6 Nations

[HomerJSimpson]

I am not as worried about the discipline. Martin Johnson was no saint when he was picked. Think Mikey Haywood was unlucky not to be picked as he has had a good season and Tom Youngs was unlucky even as a second half pact sub. Still, happy to see what happens in the 6 Nations. Suspect Jones will have no qualms about changing his captain if it does not work. Plus he could only change 11 players due to player release agreements. May see a few more changes later

Good points. Do you think Jones will be that ruthless with the captaincy though? What do you think of England's chances? Has this come a bit too soon with the new coach and new players coming in and do you think we'll lack cohesion

 

[GB72]

Jones is no mug. Any captain will be for the 6 nations only. Should be no cohesion issues. Most of the main units will have played together before except the centres but there was no cohesion there under Lancaster. Hopefully Ashton will appeal his ban and get back. That experience coupled with the lines he runs could be vital. May be sacrilege but I would ditch Mike Brown, play Nowell and Ashton on the wings and put Watson at full back. Jones also needs to look at 2 of the Tigers signings in the back row, O'Connor and McCaffery. Both England qualified and offer skills in the ruck that we have been lacking

 

[selwood90]

Wouldn't of picked Hartley personally. Far to hot headed and makes silly decisions that usually end up being significant in the game. Maybe it will bring the best out in him, who knows.. To be honest I don't think we will be a contender for the 6 nations. Come a bit soon with the new set up for me. But if they prove me wrong il be more than happy. Il be behind them all the way as usual. But if I had to pick my winner, I think Ireland will put on a brilliant show and be the team to beat. As much as it kills me to say that..

Swing lowwwww, let's have it England.

 

[GB72]

Last I heard Sexton was off today for a concussion assessment. That could be big for Ireland if he has taken a knock

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Wouldn't of picked Hartley personally. Far to hot headed and makes silly decisions that usually end up being significant in the game. Maybe it will bring the best out in him, who knows.. To be honest I don't think we will be a contender for the 6 nations. Come a bit soon with the new set up for me. But if they prove me wrong il be more than happy. Il be behind them all the way as usual. But if I had to pick my winner, I think Ireland will put on a brilliant show and be the team to beat. As much as it kills me to say that..

Swing lowwwww, let's have it England.

Loving the last sentence and the optimism. I wondered about the Irish chance and you certainly can't write them off. No one seems to be mentioning France too much although you never know which team you'll get on any given day. I thought in the WC they were so in and out

 

[User20205]

I reckon England will win it. Wales & Ireland at home. Just the frenchies away to worry about. Pick an openside, a scrummaging hooker who can hit his jumpers (Hartley) & elliot Daly & we'll win IMO

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I reckon England will win it. Wales & Ireland at home. Just the frenchies away to worry about. Pick an openside, a scrummaging hooker who can hit his jumpers (Hartley) & elliot Daly & we'll win IMO

That's bold. I agree the home games this season are a big advantage providing England play as they should. I'm worried about the Calcutta Cup game though

 

[GB72]

I reckon England will win it. Wales & Ireland at home. Just the frenchies away to worry about. Pick an openside, a scrummaging hooker who can hit his jumpers (Hartley) & elliot Daly & we'll win IMO

Cracking try from Daly today. Add Kvesic on the open side and Ben Youngs back to his best and we do stand a good chance. The front 5 are solid, Nowell has gone up a gear this season and Ford showed some good signs today. Also thought Devoto showed some good signs today and Beaumont is an exciting prospect at 8. We have always had the players, just had an inability to pick the right ones and organise them

 

[selwood90]

Loving the last sentence and the optimism. I wondered about the Irish chance and you certainly can't write them off. No one seems to be mentioning France too much although you never know which team you'll get on any given day. I thought in the WC they were so in and out

Got to atleast start off optomistic ey? I find with Ireland, they can be missing key names and still perform consistently. As you say, France you just never know if they are going to turn up or not. On their day they're a joy to watch, play with a lovely flare and freedom. Scotland I think will be the same old story, couple of mediocre games and a big upset in there somewhere (hopefully not against us) Wales I think will be contenders. Behind us and Ireland. Will be seriously tight and can't wait to watch it all unfold.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Got to atleast start off optomistic ey? I find with Ireland, they can be missing key names and still perform consistently. As you say, France you just never know if they are going to turn up or not. On their day they're a joy to watch, play with a lovely flare and freedom. Scotland I think will be the same old story, couple of mediocre games and a big upset in there somewhere (hopefully not against us) Wales I think will be contenders. Behind us and Ireland. Will be seriously tight and can't wait to watch it all unfold.

It's going to be great viewing again. Great opening game with the Calcutta Cup to start

 

[GB72]

Thank you Glasgow.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Thank you Glasgow.

Good second half from the Warriors.

I do wish Nakarawa was Scottish though :lol: he is some player

 

[Val]

Good second half from the Warriors.

I do wish Nakarawa was Scottish though :lol: he is some player

Surprised he was named MOTM, he first half wasn't great, missed a lot of tackles and didn't make yards, 2nd half miles better.

MOTM for me was Johnny Gray.......again.

 

[Val]

Thank you Glasgow.

That performance has been on the cards, still not firing in all cylinders but that was more like the Glasgow we know yesterday

Does that result give you a home tie?

 

[GB72]

Already had a home quarter final, that makes us second seeds so a home semi as well if we win the quarter final

 

[Val]

Already had a home quarter final, that makes us second seeds so a home semi as well if we win the quarter final

Good result for sure then

 

[GB72]

Definitely, yesterday morning it looked like we needed a 5 point win in Paris today. Thanks to Glasgow we now don't even need to win

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Looking forward to seeing Tuillagi back on an England shirt though the match against Stade tomorrow will be a good indicator of his match fitness. Need the Glasgow lads to do us a favour against Racing first

Good win for The Chiefs.......where does that leave you now?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Good win for The Chiefs.......where does that leave you now?

Think Exeter are through - Clermont and Ospreys out ?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Think Exeter are through - Clermont and Ospreys out ?

Yeah Northants I was meaning.