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Graeme Forbes
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Graeme Forbes
Producing Rugby Analysis since 2014.
I'm the former Head Coach Jordan Men and Women's Rugby (Sevens and 15's).
Think that is fair, I think RW is good but probably tapping into Vestys work (which is sensible).
March 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Good film though.

Fiennes is very good in it.
February 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Not slow at all, this was asked last well as well, it's a fair question.

So the Y axis is just needed for the visual, to spread the players across the caps...it isn't needed but can't find a way to hide it.
February 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This should be the correct England vs France one..
February 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
No deffo meant to post the England one.

Not sure what happened.

Hang on.
February 9, 2025 at 7:24 AM
What I think we're seeing en large is an effort for Teams to develop their bench now ahead of 2027.

Most teams will take a reduced strength side on tour this summer, Lions tour and a chance to rest key player said cycle.
9/9
February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Perhaps an indicator of the uptick from England yesterday was
A: their experience and use off the bench
B: the experience of the pack 364 caps vs 251 with 155 vs 112 coming off the bench.

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February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Obviously total caps aren't everything discretion is important.

Inexperience of decision making is constantly flag but looking at the 2/8/9/10/15 spine of the team we see:

Wales = 271
France = 220
Scotland = 202
Ireland = 199
Italy = 192
England = 113

7/
February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
And Finally bench impact. We again see the potential impact of the Irish Bench, but interestingly Englands bench jumps from the least experienced to 2nd most experienced behind Ireland.

166 caps entering the fray with George and Daly.
6/
February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Starting 15's by Experience.
5/
February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Round two Squads against each other.
4/
February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Finally, Scotland vs Ireland:

Ireland Carrying 200+ caps more than Scotland in both the Squad and starting 15.

3/
February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Next Italy vs Wales.

Wales as last week, vs France again the team with more Caps.
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February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
hahahahahaha!
February 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Bwahahahahahaha! Shameful!
February 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
What is he talking about?

Pouring rain, a hugry defence? They should be playing the touchline and pressuring the Italian lineout.
February 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM