England’s recent encounter with Australia led to a mixed bag of performances, and the player ratings from several prominent publications have captured just how divisive individual displays were.
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Here’s a breakdown of the most notable assessments and discrepancies among RUCK, Planet Rugby, The Telegraph, and Mail Online.
1. Ellis Genge
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 6
- The Telegraph: 6
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 5.5
Summary:
Genge made his usual hard carries but was targeted in defense due to England’s blitz system. While he was solid in attack, his defensive struggles were evident. His impact was significant in the loose, but occasional lapses in defense hurt his performance.
2. Jamie George (c)
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 5
- The Telegraph: 6
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 6
Summary:
George had a solid performance as captain, with strong lineout work and involvement in key moments. However, beyond his set-piece contributions, he was relatively quiet throughout the game, which limited his overall influence.
3. Will Stuart
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 7
- The Telegraph: 6
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 6
Summary:
Stuart had a steady, if unspectacular, game. While he was effective in the scrum, he lacked a noticeable presence in general play. He didn’t make any glaring mistakes but also didn’t contribute significantly in open play.
4. Maro Itoje
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 7
- The Telegraph: 6
- Ruck: 7
- Mail Online: 7
Summary:
Itoje was a standout performer, dominating the lineout and contributing both in defense and attack. His leadership and physicality were vital for England, and his try was a key moment that helped bring England back into the game.
5. George Martin
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 5
- The Telegraph: 5
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 5
Summary:
Martin struggled to make an impact in a high-tempo game. He was uncharacteristically quiet, failing to assert himself defensively or offensively. He was replaced early in the second half, which reflected his lack of influence during the match.
6. Chandler Cunningham-South
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 7
- The Telegraph: 7
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 7
Summary:
Cunningham-South had a dream start with two tries, showcasing his strength and power. However, his performance dipped as the game progressed, with defensive lapses and errors costing him in the latter stages of the match.
7. Tom Curry
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 6
- The Telegraph: 6
- Ruck: 7
- Mail Online: 6
Summary:
Curry was one of England’s best performers until he suffered a concussion. His dynamic work rate in defense, along with his ability to disrupt Australia’s play, made him a standout. His early departure due to injury was a significant loss for England.
8. Ben Earl
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 6
- The Telegraph: 5
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 6
Summary:
Earl brought plenty of energy and a few strong carries but struggled defensively with missed tackles. His defensive lapses were costly, and while he contributed in attack, he wasn’t able to provide the necessary support to shore up England’s defense.
9. Ben Spencer
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 5
- The Telegraph: 5
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 5
Summary:
Spencer was solid in his organization of the play, but England suffered due to a lack of quick ball from the ruck. Once replaced by Randall, the pace of England’s attack improved, indicating that Spencer’s distribution could have been faster.
10. Marcus Smith
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 8
- The Telegraph: 8
- Ruck: 9
- Mail Online: 8
Summary:
Smith was England’s star, with his tactical kicking and creativity pulling his team back into the match. He orchestrated play expertly, providing key moments like the grubber kicks for tries and displaying excellent vision. His performance was match-winning.
11. Tommy Freeman
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 5
- The Telegraph: 5
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 4.5
Summary:
Freeman had a quiet game. Though he didn’t make any mistakes, he wasn’t able to make a significant impact in attack. He was solid under the high ball but didn’t contribute to the game in the way England needed him to.
12. Henry Slade
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 3
- The Telegraph: 4
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 5
Summary:
Slade had a tough outing, with poor defensive decisions and a lack of attacking contribution. His shift to 12 didn’t work as intended, and he was unable to make a real impact, especially when Australia broke through the middle of England’s defence.
13. Ollie Lawrence
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 4
- The Telegraph: 6
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 6.5
Summary:
Lawrence showed some promise with strong carries early on but struggled defensively. His positioning was lacking, and Australia’s attack was able to break through the middle of the park with relative ease, hurting his overall performance.
14. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 5
- The Telegraph: 5
- Ruck: 6
- Mail Online: 5
Summary:
Feyi-Waboso showed his explosive nature early in the game but was forced off due to a head injury. While his physicality in contact was impressive, the injury curtailed his influence, limiting his overall contribution.
15. George Furbank
Rating:
- Planet Rugby: 4
- The Telegraph: 5
- Ruck: 5
- Mail Online: 4.5
Summary:
Furbank struggled in both attack and defense. He was caught out defensively and didn’t offer much going forward. His lack of presence on the ball and in defense made it a challenging game for him.
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