6 Nations

[GB72]

Think Jones is doing OK. New players brought in are ready rather than looking like a rabbit in headlights. Plus he is limited by the EPL rules and can only change a certain amount. Would like to see Kvesic play but that is now 2 coaches who have not liked him. No obvious 7 option

 

[User20205]

We look pretty solid up front. He's going to try and get off to a solid start, so he's gone fairly conservative. Clifford looks a find, but I'm not sure he's a 7.

It's frustrating to watch, as it's our pens and mistakes that hurt us more than the oppo.

I agree re the midfield. Farrell looks more an 'English' test 10 than ford at the moment. I'd go for him v Wales and pick 2 proper centres.

 

[GB72]

Will see how tomorrow goes, could have Manu back for Wales

 

[harpo_72]

Watched it today, I was loving the flow, disappointed with the lack of discipline. I did think some decisions were biased, but they can reduce that.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

quite simply :whoo::cheers:

 

[GB72]

Think that Billy Vunipola has put paid to the theory that he cannot put in an 80 minute shift

 

[SocketRocket]

Well done England.

However: Far to may silly penalties given away through poor discipline, also too many brain dead kicking decisions that just give away possession. If you want to make some territory then kick it out and have a chance in the line.

 

[MegaSteve]

A win is a win...

And, the collective sigh of disappointment from the rest of the home nations is always a bonus...

 

[MarkE]

Must say I was disappointed with the Irish, several times trying to influence the ref to get someone yellow carded. No place for that in rugby.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Far to may silly penalties given away through poor discipline,

Not for the first time and something that's a recurring theme, every season

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Impressive first half from England so far

Also good to see Ireland find a bit of form

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Mario Itojde was outstanding in that half

Wales are just trying to run through the middle and a lot of it is from standing starts - when the Jamie Roberts battering ram doesn't work there doesn't seem to be any other ideas. Surely got to be more from Wales

 

[User20205]

Itoje is in danger of re inventing modern 2nd row play.

 

[fundy]

this the same Itoje that the England boss was worried wouldnt be able to make the step up to international rugby lol

 

[upsidedown]

Itoje is in danger of re inventing modern 2nd row play.

Nah just playing like All Black second rowers having been playing like for years :whoo:

 

[User20205]

Nah just playing like All Black second rowers having been playing like for years :whoo:

Edit Modern NH second row play

 

[upsidedown]

Edit Modern NH second row play

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[Deleted member 15344]

Cracking offload - this is going to be a nervy finish

 

[Deleted member 15344]

And another ! England crumbling at the moment

 

[Piece]

Far, far closer than it ever should have been. Hard to defend with 15 let alone 14 at the end. Not a great a call by Dan Cole on 71 mins imho.

Maro was epic.