"Thought it was 1st April" - England fans slam 'strange' Eddie Jones selection

Thursday, 17 March 2022 at 18:26

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byRugby Rucker

Head coach Eddie Jones has named his England side to play France in the Guinness Six Nations this weekend.

Jones said: “This is our strongest 23 for the game against France. We are disappointed not to be in the contention for the trophy but last week’s effort against Ireland was full of pride, energy and tactical discipline.

“We have focused on refreshing the team this week and we are ready to empty the tank on Saturday.”

However, fans clearly disagreed with the overwhelming response to his selection being negative.

“Embarrassing” – Four of the biggest Six Nations flops

#1. Finn Russell (Scotland)

Russell can take heart if consistency really is the hallmark of the unimaginative. The Scotland fly-half is a man who, on a good day, can turn a game with a heavenly flash of inspiration. But there are other afternoons when entire matches seem to pass him by and that pretty much sums up his Six Nations.

James Green

@jgoffshore

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What is the matter with Finn Russell these days? He seems completely out of sorts and he’s only playing because of his reputation over the past few years. Since he went to France he seems to have lost his touch. #ITAvSCO

3:05 PM · Mar 12, 2022

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#2. Charlie Ewels (England)

First significant impact he managed to make in international rugby was being sent off after 82 seconds. Less than ideal.

John Sebastián Vernón

@chimp_chirpy

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Charlie Ewels v Ireland #ENGvIRE

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4:54 PM · Mar 12, 2022

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#3. Paolo Garbisi (Italy)

May seem a bit harsh, but the Italian playmaker was built up as being better than clubmate Handre Pollard in the build up to the tournament.

Stuart McAvoy

@stuart__mcavoy

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"I didn't know what to do with my knees and my legs!" Italian fly-half Paolo Garbisi talking about his role on the flank for the first time in his career at the Aviva. Italy against Scotland is live on VM1 on Saturday at 1.30pm. #ITAvSCO #GuinnessSixNations

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6:28 PM · Mar 10, 2022

#4. Louis Rees-Zammit (Wales)

Big come down from last year as he continues to suffer a Lions tour hangover. No doubt it’s a bump in the road for Rees-Zammit, whose try against Northampton Saints on the weekend at the very least shows the setback hasn’t dampened his attacking flair.