England Saxons squad announced to face Portugal
By Patrick
January 21 2009
England Saxons will rely on youth and experience against Portugal at Edgeley Park next Friday, January 30 (kick off 8pm). Below is the recently updated Saxons squad that will face Portugal as well as quotes by head coach Stuart Lancaster.
January 21 2009
England Saxons will rely on youth and experience against Portugal at Edgeley Park next Friday, January 30 (kick off 8pm). Below is the recently updated Saxons squad that will face Portugal as well as quotes by head coach Stuart Lancaster.
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Date: 21/01/2009 19:02
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Date: 21/01/2009 21:18
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Date: 22/01/2009 16:16
STUART LANCASTER has challenged England's young guns to play an expansive game when they face Portugal at Edgeley Park next Friday.
"The challenge is to develop an expansive and cohesive game plan that will test Portugal's defence," the England Saxons Head Coach told today's rfu.com podcast.
Lancaster and Assistant Coach Paul Hull are not short of talent, with the likes of Junior World Championship finalists Joe Simpson and Noah Cato, Bath's form full back Nick Abendanon and recently sidelined England No. 9 Harry Ellis at their disposal.
Can he cut it? Noah Cato gets his Saxons call up
"Noah is a special talent," said Lancaster. "Eddie Jones has recognised it and rewarded him with a starting place at Saracens and Nick Abendanon has been outstanding all season. This game is their opportunity to put a marker down at international level.
"That's very much what the Saxons is about, providing opportunities for young players, those returning from injury and those in form to press for cases for the Six Nations.
"Joe Simpson has now pushed his form through to a Wasps side that's tough to break into. I can see his coaches' confidence in him growing as he gets more starts and opportunities."
Lancaster also was also quick to praise England newcomer Matt Smith. "He's a great example of someone who's come through the Academy system," he said of the Leicester wing. "He's been a virtual ever present in the Tigers side, keeping out the likes of Alex Tuilagi and thoroughly deserves his chance."
England Saxons play Portugal in Stockport next Friday January 30 (kick off 8pm). Tickets are available from www.salesharks.com priced from just £5 for adults.
Also on this week's rfu.com podcast:
* Strettle back on the mettle - having got the surgeon's all clear, Harlequins flier David Strettle is back in training and eager to prove that he still has that something special. Two years ago his Saxons' performance against Ireland A catapulted the debutant into England Test side - can he do it again?
For the full interviews, check out today's rfu.com podcast at www.rfu.com/podcast. Here, you can listen to the weekly podcast or subscribe to itunes and have it delivered straight to your inbox each week.
The rfu.com podcast takes you inside English rugby from the grassroots to the elite.
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"The challenge is to develop an expansive and cohesive game plan that will test Portugal's defence," the England Saxons Head Coach told today's rfu.com podcast.
Lancaster and Assistant Coach Paul Hull are not short of talent, with the likes of Junior World Championship finalists Joe Simpson and Noah Cato, Bath's form full back Nick Abendanon and recently sidelined England No. 9 Harry Ellis at their disposal.
Can he cut it? Noah Cato gets his Saxons call up
"Noah is a special talent," said Lancaster. "Eddie Jones has recognised it and rewarded him with a starting place at Saracens and Nick Abendanon has been outstanding all season. This game is their opportunity to put a marker down at international level.
"That's very much what the Saxons is about, providing opportunities for young players, those returning from injury and those in form to press for cases for the Six Nations.
"Joe Simpson has now pushed his form through to a Wasps side that's tough to break into. I can see his coaches' confidence in him growing as he gets more starts and opportunities."
Lancaster also was also quick to praise England newcomer Matt Smith. "He's a great example of someone who's come through the Academy system," he said of the Leicester wing. "He's been a virtual ever present in the Tigers side, keeping out the likes of Alex Tuilagi and thoroughly deserves his chance."
England Saxons play Portugal in Stockport next Friday January 30 (kick off 8pm). Tickets are available from www.salesharks.com priced from just £5 for adults.
Also on this week's rfu.com podcast:
* Strettle back on the mettle - having got the surgeon's all clear, Harlequins flier David Strettle is back in training and eager to prove that he still has that something special. Two years ago his Saxons' performance against Ireland A catapulted the debutant into England Test side - can he do it again?
For the full interviews, check out today's rfu.com podcast at www.rfu.com/podcast. Here, you can listen to the weekly podcast or subscribe to itunes and have it delivered straight to your inbox each week.
The rfu.com podcast takes you inside English rugby from the grassroots to the elite.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:01:22:16:18:28 by Kath..
Re: England Saxons squad announced to face Portugal
Posted by: SideStep (IP Logged)
Date: 24/01/2009 18:51
As a Leeds fan I'm glad to see Lanny sticking with lads he has helped turn into top players from his days at Leeds Tykes or Carnegie as it is now and i am sure Webber, Crano and Myall will thrive from the attention and as far as Webber and Myall are concerned i feel will both break into the England 1st 15 like Crane and Care have from their Leeds days.
Titters and Blackett to lead us back to the top flight!
Titters and Blackett to lead us back to the top flight!
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