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6 Nations 2018.

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  • limeygent
    limeygent Posts: 3,217
    Hate the great big NatWest logo in the middle of the pitch, very distracting.
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,437
    Was shocked at the Wales v Scotland result after Scotland had been playing so well
  • CAFCspooney
    CAFCspooney Posts: 562
    Great win by Wales yesterday despite being short of so many key players. If they get the early good fortune they enjoyed against Scotland they could spring a surprise next week. A fantastic day out in Cardiff yesterday only dampened on the way home when a crowd of Scum got on the train at Reading.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Strong starting team today ... Jones going for it.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Great start
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Ben Youngs stretchered off ... that’s a blow.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Even better try by Watson this time.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    stonemuse said:

    Ben Youngs stretchered off ... that’s a blow.

    Looked a bad one.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Very nice move for the third try.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    ricky_otto said:

    stonemuse said:

    Ben Youngs stretchered off ... that’s a blow.

    Looked a bad one.
    Unfortunately, yup.
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  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Nice to see some trys
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    edited February 2018
    I think those predicting an English grand slam, and - by all accounts - a walk in the park, should be paying close attention to this game..

    Not entirely sure what happened to the Scottish yesterday, but the Ireland v France game was very much two decent teams canceling each-other out, and the French relying on a solid defence for large chunks of the game.
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    On another note, nice to see the French are being investigated after their HIA shenanigans yesterday.

    A couple of people said there needs to be an independent doctor, but there already is. I think the bigger issue is that if you coach the players to tell the doctor that their head feels funny, or that it took a slight knock, no doctor is going to risk not issuing a HIA.

    Hopefully this gets dealt with, especially as they have previous - i.e Wales 2017. (Where it was found that they weren't using the HIA protocol appropriately, but it wasn't deemed to be for a competitive edge... wtf?)
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    England need to liven up here. Need to get the bonus point for the 4th try as well.
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651
    ricky_otto said:

    England need to liven up here. Need to get the bonus point for the 4th try as well.

    Done
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    edited February 2018
    Too many forward passes in the game but harsh to penalise Italy for a guy who was stationery. Minutes b4 England had a try cancelled for dropping the ball, not for the forward pass that led to the chance.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Italy looking strong this year
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    stonemuse said:

    Italy looking strong this year

    I agree, mate. Lots of possession, most of which is in good places too.

    A remarkable difference when you compare it to the same fixture last year, and their bizarre tactics to avoid rucks/offsides. (One of the stranger highlights of that match was seeing players ask the referee to explain the laws of the game)
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Good game of rugby this, fair play to Italy
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Who is this ex-player commentating on ITV, anyone know?
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  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Simmonds is so quick
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,805
    Unreal for a no8
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    Another great finish
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    stonemuse said:

    Another great finish

    Another forward pass. Guy was behind white line, try scorer caught it two yards inside white line.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    Who is this ex-player commentating on ITV, anyone know?

    David Flatman
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    Very decent final 20 from England, as soon as that bonus point was wrapped up - they seemed to play with a bit more confidence, and find more space to exploit. Still worth commending the Italians for an uncharacteristically strong performance though!

    All in all, a pretty decent match.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 33,995
    harveys_gardener said:

    stonemuse said:

    Another great finish

    Another forward pass. Guy was behind white line, try scorer caught it two yards inside white line.
    Didn’t see that myself, guess they will show it again in the review.
  • BR3red
    BR3red Posts: 1,715
    Decent test that which will stand them in good stead

    7 tries as well
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,046
    1st round of games over.

    Decent performances from England and Wales. Thought the Italians were a different proposition today. Still struggle in the last 10/15 minutes, but they are coming on in terms of style (less attritional, bit more flair) than recent years. Scotland very disappointing after a decent autumn series.

    Not seen much comment on the conditions in Paris, which were atrocious. I thought it was a cracking game, with 2 strong teams, handling well given the elements. Heard Guscott earlier absolutely fulsome in his praise of that last 41 phase play & a stunning drop goal, given Sexton had been stretching his hamstring 24/25 phases in.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Italy improving year on year. Can see them running at least two others close as the six nations progress.

    Speed, stamina and fitness - along with a very strong squad of talented powerful players are going to cause all the other teams problems.

    Bigger challenge next Saturday at Twickenham. Wales need to be on top form and hope a couple of their injured better players are back.

    Grand Slam for England on that performance.

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