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Six Nations 2018

Old Skier said:
I think England will need to up their game if they want to beat Ireland.
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Blinking heck... Many had them down for getting a right drubbin' today...
As much as I dislike EJ he seems to have the knowhow for getting a result...


And, I wonder if the studio 'experts' just call it different to the officials to create a bit of false controversy...
 
Are Eddie Jones' England rubgy team a bit like Jose Mourinho's football teams? Great in defence and nullifying the opposition's attack but not as good as they could be as they are too focused on defending rather than going forward?
 
In comparison to Wales try fest against Scotland last week England stopped them in their tracks. As long as England stuffs Wales and France I'm happy.
 
I actually didnt think it was a try, and their was no conclusive evidence to say it was. The biggest problem was the camera that would have given the head on view was following D Care into the hoardings.
Of more importance was that wonder tackle of Sam Underhill to stop Williiams sliding in for that second half try, that was purely immense.
Overall I think England deserved the win, and played the conditions quite well.
Considering the players unavailable, I don't think they're doing too bad:)
 
Fascinating game so far, hopefully Scotland will prove to be the fitter team and come through in the last quarter, but will need to keep it touch score wise. Worry about the defence when ball goes wide, they do seem to bunch up leaving the flank open .
 
upsidedown said:
Fascinating game so far, hopefully Scotland will prove to be the fitter team and come through in the last quarter, but will need to keep it touch score wise. Worry about the defence when ball goes wide, they do seem to bunch up leaving the flank open .
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Well they got the win, after last weeks debacle that was the most important thing. Half decent game for the neutral.
 
Rugby related, the voice of rugby on the radio for many years, Ian Robertson has announced he will be retiring at the end of the year. An excellent journalist, always worth listening to and a wonderful voice for radio.
 
MegaSteve said:
The crescendo of Team ABE chins crashing against chests in disappointment...

Maybe next time people...

And, really pleased for Mike Brown...
Seems to have many detractors but for today, at least, they'll have to keep quiet...


And, for all those that think video refs are the answer...
Well, they ain't..

And, yes, I've had a jar or three too many...
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You won't get an ABE from me, I'd rather Wales got stuffed quite frankly. That said, TMO got the call wrong imo BUT the Welsh got a favourable decision on their fourth try last week which had a miles forward pass so thems the breaks
 
Val said:
You won't get an ABE from me, I'd rather Wales got stuffed quite frankly. That said, TMO got the call wrong imo BUT the Welsh got a favourable decision on their fourth try last week which had a miles forward pass so thems the breaks
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Were you at the game @Val? - you normally go I think. What was up with some of the crowd starting to give Russell the bird when he put that touch kick long towards end of first half. Yes it wasn't great - but we have come from a pretty bad place in the last couple of years and Russell has been core to that.
 
Val said:
You won't get an ABE from me, I'd rather Wales got stuffed quite frankly. That said, TMO got the call wrong imo BUT the Welsh got a favourable decision on their fourth try last week which had a miles forward pass so thems the breaks
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When consoling my mate, up from the valleys, he did admit [if rather begrudgingly] there was a bit a of goes round comes around about the TMO decision...
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Were you at the game @Val? - you normally go I think. What was up with some of the crowd starting to give Russell the bird when he put that touch kick long towards end of first half. Yes it wasn't great - but we have come from a pretty bad place in the last couple of years and Russell has been core to that.
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I was, Finn always plays with a smile and smirk, some think it’s a bit cocky when his game isn’t at its best and take issue with it. It’s the way he always has played, laugh it off and say i’ll get it next time. I’d rather our guys did that.

We’re in a decent place just now but still a bit short of quality and belief at times but it’s coming.
 
Val said:
I was, Finn always plays with a smile and smirk, some think it’s a bit cocky when his game isn’t at its best and take issue with it. It’s the way he always has played, laugh it off and say i’ll get it next time. I’d rather our guys did that.

We’re in a decent place just now but still a bit short of quality and belief at times but it’s coming.
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Yes belief - I think you are right. Against Wales we let it slip too quickly and didn't get anything back - and so it just got worse...and worse and belief just went - as against England last year

Against the French - bad start but we stemmed the flow and got a few points back reasonably quickly - so belief kept solid. And the game plan changed in the second half - esp when Laidlaw came on. We knew we had to win - playing fancy came #2.
 
Doon frae Troon said:
Funnily enough the only time I am ABE is when the 6 nations are on.
Mainly due to historical arrogance by England rugby 'fans' and press.
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Funnily enough i reckon thats a complete load of tosh - its quite clear you are firmly anti english all the time and you prove it on a daily basis on here.

As for England rugby i suspect your point of view to be false but part and parcel of someone with your attitude to all things english.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Yes belief - I think you are right. Against Wales we let it slip too quickly and didn't get anything back - and so it just got worse...and worse and belief just went - as against England last year

Against the French - bad start but we stemmed the flow and got a few points back reasonably quickly - so belief kept solid. And the game plan changed in the second half - esp when Laidlaw came on. We knew we had to win - playing fancy came #2.
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Laidlaw played the full game
 
Val.......What do you think of a Price/Laidlaw half back partnership. ?

Russell seems to have lost the plot for the last two games.
Trying too hard to impress I think, as they say he should do less better.

I just caught up with the game having been on hospital duties for a few days.
Thought Scotland played very well
 
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