Comments on: England call up four new players

By: Donk

Donk — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:58:38 +0000

I was disappointed to hear Dowson not getting the call up. I watch Saints week in week out and truely believe that tactically he would benefit the squad – his reading of the opposition is elite compared to most other players. Has Dows done something in a previous life to upset the forwards coach?!?! What will it take to get him a cap? Think he should be given a chance to prove himself.

By: Hutch

Hutch — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:00:12 +0000

Agree with you Fred, Marler is definitely a bright talent for the future. I think this call-up should benefit him though…unlikely to get much game time, but being in and around the squad can’t hurt, and should stand him in good stead when he does get a cap.

He’d be pretty handy off the bench this autumn, particularly against the Aussie scrum!

By: Fearless Fred

Fearless Fred — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:52:55 +0000

Well, I’d been telling folks that I saw Joe as someone who would feature for England in maybe 3 to 4 years time. It’s hard to believe when you look at him that “The Thing From The Swamp” only just turned 20! I just hope for his, Harlequins, and Englands sake that he is allowed to develop properly, rather than rushed into the squad. He could be one of the backbone of a seriously strong England pack in a few years if he keeps injuries to a minimum and continues to develop his game

By: Nick Heath

Nick Heath — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:29:33 +0000

Barritt follows the channels of promotion I guess. Feel so sorry for Barkley though.

By: jimmymc

jimmymc — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:01:53 +0000

alll good inclusions, tom wood looks really handy.

Has anyone seen Tom Johnson playing for Exeter Chiefs? hes one hell of a beast, where did he come from!

By: John 'Max' Maxwell

John 'Max' Maxwell — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:51:35 +0000

Dan Ward-Smith – AT LAST!! I’d like to see Dan get some match time and then hit the 6 Nations running. I am very looking forward to the next 6 moths of pre-world cup rugby for England.

By: Hutch

Hutch — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:51:18 +0000

Interesting to see Barritt called up as centre cover – Geraghty and Barkley might have had a look in, but I’m quite a fan of Barritt and he probably suits England’s style more than Geraghty.

DWS seems to be regarded as a lock now, which I’m not convinced about, but otherwise, can’t complain at Wood and Marler being involved. Top players and should be heavily involved in the future.