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Shame for Lynagh and March but I think there'll be injuries before then. He held his nerves over George and the brothers Vunipola shame for Ford and states that he's picking Farrell as a fly half!

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Feel dreadfully for Joe Marchant. We hit Sarries just after their disappointment for Vuinapolos x2 they will be in a good mood!

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They can get that out of their system this week.

Do these players miss any Prem Games??

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Surprised there are only 3 Quins in the squad (albeit crucial ones) - I imagine with Watson's injury on the weekend that he might be 50:50, so wonder whether Marchant or Lynagh could be next in line.

Makes the Saracen's game extra spicy if they aren't losing too many of their big boys.
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Farrell is flyhalf and captain, so not much (1st tier nations) game time for Smith

Lynagh is a little behind the back 3 options in the squad at the moment, but Marchant is underated in my opinion, and unlucky to miss out.

Marler and Dombrandt will be a big miss for Quins.

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Very surprised Marchant hasn't been called up and Im also surprised that Eddie hasn't called up Lynagh even if just to cap him against Tonga.

Really pleased for the 3 that have been called up. Will be great to see them (hopefully) get playing time even if they'll be a big miss for Quins.

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Reports suggesting Smith will start at 10, so I imagine Farrell would start at 12 for most (if not all games).

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Not sure Farrell will be starting flyhalf. His record there for England is poor compared to Ford's. Eddie clearly preferred Ford as a 10, and Farrell at 12 has been the lynchpin of his gameplan for a very long time.

Marchant missing out is bizarre. Jamie George missing out seems very strange.

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Disappointed for Marchant, and expected Jamie George and possibly Mako V to be included.

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Nick Mullins just tweeted saying that "EJ spoke to Louis Lynagh this morning. Told him he was close". Like QuinsMighty said, this might mean he's next in line if Watson's scan doesn't look good.

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How long are Marler/Dombrandt/Smith potentially away for?

I'm guessing we won't see them for the Sarries game and possibly Bath too.

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Great to see the likes of Smith, Quirke, Dombrandt, Radwan get the nod, but won't be convinced until we see some attacking intent on the field. Its about the combinations so hopefully we see Marcus with Tuilagi taking the Esterhuizen role at 12 rather than Farrell standing there clapping his hands primed to hoof it....
 
Presumably that's Dan Robson on the international scrap heap given the scrum half picks...

I can only assume Ewels has comprimising photos of Eddie. No idea how he gets in the squad given the options.

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Pleased for Marler, Smith and Dommers. Not surprised on Sarries omissions with the exception of George (particularly if LCD is injured). Wouldn't be terribly surprised to see a Vunipolae or 2 in there come the 6 nations if they carry on playing well. Time for Genge to step up at international level, he's flattered to deceive so far despite playing very well for Leciester. 

Good to see Radwan and Randall in there.
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Genge with Montoya or Tom Youngs along side him is a different beast to when Nic Dolly is in there, the two of them are great round the park, but come scrum time Dolly is lacking in experience yet, so would be surprised to see them both on the park at the same time. Jones has made a couple of brave calls and a couple of daft ones, but then I don't think anyone's knows what his plan is(and I include him in that)

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The call ups are going to be good for us. The likes of Baxter at loose head should get some game time. He looks an excellent prospect but needs game time.

We also need to develop other options and strength at no 10 and 8.

Great news for the lads called up and I am excited to see if they get an opportunity to start against Tonga.