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Without a doubt the GOAT. Step aside Lomu, Carter, Dupont, and Richie - this is the GOAT. No hype. Just facts. He’s just a guy standing in front of the world, asking them to love him.

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Match Thread - France v Japan | End of Year Internationals 2024

Venue: Stade de France, Paris | Weather: 11 C, Mist

Officials: Damian Schneider, Angus Gardner, James Doleman, Richard Kelly (tmo)

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As it says. He's an unbelievable athlete, has skills many backs would love and on his day a nuggety SOB with many seasons of proven success and experience in his locker.

I personally don't see why he gets the starts at 8 for England he does when you've got Cunningham South pushed out to 8. I feel like Earl struggles to make metres off the back of a scrum or those an 8 would, and has far more skills getting in there and stealing back a ball as opposed to playing a ball carrier role.

Great player, but I question if his value is being lost or if I'm an old fart viewing positions too restrictively.

What is the current discourse around his quality? Is he a test level 10 these days, or is he still an overrated player who goes missing in big matches?

After two out of two losses in the autumn internationals are we England fans out of order for demanding more? Both games should have winnable from commanding positions

Is it not streamed or watchable anywhere?

Referencing these comments -

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/the-lions-are-better-off-going-to-south-africa-england-centurion-rips-into-proper-dark-state-of-australian-rugby

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/australia-dont-waste-my-time-england-great-risks-wallabies-backlash-after-cheeky-jibe-over-autumn-nations-series-prediction

Match Thread - Italy v Argentina | End of Year Internationals 2024

Venue: Stadio Friuli, Udine | Weather: 11 C, Clear

Officials: Matthew Carley, Andrew Brace, Adam Leal, Mike Adamson (tmo)

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As a South African who doesn’t care about any rugby except South African games, because I conform to the stereotype, but what happened to Owen Farrel? Where isn’t he playing?

Match Thread - Romania v Tonga | End of Year Internationals 2024

Venue: Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest | Weather: 7 C, Clouds

Officials: Gianluca Gnecchi, Morne Ferreira, Federico Vedovelli, Matteo Liperini (tmo)

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Match Thread - Portugal v United States | End of Year Internationals 2024

Venue: Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, Coimbra | Weather: 19 C, Clear

Officials: Sam Grove-White, Takehito Namekawa, Ruairidh Campbell, Andrew Jackson (tmo)

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