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I take your point on giving Teo some game time.
If I was really going for it, I would question whether Ford is really in good enough form to stay qt 10, which would bring Farrell into 10, and then Goode could be the second first receiver as you mention. I would then have Te'o at 12 and either Joseph or Slade when fit at 13. Don't think there is much between Youngs and Care in skill levels, just Care is on slightly better form, but then if it comes down to form then surely Robson should be starting...
I like Robshaw at 6, was just struggling to get Launchbury, Lawes and Itoje into 2 spots, and he was the unlucky man.
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I think Ford is nearly undroppable. he stands so flat, makes quick decision , executes well and adapts well. He lets everyone else play. Farrell is a better and more important player, but that is thanks to ford. It's a combo of 2 rugby league players showing the best of how that sport does the basics.
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It's Italy so Teo is getting a chance for some game time. He is our only bruising centre so gets the opportunity to give the squat more options.
Wouldn't say I don't rate Brown, he is very very good at a lot of things. Better than Watson at a lot of core FB skills and positioning. Magic of Watson means I'd give him a chance there for this game.
Re Goode, I think you need 2 first receivers at test level these days. Fly half will always be one then it is between the 12 and 15 where you want the other. If Farrell wasn't playing I'd be very tempted by goode to fill that role from 15. But Farrell means you can either have a solid 15 (brown) or an attacking 15 (watson). Goode would have been in a lot of my squads as cover and general really fucking good rugby player tho.
Care/yongs - I'm not sure whos the best. Care moves things quickly and at worst Youngs is too ponderous stopping decent backs play. At best he kills it tho.
No Idea what Big Don has done but t must have been bad. I would continue to pice Robshaw tho. Quiet dirty work.
I agree with your team, I agree with Jones' team.