"Liability" - 5 players who flopped during the summer internationals this weekend

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by Rugby Rucker

Saturday, 02 July 2022 at 19:01

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We take a look at five players who failed to perform on the opening weekend of the summer internationals.

#1. Maro Itoje (England)

Telegraph 5/10: "Told off for shouting at the line-out as enhanced his reputation as rugby’s biggest nuisance. Uncharacteristically quiet and frankly looked a little tired."

Rugby Pass 6/10: "Not at his best, but battled hard. A couple of great defensive interventions, but still concedes too many avoidable penalties."

Dr. Ugby

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Fun Fact: Contrary to popular belief, Maro Itoje IS on the field today. #AUSvENG

11:43 AM · Jul 2, 2022

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#2. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)

RTE 5/10: "Ireland needed a big game from their world-class tighthead but he looked off the pace."

Independent 5/10: "Quiet enough round the park which would suggest that the less than stable scrums were tough."

Rugby Pass 4/10: "Virtually no impact around the field and twisted into all sorts of positions by Bower at the scrum."

Joe Rowan

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Tadhg Furlong is getting hoyed about like an empty tracksuit at scrum time here. And honestly I’m here for it.

7:37 AM · Jul 2, 2022

#3. Marcus Smith (England)

Telegraph 5/10: "Found space out the back with Farrell frequently used at first receiver. Missed a couple of chances to exploit opportunities. England needed more."

Rugby Pass 5/10: "Targeted physically by Kerevi and had little answer."

Caesar

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Marcus Smith is a one trick pony and that trick is fool nobody. #AUSvENG

1:01 PM · Jul 2, 2022

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CryptoMoonShot

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Eng would be instantly better if they dropped Marcus Smith. No idea why hes the poster boy of Eng Rugby #AUSvENG

12:31 PM · Jul 2, 2022

#4. Dan Biggar (Wales)

RUCK 5/10: Followed up his costly yellow card by missing a late conversion to give his side the lead. As if things couldn't get worse, Biggar then conceded what proved to be the match-winning penalty with an idiotic deliberate knock on/ Chaotic

Wales Online 7/10: "Spent much of game in ref’s ear and penalised for deliberate knock-on at end, with decisive three points resulting. "

#5. James Ryan (Ireland)

RTE 5/10: "Guilty of giving away a silly penalty, and as a senior player needs a cooler head."

Independent: 5/10: "Needed a huge game and while there was plenty of effort – he made 11 tackles – he was unable to put his stamp on an evening that rapidly drifted from the tourists."

Rugby Pass 5/10: "The selection of veteran Whitelock questioned in New Zealand, but he outshone the Leinster lock."