England by 10 or so. Don't forget NZ were beating them comfortably before the Kiwis stopped playing and I think our spine is stronger than theirs. Stop JT making yards and we'll be fine. I hope.

Can we beat Tonga? Yes. Will we beat Tonga? That’s a different question. IF we can control the ball better and avoid silly penalties then I think we should be looking at a win. If we make it difficult for ourselves and invite them into the game then they are good enough to put us to the sword.

Well said

Good shout - if England control the ball and cut the errors out from the PNG game, then they should have enough to win this game.

We need to strike the right balance though, sticking it up the jumper against a big side may not go well for us. Our much-vaunted pack hasn't been as dominant as expected IMO.

No defo agree with that, just need to find the balance though. Nothing wrong with a few 5 drives and a kick if the fprwards hold on to the ball and we are making 40/50 metres each set and pushing Tonga back continuously - then can start to push it out wide.

TBF our pack dominated PNG. It'll be tougher versus Tonga. I'd like to see more offloads provided they're on. The key for Tonga is their spine. If that functions we'll struggle I reckon. I'd say England by 6.

It almost feels like the outcome will be determined by how long Roby is on the field. The difference in our attacking play when Roby is at 9 compared to Hodgson is huge.

I've gone England by 10 in my predictions but I'm not confident at all.

Yeah true, I was thinking more about the Australia game to be fair, as I expect Tonga to be closer to their caliber than PNGs. Agree with regards to offloads, keep more of them having to actively defend each tackle.

England by 16 +

Cut the errors out and play a structured, disciplined game. I think we will hurt them 'up the guts' and Hodgson and Roby should have a field day.

My thoughts as well