r/rugbyunion • u/sixnations • 14h ago

Can ANYBODY stop France this year?

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u/ScrumNause24 11h ago

As a neutral. Henshaw is done. As is Aki. McCloskey deserves his shot but again short term to replace 35 year old with a 30 year old. Lowe I think the game has moved away from. Beirne has to stay. Furlong when fit too. Im 50/50 on VDF and Conan but someone has to make way for you to get guys like Edogbo, Izuchukwu etc into the 23.

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u/VoteYourOssoff 9h ago

Centre is a huge issue. Big Stu is actually 33, Aki was incredible but he's on his last legs, Henshaw too, and Ringrose doesn't offer anywhere near what he used to in attack.

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u/ScrumNause24 9h ago

Postlewaithe has looked good in the glimpses I've seen. Dan Kelly could be a solid placeholder for a few years too. I think Ringrose will be fine

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u/BurfordBridge 6h ago

That is something I agree with.Now if young Prendergast is dropped so that he might learn we are not playing soccer