Flyhalf Choices of the Home Nations

Lets look at who the board rate as the best Fly Halfs possible for the Lions next year.

Pick Three Fly Halfs from the Poll below.

Dammit! Only picked Sexton then voted. My other two would be Farrell then Preistland.

This should be an interesting debate. No stand out characters. Priestland and Sexton are the most accomplished current first choice internationals.

Farrell a very good goal kIcker though not much else. Laidlaw has a great game but can he translate that to a team better than Scotland?

I think he can. I think I would pick Priestland, Sexton and Laidlaw.

Flood, Sexton, Farrel.

Not necicerely(spelling) in that order.

Flood is a good call.

Though he hasn't had a great season, injuries, then not selected for England etc we have all seen enough of him to know that he is a talent.
Tough call for me between Flood and Laidlaw. If Flood hits form again next season he will likely be in the reckoning.

majesticimperialman wrote:Flood, Sexton, Farrel.

Not necicerely(spelling) in that order.

"necessarily" - madge, I use the search feature to check spelling, it takes two seconds to type what you think is the spelling in, and the Internet will find it for you.

erm, why is Dan Parks not on this list???

I'd go for Sexton, Priestland and Laidlaw in that order.

Sexton is the main man for the Lions just now, Priestland is a very solid ten who you can build a gameplan around and Laidlaw I think is a fantastic attacking 10 with a great pass who, although didn't show it too much in this 6N, he has been fantastic there for Edinburgh and with more experience I think will come good. I also think he's the most accurate goal kicker out the rest too. He also only started playing 10 consistently this season so given time he will only improve. Needs to have better technique defensively though - he's not scared to make the tackles, just didn't have good technique in a few instances!

Really looking forward to seeing how Farell develops, as he's still a young pup!

I've gone for Sexton, Priestland and O'Gara but I'd be tempted to take Farrell as well as a 12 or utility back for his goal kicking ability.

Sexton and Priestland are certainties for me but I think with Farrell or Flood as the 3rd then there's a lack of experience there so someone like ROG or Wilkinson (who is a dark horse) would prove really valuable. Stephen Jones is past it I think.

I'm assuming Halfpenny will make the tour and he offers another goal kicking option.

Forgot to say - Laidlaw covers 9 too (it is his better position) so would provide good flexibility to the squad.

The third fly half is often a 10/12 - on that basis I think Farrell will go.

Tovey, Jones, ROG, Wilkinson have no chance.
I cant see Laidlaw getting close either

I'd take Flood, Sexton and Farrell but Priestland would not surprise me instead of Flood

geoff998rugby wrote:Tovey, Jones, ROG, Wilkinson have no chance.

Really Geoff? I think if they are playing well then ROG or Wilkinson have a great chance of getting on the plane.

The main first choice fly-halves are all relatively inexperienced and have question marks hanging over them at the top level.

Sexton, Priestland and Farrell

I will include Farrell in the utility back poll too

Sexton, Priestland & Flood......best 3 FH's in the NH in no particular order

I'd bring Laidlaw but as a 9 not a 10. Sexton, Priestland and probs Farrell

I have gone for Priestland and Sexton but have been impressed with Farrell so far as well

You know this has to be the most uninspiring position of them all....no country has anyone that really stands out....

Preistland and Flood for me.

Farrell needs a huge improvement in his attacking game to be considered for the lions...maybe a solid kicking option for the dirt trackers...

Watching Jonny play for Toulon so far tonight, I would not be peeved to see him go, you've got to give it to him, he can slot them over from anywhere, and behind a dominant pack, I think he could still work wonders, even if he went as a second option.

LordD..

Its easy with quins giving penalty after penalty...they have to sort that out.

But yes he is generally doing well.

So is Armitage at 7...a position England are desperate for...

Yes Geordie, but as long as they keep giving them, no matter where they are he is slotting them, you cannot give him chance from anywhere, and you cannot underestimate the importance of keeping the scoreboard ticking over.

Thats so true...but to be fair...Farrell will do that aswell.....i just want a player who can do that...but has a little more aswell...

Johnny starter with a number of possiblities on the bench. Would'nt mind Wilko going, I think Hook should be in the squad. Maybe Priestland if he can sort out his kicking. Farrell, the Lions will come to early for him, Laidlaw,Hodgson....no, Flood over Priestland if his kicking is dodgey, Rodge, maybe but then again no. He would'nt be the worst though, would he.

this poll is flawed, cipriani isn't an option?

Sexton, Flood & Farrell.

No 1 priority of FH is solid kicker in & out of hand. These 3 are the most consistent.
Not including Sir Johnny in that! But after yesterday's performance maybe I should have.

Ah as a falcon fan im obviously a MASSIVE wilkinson fan...he is a superstar up here...

BUT

I think its a mistake to look back. Farrell can offer the metronomic kicking if thats what we are going for.

If not..i thought Priestland looked good, Sexton and Flood all offer nice options.

Maybe a few others will put their hands up next season for a wildcard..ie Ford or Burns etc...

Aye Geordie but some of your fellas saw Laidlaw put in a great shift at 10 on Saturday v Toulouse at Murrayfield.

Sexton, Farrell, Laidlaw.

21st Century Schizoid Man wrote:Aye Geordie but some of your fellas saw Laidlaw put in a great shift at 10 on Saturday v Toulouse at Murrayfield.

Without question.. i totally agree..i think the 10 spot is wide open....

Laidlaw will tour because he covers 9 very well as well (better than 10 for me)- players who are International class(ish) at 9 AND 10 are too useful to leave at home