Guy Pepper
Rugby Pass 6.5, RUCK 6, Telegraph 6, Evening Standard 5, Mail Online 5.5
Pepper’s contribution was largely defensive, highlighted by a crunching tackle on Salesi Rayasi, though he did knock-on in the same play. Limited involvement at the breakdown restricted his impact.
Quotes
Rugby Pass: “Put an abrupt end to a promising Fijian attack with a crunching shot on Salesi Rayasi on 20 minutes, albeit he did knock-on in the tackle, and his contribution was largely reserved to the defensive side of the game during his 53-minute spell.”
Evening Standard: “Lots of competition at flanker, but was not able to make much of an impression.”
RUCK: “Not much opportunity to get involved at the breakdown, so his effectiveness was limited. Came off after 53 minutes following a rather underwhelming showing.”
Mail Online: “Unlucky to knock on in the tackle with one big hit. Didn’t go the distance as he did against Australia and was replaced by Henry Pollock.”
Telegraph: “Put in one of England’s very few monster tackles on Rayasi but England’s pack was generally on the back foot at the breakdown.”
Potential Change for Next Game: Tom Curry could replace him, bringing more dynamism and experience to the back row. Curry’s presence would help reinforce England’s breakdown work and inject energy in attack.
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