Nothing wrong with Fin, he's a good ten. But Marcus is better and needs the reins - and the trust that he has them for a decent period. V

I think the problem is that during the selection meeting, once they got to the backs Borthwick enthusiastically said Smith a couple of times while nodding.

@Bones

10 is not the problem. Fin is a fine player, though I’d prefer Marcus who is more of a game breaker. The problem is our back three and 15 in particular. Borthwick has stuck with Steward as either starter or back up, despite his frailties at International level. Once Furbank cot crocked the cupboard was bare due to no others having been looked at.

Oh, and defensively, we’re fucked.

@Catogrande said in 6N 2025: England France:

Oh, and defensively, we’re fucked.

Just tackle Du Pont.

@pakman said in 6N 2025: England France:

@Catogrande said in 6N 2025: England France:

Oh, and defensively, we’re fucked.

Just tackle Du Pont.

Humpty DuPonty ran behind the wall
Giving him so much time on the ball

@MiketheSnow said in 6N 2025: England France:

@pakman said in 6N 2025: England France:

@Catogrande said in 6N 2025: England France:

Oh, and defensively, we’re fucked.

Just tackle Du Pont.

Humpty DuPonty ran behind the wall
Giving him so much time on the ball

All the king's forwards and all the king's backs
Couldn't get to the little fucker at all

Nervy start for Fin Smith.

Great pace and skill by France already.

Ramos with a kick straight in front.

But he hooks it. Still 0-0.

Sleightholme being a dork. That sort of stuff can cost you games.

Curry gets away with a shocker, clearly no release.

Dupont spills one with the line open.

He's no GOAT.

Twenty minutes gone. Still 0-0.

Dupont, so much for legend. Ramos is a brilliant player and even with Taylor, Aumua and Taukieaho, I'm jealous of Mauvaka.

@sparky said in 6N 2025: England v France:

Dupont spills one with the line open.

He's no GOAT.

Mediocre start for the wonderboy

Dupont's no Cam Roigard.

And it's Penaud turn to drop a sitter.