I think the English results and performances have demonstrated the benefits of having a 10 and 12 who are both proficient with ball in hand and with the boot. Sexton, Farrell and Joseph would be an interesting combination. This tour will be absolutely brutal, though, and whether Sexton can...
I think Warburton will be Lions' captain. He's verging on reproducing his best form and I think the decision to relinquish the Welsh captaincy was the primary driver for this.
I thought you were listing squad picks as opposed to the starting fifteen. There is so much competition for places that it really is tough to assert who will make the first team. Sexton and Webb are the stand out half back pairing, but I could see the logic with going with Sexton and Murray on...
By and large I think that is what he will go with from a Welsh perspective; not sure about Gethin, though - given his age. I wouldn't rule out Jamie Roberts, either, given how Gatland will want to play.
Yeah, and I think there is method to the madness. Arguably, George plays a far more pivotal role coming off the bench, than he would do as a starter. It will be interesting to see how Tommy Taylor develops at Wasps over the next 12-18 months. At club level he is already outperforming Hartley.
He's certainly the best English hooker. I can't remember how many hookers are usually included, if it is four, then I think he might be in with a shout to come off the bench. If they only take three, then I don't think Gatland will choose him over Owens, Best and Hartley. By the time the...
Personally, I think it should be between him and Toner for the fifth lock spot. The emerging group of locks from England, Ireland and Scotland are far more dynamic than both and will give a better account of themselves.
Agree completely. I would far prefer our key players to have a summer's rest with the Argentina tour being used to develop players like Underhill, Sinckler, George, Daly and the like.
With Gatland in charge, I'm sure he will be on the plane, but in the starting XV? On current form I think Launchbury, J Gray and Itoje are ahead of him. I don't think the quality of Jones' leadership means that he's first choice.
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