My favourite player ever. The epitome of silent excellence - he is recognised now for work that people never saw which made a big success for England back then
Woodward played him at 8 when dropping Dallaglio, at 7 when dropping Back and, of course, at 6. So, effectively, he was England’s best back-rower in all three positions for much of his England career. And a lovely guy to boot…
A totally underrated player, but what a player. The good old days of putting big scores on opponents, a far cry from what mediocrity we have now especially losing to Scotland 4 times in a row!!
@@simonburrows240 I agree to the most ardent supporter, but to the casual observer, he wasn't a household name like Wilkinson, Johnno was then. I can only think of Ben Earle in the current team that holds a light with previous flankers, Backie, Lawrence, Richards and Winterbottom.
Would be at 6 in my all time World XV. WHAT a player.
Good call
That back row of Hill, Dallaglio and Rodber must be one of England's best ever.
My favourite player ever. The epitome of silent excellence - he is recognised now for work that people never saw which made a big success for England back then
Was at this game - obvious what a great player Hill was from the off....
The best England player of all time.
Woodward played him at 8 when dropping Dallaglio, at 7 when dropping Back and, of course, at 6. So, effectively, he was England’s best back-rower in all three positions for much of his England career. And a lovely guy to boot…
I still miss Bill's commentary
Too old now
Kick & clap
He was a superb player and the reason we lost the Lions Tour in Oz when Oz player deliberately used his forearm/elbow and gave him concussion!
@@countycricklewood The Aussies couldn't handle him so had to resort to the nasties. We would have taken the series if he had not been injured.
A quiet colossus. Man of the Lions series. Would be a first pick in any national team.
Best blindside ever !
It’s impressive to see how many fathers of present day players were in this game.
Always great to see someone who is instantly undroppable.
A totally underrated player, but what a player. The good old days of putting big scores on opponents, a far cry from what mediocrity we have now especially losing to Scotland 4 times in a row!!
And real warriors like Hill,Rodber, Johnno, Dallaglio and Shaw.
He's not under-rated by anyone who knows anything about rugby.
Exactly my thoughts when we had a pack to scare all oppositions. 😮
@@simonburrows240 I agree to the most ardent supporter, but to the casual observer, he wasn't a household name like Wilkinson, Johnno was then. I can only think of Ben Earle in the current team that holds a light with previous flankers, Backie, Lawrence, Richards and Winterbottom.
I remember Hill covering a huge amount of ground to make a try-saving tackle in the corner but I can’t work out which game. Any ideas anyone?
All 8 of the pack were involved in the Lions tour a few months later.
Great to see Kenny Logan hurt.
That is a very uninspiring back line