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Pooly, I spoke to a Leicester TIger coach about that, so it is true, I think they know a little more about it then we do here. They didnt play him at u20 level, there was a news story a while back where Cockerill said the same thing

Just been interviewed by Peter mandelson at college absolutely surrounded by tv crew and cameras - hectic!

He just patted me the back with out permission - sexual harrasment claim there

It's why I tried so hard to get him Nick! Lol. I see where people come from it's just a personal thing tbh. Not bigging up, it's just what I think.

Chris, Manu played U20. I put up the match reports on here the last time we had this discussion.

Is this another "Chris fact" lol....you do know people actually check on here. Still waiting for the Callum Clark most turnovers in the prem backup.....

He was prob grooming you Driver!

Surely someone like Steffon Armitage got more turnovers than Clark?

That's what I'd have thought Nick, but apparently it was Clark - he's very good at turnovers, but had the huge advantage of coming on last 20 minutes, against beaten packs etc. I think its close to impossible to predict no. of turnovers each player does.

Looks like Rougerie, Dusautoir are both out of the QF - big boost for England - sounds as though most of the French players have walked out on the coach, just like the football WC. We have to beat them.

Chris iv got your PM will reply when I get home later

Brian Moore writing in the Telegraph, personally can't believe he's been banned for the game, so many tackles went in that were worse than his and no citing, no ban. I hope England appeal.

"Delon Armitage should be available because the alleged high tackle for which he has been cited is no different to 30 similar tackles in other games and the charge may be a reflection of the International Rugby Board’s private anger over their ball-swapping antics"

Cheers Driver, happy to loan a few of those players to help you out a bit mate - though not before our match...

Manu's defensive positioning has improved, but he still jumps out of the line looking for the big hit at times though. The main difference is his ratio of making the big hit to missing it is now a lot better than it was, which shows he is learning and picking his moments better.

Seriously how is Armitage banned and Brussow doesnt even get cited for what he did to provoke Paul Williams. He then dived to make Williams 'strike' look 10 times worse. If an England player did this, then I am pretty sure the IRB would implement a hung, drawn and quartered punishment through the streets of Christchurch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quSVL1b2O8U

Guys: Jim Hamilton; he didn't play much for Scotland and didn't play vs England....would he be ok to go onto my bench this weekend or should I give him another week.

Also: thoughts on Hayden Smith?

I would have no problems with him being on the bench. I might stick one of my WC players on the bench this week too.

I don't recall Hamilton playing much so it would be fine I reckon. Its the players who've played lots of minutes who will require a break.

Should be fine Prop, I'll be doing the same with Tincu who didn't start all 4, maybe Kelly Brown too.

Chris, had a feeling Falcons would win, they had to really. By reports looked like we were just very disciplined. Wades try was supposed to be good though. Quite excited by our backline which is a bit odd. Got a lovely balance to it and some game breakers in there.

Also: seeing as your about Pooly; thoughts on Rob Vickerman......i've noticed he's now with england 7's so is there much point keeping hold of him/how do people rate him?

Prop, Vickerman couldnt get a game at Leeds or Newcastle, think he could always be a 7's specialist - big powerful player, but can't see him ever setting the 15 man game alight anymore. I used to have him in my team at the start of the game, but he was never good enough. Incredible 7s player though

Just so.everyone knows in advance where I stand on world cup players, I wouldn't stick any in this week and in my predos I will be marking down for it. They are travelling back.from the other side of the world having played with a different set of players for the past 2 months.

I'm with Pete on this - if WC was in Europe then different, think they need 10 days off from playing at least.

Lucky I'm playing you then Pete!

Anyone see Guscott's quotes about the England boys, he's such a complete and utter t w a t - can anyone else remember him getting arrested for punching an antiques dealer and the week after getting arrested again for being drunk and disorderly in Bath town centre after a game? Pot, kettle.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/15157763.stm

I really dislike that bloke, seems to have this opinion he was greatest ever player and everyone is below him. Was pretty good though

Just watching this on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2USK9DolxU

Those were some seriously good days.

Round 6 is up lads

EFS provisionally banned from all rugby. great news!

Now who done a bad deal Matt!

EFS will get a small ban and be back, Bloody arrogant not turning up to the disciplinary,..

I was just reading some of the things he's said....bloke is mental!

bloke is an idiot, cant stand him, on par with joey barton!
good player but has just made a fool of himself

France:
M Medard, V Clerc, A Rougerie, M Mermoz, A Palisson, M Parra, D Yachvili, J-B Poux, W Servat, Nicolas Mas, P Pape, L Nallet, J Bonnaire, I Harinordoquy, T Dusautoir (captain)

Replacements:
D Szarzewski, F Barcella, J Pierre, L Picamoles, F Trinh-Duc, D Marty, C Heymans.

FTD must be gutted....

Strange that ML would rather go with Parra than FTD, strong bench anyway.

Weird side that. Knew HAri would be in for the big game but palisson??? FTD had to start

Loving the drama in NZ with Carter out. I'm half hoping Slade falls flat as Henry has nobody to blame but himself. They've had 4 years to blood a replacement but never do. Slade had one cap up intill build up, Cruden a few also.

Anybody know if marler is availible this week?? I believe he is after his ban was downgraded to two weeks but would like a 'second opinion' of sorts before I submit my team

Yeh he's available mate

Just watching NZ-Canada game, Slade playing really well and looking at ease (place kicking not the best) and they bring on Weepu at 10 and put him on wing!?!?! Crazy, what does that do for his confidence?

Guildford and Kaino were superb. Slade best game in the AB jersey imo. Kaino easily best BS in WC to date, he is in some form.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/15111107.stm

Just what Falcons need!

Conie Oust out for year:

http://www.rugbyrugby.com/news/more_news/southern_hemisphere/6995921/cheetahs_prop_idol_down_and_out

When did Hudson turn 29! Thought he was only 23/4!

Apparently Wilko is fit for selection, but Tins very doubtful. Think a Wilko/Flood combo with Tuilagi would be just what we need versus the French, two kicking 10s who could pummel the frogs back into their 22 for the game!

Can't believe Parra is starting at 10, amazing call by ML.

Pooly that is such bad news he has been colossal at tighthead and that was where he was going to get some game time.

Big loss for glaws

He was going ok at TH, not really tested too much but has held his own when I've seen him. His scrummaging is the weakest part of his game but that will come with time with big Oz as your mentor!

Guys how much emphasis do people put on tactics, got the feeling that a lot of mine were overlooked last week because they were a bit long? Just wanting to see who reads the whole lot, or whether its mostly a case of scanning the teams and then making your mind up from that?

Just wanting to get a general feel as it took ages last week to write out and not really going to do that if they are not read. Cheers.

I read the tactics in detail mate, and they play a big part for me.

I go into them Chris, thats why it takes so long to predo. You need the team to match the tactics though or I mark down. Yours were spot on this week.

Seen that you guys do, just want to see if everyone else does as not 100% sure that people do read them all and if only 1/3 people read them properly then in my mind probably not worth doing them in so much depth!

I read them and often reference them. Ie people who target giteau as revolving door is nonsense IMO

I read them

Wilkinson to start this weekend, apparently next to Flood who will play at 12. Palmer instead of Lawes, otherwise team unchanged.

Ireland:

Rob Kearney, Tommy Bowe, Brian O'Driscoll (captain), Gordon D'Arcy, Keith Earls, Ronan O'Gara, Conor Murray; Jamie Heaslip, Sean O'Brien, Stephen Ferris, Paul O'Connell, Donncha O'Callaghan, Mike Ross, Rory Best, Cian Healy.

Reserves: Sean Cronin, Tom Court, Donnacha Ryan, Denis Leamy, Eoin Reddan, Jonathan Sexton, Andrew Trimble.

How do you think the Irish game will go? Wales are on great form, but can't help feel that the Irish have a few more people who can win these sorts of game, BOD, O'Gara and O'Connell.

Will be interesting to see how well Murray goes against Phillips, who has played really well so far - if Phillips can get to Murray and disrupt ball to O'Gara to let Warburton on him then its going to be so close. Looking forward to the battle of the backrows...

Can see an Irish win myself, not sure where Wales can get the upperhand. Looking on paper the Irish backrow will blow the Welsh trio away with all 3 much stronger.....doesn't always work like that though!