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Regarding that knock on, as far as I can find the law on the knock-on is; A knock-on occurs when a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hits the ball forward with the hand or arm, or when the ball hits the hand or arm and goes forward, and the ball touches the gr...

The unavailable sides would make for a pretty game! Bristol unavailable XV: 1. Max Lahiff, 2. Bryan Byrne, 3. Kyle Sinckler, 4. Dave Attwood, 5. James Dun, 6. Ben Earl, 7. Harry Thacker, 8. Nathan Hughes 9. Harry Randall, 10.Callum Sheedy, 11. Henry Purdy, 12. Siale Piutau, 13. Semi Radradra, 14. Ch...

Puja wrote: Bristol will easily overpower that side, but it's a lot stronger than recent Tigers 2nd XVs have been.

Yeah, that was said about L.I as well - forgive me if I don't quite beleive it...

Bristol team: 15. Charles Piutau; 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Alapati Leiua, 11. Siva Naulago; 10. Ioan Lloyd, 9. Andy Uren; 1. Jake Woolmore, 2. Will Capon, 3. John Afoa, 4. Chris Vui, 5. Joe Joyce, 6. Steven Luatua (c), 7. Dan Thomas, 8. Jake Heenan. Subs: 16. George Kloska, 17. Yann ...

There's a piece in Times today on attitudes in the squad: Quote 'one source described a creative tension within the England squad between the younger generation -players such as Ben Earl, Max Malins and Lawrence and established playmakers over 'how the game can be played and how it has been played. ...

3 week ban for Bedlow. Leaves Bris real short in the centres....

It was Jean-Luc, 1m 37 of this video - https://www.premiershiprugby.com/prtv/#pr-videos "Contact is on the shoulder" is a weird interpretation of an elbow to the head. I mean Dombrandt milks it, but even so Bedlows is accidental - think most would agree that. JLdP - on other side of ruck,...

It was Jean-Luc, 1m 37 of this video - https://www.premiershiprugby.com/prtv/#pr-videos

Sam Bedlow has been cited, suspect a hefty ban coming.

Just seen the Du Preez shoulder to Dombrandts head, if Bedlow is a red (& it is) and he's been cited, how the hell has he got away with that... He has a load of previous for it as well.

Timbo wrote:Well, could be a LOT worse in fairness. You’re points clear at the top of the league.

True!

I kind of forget that, too used to being at the bottom...

Well that was a bad second half... Fair play to Irish on a great come back! Bedlow - lucky to stay on the pitch, thought it was Red myself. Eadie - bloody stupid... Armstrong - simply not good enough, scrum turns to crap everytime he's on. Pat Lam - took off key players too soon (it turned out), but...

Irish: 15 James Stokes, 14 Ben Loader, 13 Curtis Rona, 12 Theo Brophy Clews, 11 Ollie Hassell-Collins, 10 Paddy Jackson, 9 Ben Meehan 1 Will Goodrick-Clarke, 2 Matt Cornish, 3 Lovejoy Chawatama, 4 Steve Mafi, 5 George Nott, 6 Matt Rogerson (c), 7 Blair Cowan, 8 Albert Tuisue Replacements: 16 Agustin...

Bristol side: 15. Charles Piutau; 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Sam Bedlow, 11. Siva Naulago; 10. Callum Sheedy, 9. Andy Uren; 1. Yann Thomas, 2. Will Capon, 3. John Afoa, 4. Dave Attwood, 5. Chris Vui, 6. Steven Luatua (c), 7. Dan Thomas, 8. Mitch Eadie. Subs: 16. George Kloska, 17. Jake...

I wouldn't contend is does relate to Glaws, but the discussion does seem to touch in part on the Bristol lineup, and what I take from the lineup is they're not especially relevant to England with that mix of players. Brizzle though are perhaps copying how Sarries went when starting to build an impr...

Not entirely sure what this has to do with the Gloucester game...

But Mako and Ellis came through at Bristol, so that's 6 that Bristol have contributed to. Think Billy was in the set up but only briefly.

I'd have said that was a jump to avoid a tackle myself. Clearly jumps up and doesn't dive forwards.

Well done though.

bruce wrote:Hmm was that not s massive knock on by May from Slade's kick through?

Did look like it, did they show a replay? Double move from Hill as well.

Can we please stop with the "Lam for England" chat, he's had one flukely win at Connacht and done ok with loads of money at Bris.

The obvious choice is Baxter.

[quote="Mellsblue"
Yep. Many years ago I put up a poll on here (well, a previous iteration) and subsequent discussion about who would be England’s long term 13: Tuilagi, Trinder or Lowe. I think I may have cursed them all.
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Can you do one for Farrell please?

Wins a win but that was not pretty. Hopefully Bryne and Hughes aren't too badly crocked! POC had another good game and Lloyd is growing into the 10 spot.

Hopefully a better performance and no more injuries next week!

Not surprised it's happened - I am surprised there was opposition to it. I'd like to think it was Bristol (at least) but can't see that being the case!

Personally I think this selection marks a huge change in game plan. Eng will now hoof it away from 12 instead of 10 - sheer genius.....

I might catch the highlights but cba to watch this.

Bristol: 15. Charles Piutau; 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Siale Piutau, 11. Henry Purdy; 10. Ioan Lloyd, 9. Andy Uren; 1. Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, 2. Bryan Byrne, 3. John Afoa (c), 4. Dave Attwood, 5. Chris Vui, 6. Jake Heenan, 7. Dan Thomas, 8. Nathan Hughes. Subs players: 16. Will Capon,...

While Dombrandt playing lock for England is traditional Woodward bonkers, I do feel the need to point out that Dombrandt does and has played lock (certainly more recently and regularly than Hill) and was signed for Quins as a lock/back row. Puja TBF, he wasn't a pro player when he was playing lock....

What?? He was manfully trying to take the game by the scruff of it's neck and all around him failed...
9/10 at least!