RED ROSE RATINGS – ENGLAND 38 - 38 SCOTLAND
RED ROSE RATINGS – ENGLAND 38 - 38 SCOTLAND
Date:
16th March 2019
Location:
Twickenham Stadium, London, England
Referee:
Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Attendance:
82,000
15 – Elliot Daly (Wasps) – 7
Attacked brilliantly with his pace and direction in the first
half where he enjoyed plenty of ball and was kept relatively quiet in defence.
The second period was the opposite though and he was one of a couple of players
that really struggled to make tackles as the Scots rallied.
14 – Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs) - 7
14 – Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs) - 7
It didn't take long to justify his inclusion over Joe Cokanasiga
as every time the Cornish winger touched the ball early on he beat
defenders with ease. He deserved his try and took it well but found things much
harder as the clocked ticked away, both D'arcy Graham and Sam Johnson
benefitted from some lapse tackling to score.
13 – Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs) - 7
Was waltzing around the pitch oozing flair early on and the
centre played a major role in helping England build their 31 point lead. Put
his teammate Nowell over with a delayed assist but it was the audacious offload
for Johnny May's try that will take pride of place on the highlights reel.
12 – Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers) - 6
Made some big carries and also clearly disrupted the Scottish
defence when running without possession. It's evident that Eddie Jones likes
Manu in the centre channels but once again worrying defensive frailties
surfaced.
11 – Johnny May (Leicester Tigers) - 7
Continues to rise up the try-scoring charts with fourteen in his
last fifteen England games. Besides his finishing statistics he also once again
impressed under the high-ball, a super tournament in this regard. Was made to
lucky silly as he failed to haul down Stuart McInally for Scotland's first try
though.
10 – Owen Farrell (Saracens) – 5
Some nice passes and place kicks but was a shadow of his
opposite number Finn Russell. Had kicks charged down and passes intercepted in
a game littered with rare mistakes. Went missing as England watched the game be
ripped from their grasps, needed their captain, talisman and conductor fade
into the backdrop.
9 – Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers) - 6
Had
England pumped up and raring to go in the first half as the number nine
celebrated becoming England's most capped player in this position. Some lovely
variation in his passing and was desperately unlucky to miss out on a try.
Second half, like Farrell though, he must shoulder some of the blame, his box
kicking was far too variable and he was another potential leader that was lost
in the moment.
1 – Ben Moon (Exeter Chiefs) - 6
Wasn't on for very long before what looked like a shoulder injury
ruled him out.
2 – Jamie George (Saracens) - 6
Marshalled a lineout that remained one of England's safest ports
in the Scottish storm. Was a little too quiet everywhere else though as his
carrying game was blunted.
3 – Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins) – 7
Looked to be absolutely loving himself depsite the game being so
open, a rare sight for a prop. Showed his deftness of touch as he jumped and
nudged back a touchline high-ball, continues to carry with ferocity and
aggression that would worry any player.
4 – Joe Launchbury (Wasps) - 7
Took his try like a hungry man with a well sold dummy, with
players over its a good job he did. Very good at the lineout on either sides of
the ball and competed well at the breakdown. Eddie has plenty to think about
ahead of the World Cup with regards his second-rows.
5 – George Kruis (Saracens) - 7
Not quite the monstrous performance of last week but he certainly
tried. Got through a big number of tackles and unlike many of his colleagues
actually brought his man down on nearly all occasions.
6 – Mark Wilson (Newcastle Falcons) - 6
One of his weaker Six Nations outings in what has been a pretty
good tournament for the Falcons man. Was just a bit quieter in all facets of
the game from weeks gone by, the breakdown, with ball in hand and defensively.
7 – Tom Curry (Sale Sharks) - 7
One
of England's finest performers across the whole competition and topped it off
with another decent outing. Scored his second international try and showcased
his turnover credentials again by winning a crucial penalty.
8 – Billy Vunipola (Saracens) - 5
Drifted in and out of the game in the second half, too many silly
mistakes both in regards positioning and handling. Failed to make the
desired impact when carrying,
SUBS:Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers) -7
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) - 6
Ben Spencer (Saracens) - 7
George Ford (Leicester Tigers) - 7
Ben Te'o (Worcester Warriors) - N/A
Henry Justice
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