Which Tyler wrote: ↑Thu Oct 23, 2025 6:51 pm
Absent Furbank and Carpenter, I'd expect to see Daly at 15 - now he's learned to play there.
I'd still prefer to give someone like TdG or even Hendy a shot to see if they can make the step up* - but that's a personal preference thing, and I absolutely get preferring 50+ caps to a newbie.
* I think either could, with TdG a more natural fit for a game plan designed with Furbank at FB**, but both would take time to settle in.
** Yes, I know that's weird to say, given that Hendy and Furbank play for the same club, but I see Hendy (and Daly) as more a 3rd winger style of FB, whilst Furbank and TdG (and Marcus) are 2nd FH types.
I thought he was touch and go for this week?
Assuming you're right, then I retract that suggestion; and push TdG > Hendy > Arundell > Steward > Hodge > Marcus
TheDasher wrote: ↑Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:42 pm
If both Northampton full backs are fit I'd choose Hendy over Furbank...
Really?! He's a liability under the high ball at Prem level - I shudder to think how badly he'd be exposed at internationals. I **love** his attacking play and the fact that he runs like he's got 7 knees, but it's too big of a weakness to pick him.
FKAS wrote: ↑Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:38 pm
Only times I've seen Arundell kick it's like he's borrowed OHC's 50p shaped boots.
If Daly's fit he would be a good option.
Really? Huh. I had it in my head that Arundell had a big boot on him when he was at LIrish, but it's possible my brain's inventing things. Anyone who's seen more of him this year confirm?
TheDasher wrote: ↑Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:42 pm
If both Northampton full backs are fit I'd choose Hendy over Furbank...
Really?! He's a liability under the high ball at Prem level - I shudder to think how badly he'd be exposed at internationals. I **love** his attacking play and the fact that he runs like he's got 7 knees, but it's too big of a weakness to pick him.
Puja
Yep - if everyone is fit, I don't pick Hendy at 15 for England don't get me wrong but I prefer him to Furbank. Again though, as ever, depends on whole back three... Roebuck and Freeman are great in the air so if they were on each wing you might feel a wee bit safer with Hendy. Nothing better than seeing Hendy hit the line in attack. There'd be some glorious tries scored (by us).
TheDasher wrote: ↑Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:42 pm
If both Northampton full backs are fit I'd choose Hendy over Furbank...
Really?! He's a liability under the high ball at Prem level - I shudder to think how badly he'd be exposed at internationals. I **love** his attacking play and the fact that he runs like he's got 7 knees, but it's too big of a weakness to pick him.
Puja
Yep - if everyone is fit, I don't pick Hendy at 15 for England don't get me wrong but I prefer him to Furbank. Again though, as ever, depends on whole back three... Roebuck and Freeman are great in the air so if they were on each wing you might feel a wee bit safer with Hendy. Nothing better than seeing Hendy hit the line in attack. There'd be some glorious tries scored (by us).
Ah, I misunderstood you! I thought your original post was "if both Northampton 15s are fit, I'd choose Hendy over Furbank for England."
Really?! He's a liability under the high ball at Prem level - I shudder to think how badly he'd be exposed at internationals. I **love** his attacking play and the fact that he runs like he's got 7 knees, but it's too big of a weakness to pick him.
Puja
Yep - if everyone is fit, I don't pick Hendy at 15 for England don't get me wrong but I prefer him to Furbank. Again though, as ever, depends on whole back three... Roebuck and Freeman are great in the air so if they were on each wing you might feel a wee bit safer with Hendy. Nothing better than seeing Hendy hit the line in attack. There'd be some glorious tries scored (by us).
Ah, I misunderstood you! I thought your original post was "if both Northampton 15s are fit, I'd choose Hendy over Furbank for England."
Puja
Haha, re-reading what I said, and what you've said, it still doesn't sound clear. Here goes - if I had to pick for England a full back that is currently contracted to Northampton Saints, I'd pick Hendy over Furbank. Neither though would be my first choice England full back if I had a choice from all English full backs in the prem. That's better.
