England v Japan
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@mikethesnow He's played the odd game for Exeter there and at full back. Not his natural position by any means. Distribution is not one of his strengths.
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Fun looking team.
Happy that Cokanasiga got the nod and think it will be the first cap of many. Offers something completely different from the other options England have on the wing.
Some elevation for Ted Hill as well at 19. Has looked completely at home with senior rugby so far and will be interesting to see how he progresses this season.
Midfield another point of interest with Nowell switching in and Loz involved. Would love to see that Latter take the chance and claim the 12 shirt for the 6N
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Yeah, I'd back Cokanasiga to shine in this game but that comes with the caveat that Japan are not a Tier 1 nation. He's the type of guy that can really carve up against lesser opposition and I'd like to see him given the chance against the big boys. Like @Margin_Walker I think the guy has what it takes and really offers a different skill set to what we have currently.
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Yep, obviously a huge caveat with this game. Will be watching with interest all the same
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Sevearl thoughts
Michael Leitch is just awesome
Tanaka's pass is still pretty crisp
From the other match - See Tonga had an "Owen Farrell" tackle moment , which Nic Berry awarded a penalty to Wales
Don't know what England are smoking they seem devoid of any sort of plan
Eddie Jones lloks like a pratt of the highest order with those temple comments
Japan coached by New Zealander and England coached by half Japanese Aussie - Go figure the world has gone mad! -
One trusts you are aware Eddie's mother is Japanese, as is his wife, and that he has spent a good many years living there and coaching at club and national level. I would think that Eddie, a cautious man, is a fairly good judge of what can and cannot be said in these circumstances in comparison to you and me.
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Well aware of Eddie's Japanese links and I suspect there was more than a tongue in check element about his trash talk. He gave those remarks in response to a jouurnalist who asked him about Michael Leith's comment about Japan wanting revenge on Eddie for all the slogging he gave them. 😉
England have brought on Underhill who I think will make a difference.
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Yep England turning this into a bore-fest now, penalties starting to go their way, kicking to corners ho-hum