Iain Balshaw 36th England cap.

So Mr Balshaw has collected yet another winners medal to add to his collection, I can't help but wonder if England should take a chance on him?

Why I hear you ask?

I think its a shame that his stuck on 35 caps for England, I'd love to see him get his 36th cap against the Baa baas.

Come on RFU, Cap Englands players against the Baa baas and give Iain his 36th cap his been stuck on 35 for too long.

Justice_4_Balshaw

I thought the next cap match was against South Africa?

That the Baa Baa's weren't worthy of Caps?

Why not play him in Durban?

Nah, think his England days are behind him. Might be a dark horse for the Lions at FB though.

It will haunt him for the rest of his life if he doesn't get that 36th cap he so craves.

HERSH - do you never tire of the WUM ???

Actually I don't think you are the same HERSH as on V1....Not only were you very clear about your retirement, your style changed dramatically and your intellect also dropped a few notches.

You also never mention your rugby past anymore which was one of your favourite topics. And you respected Wales in a funny kinda way before.

Just saying like, but seems your a fraudulent WUM which I find rather odd.

balshaw has 38 caps.he got 3 for the lions.

The Barbarians game is a non cap international, and Brian Ashton isnt picking the team.

Maybe he could play for Wales? They do like English players plus are very generous in being the only nation to give caps for Baa Baa games

Barney McGrew did it wrote:Nah, think his England days are behind him. Might be a dark horse for the Lions at FB though.

You think his england days are over but you think he is a dark horse for the lions...can you please explain that to me????

belovedfrosties wrote:Maybe he could play for Wales? They do like English players plus are very generous in being the only nation to give caps for Baa Baa games

We don't like much thats English in Wales, certainly not on the rugby field. I guess players who have the choice by parentage to play for either country would rationally choose Wales ( bar Dawi Morris !! )

Shaun Edwards apart and with that surname he's clearly Welsh.

Brilliant HERSH

Isn't he in the barbarian's squad?

sickofwendy wrote:balshaw has 38 caps.he got 3 for the lions.

Lion’s caps are worthless, I've tried to sell two Adidas Lions baseball caps on ebay from the 2005 tour, not one watcher or bid!

Oxford Welsh wrote:HERSH - do you never tire of the WUM ???

Actually I don't think you are the same HERSH as on V1....Not only were you very clear about your retirement, your style changed dramatically and your intellect also dropped a few notches.

How dare you!

Firstly, which retirement?

secondly my style has change as I find the average poster here on 606v2 are less knowledgably than those on bbc606, so I've tried to lower the standard a little to fit in with the rest of the drones on here.

HERSH wrote:

secondly my style has change as I find the average poster here on 606v2 are less knowledgably than those on bbc606, so I've tried to lower the standard a little to fit in with the rest of the drones on here.

I do like the article though Hersh, it did make me chuckle.

Why stop at Balshaw? Noon and Tinds in at centres, V Gisbergen at FH.

Hell yeh!

C'mon Lancaster. Forget this young guns, full ahead approach. Get the stiffs back in!

HERSH, you're a giant amongst men. I really enjoy reading your posts and threads

Breadvan wrote:Why stop at Balshaw? Noon and Tinds in at centres, V Gisbergen at FH.

Hell yeh!

C'mon Lancaster. Forget this young guns, full ahead approach. Get the stiffs back in!

But Bread,

Noon and Tindall have no where near the amount of medals that Balshaw has and is still getting, his a quality player who deserves another England cap If Wales are gifting Martyn Williams his 100th cap then Balshaw deserves his 36th England cap.

Back line for baba's

Shaun perry
Andy Goode
Paul sampson
Jamie noon
Ayoola Eriinle
Phil christophers
Mark van gisbergen

HERSH wrote:

sickofwendy wrote:balshaw has 38 caps.he got 3 for the lions.

Lion’s caps are worthless, I've tried to sell two Adidas Lions baseball caps on ebay from the 2005 tour, not one watcher or bid!

The worst Lions tour in history and your trying to flog second hand merchandise...priceless. Good luck Del Boy, this time next year you'll be a ...

Already am

Hersh,

This was a good article. It actually made me laugh and was well penned.

I bet if anyone other than you wrote it people would have a chuckle at the comparisons between Martyn Williams and this.

Regarding Balshaw I think he has been playing very well in France why not see what he is about.

To be fair he can finish off tries, unlike Strettle or Monye...

Oxford Welsh wrote:
Actually I don't think you are the same HERSH as on V1....Not only were you very clear about your retirement, your style changed dramatically and your intellect also dropped a few notches.

He's definitely the same one, there can't be 2 people out there with a penchant for fat ladies

eirebilly wrote:HERSH, you're a giant amongst men. I really enjoy reading your posts and threads

Confirmed - Balshaw to play in England game against Barbarians

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Maybe he will score an own goal for England.

Will he make a tackle?Unlikely.Will he get injured?Probably.