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**DB83** · December 13th, 2015, 07:30 PM

Well here's an 'exclusive'

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/r...-a6771016.html

Maybe Farrell is not so untouchable after all.

**DB83** · December 14th, 2015, 05:59 PM

So the departures (all three) have been confirmed. Yet no confirmation of any replacements such the current clubs are still bartering etc.

**DB83** · December 15th, 2015, 06:21 PM

Remember folks, the panto season is upon us.

"Oh, yes he has" says the RFU
"Oh, no he has not" replies Bristol RFC

**rupertramjet** · December 19th, 2015, 02:38 PM

It would appear that among the coaches being considered are Jim Mallander, Steve Diamond, and Rob Baxter. I can not see any of them leaving there current clubs for a secondary role with England. Rob Baxter is a Devon man, with family business interests, farming, locally. To my mind he is one of the best coaches around, what he has achieved with Exeter speaks volumes.

Mallander and Diamond, I think would not move, they are both too loyal and both would be a huge loss to their clubs.

**DB83** · December 20th, 2015, 12:20 PM

Well Borthwick's appointment is finally 'legal' inasmuch that Bristol have agreed 'terms' with the RFU.

Yet it seems odd that these appointments are being negotiated with the current clubs, if we are to believe their speel, 'in the dark'.

Maybe I over-simplify the issue. But why can not the assistant coaches work for clubs as well. England only 'come together' at certain times and surely most clubs would be willing to release their coaches then and not at a full time basis.

**DB83** · January 20th, 2016, 07:02 PM

Thread's gone a little quiet. Maybe posters are saving their fingers for the 6-Nations

Today, however, it is reported that Ashton, just having got back in to the England camp has been banned for 12 weeks which will, if confirmed after the probable appeal, see him miss the entire tournee. You could not make this up. Could you.

Also in the press that Eddie likes lengthy, hard, training sessions. No more canters around Pennyhill then

Could well be an interesting tournament (it always is) with the first couple of games putting down some markers. England face the Scots still smarting from a blind referee (wonder if Joubert gets that one

) and Wales who never seem to do well against the Irish.

**teaktop** · February 5th, 2016, 11:31 AM

Its back baby its back,the greatest show in Spring

Sat, 6 Feb France v Italy
Sat, 6 Feb Scotland v England
Sun, 7 Feb Ireland v Wales
Things that may happen ,my predictions as you will
Wales to win the Grand Slam
Dylan Hartley to get sent off at 150/1 its worth a punt
Jonny Sexton to get concussed again ,when will he stop tackling so high
Scotland to beat England

France to play sexy rugby hopefully
Italy to lose all their games sadly

**haroldeye** · February 6th, 2016, 07:11 AM

The Calcutta cup match is going to be very interesting. I think the Haggis bashers are in with a good chance.

**mungy** · February 6th, 2016, 08:19 AM

It'll be interesting to see how we (England) do under the new coach. As with every year I expect us to win the tournament

**rupertramjet** · February 6th, 2016, 09:29 AM

This is looking like the most competitive six nations for years. Scotland are better than most people think, Wales have serious experience allied with youth, and are ready to give the youngsters the chance, imagine getting your first six nations start, with the likes of Alyn Wynn and Warburton beside you! Got to give confidence. Ireland, some serious injury and retirement to the old guard, but now we will see if their development schemes have worked, and to be honest, they are still a force.

France, the old conundrum, which team will show up? Italy, well, they have some great players, but probably not enough to win this year.

England? Panic over? Good men sent to the gallows, strange selections, but the new guru is in charge. Time will tell, but their are certainly names missing from the team sheet that I would have liked to see. Josh Beaumont, explosive for Sale over recent weeks, Ford back to the bench? Well time will tell, but my prediction for this year isd Wales, but probably not a Grand Slam.

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December 13th, 2015, 07:30 PM	#21
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Well here's an 'exclusive' http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/r...-a6771016.html Maybe Farrell is not so untouchable after all.

December 14th, 2015, 05:59 PM	#22
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	So the departures (all three) have been confirmed. Yet no confirmation of any replacements such the current clubs are still bartering etc.

December 15th, 2015, 06:21 PM	#23
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Remember folks, the panto season is upon us. "Oh, yes he has" says the RFU "Oh, no he has not" replies Bristol RFC

December 19th, 2015, 02:38 PM	#24
rupertramjet R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cloud cuckoo land Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 26,852 Thanked 54,117 Times in 4,288 Posts	It would appear that among the coaches being considered are Jim Mallander, Steve Diamond, and Rob Baxter. I can not see any of them leaving there current clubs for a secondary role with England. Rob Baxter is a Devon man, with family business interests, farming, locally. To my mind he is one of the best coaches around, what he has achieved with Exeter speaks volumes. Mallander and Diamond, I think would not move, they are both too loyal and both would be a huge loss to their clubs.

December 20th, 2015, 12:20 PM	#25
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Well Borthwick's appointment is finally 'legal' inasmuch that Bristol have agreed 'terms' with the RFU. Yet it seems odd that these appointments are being negotiated with the current clubs, if we are to believe their speel, 'in the dark'. Maybe I over-simplify the issue. But why can not the assistant coaches work for clubs as well. England only 'come together' at certain times and surely most clubs would be willing to release their coaches then and not at a full time basis.

January 20th, 2016, 07:02 PM	#26
DB83 Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,472 Thanks: 1,948 Thanked 12,018 Times in 1,458 Posts	Thread's gone a little quiet. Maybe posters are saving their fingers for the 6-Nations Today, however, it is reported that Ashton, just having got back in to the England camp has been banned for 12 weeks which will, if confirmed after the probable appeal, see him miss the entire tournee. You could not make this up. Could you. Also in the press that Eddie likes lengthy, hard, training sessions. No more canters around Pennyhill then Could well be an interesting tournament (it always is) with the first couple of games putting down some markers. England face the Scots still smarting from a blind referee (wonder if Joubert gets that one ) and Wales who never seem to do well against the Irish.

February 6th, 2016, 07:11 AM	#28
haroldeye Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halfwitistan Posts: 5,715 Thanks: 113,487 Thanked 59,962 Times in 5,707 Posts	The Calcutta cup match is going to be very interesting. I think the Haggis bashers are in with a good chance.

February 6th, 2016, 09:29 AM	#30
rupertramjet R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cloud cuckoo land Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 26,852 Thanked 54,117 Times in 4,288 Posts	This is looking like the most competitive six nations for years. Scotland are better than most people think, Wales have serious experience allied with youth, and are ready to give the youngsters the chance, imagine getting your first six nations start, with the likes of Alyn Wynn and Warburton beside you! Got to give confidence. Ireland, some serious injury and retirement to the old guard, but now we will see if their development schemes have worked, and to be honest, they are still a force. France, the old conundrum, which team will show up? Italy, well, they have some great players, but probably not enough to win this year. England? Panic over? Good men sent to the gallows, strange selections, but the new guru is in charge. Time will tell, but their are certainly names missing from the team sheet that I would have liked to see. Josh Beaumont, explosive for Sale over recent weeks, Ford back to the bench? Well time will tell, but my prediction for this year isd Wales, but probably not a Grand Slam.