Six Nations: Ask Jeremy Guscott

By Jeremy GuscottFormer England and Lions centre
Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union

Among the topics making the headlines this week are:
- Ireland's decision to drop veteran fly-half Ronan O'Gara
- Former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones announcing he is to retire
- England fly-half Owen Farrell being '50-50' to face Italy
- Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris missing the rest of the season
- England wing Chris Ashton taking on his critics
- Exeter winning away to defending champions Harlequins in the Premiership
If you have a question for Jerry, on any rugby-related topic, post it in the comments section at the bottom of the page. He will answer as many as possible in the next few days but not every question submitted can be used.
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Maybe if he stopped just trying to hurt people and got the basics right (low and hard, head on their back side) he’d stop getting grief.
Don't you think England have become too predictable. Come 2015, if SBW returns, don't you think a Nonu, Williams combination could eliminate the Tuilagi threat and give England a taste of their own medicine? I know this is relying on England and NZ both reaching the knockouts but don't you think England need to vary they're game plan?
He's been playing all of the 6N games against teams playing blitz defence. When they employ that it leaves gaps most wingers should be able to exploit. All we evber hear is how great Ashton is. He isn't. He's average at best. He's petulant and with his latest 'I want to hurt someone' comment then he needs to be sidelined.
With players are getting bigger how do you think this is reflected in scouting for the major clubs?
For example will a talented 15 year centre who’s on the small side automatically get looked over so they can find the next Philips, Turner Hall or Manu? Or will smaller, guys still get selected?
Given the similarities in the match stats and outcomes, why do you think that Scotland’s win over Ireland this year attracted adjectives such as “woeful” and “miraculous”, when England’s rather similar victory over Scotland last year was greeted with the likes of “great fight and resolve”? Is this just to do with general perceptions?
It's just been announced that Kurtley Beale will miss the Lions Tour. With Quade Cooper not performing well and Will Genia still out injured, who do you think Robbie Deans will play at scrum and fly half. The Rebels have named Jame's O'Connor and Nick Phipps for their upcoming game against the Reds. Do you think this might be the partnership we will see against the Lions?
You are keeping your strong views on the Papal upheaval private, and I can respect that.
I note from stories of recent years that rugby players are good at acting, and also natural with acting props such as fake blood.
Do you think that more rugby players should do Pantomime at Xmas, and raise the profile of rugby players amongst the younger generation.
Try asking Gatland :)
In all seriousness - apart from doing basics very well, the belief and confidence in those that are on the pitch with you is key - IMO
Perhaps you could answer the question probably most raised on all these blogs.....
How do the BBC decide which articles to allow comments on ....
There appears a large consensus that a blog opportunity on each of the match reports for aviva and Pro12 would be very well utilised.
Thanks