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I know that Johnno has to defend his captain and its right that he does - but everyone can see that Borthwick isnt a captain.
The BBC report said something like "too often when people around him are losing their head, he keeps his down"... and thats a perect summing up. But where we really suffered against Ireland was the lack of power and pace going forwards from the back row. And a lot of fucking aimless kicking - but in the first half we did some quick ball and we did do well at the breakdown, but we never really looked like breaking through. Borthwick is an honest player, but he's not a captain. Real leaders like Johnno or Big Lol have an aura around them which he simply doesnt.
We cant dominate up front like we used to... I'd be tempted to play White and Sheridan at the same time, they might not make many 15 yard gains in open play but that would be a rock solid scrum. Easter needs to go, Haskell needs to go, Tindall needs to go.
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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
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