6N 2022

Grizzly said:
Tbh I'm not combined it was even a deliberate knock on. The ball brushed Lawes' static hand and continued on its existing path. Big difference between that and someone patting the ball to the floor or out off the hands of the attacking team.
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I'm likewise unconvinced. Though both the linesman (probably) and the TMO deemed that it was, so there may be some finer interpretation/definition involved.
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Another clunk performance and a world away from being realistic WC contenders even playing ugly. France though seem to be purring right now. Could they upset the southern hemisphere sides and win it?
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Did you even watch the game? All of the ball no cutting edge m. Better than no ball, & no cutting edge. Stick to golf/cricket/darts/covid & everything else you can cut & paste about
 
Leftitshort said:
Face it foxy. It’s not hockey. Despite living in NZ 30 years ago you know .... about Rugby. Leave it to us that have played & watch regularly. It’s ok to be ignorant. synopsis direct from HQ. England rank…. Wales never in it
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That'll include me then!
Do you also want to lose a wager on that ruling?
FWIW, Hockey rules have changed massively since I played and umpired - far more fundamentally than Rugby ones have imo.
I pretty much agree with the synopsis, if perhaps a bit harsh on Wales.
 
Grizzly said:
If it started today, you'd be backing France, Ireland and South Africa, with England an outside bet. I don't think we are that far away from a good side - start Marler for stability, and find a plan B to break the gain line when Manu is injured and we're pretty close, especially with one of the wings carrying some pace (I see Malins as covering the Ford spot on the bench with Radwan, Lynagh, Cocanasiga, May, whoever adding some whizz)
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I wouldn't rate England that high on their performances in 6N! Definitely France and South Africa. Ireland best of the 6N.
But WC is a different beast - where depth of squad is an important factor, so England will likely improve from the current turgid style and Ireland likely to fade. NZ (and Aus) haven't really started their build-up so hard to tell how they'll perform.
 
Foxholer said:
That'll include me then!
Do you also want to lose a wager on that ruling?
FWIW, Hockey rules have changed massively since I played and umpired - far more fundamentally than Rugby ones have imo.
I pretty much agree with the synopsis, if perhaps a bit harsh on Wales.
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what position. Foxy? For my info. For my mental image!! We’re all entitled to our own opinion. Based on playing only a one that is valid is @Swingalot he was a playa!!
 
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Not even sure what ruling we are taking about? Difficult to be objective in the stadium after a full days hospitality. Did wales win?
 
Leftitshort said:
Not even sure what ruling we are taking about? Difficult to be objective in the stadium after a full days hospitality. Did wales win?
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No, but I think they’ve gone back to their old “moral victory” days!
 
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