Graeme Forbes
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Graeme Forbes
Producing Rugby Analysis since 2014.
I'm the former Head Coach Jordan Men and Women's Rugby (Sevens and 15's).
Producing Rugby Analysis since 2014.
I'm the former Head Coach Jordan Men and Women's Rugby (Sevens and 15's).
This should be the correct England vs France one..
February 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
This should be the correct England vs France one..
And Finally bench impact. We again see the potential impact of the Irish Bench, but interestingly Englands bench jumps from the least experienced to 2nd most experienced behind Ireland.
166 caps entering the fray with George and Daly.
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166 caps entering the fray with George and Daly.
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February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
And Finally bench impact. We again see the potential impact of the Irish Bench, but interestingly Englands bench jumps from the least experienced to 2nd most experienced behind Ireland.
166 caps entering the fray with George and Daly.
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166 caps entering the fray with George and Daly.
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Starting 15's by Experience.
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February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Starting 15's by Experience.
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Round two Squads against each other.
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February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Round two Squads against each other.
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Finally, Scotland vs Ireland:
Ireland Carrying 200+ caps more than Scotland in both the Squad and starting 15.
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Ireland Carrying 200+ caps more than Scotland in both the Squad and starting 15.
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February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Finally, Scotland vs Ireland:
Ireland Carrying 200+ caps more than Scotland in both the Squad and starting 15.
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Ireland Carrying 200+ caps more than Scotland in both the Squad and starting 15.
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Next Italy vs Wales.
Wales as last week, vs France again the team with more Caps.
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Wales as last week, vs France again the team with more Caps.
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February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Next Italy vs Wales.
Wales as last week, vs France again the team with more Caps.
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Wales as last week, vs France again the team with more Caps.
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Ok, slightly late this week, as had a lot on but 6 Nations Squad Composition by Caps.
First Up England vs France (we'll come back to this).
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First Up England vs France (we'll come back to this).
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February 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Ok, slightly late this week, as had a lot on but 6 Nations Squad Composition by Caps.
First Up England vs France (we'll come back to this).
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First Up England vs France (we'll come back to this).
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Finally Ireland vs England
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January 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Finally Ireland vs England
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Next Scotland vs Italy (had to use green to differentiate between the two teams).
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January 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Next Scotland vs Italy (had to use green to differentiate between the two teams).
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So head to head this is how the squads stack up for Round One of the 6Nations.
Bigger and higher equals more caps, you can see the clusters of caps where teams maybe have many mid-tier cap experience.
Here France vs Wales.
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Bigger and higher equals more caps, you can see the clusters of caps where teams maybe have many mid-tier cap experience.
Here France vs Wales.
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January 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
So head to head this is how the squads stack up for Round One of the 6Nations.
Bigger and higher equals more caps, you can see the clusters of caps where teams maybe have many mid-tier cap experience.
Here France vs Wales.
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Bigger and higher equals more caps, you can see the clusters of caps where teams maybe have many mid-tier cap experience.
Here France vs Wales.
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But Here we see the astounding, potential impact of Ireland bench, with 509 Caps set to enter the fray at some point.
Italy have the next best bench (in terms of experience) with 155 caps, Wales - 141, Scotland - 135, France - 119.
England have less than 100 caps on the bench with only 81.
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Italy have the next best bench (in terms of experience) with 155 caps, Wales - 141, Scotland - 135, France - 119.
England have less than 100 caps on the bench with only 81.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
But Here we see the astounding, potential impact of Ireland bench, with 509 Caps set to enter the fray at some point.
Italy have the next best bench (in terms of experience) with 155 caps, Wales - 141, Scotland - 135, France - 119.
England have less than 100 caps on the bench with only 81.
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Italy have the next best bench (in terms of experience) with 155 caps, Wales - 141, Scotland - 135, France - 119.
England have less than 100 caps on the bench with only 81.
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But Scotland will field the most experienced Starting 15 with 707 caps in the starting line up.
Ireland are 2nd with 681, Italy 584, England - 568, Wales - 487 and France - 425.
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Ireland are 2nd with 681, Italy 584, England - 568, Wales - 487 and France - 425.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
But Scotland will field the most experienced Starting 15 with 707 caps in the starting line up.
Ireland are 2nd with 681, Italy 584, England - 568, Wales - 487 and France - 425.
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Ireland are 2nd with 681, Italy 584, England - 568, Wales - 487 and France - 425.
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Mens 6 Nations Kicks off with France vs Wales.
For Round one: Ireland will field the most experienced Squad with 1190 caps between them. Scotland the next with 842m followed by Italy with 739, England - 649, Wales - 628 and France at the back with 544.
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For Round one: Ireland will field the most experienced Squad with 1190 caps between them. Scotland the next with 842m followed by Italy with 739, England - 649, Wales - 628 and France at the back with 544.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Mens 6 Nations Kicks off with France vs Wales.
For Round one: Ireland will field the most experienced Squad with 1190 caps between them. Scotland the next with 842m followed by Italy with 739, England - 649, Wales - 628 and France at the back with 544.
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For Round one: Ireland will field the most experienced Squad with 1190 caps between them. Scotland the next with 842m followed by Italy with 739, England - 649, Wales - 628 and France at the back with 544.
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Also, need to flag Horne's incredible tracking line here.
Just fantastic (but also illegal iirc). We see it every week though so meh...
Excellent work either way.
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Just fantastic (but also illegal iirc). We see it every week though so meh...
Excellent work either way.
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January 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Also, need to flag Horne's incredible tracking line here.
Just fantastic (but also illegal iirc). We see it every week though so meh...
Excellent work either way.
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Just fantastic (but also illegal iirc). We see it every week though so meh...
Excellent work either way.
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Quick Look atGlasgow Warriors opening try vs Racing 92.
Racing make a big mistake by moving Gibert to defend at 13, Glasgow ruthlessly exploit it by flooding his channel and making him indecisive.
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Racing make a big mistake by moving Gibert to defend at 13, Glasgow ruthlessly exploit it by flooding his channel and making him indecisive.
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January 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Quick Look atGlasgow Warriors opening try vs Racing 92.
Racing make a big mistake by moving Gibert to defend at 13, Glasgow ruthlessly exploit it by flooding his channel and making him indecisive.
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Racing make a big mistake by moving Gibert to defend at 13, Glasgow ruthlessly exploit it by flooding his channel and making him indecisive.
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If they hadn’t stolen the ball they would have been in a good place on the next phase to generate line speed.
Really intelligent, and patient play by the team to press the Australian attack and steal the ball and score.
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Really intelligent, and patient play by the team to press the Australian attack and steal the ball and score.
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December 17, 2024 at 8:07 PM
If they hadn’t stolen the ball they would have been in a good place on the next phase to generate line speed.
Really intelligent, and patient play by the team to press the Australian attack and steal the ball and score.
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Really intelligent, and patient play by the team to press the Australian attack and steal the ball and score.
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Great try from the USA to turn the Cape Town Semi Final on its head and wrench momentum away from the Australians.
USA’s defence is intelligent, watch how they box in the Australian edge attack which brings the attackers in to resource the ruck.
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*had to split video for BSKY
USA’s defence is intelligent, watch how they box in the Australian edge attack which brings the attackers in to resource the ruck.
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*had to split video for BSKY
December 17, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Great try from the USA to turn the Cape Town Semi Final on its head and wrench momentum away from the Australians.
USA’s defence is intelligent, watch how they box in the Australian edge attack which brings the attackers in to resource the ruck.
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*had to split video for BSKY
USA’s defence is intelligent, watch how they box in the Australian edge attack which brings the attackers in to resource the ruck.
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*had to split video for BSKY
Weather was as important as the players but pretty solid from Sarries to be fair.
Slightly disappointed as it was against Bulls who I supported when I lived in Pretoria.
Slightly disappointed as it was against Bulls who I supported when I lived in Pretoria.
December 7, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Weather was as important as the players but pretty solid from Sarries to be fair.
Slightly disappointed as it was against Bulls who I supported when I lived in Pretoria.
Slightly disappointed as it was against Bulls who I supported when I lived in Pretoria.
I have their 303 & 606 clones and their 8 in and out soundcard, they are great.
I know people hate on Behringher but I can't afford original pieces and everyone needs some fun.
I know people hate on Behringher but I can't afford original pieces and everyone needs some fun.
November 28, 2024 at 4:38 AM
I have their 303 & 606 clones and their 8 in and out soundcard, they are great.
I know people hate on Behringher but I can't afford original pieces and everyone needs some fun.
I know people hate on Behringher but I can't afford original pieces and everyone needs some fun.
Incredible, intelligent, athletic play from Ollivon last night in the lead up to Frances final try.
Two charge downs, neither luck, re-gathers, France go to the other edge and score.
The guy is a born predator.
Two charge downs, neither luck, re-gathers, France go to the other edge and score.
The guy is a born predator.
November 23, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Incredible, intelligent, athletic play from Ollivon last night in the lead up to Frances final try.
Two charge downs, neither luck, re-gathers, France go to the other edge and score.
The guy is a born predator.
Two charge downs, neither luck, re-gathers, France go to the other edge and score.
The guy is a born predator.
Gonna do a bit more on this, with England but a lot was made last week of NZ being in transition and Ireland more experienced.
Total caps
Ireland: 1129
New Zealand: 902
But Starting 15:
Ireland: 630
NZ: 682
So Ire were more experienced, on paper for sure but the starting 15, NZ were ahead)
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Total caps
Ireland: 1129
New Zealand: 902
But Starting 15:
Ireland: 630
NZ: 682
So Ire were more experienced, on paper for sure but the starting 15, NZ were ahead)
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November 15, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Gonna do a bit more on this, with England but a lot was made last week of NZ being in transition and Ireland more experienced.
Total caps
Ireland: 1129
New Zealand: 902
But Starting 15:
Ireland: 630
NZ: 682
So Ire were more experienced, on paper for sure but the starting 15, NZ were ahead)
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Total caps
Ireland: 1129
New Zealand: 902
But Starting 15:
Ireland: 630
NZ: 682
So Ire were more experienced, on paper for sure but the starting 15, NZ were ahead)
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This pass from Hutchinson to send in James Ramm is absolutely beautiful.
Shallows out but full Ramm doesn't even break stride.
Stunning
Shallows out but full Ramm doesn't even break stride.
Stunning
October 26, 2024 at 10:14 AM
This pass from Hutchinson to send in James Ramm is absolutely beautiful.
Shallows out but full Ramm doesn't even break stride.
Stunning
Shallows out but full Ramm doesn't even break stride.
Stunning
Red Roses, scoring Tries, taking names and Lou Meadows coaching Liquid attack.
October 4, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Red Roses, scoring Tries, taking names and Lou Meadows coaching Liquid attack.
Christian Wade knows the assignment - fantastic piece of skills with a small smattering of luck, sure, but you have to be in these positions to score the try and Wade is one of the best at getting in those positions.
September 29, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Christian Wade knows the assignment - fantastic piece of skills with a small smattering of luck, sure, but you have to be in these positions to score the try and Wade is one of the best at getting in those positions.