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No 7 ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: LONDON Status: Offline Points: 1872 |
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The attributes/ skill set required at club level , international level and then the British Lions level are slightly and subtley different.
The attributes that Farrell obtains over Ford , Smith and Cipriani and in abundance is aggression and commitment . Some of his covering tackles ( this can also be a liability, yellows, reds, penalties ) have saved several trys and changed the balance of games. He lives right on the edge of being legal but his commitment is second to none. We have all seen the epic speeches by the Lions and anyone would think they were going into a battle of life a death . They call for the team to give way beyond the normal level of ' putting your body on the line '. Farrells kicking ability, distribution and passing skills are almost secondary. I think he is picked time and time again for the above reasons.
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Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
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Rob C ![]() British and Irish Lion ![]() Joined: 26 Apr 2017 Location: Coventry Status: Offline Points: 192 |
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At his best Farrell is a fine distributor and tactical kicker. I watched him play live against Wasps a couple of seasons ago and he ran the show.
Now, whether his best is behind him or this Six Nations was a blip remains to be seen. I think he's become a figure people love to hate whatever he does...
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Stalwart ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Penzance Status: Offline Points: 2146 |
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Farrell is a class act and I love his aggression and commitment, although it can get him into hot water sometimes. All the Sarries players were undercooked and probably should not have been picked for the 6 Nations. Looks like they're hitting their straps now and they did a pretty good job of overcoming a very strong Ealing outfit.
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Cherub ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 13 Jan 2020 Location: Addingham Status: Offline Points: 607 |
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Of course the biggest test for Saracens comes in 2 weeks time when they take on the mighty Ampthill. I am hoping they put out their colts side as they are only playing a small junior community side from rural Bedfordshire after all.
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Camquin ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Location: Cambridge Status: Offline Points: 11249 |
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Unfortunately at Sarries not in the Ampthill bowl.
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Sweeney Delenda Est
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corporalcarrot ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Location: St Brelade Status: Offline Points: 4724 |
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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.
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WEvans ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 08 Dec 2016 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 1433 |
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Yes but he does have a nice house and a joint-investment company!
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Cherub ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 13 Jan 2020 Location: Addingham Status: Offline Points: 607 |
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I am flattered that Camquin feels the venue might make a difference
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Cherub ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() Joined: 13 Jan 2020 Location: Addingham Status: Offline Points: 607 |
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Whereas I appreciate CorporalCarrot's kind remarks about Ampthill, it has rather weakened my attempt to play mind games with Master Owen and his mates.
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corporalcarrot ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Sep 2013 Location: St Brelade Status: Offline Points: 4724 |
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Dont kick it. Pick it up and GO FORWARD.
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Camquin ![]() World Cup Winner ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Location: Cambridge Status: Offline Points: 11249 |
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Cherub - any other year I would have said you should play them on the old pitch - but I suspect that is rock hard too, this year. I am not sure playing at bowl helped Ampthill against Cambridge - I think you did better at ours. But it is such a great venue - unless you are playing in the middle of a named storm. I recall the AR refusing to wear a tracksuit and claiming it would pass for a summer's day in Barnsley. We did get a rainbow though - but that photo was on my old phone.
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