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Shout out for the egg chasers of England

soapy_jones
soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
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Great backs to the wall performance I have been told. I say "been told" because I can't find highlights anywhere on other channels! Thanks you cnuts at Sky!
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  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    edited June 2016
    soapy_jones said:

    Great backs to the wall performance I have been told. I say "been told" because I can't find highlights anywhere on other channels! Thanks you cnuts at Sky!

    It was. Absolutely superb in defence and at the breakdown. Probably the best backs to the wall performance I've ever seen from England. In fact I'm struggling to think of a better one from any side.

    James Haskell was immense again - a player that has totally been revitalised under Jones when his place was under threat.

    Never won a series down under and could do it 3-0.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,998
    Great win
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9mQUOYtxYQ
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
    muchas gracias Callum
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    The improvement in Owen Farrell is immense .. seems that he's glad to no longer have the burden of his father on the coaching team .. the England team personnel varies little from Lancaster's underperformers .. proof' if proof were ever needed that the coach/manager of a team can make a whole world of difference ..
    However having also watched New Zealand demolish Wales for the second weekend on the trot, England would be unlikely to beat them right now, despite their new found grit, skill and sheer bloody mindedness. The All Blacks are just lethal, even better than when 'offside' McCaw was leading them to consecutive World Cups
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,824
    Amazing defensive performance, huge series win at the end of a long year for the rugby boys
  • NornIrishAddick
    NornIrishAddick Posts: 9,623
    For Farrell, the biggest thing is not playing at number 10. IMHO it was his decision making that wasn't up to it in that role. He can concentrate on his own game now, with much less pressure.
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    The quality of the late subs must have totally demoralised the Aussies, and we stepped up a gear.
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    Such fantastic discipline. Miniscule penalty count in the key areas and with such little posession.
    Arise Sir Eddie Jones. What a turnaround.

    Thanks Callum - listened live on the radio but absorbing watching.
  • NornIrishAddick
    NornIrishAddick Posts: 9,623
    A-R-T-H-U-R said:

    Such fantastic discipline. Miniscule penalty count in the key areas and with such little posession.
    Arise Sir Eddie Jones. What a turnaround.

    Thanks Callum - listened live on the radio but absorbing watching.

    Obviously, as someone who would support a different national team, I wouldn't want to see this happen (it's probably just sour grapes), but....

    Apparently the Australian rugby players felt that he brings quick success, but that struggles to sustain it.

    I don't want to make any comparisons, but I do hope that that nice Dr Carneiro doesn't get herself a job with the England rugby team. :smiley:
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  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    NornIrishAddick said:

    A-R-T-H-U-R said:

    Such fantastic discipline. Miniscule penalty count in the key areas and with such little posession.
    Arise Sir Eddie Jones. What a turnaround.

    Thanks Callum - listened live on the radio but absorbing watching.

    Obviously, as someone who would support a different national team, I wouldn't want to see this happen (it's probably just sour grapes), but....

    Apparently the Australian rugby players felt that he brings quick success, but that struggles to sustain it.

    I don't want to make any comparisons, but I do hope that that nice Dr Carneiro doesn't get herself a job with the England rugby team. :smiley:
    Fair points NI. but his performance with the Japanese team strongly suggests otherwise. As one who followed his time with them very closely, he was nothing short of a genius in the way he managed expectations, players and tactics.

    Anyway, who on earth listens to anything Australian rugby players say?
    ;-)
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    Laugh at how the Aussies always target a perceived weakness in our squad, ie cheating. This time it was our prop pushing sideways but their loosehead did it every scrum unpunished.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,845
    Good job the National Anthem saw the boys through to the end, eh Marty?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    A great series win, but a shame that it's almost passed unnoticed, due to the lack of terrestrial coverage and the Euros
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
    edited June 2016
    killerandflash said:

    A great series win, but a shame that it's almost passed unnoticed, due to the lack of terrestrial coverage and the Euros

    Absolute disgrace. Just about sums up sport money and TV. It's not as if it bloody clashes time wise with the Euros!!
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    Missed the game today, looking forward to seeing the highlights.
    This is a fantastic achievement from Eddie Jones and his England team.

    Farrell seems to do better at 12 than 10 and his penalty kicking is required as Ford while never quite as good has lost his mojo in recent games.

    Itoje is a joy to watch. He seems to win ball at breakdowns that I've never seen a second row win before, he's more like a flanker despite his height. I thought Courtney lanes was a good second row but can't get a look in at the moment.

    Haskell seems to have had a great couple of games.

    Second in the world now after the kiwis. After such a poor effort in the World Cup, well played. Keep on it.
  • Gravesend_Addick
    Gravesend_Addick Posts: 7,299
    There's something very special about Eddie Jones.

    Best coach in world rugby imo
  • NornIrishAddick
    NornIrishAddick Posts: 9,623
    I really rate Pat Lam as a coach (Connacht winning Pro 12 is seriously impressive when you consider relative resources).
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    NornIrishAddick said:

    I really rate Pat Lam as a coach (Connacht winning Pro 12 is seriously impressive when you consider relative resources).

    Not as impressive as Japan beating South Africa, surely? ;-)
  • NornIrishAddick
    NornIrishAddick Posts: 9,623
    A-R-T-H-U-R said:

    NornIrishAddick said:

    I really rate Pat Lam as a coach (Connacht winning Pro 12 is seriously impressive when you consider relative resources).

    Not as impressive as Japan beating South Africa, surely? ;-)
    Right up there with the greatest sporting moments of all time (I cut a sad figure, roaring at the TV).

    But I still think Lam is right up there, and will be a top international coach sooner rather than later.
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  • cafcinperth
    cafcinperth Posts: 1,688
    it was great best moment was when the Aussies thought they had gone over. And as singing you thought you had scored brilliant
  • All_Thaid_Up
    All_Thaid_Up Posts: 2,293
    Super Mario has not lost a single game all season he has started. That is just amazing.

    Great defence yesterday, like the great England team before you have a core group from one team in this case saracens, back then it was leicester.

    Still need to add some flair before we can truly take on NZ.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    soapy_jones said:

    killerandflash said:

    A great series win, but a shame that it's almost passed unnoticed, due to the lack of terrestrial coverage and the Euros

    Absolute disgrace. Just about sums up sport money and TV. It's not as if it bloody clashes time wise with the Euros!!
    the reason that non 6 nations rugby gets little coverage on the BBC is because Sky has the rights to all the other international games .. the BBC is becoming adept at pushing to one side anything that does not suit its agenda and those events which it does not have the rights to broadcast .. pretty shameful really
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    edited June 2016
    Lincsaddick said:

    soapy_jones said:

    killerandflash said:

    A great series win, but a shame that it's almost passed unnoticed, due to the lack of terrestrial coverage and the Euros

    Absolute disgrace. Just about sums up sport money and TV. It's not as if it bloody clashes time wise with the Euros!!
    the reason that non 6 nations rugby gets little coverage on the BBC is because Sky has the rights to all the other international games .. the BBC is becoming adept at pushing to one side anything that does not suit its agenda and those events which it does not have the rights to broadcast .. pretty shameful really
    Nowt to do with agenda. Tories are constantly attacking the Beeb and its budget (with no real mandate) in order to promote Dave's mate Muroch and his hold on UK media. Foreign ownership of media undermines our democracy and should be % restricted by law.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
    Ah yes. Forgot to bame them there Tory toffs!
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    All_Thaid_Up said:

    Super Mario has not lost a single game all season he has started. That is just amazing.

    Great defence yesterday, like the great England team before you have a core group from one team in this case saracens, back then it was leicester.

    Still need to add some flair before we can truly take on NZ.

    Agree.

    Itoje is a beast.

    Still away off the All Blacks, but it's coming together. Hopefully we'll still be in good shape for Japan 2019.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,728
    Enjoyed that!
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,150
    Lincsaddick said:

    soapy_jones said:

    killerandflash said:

    A great series win, but a shame that it's almost passed unnoticed, due to the lack of terrestrial coverage and the Euros

    Absolute disgrace. Just about sums up sport money and TV. It's not as if it bloody clashes time wise with the Euros!!
    the reason that non 6 nations rugby gets little coverage on the BBC is because Sky has the rights to all the other international games .. the BBC is becoming adept at pushing to one side anything that does not suit its agenda and those events which it does not have the rights to broadcast .. pretty shameful really
    I thought they had to pay to use footage from other broadcasters? Same reason Sky don't have highlights from the Euros? Except Sky and dear Uncle Rupert are not under enormous pressure from a right wing government to justify every penny? I genuinely don't know this for certain, so I will be happy to hold my hands up if my thoughts are wrong guys.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,806
    There's many reasons why Rebecca brooks is actively working for Roop's best interests. It's right that the BBC should be curtailed and that sky should be able to control access to entire sports like rugby and cricket, isn't it Dave. How's the horse riding in chipping Camden going? Bit wild?
  • Super_Eddie_Youds
    Super_Eddie_Youds Posts: 1,977
    Lincsaddick said:

    soapy_jones said:

    killerandflash said:

    A great series win, but a shame that it's almost passed unnoticed, due to the lack of terrestrial coverage and the Euros

    Absolute disgrace. Just about sums up sport money and TV. It's not as if it bloody clashes time wise with the Euros!!
    the reason that non 6 nations rugby gets little coverage on the BBC is because Sky has the rights to all the other international games .. the BBC is becoming adept at pushing to one side anything that does not suit its agenda and those events which it does not have the rights to broadcast .. pretty shameful really
    What agenda? And what has it pushed aside to suit it?

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