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6 Nations

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If anyones watching Exeter Chiefs v Saracens its a fully fledged advert for everything thats wrong with NH rugby. Supposedly the top 2 sides in the prem (albeit shorn of players by the 6 nations) its pretty much been an arm wrestle up front with a large chunk of the match being taken up by constant scrum resets and a weak referee not prepared to penalise offenders properly.

As a Sarries fan its been ok but as a neutral this must have been utterly horrific to watch, not only is it not a good spectacle its hardly the right breeding ground for players to beat their SH rivals at international level too
 
fundy said:
If anyones watching Exeter Chiefs v Saracens its a fully fledged advert for everything thats wrong with NH rugby. Supposedly the top 2 sides in the prem (albeit shorn of players by the 6 nations) its pretty much been an arm wrestle up front with a large chunk of the match being taken up by constant scrum resets and a weak referee not prepared to penalise offenders properly.

As a Sarries fan its been ok but as a neutral this must have been utterly horrific to watch, not only is it not a good spectacle its hardly the right breeding ground for players to beat their SH rivals at international level too
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Hello mate no not a lot of strength indepth whilst 6 nations is going on. A good chance to give the developmental players a run out but with NH emphais on winning the battle upfront over expansive through the hands rugby it can be a bit tedious especially if its wet and windy.
Just settling down to watch the irish v welsh, since when has the 6 nations been on ITV. Listening to Jonny Wilkinson's constant analogies may be boring than watching Sarries!
 
paddyc said:
Hello mate no not a lot of strength indepth whilst 6 nations is going on. A good chance to give the developmental players a run out but with NH emphais on winning the battle upfront over expansive through the hands rugby it can be a bit tedious especially if its wet and windy.
Just settling down to watch the irish v welsh, since when has the 6 nations been on ITV. Listening to Jonny Wilkinson's constant analogies may be boring than watching Sarries!
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Not so sure its even about strength in depth, if both sides were at full strength it would have been the same attritional type of game. Territory, defense, strong set piece etc all higher valued than flair. Refereeing like todays really doesnt help either.

ITV got it when BBC continued their exodus from sport!
 
As an observer, why do teams keep attempting those up and under kicks where the runner tries to catch the ball? I think I've only seen it work 5 times out of 100, doesn't really make tactical sense to me as you're constantly giving up possession of the ballmfpr very little reward.
 
Usually a tactic employed at the breakdown when in your own half but outside your 22, in the 15 metre channel where if youve some tall runners like George North against the smaller defence it can be an effective strategy if the kick is positioned well.
 
Strange 40 min in Dublin ... Irl in control for 30 mins , 10 min later its game on .. I don't think the "tip" tackle that got wales off the markwas even a penalty , I know he didnt pot him back down but the guy jumped and twisted that's why he couldn't be held.. landed on his arm not his headProb lucky not to have gotten a yellow & penalty on the scrums that lead to the try tho
 
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bladeplayer said:
Strange 40 min in Dublin ... Irl in control for 30 mins , 10 min later its game on .. I don't think the "tip" tackle that got wales off the markwas even a penalty , I know he didnt pot him back down but the guy jumped and twisted that's why he couldn't be held.. landed on his arm not his headProb lucky not to have gotten a yellow & penalty on the scrums that lead to the try tho
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Agree in regards the tip tackle - think it was all down to the actions of the Welsh players movements and was all unintentional - can see most refs giving it as a penalty though
 
Yea I agree most would , don't think ref gave it tho , play moved on & was called back by possibly the tv official ??

Decent game we need Cpl a scores tho I fear
 
bladeplayer said:
Yea I agree most would , don't think ref gave it tho , play moved on & was called back by possibly the tv official ??

Decent game we need Cpl a scores tho I fear
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Defiantly need to put some scores on the board - making lots of good yards but just can't seem to get past that last tackle
 
Doon frae Troon said:
Cracking game....into overtime and both teams desperately trying to win the game.
I wonder what England would have done at 80.01 seconds;)
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They were beating Scotland 15-9 so they kicked it out! In a similar situation they would try to win the game, why would anyone settle for a draw if your in possession and going forward.
 
paddyc said:
They were beating Scotland 15-9 so they kicked it out! In a similar situation they would try to win the game, why would anyone settle for a draw if your in possession and going forward.
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Don't rise to the bait, it's a good job all the scotch aren't as bitter as Doon:o
 
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