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Toby Flood

Among the topics making the headlines this week are:

- Who should be in England's elite squad for the Six Nations, which is set to be named on Wednesday

- Toby Flood's citing for an alleged tip tackle in Leicester's win over Worcester

- Brian O'Driscoll's return from injury for Leinster in their win over Edinburgh

- Prop Adam Jones condemning the Ospreys' display in their victory over Zebre as "shocking" and "rubbish"

- Former England number eight Dean Ryan joining Scotland as forwards coach for the Six Nations

- The coming weekend's Heineken Cup fixtures

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  • Comment posted by James_Hal, at 20:24 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jeremy

    Cosidering Christian Wade's excellent try on sunday and his wing partner Tom Varndell playing well, along with all the other english talent on the wing at the moment, do you think that Chris Ashton's place on the wing in the England team is safe? If you think it is, who would you pair him with on the other wing(with an out and out winger) or if not, who would you replace him with?

  • Comment posted by The Codfather, at 21:09 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jerry,

    Which English players would you be looking to 'blood' at some point during the 6 nations? Maybe some young Wasps talent like Wade or Vunipola? Or some others who I haven't mentioned?

  • Comment posted by Jeff, at 22:16 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jeremy

    As an elite sportsman, what diet do you have?

  • Comment posted by asda, at 20:51 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jerry,
    Do you Think Christian Wade or Tom Varndell deserves a spot in the elite squad?

  • Comment posted by User0648207952, at 21:41 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jeremey,

    Who are going to be the likely new-comers into the England squad?

    ...and do you think its FINALLY time to give Wade and/or Varndell a chance on the Engand wing(s)?

  • Comment posted by User0485315244, at 21:54 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jerry

    I think that you were a great player but suck as a pundit.

    What do you think?

    Adam

  • Comment posted by User0521137824, at 22:12 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jeremy,

    Do you feel that it is time for those who have been around in the Premiership, for many years, to get a look in at the squad for the 6 Nations. Varndell and Wade have been instrumental for Wasps, but would Lancaster risk leaving someone of Ashton's calibre out of the starting line-up.

  • Comment posted by Lyrical_myrical, at 11:10 7 Jan 2013

    Hi Jeremy,

    Don't you think it is a slightly ridiculous situation that Hendre Fourie, a man who played for England, is facing deportation because he was forced into retirement two years before reaching residency? Surely if we're going to let someone play for our country, then they have to also be assumed English?

    Thanks

  • Comment posted by User0205067560, at 23:13 6 Jan 2013

    Jerry,

    In a perfect world of no injuries between now and the summer, who would be in your Lions first XV? It is hard to see Scotland grabbing more than 2 - 3 berths in the squad, let alone the first XV. For simplicity, let's also assume that anyone currently injured recovers.

  • Comment posted by User0005974720, at 21:03 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jeremy,

    What do you think the severity of ban will be for Toby Flood after his tip-tackle on Andy Goode? Will it affect the 6 nations options for Stuart Lancaster and may it force his hand by using Freddie Burns from the outset?
    I would be worried if Burns did start.His performance on Saturday highlighted some frailties and naivety in his game management. Is he ready for 6 nations action?

  • Comment posted by carr2k1987, at 21:09 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jerry. Simple question, who is the best full back in England right now?

  • Comment posted by User0118363216, at 21:42 6 Jan 2013

    Hi Jeremy,

    Over the last few months we have seen a new side to London Wasps that has apparently been missing over the last year or two, and they now sit 4th in the Premiership. What do you think has been the event or key point that has seen them turn their performances around?

  • Comment posted by User0661105819, at 23:28 6 Jan 2013

    30. Gatland10

    Are you looking for some help there Warren? :D

  • Comment posted by just_not_cricket, at 13:31 7 Jan 2013

    Hi Jerry,
    Does the recent news article about Hendre Fourie make a farce of the country's immigration laws or England's selection policy?

    IMHO, I think it's a farce that someone who has represented this country is in this position. But looking forward, perhaps that should be England's selection policy i.e. if they were to stop playing rugby today, would they be allowed to stay in this country?

  • Comment posted by OnlyJoeQuin, at 10:23 7 Jan 2013

    Another week, another great performance by Nick Easter. In my opinion he's clearly the in form English No. 8 at the moment. However he's claerly not one for the future. In your opinion in this instance should Easter be called up for the EPS and also how much emphasis should be placed on future development when picking the squad?

  • Comment posted by chrishayesuk, at 20:51 6 Jan 2013

    During match Exeter v Saints... the Exeter no 9 was blatantky stamping all over D Hsrtley (ripping his shorts!) and ended up with Hartley being sinned for not rolling away...how can the officials continue to turn a blind eye to this behaviour? I ask as my young son and budding scrum half asked if ..."is that something I am allowed to do in a gameDad"

  • Comment posted by zippychuck, at 18:59 7 Jan 2013

    Hi Jeremy, what are your thoughts on Nick Easter's strong comments in the weekend's paper regarding "overseas" players being picked for England ahead of him?
    Does he have a fair point or should he keep his thoughts to himself...or both?
    Charles

  • Comment posted by TheLastKingOfEngland, at 14:48 7 Jan 2013

    @63 and others am I the only one not surprised at the difference here? 1 rule is set by the IRB, the other by the British Government's immigration policy. For the IRB to rule in line with every country's immigration policy would be impossible. This would cover countries from Guam to Pakistan. They have to set their own rules by what they think is fair.

  • Comment posted by Fonz, at 14:21 7 Jan 2013

    Hi Jerry,
    As I see it, the 'tip tackle' rule was introduced in 2011 to eliminate a certain type of tackle practiced mainly by the Pacific Island teams where players were lifted above chest height, tipped beyond 90° and dropped without control of the player.
    Tom Varndell's tackle against Bath was nothing like the above, but still earnt him a yellow card. Does this law need addressing?

  • Comment posted by Al, at 13:35 7 Jan 2013

    Do you think referees are being influenced by criticism received from the more successful teams in the league?
    Worcester have arguably been cost 3 home wins this season due to poor officiating decisions (Bath, Gloucester, Leicester). Commendably Richard Hill very rarely mentions the referee post match but the same cannot be said of the teams higher up Cockerill, O'Shea etc.

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