Comments on: Visser: ‘The RBS 6 Nations can’t come quickly enough’

By: Patrick S

Patrick S — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

I agree with large parts of choices you have made. I watched the Toulon game and Armitage deserves his chance whether or not he plays in France.
I think at some point Billy Vunipola will make his debut at 8 and the competition between him and Morgan will only be good for England but accept it may be tad too early for him.

I would make room for Jonny May and Charlie Sharples though. For me Flood has had enough of a chance at fly-half and needs to make way for the promising George Ford.

Would be happy if SL made the same selections for the 6N.

By: Paulo

Paulo — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:55:37 +0000

If I were to pick a 30 man England squad today, without restriction, and selecting only two players from each position then it would look like this:

Lose Head Props:
1. A. Corbisero
2. M. Vunipola

Hookers:
1. D. Hartley
2. T. Youngs

Tight Head Props:
1. D. Cole
2. D. Wilson (lack depth at tight head)

Second Rows:
1. G. Parling
2. J. Launchbury
3. C. Lawes
4. T. Palmer

Blind Side Flanker:
1. T. Wood
2. T. Croft

Open Side Flanker:
1. C. Robshaw
2. S. Armitage

Number 8:
1. B. Morgan
2. J. Haskell

Scrum Half:
1. B. Youngs
2. D. Care

Fly Half:
1. O. Farrell
2. F. Burns

Left Wing:
1. M. Brown
2. D. Armitage (controversial having two fullbacks for the No. 11)

Inside Centre:
1. B. Barritt
2. B. Twelvetrees

Outside Centre:
1. M. Tuilagi
2. J. Joseph

Right Wing:
1. C. Ashton
2. C. Wade

Full Back:
1. B. Foden
2. A. Goode

I would also include R. Webber, T. Flood, L. Dickson as those positions require extra cover.

I honestly believe that this squad, on top form, could go on to be world beaters as it has a very good blend and mix of attributes, skill, desire and ability.

By: Mr B

Mr B — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:40:33 +0000

They must be eager to add to the wooden spoons in thier trophy cabinet!