must be next in line now.

I’m a scrum half but I can do a job at 10.

Thought he’d miss the whole thing so not to bad it’s only first 3 games. Shame England is 2nd game though.

E17yid · Jan 23, 2018

Glad Priestland is injured as I bet Garland would play him. Owen Willlians maybe. Or Patchell.

E17yid · Jan 23, 2018

Forgot about Anscombe.

Christ I was letting myself get optimistic as well.

talkshowhost86 · Jan 23, 2018

E17yid said:
Glad Priestland is injured as I bet Garland would play him. Owen Willlians maybe. Or Patchell.

From the little I've seen of Scarlets this year I'd play Patchell.

Williams is a bit all over the place. Capable of moments of brilliance but an absolute liability at times as well.

E17yid · Jan 23, 2018

talkshowhost86 said:
From the little I've seen of Scarlets this year I'd play Patchell.

Williams is a bit all over the place. Capable of moments of brilliance but an absolute liability at times as well.

You’d think he wouldn’t play Williams seeing as he’s so green and the only experience he’s had at this level is at 12 in the Autumn. Smart money would be on Anscombe but I agree with you I’d play Patchell there. They can’t use the he’s a 15 excuse as so is Anscombe and whenever I have seen Patchell at 10 he’s been good but whoever he picks is going to be inexperienced.

talkshowhost86 · Jan 23, 2018

E17yid said:
You’d think he wouldn’t play Williams seeing as he’s so green and the only experience he’s had at this level is at 12 in the Autumn. Smart money would be on Anscombe but I agree with you I’d play Patchell there. They can’t use the he’s a 15 excuse as so is Anscombe and whenever I have seen Patchell at 10 he’s been good but whoever he picks is going to be inexperienced.

I think Williams has been playing a fair bit at 12 for Gloucester this year as well. Maybe they'll both get a game considering the injury pile-up.

On a more general point the rugby authorities are going to need to look at the issue with injuries soon. It's been absolutely insane this year (not just for the brittle Welsh) and it does seem quite coincidental that the injuries are coming thick and fast after the changes in the laws that seem to mean more contacts and more time with the ball in play (let alone the slightly ludicrous schedule).

teok · Jan 25, 2018

England have 22 players injured and the tournament hasn't even started.

talkshowhost86 · Jan 25, 2018

teok said:
England have 22 players injured and the tournament hasn't even started.

Yeah we're doing our bit to rival Wales now.

Certainly looks good for Ireland at this stage.

mpickard2087 · Jan 25, 2018

Looks like it will be something like:

Mako, Hartley, Cole, Launchbury, Lawes, Itoje, Underhill, Simmonds, Youngs, Ford, Farrell, Joseph, May, Watson, Brown
Subs: George, Hepburn, Williams, Kruis, Mercer, Care, Lozowski, Solomona

Which isn't an awful team on paper, and gives some opportunities for players to stake a claim.

talkshowhost86 · Jan 25, 2018

Webb now out for Wales as well.

Think Wales have been using the same physicians as Quins.

Mind you if I was Webb I'd tell the Welsh RFU to go and screw themselves anyway.

talkshowhost86 · Jan 25, 2018

mpickard2087 said:
Looks like it will be something like:

Mako, Hartley, Cole, Launchbury, Lawes, Itoje, Underhill, Simmonds, Youngs, Ford, Farrell, Joseph, May, Watson, Brown
Subs: George, Hepburn, Williams, Kruis, Mercer, Care, Lozowski, Solomona

Which isn't an awful team on paper, and gives some opportunities for players to stake a claim.

Still a good but certainly weaknesses, particularly in the back row, and not the same strength coming off the bench at all which is a worry because that's where England have been strong under Eddie.

I can't believe Solomona is anywhere near the squad to be honest. Plus Slade will definitely be in the 23.

teok · Jan 25, 2018

Slade is out for most of the 6n.

talkshowhost86 · Jan 25, 2018

teok said:
Slade is out for most of the 6n.

When did that happen?!

Arnoldtoo · Jan 25, 2018

talkshowhost86 said:
Still a good but certainly weaknesses, particularly in the back row, and not the same strength coming off the bench at all which is a worry because that's where England have been strong under Eddie.

I can't believe Solomona is anywhere near the squad to be honest. Plus Slade will definitely be in the 23.

We're playing Italy. We really shouldn't a game-saving bench. Against Wales, yes, but a few might be back by then.

talkshowhost86 · Jan 25, 2018

Arnoldtoo said:
We're playing Italy. We really shouldn't a game-saving bench. Against Wales, yes, but a few might be back by then.

Yeah Italy will be fine but most of the injuries are longer term than that.

Mind you we can't blame injuries against Wales anyway as most of the population is injured for them.

mpickard2087 · Jan 25, 2018

talkshowhost86 said:
Still a good but certainly weaknesses, particularly in the back row, and not the same strength coming off the bench at all which is a worry because that's where England have been strong under Eddie.

I can't believe Solomona is anywhere near the squad to be honest. Plus Slade will definitely be in the 23.

As said, Slade is injured.

If Te'o isn't back ready then one of Solomona, Earle or Mallinder will be on the bench going on the squad selected.

talkshowhost86 · Jan 25, 2018

mpickard2087 said:
As said, Slade is injured.

If Te'o isn't back ready then one of Solomona, Earle or Mallinder will be on the bench going on the squad selected.

We could really do with Te'o. Just having one back with a bit of oomph could make the difference.

I'm very worried about this England team being underpowered.

teok · Jan 26, 2018

I was talking about this kid a few months ago. He starts at 10 for france. Every time I see him he looks incredible.

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