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WORLD OF RUGBY: Suddenly Eddie Jones has a glut of great No 7s

Sale versus Bath was a direct match with an intriguing sub-plot which will give Eddie Jones food for thought. It was a night of the jackals which showcased a positive problem for England.

For years, the national team struggled with a shortage or breakdown specialists, now here was a club fixture featuring three of them.

Tom Curry is England's incumbent No. 7 and Sam Underhill is fit again, back in the Bath side and ready to challenge his Sale counterpart for a place in the Red Rose back row. Ben Curry – Tom's identical twin – has not been on Jones's radar but he should be.

England's incumbent No 7 Tom Curry snuff out of a Bath attack on Friday night

The contest between these magnificent rookies was absorbing, which was certainly not the rest of the match in Salford. The fact that Sale won 6-3 was down in large part to the impact of their brilliant brothers. And the fact the score was so low was down in large part to all three junior jackals.

They did their jobs well – perhaps too well; getting over the ball, poaching, spoiling and ending promising attacks. It started with Underhill winning a turnover in the second minute, despite both Currys doing their best to shift him. Just before the break, the Shark Twins joined forces to win a ruck penalty.

In the closing stages of the game, the influence of the trio reached a peak .. Underhill won another turnover 10 minutes from time to halt Sale's charge towards Bath's line. He repeated the trick with his side under siege in their 22 five minutes later.

Then Tom Curry played in kind in the 78th minute and the final act of the match was Ben Curry's tackle forcing an Underhill fumble and Tom Curry clearing the ball off the pitch to seal the home win.

Both Tom Curry – a stand-out star of the Six Nations – and Underhill will surely go to the World Cup, even if England only take five specialist back-rowers.

And there's no reason why Jones can't consider playing them in tandem; deploying two opensides together and do to other teams what Wales did to England in 2013, when Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric combined to deadly effect.

Bath's Sam Underhill is fit again – he is a tackle machine and an improved carrier

The pair have complementary attributes. Underhill is a tackle machine and an improved carrier, while Curry is a dynamo in defense and attack; an athletic, dexterous link man, who can also become a decent lineout option.

By rights, Ben Curry should be in the World Cup mix too. He has a similar repertoire to his brother, similar presence, relentless energy and consistency.

His time will come later, but just as the jackal role is coming under threat on safety grounds, England have real clout in this critical area. If it comes down to either-or-choice at openside, Tom Curry holds the aces for now, but just imagine the havoc he could wreak with Underhill – or with his twin.

The way this Premiership season has unfolded presents a strong argument for doing away with the play-off semi -finals. Whether course, the fairest system or all would be a reversion to the traditional league model, but sadly that ship has long since sailed.

Exeter and Saracens are currently operating on a different level to their rivals. They should go head-to-head at Twickenham for the title and they probably will, but if there was a freak result the week before, it would represent a major miscarriage of justice.

It won't happen, but they should do away with the semis. Maybe there can be a 'plate' prize for the teams finishing third and fourth – with their own decider at Twickenham prior to the main final. Make it pay well and clubs would take it seriously enough.

EDWARDS COULD BE THE MAN TO LIFT LES BLEUS

What a time to be Shaun Edwards. Wales' latest Grand Slam – and the manner of it; founded on defensive resilience – has been served as a timely means of polishing his golden CV and made him the subject of a stampede.

Wales want to keep him. Wasps were pursuing him. So were Leicester. Now it appears that France wants to hire him, having confirmed that Fabien Galthie will take over as head coach after this year's World Cup.

Just imagine what wonders Edwards could work across the Channel. There is certainly plenty of scope for improvement.

One day, if the French can be a coaching staff to truly bring the best out of them, they can be a global force again. Being part of that would be an appealing prospect. It would be understandable for Edwards to be sorely tempted …

France want to hire Wales" Grand Slam-winning coach Shaun Edwards

Can anyone recall the last time Alex Goode had a bad game for Saracens? Seriously. The full-back is a phenomenon.

The champions' artful dodger set up a try against Wasps with the sort of effortlessly nimble, visionary assist which have long leg his trademark. He is up for the European Player of the Year prize and by rights he'll be on all the domestic award shortlists too.

Welsh rugby's Judgment Day double-header at the Principality Stadium featured the UK trial of a new gimmick; posts lighting up green or red, to indicate whether a kick was successful or off-target.

The concept appeared to draw a mixed response from those watching in the stands or on TV, but in a large arena, it seems like a good way of visually engaging the audience – especially those sitting furthest away from the action .

If the color-coded verdict is delivered swiftly, it is a bright idea in every sense.

Saracens' domestic dominance doesn't just apply to the men, as their women's team sealed a second successive Premiership title on Saturday, by beating Harlequins 33-17 in the final at Franklin's Gardens.

It was a shame that just 2,590 spectators attended the showpiece fixture. The women's game is strong in this country and hopefully public recognition will follow, as it has in France, where big, partisan crowds turn up to support the national side.

LAST WORD

Leicester's 23 -20 defeat at home to Bristol on Saturday means they still haven't ensured their Premiership survival.

With Newcastle's cause appearing increasingly hopeless, the Tigers will surely stay up, but another demoralizing result confirmed that Welford Road's fortress status lies in ruins. In 15 games there this season, Leicester have lost nine times.

That's a shocking affront to their heritage. The post-season review must be lead to profound, top-to-bottom change. The Tigers won't rebuild their fortress until they rebuild their pack.

And the sight of Harry Thacker – who was allowed to leave – scoring the decisive try to continue his outstanding season for Bristol emphasis the urgent need for Leicester to once again prioritize developing local talent and keeping hold of it.

Leicester's defeat at home to Bristol means they still haven't ensured their Premiership survival

WEEKEND ROUND-UP

Impatient sledge

Harlequins prop Joe Marler was frustrated waiting for Exeter's scrum-half to box kick from the base of a ruck and yelled: 'Hurry up! You're f *** ing boring me. "

Sign of progress

Officially they are" Benetton "but this column will persist with calling them Treviso – but whatever they're called, they've become the first Italian side to qualify for the Pro 14 playoffs.

Damning verdict

After playing on the artificial surface at Kingston Park, Northampton flanker Jamie Gibson tweeted pictures of his bloodied knees and said: "Still not sure I'm much of a fan of the 4G."

Fast start

Ollie Devoto claimed Exeter's first try against Harlequins just 83 seconds into the match, after a thunderous blast through the midfield by the Chiefs' powerful flanker, Dave Ewers.

Fast exit

Poor Ben Moon was only on the field at Sandy Park for a few seconds when he was sin-inned. The England prop was the scapegoat as Exeter conceded a seventh scrum penalty.

Scoring streak

Until recently, huge Wallaby lock , but after a brace of tries against Quins a month ago, he struck in glorious, galloping fashion at Wasps.

Try of the Week

Lima Sopoaga went over for Wasps after Marcus Watson brilliantly claimed a high ball and cut loose, then Joe Simpson charged-down and Kearnan Myall off-loaded well.

Pass of the Week

If Northampton ever have all their hookers fit, Reece Marshall is fourth choice, but he was first rate on Friday with a surge and wrap-around off-load to set up the Saints' second try against Newcastle.

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Premiership: Harlequins beat Exeter Chiefs 28-26 to end leaders

Exeter had not lost away in the Premiership since February

Gallagher Premiership Harlequins (13) 28 Tries: Chisholm, Earle 2, Marchant Cons: Lang Pens: Lang, Smith Exeter (5) 26 Tries: Kvesic, Yeandle, Devoto, Whitten Cons: J Simmonds, Steenson 2

Harlequins inflicted a first Premiership defeat of the season on leaders Exeter in an excellent match at Twickenham Stoop.

James Chisholm’s clever try from a lineout and a Nathan Earle score gave Quins a deserved 13-5 half-time lead.

Jack Yeandle and Ollie Devoto went over either side of Earle’s second try to move Exeter to within a point.

A penalty and Joe Marchant try gave the hosts a buffer before Ian Whitten’s runaway score set up a tense finale.

The bonus-point victory lifts Paul Gustard’s side up to fourth, while Exeter emerged with two points to stay top before Saracens’ game against Wasps on Saturday.

It is the first time Rob Baxter’s side have lost to Harlequins in eight meetings and comes after they had started the Premiership season with eight consecutive wins.

The home side had prop Kyle Sinckler back from international duty, while his England team-mate Mike Brown put through an inch-perfect grubber kick for Earle to touch down for a second time.

Exeter – without injured wing Jack Nowell – led for 15 minutes in the first half after Matt Kvesic crossed from a signature driving maul, and ensured they would not leave empty-handed when Whitten intercepted a loose Marcus Smith pass to run in.

Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard: “The thing we’ve been frustrated with over the past few weeks is our attack, and I think we showed a lot more endeavour.

“I thought we showed the true version of ourselves tonight.

“The pleasing thing for me is we’ve got the most bonus points in the competition, so we’re tough and competitive. For me that shows resilience, character and togetherness and that’s what I’m really proud of.”

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter told BBC Radio Devon: “We’re pleased we got two points rather than nothing but I’m disappointed we haven’t won the game.

“We’ve got to credit the guys for digging in when the game kept almost getting away from us, but at the same we’ve also got to be honest and face some facts that we did some pretty silly things out there.

“I’ll be the first person to give some credit to Harlequins, but I think I’m going to be pretty frustrated with some individual mistakes that have happened out there.”

Harlequins: Brown; Ibitoye, Marchant, Saili, Earle; Lang, Care; Marler, Ward, Sinckler, Glynn, Merrick, Dombrandt, Clifford, Chisholm (capt).

Replacements: Crumpton, Boyce, Swainston, Luamanu, Kunatani, Mulchrone, Smith, Murley.

Exeter: Dollman; O’Flaherty, Whitten, Hill, Cuthbert; Simmonds, White; Low, Yeandle (capt), Holmes, Lees, Dennis, Ewers, Armand, Kvesic.

Replacements: Taione, Keast, Street, Atkins, Lawday, Maunder, Steenson, Devoto.

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Exeter 17-15 Harlequins: Rob Baxter admits fear as Chiefs fail to fire

Exeter 17-15 Harlequins: Rob Baxter

Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs struggled in a narrow victory over Harlequins

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] Published: 22:30 BST, April 27, 2019 | in front of the bar, Paul Gustard remained pulled over his face in the coaching box with his Quins beanie hat.

He had seen his forward bully bully the Exeter package for 70 minutes, but had to settle for a loss-making bonus point after

On the other side of the grandstand, Rob Baxter made a start for the changing rooms. Exeter had claimed that he was free at the top of the table, but the Chiefs director of rugby tried to give both players his

Exeter Chief & # 39; s boss Rob Baxter was not impressed by showing his side in Harlequins & # 39; Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter was not impressed by showing his side in the victory over Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter was not impressed by showing his side during the victory over Harlequins

CONTEST FACTS

EXETER: Dollman; O & # 39; Flaherty, Slade, devotee, Woodburn; Simmonds, white; Hepburn, Yeandle (capt), Williams, Dennis, Hill, Ewers, Lonsdale, Kvesic

REPLACEMENTS: Taione, Moon, Francis, Atkins, Capstick, Maunder, Steenson Hill

TRY: PROBLEM: White, Williams Walker, Alofa, Saili, Chisholm; Smith, Hidalgo-Clyne; Marler, Buchanan, Sinckler, Symons, South, Clifford, Robshaw (capt), Dombrandt

REPLACEMENTS: Elia, Auterac, Swainston, Merrick, Kunatani. Saunders, Lang, Ibitoye

HENNY-CLYNE, Walker

Are the leaders running out of momentum? That was the question asked about Sandy Park.

They have already booked their place in the play-offs but on Saturday's proof, the challenge is to maintain their lead between now and their semi-final home at the end of May.

& # 39; I have just brought it up in the dressing room, & # 39; said Baxter, sitting at the top table.

& # 39; In this phase of the season we have won the grand prize and it has created this emotion vacuum.

& # 39; We have shown good features to see the game, but we are an Exeter Chiefs package of home play and we have been wandering around.

& # 39; What I'm worried about is that we expect it to come in the semifinal week and the players look around and say, "Where is it?" I challenged them to get out. That is not good enough. "

Exeter started like a train and raced to a 12-0 lead within 11 minutes. They scored their first attempt after 85 seconds, when Dave Ewers defeated Francis Saili in midfield and set Ollie Devoto to score on Harlequins were still in the team bus.

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Ollie Devoto scored from Exeter & # 39; s first possession of the league leaders made a quick start

<img id = "i-5cdcc4c3760531b7" src = "https://dailym.ai/2KJfjO6 s / 2019/04/27/22 / 12799946-6967547-image-a-14_1556399047583.jpg "height =" 408 "width =" 634 "alt =" Scrum-half Nic White made the final touches to a precise 27-phase attack in the first half "

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Scrum-half Nic White put the finishing touches to a I need a 27-phase attack in the first half

Moments later, the Chiefs attached strength and precision to each other to continue an attack 27 phases. They walked towards the try-line and Nic White stretched out trying to load with purpose.

Afterwards, Exeter lost their sense of purpose. Joe Marler and Kyle Sinckler dominated the scrum and after a series of penalties, Ben Moon was finally brought down in the second half.

All Harlequins had to show that their first half was a Smith penalty, they missed the opportunity to go to the top four.

& # 39; We were the dominant team, but we just need that bit of lady luck & # 39 ;, said Gustard. A nearby Harry Williams tries to move Exeter 14 points in the second half.

Quins hit back twice with Moon in Sinbin, scored via Sam Hidalgo-Clyne and Charlie Walker, but Smith was out of target for the conversion. Then Smith got the chance to snatch the 40-meter win in the 75th minute, but Exeter was taken off the hook.

<img id = "i-3fdae221d69ff496" src = "https://dailym.ai/2VqdWYY image-a-9_1556398989908.jpg "height =" 411 "width =" 634 "alt =" Wing Charlie Walker crossed over to Harlequins as they hit back to push the Chiefs all the way for Harlequins while slapping back to push the Chiefs all the way "

Wing Charlie Walker crossed to Harlequins as they hit back to push the Chiefs all the way

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Premiership: Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs (Sat)

John Kingston has been a part of Harlequins’ teaching workers since 2001

Aviva Premiership Venue: Twickenham Stoop Date: Saturday, 5 Might Kick-off: 16:00 BST Protection: Updates on BBC native radio and stay scores on the BBC Sport web site

John Kingston makes three adjustments for his closing sport accountable for Harlequins as they welcome Exeter Chiefs.

Accidents to Jamie Roberts and Joe Marchant imply that Alofa Alofa and James Lang transfer to the centres whereas Tim Visser begins on the left wing.

England winger Jack Nowell strikes to exterior centre for Exeter.

Ben Moon, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Jonny Hill and Thomas Waldrom come into the pack, whereas Olly Woodburn returns on the wing and Phil Dollman begins at full-back.

Director of rugby Kingston introduced he was leaving 10th-placed Quins in April after 17 years with the membership in varied roles.

Defending champions Exeter have already assured a first-place end within the Premiership and a house semi-final towards both Wasps or Newcastle.

Exeter head coach Ali Hepher instructed BBC Sport:

“There’s loads using on it.

“They will have the motivation of their final house sport they usually’ve obtained high-quality gamers who can be disenchanted within the final outcomes they’ve had, in order that they’ll come flying at us.

“We have got loads using on it as people. What they have to say to us with their degree of efficiency is ‘you possibly can’t go away me out of the semi-final’.”

Harlequins: Brown; Walker, Alofa, Lang, Visser; Smith, Care; Marler, Ward (capt), Sinckler, Merrick, Matthews, Robshaw, Wallace, Luamanu

Replacements: Elia, Lambert, Swainston, South, White, Lewis, Cheeseman, Chisholm

Exeter: Dollman; Cordero, Nowell, Hill, Woodburn; Simmonds, White; Moon, Cowan-Dickie, Francis, Lees, Hill, Ewers, Armand (capt), Waldrom

Replacements: Yeandle, Hepburn, Holmes, Skinner, Dennis, Townsend, Steenson, Hendrickson

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