Guy Pepper<\/p>\n
Rugby Pass 6.5, RUCK 6, Telegraph 6, Evening Standard 5, Mail Online 5.5<\/p>\n
Pepper\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Quotes<\/p>\n
Rugby Pass: \u201cPut 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Evening Standard: <\/a>\u201cLots of competition at flanker, but was not able to make much of an impression.\u201d<\/p>\n RUCK: \u201cNot much opportunity to get involved at the breakdown, so his effectiveness was limited. Came off after 53 minutes following a rather underwhelming showing.\u201d<\/p>\n Mail Online: \u201cUnlucky to knock on in the tackle with one big hit. Didn\u2019t go the distance as he did against Australia and was replaced by Henry Pollock.\u201d<\/p>\n Telegraph: \u201cPut in one of England\u2019s very few monster tackles on Rayasi but England\u2019s pack was generally on the back foot at the breakdown.\u201d<\/p>\n Potential Change for Next Game:\u00a0Tom Curry could replace him, bringing more dynamism and experience to the back row. Curry\u2019s presence would help reinforce England\u2019s breakdown work and inject energy in attack.<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE THREE<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n