Quote ="Saxy"Not sure how relevant this is, but the old army adage is that no plan survives the first bullet, so you need leaders among the troops who can think on their feet and adjust to developing situations.....I posted last year after sitting in the West that there was no talking behind the posts after an opposition try, and it was exactly the same last night (I was in the West again, right down pitch side): NOBODY going round the team and saying "try this" or "can you close x down faster". Just deer-in-the-headlights silence from the supposed leaders on the field who could/should have been getting a grip and giving guidance/orders/tips. Result: coach's plan goes out of the window after the first set and then it's every man for himself. Ratchford (in particular), Clark, Williams, and the other seniors are simply not doing their on-field battle management job....just my tuppence'"
Indeed. Compare and contrast with the likes of Andy Farrell, Sean O’Loughlin, Kevin Sinfield, James Roby, etc
