England v Wallabies, Twickenham, Sun 10th Nov 2:10AEDT / 1:10AEST

[The Ghost of Raelene]

How good was that cover tackle from Sua'ali'i on Sleightholme I think, Sleightholme evaded everyone else except for Jo who absolutely clattered him at pace.

The chase down? Was impressive to see the big fella motor down space so easily.

 

[Tomthumb]

I read a fair bit about this kind of thing in Robbie Deans article a few months ago and his view is that the Japanese club scene is not a sinicure anymore and the speed and strength of the game has improved dramatically over the last 5-10 years.

Wouldn't have anything to do with the fact he coaches there, would it?

 

[Strewthcobber]

Wait, he's not even the first choice 12 for his 2nd division Japanese Club team?

It's more complicated than that. Tua is Japanese qualified, so doesn't count against the player quotas. Need 11 Cat A players on the pitch.

(Edit - he played in the promotion/relegation match which probably gives an indication as to the first team)

 

[whitefalcon]

I read a fair bit about this kind of thing in Robbie Deans article a few months ago and his view is that the Japanese club scene is not a sinicure anymore and the speed and strength of the game has improved dramatically over the last 5-10 years.

Gits and AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) were saying on the KOKO show this week that the Japanese preseason is massive. By the sounds of it, players in Japan should be the fittest in the world.

 

[Adam84]

they're known for being massive in terms of duration and quantity of trials, the pre-season tournaments used to be almost as long as the actual season

 

[stillmissit]

The chase down? Was impressive to see the big fella motor down space so easily.

I thought that tackle was Jorgenson late in the game.

 

[Dctarget]

Sorry the tackle I'm talking about is on Tommy Freeman after a poor Williams pass give England the ball. He really should've gone all the way. Happens about 1min 30 into the video.

 

[Dctarget]

It was a pretty stellar debut. He forced four turnovers from the kick offs, that's crazy. Another regather from a Lolesio chip kick.

 

[Wilson]

Restarts were a huge improvement on both sides of the ball - good to see us fixing the issues from the Rugby Championship and largely taking them cleanly when receiving.

 

[Derpus]

Great to see Williams development. He's probably our best lock now.

 

[Braveheart81]

Restarts were a huge improvement on both sides of the ball - good to see us fixing the issues from the Rugby Championship and largely taking them cleanly when receiving.

Seemed to be a distinct change in tactic here that worked much better.

Previously the catcher and the lifter were effectively bound together before the catch and were awkwardly trying to get into the right position for the jump and the lift.

Yesterday, Williams was very clearly getting himself in position by himself and then the lifter(s) would move into position for his jump. I think that separation made things much easier.

 

[stillmissit]

Great to see Williams development. He's probably our best lock now.

Big improvement from him, at 6' 6" he is behind the 2m+ brigade. At 113kgs he is also a bit light which I find amazing. He's about the same size and weight as Mostert.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Jeremy really has played his way into regular starting contention. He's one of the most improved players in the country in the last 12 months

 

[Dctarget]

Jeremy really has played his way into regular starting contention. He's one of the most improved players in the country in the last 12 months

Excited for him to be offered an impossible to refuse offer from a Japanese team to disappear forever.

 

[TSR]

Excited for him to be offered an impossible to refuse offer from a Japanese team to disappear forever.

Which will, of course, be the Tahs fault for letting him go.

 

[Pfitzy]

Big improvement from him, at 6' 6" he is behind the 2m+ brigade. At 113kgs he is also a bit light which I find amazing. He's about the same size and weight as Mostert.

Ain't about the size of the dog in the fight - it's about the size of the fight in the dog.

 

[Dctarget]

Angus Bell:
Carries: 14
Defenders Beaten: 9
Passes: 5
Offloads: 1
Tackles: 14
Turnovers: 1
Most defenders beaten by a Wallaby since 2019 (Koroibete against Georgia).
Most defenders beaten by a loose head prop for a T1 nation ever.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Bell was absolutely immense in the loose I thought. He's an exceptional player already, with hopefully years still to play out.

 

[Tex]

Angus Bell:
Carries: 14
Defenders Beaten: 9
Passes: 5
Offloads: 1
Tackles: 14
Turnovers: 1
Most defenders beaten by a Wallaby since 2019 (Koroibete against Georgia).

Just incredible numbers for a loosehead prop. Mindboggling talent

 

[Dctarget]

Just incredible numbers for a loosehead prop. Mindboggling talent

And he's not half bad at scrummaging either.