Unfortunately I shall not be attending Twickenham this year but the early nights, crisp air and visible breath have all given me the warm fuzzies about the next few weeks and the genuinely fascinating next few tests England are about to face.
Youngs is in the team. Not Ben, but his stockier brother Tom. The centre convert who has only been playing in the front row for a couple of years looks raw but is very much the future of English hooking. How on earth did he end up in the centre built like that! If he sorts his throwing in out, he could be the find of the series.
Alex Goode is in too which is also a great shout. I know people will shout about Brown and I'm sure he'll get his chance but Goode has all of Brown's skills and can step in at first receiver. I still think he's a 10 but I'm a front row and my opinion is rarely taken into consideration on such matters.
RGN is not all happy though. Waldrom as supposed to Morgan has particularly annoyed us. No doubting Waldrom's class and Morgan may just be being rested for the next test, but Morgan puts the fear of god into defenders and this would count for the something against an international side not known for the effective tackling. Big hits yes, getting the man to the ground, not really.
RGN's prediction - 3 wins from 4. Lose to the Kiwis. They are quite simply awesome at the moment and can't see us get a look in unless we bring our very top game.
More to follow after the matches.
Youngs is in the team. Not Ben, but his stockier brother Tom. The centre convert who has only been playing in the front row for a couple of years looks raw but is very much the future of English hooking. How on earth did he end up in the centre built like that! If he sorts his throwing in out, he could be the find of the series.Alex Goode is in too which is also a great shout. I know people will shout about Brown and I'm sure he'll get his chance but Goode has all of Brown's skills and can step in at first receiver. I still think he's a 10 but I'm a front row and my opinion is rarely taken into consideration on such matters.
RGN is not all happy though. Waldrom as supposed to Morgan has particularly annoyed us. No doubting Waldrom's class and Morgan may just be being rested for the next test, but Morgan puts the fear of god into defenders and this would count for the something against an international side not known for the effective tackling. Big hits yes, getting the man to the ground, not really.
RGN's prediction - 3 wins from 4. Lose to the Kiwis. They are quite simply awesome at the moment and can't see us get a look in unless we bring our very top game.
More to follow after the matches.
Mr Youngs reminds me of a certain scottish exile front rower in his hey day. Imagine Youngs and Tuilagi playing in the centres for Leicester! Cacking oneself comes to mind.
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