Comments on: Rugby World Cup 2015: England team to play Fiji

By: Blub

Blub — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:00:01 +0000

Jacob, I suspect the direct power provided by the bench forwards, is the same reason for Burgess as well.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:07:11 +0000

Pretty much expected this selection. I’d go Launhcbury before Lawes personally but can’t complain.

Nowell would give more balance to the bench; but I can’t help but think SL is desperately looking for an excuse to throw Burgess into the XV, so he wants him to have more game time.

Webber gets a chance here to prove he can add impact, makes sense to me.

Never understand the desperation for pace off the bench. 9 times out of 10 territory and control are needed from halfbacks off the bench. The forwards add dynamism in the last 20 which explains Brookes over Wilson and the use of the Vunipolas. Add Launchbury to that and our pack should run them ragged in the last 20.

By: Col

Col — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:37:26 +0000

It’s amazing how many non English people see fit to comment on our team, just go away and worry about your own team’s problems
Fiji are a cracking team & I’m very envious of Leon….TV for me :(
Big differences in size are less of an issue now as the players are so much fitter and stronger. Just look at how well Farrell and Ford tackle for their size. Have faith & enjoy the spectacle (I hope !)

By: Leon

Leon — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:30:20 +0000

I’ll be there too if i can avoid bursting with excitement in the next 3 days.

Watson vs Nadolo is a bit worrying at 34kg weight difference i’m hoping it doesn’t turn into a painful reminder of Jonah Lomu’s steamrolling hatrick

By: Blub

Blub — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:19:56 +0000

Thats quite brilliant Enoch. Cut and paste from an Amazon book description, and linking it seamlessly to a connection between the Nazi Olympics and the present RWC.

Magnificent work.

By: Pablito

Pablito — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:06:54 +0000

Or could be that he hasn’t quite made his mind up yet and is giving Webber a chance to show what he can bring in a game where the composition of the front row replacements is perhaps less important than it will be against Wales or Aus

Will be at the game on Friday. Already v excited (and slightly nervous having been watching videos of Nadolo and his team mates!)

By: Dazza

Dazza — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:39:54 +0000

I can’t see the Fiji scrum giving us too many problems with George or Webber on the filed?! I would’ve thought George would offer more than Webber on current form.

By: teecee

teecee — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:49:02 +0000

Given the much trumpeted fitness coaching the players have had I would have thought someone with genuine pace for the final 15 off the bench to try and run Fiji ragged,especially if things are a bit tight.

I echo the selection of Webber being a bit left field. George is hardly a lightweight in the scrum and his darts have been spot on. Another example of Bombers Achilles heel, his inherent conservatism perhaps?

To borrow from Sir Alex , “squeaky bottom” time is fast approaching. This first game is going to be absolutely crucial to the rest of England’s tournament.

C’mon boys!!!!!!!!

By: teecee

teecee — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:39:56 +0000

Your first name gives you away methinks………………………………

By: Aviral sharma

Aviral sharma — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:13:32 +0000

Don’t worry guys , England will lose. Go fiji go

By: Henry

Henry — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:01:25 +0000

Apparently it is because Webber is a superior scrummager and I guess they still have a few worries about that following the Ireland game so want to give him a go

By: Leon

Leon — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:52:14 +0000

Agreed, it’s the only team selection that doesn’t makes sense to me (from the 31 available)