Can anyone remember a player getting swapped out that early in a game for "tactical reasons"?
When he come off, I thought he had a nasty knock/bruise on his face/head. Seems not the reason though.
I'm think it's happened this early before, I just can't recall the specifics. EJ hooked Burrell for Ford a few years ago although I'm sure it was later than 15 minutes in.
I remember Teimana Harrison getting hauled off by Eddie early on a couple of years ago as well.
Henry Paul was subbed off early in a match too.
Apparently he has a few injury issues but I’m personally not impressed with him since he’s arrived so wouldn’t be surprised if it was tactical
I might be getting my wires crossed here, but aren't there reasons why with front row replacements you might want to say they are for tactical reasons rather than for injury - i.e being able to bring that player back later if required?
We took him off because we were getting renamed in the scrum. Elia can obviously push harder - but his throwing is even worse.
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