Six Nations 2023
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bendeus
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This has aged magnificently
I didn’t expect a French team to actually turn up at Twickenham
A few things spring to mind - he just doesn’t get the time and space at international level, he’s playing behind a crap pack so slow ball, don’t think he works well with JVP
But suspect he’s not quite up to the highest level
mx wcfc
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Nothing he tried came off.
Another day, we might of got a couple of tries off his flair.
He did kick possession away too often. it was as if he was trying too hard - had he been coached to that?
Given a year or so, I think he'll mature into the best 10 we've seen in a while.
England generally - too many handling errors, too many bad decisions. France - played pretty well.
Disappointing - there's no hiding from a record home defeat.
We were sat in an area with a big French contingent - was a bit odd being totally drowned out, not an issue, and Dupont got a good clap when he left the field from most of the England fans too.
Dublin next week won't be pretty. I may have to dig up my Irish ancestors.
bendeus
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That's my feeling. Same as Tomos at 9 for Wales. Should fit: doesn't.
He does have an eye for the gap unlike every other English 10, and tbh he does make breaks but it feels like he doesn’t get the same return as in the prem, whether that’s poor selection from him of when to go for it at this level or just the fact that defences are better I’m not sure plus he’s a turnstile in defence
bendeus
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When a player is as defensively weak as he indubitably is he would really have to bring something in attack to offset the protection he'd require when his team isn't in possession. Smith doesn't achieve this, imo.
Rebelda
Nearly as bad as Badgers
Wasn't it great. That kind of thing puts me in floods of tears
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Interesting that line-in that led to the non-try wasn't allowed. Quick line-outs have always confused me so I checked rules for them last week - having to use the same ball is one, nobody else can touch the ball (even ball boys) before the throw in, too. Apparently not all referees know the rules 
but this one did.
but this one did.
Rebelda
Nearly as bad as Badgers
Was hoping someone would know and explain, taInteresting that line-in that led to the non-try wasn't allowed. Quick line-outs have always confused me so I checked rules for them last week - having to use the same ball is one, nobody else can touch the ball (even ball boys) before the throw in, too. Apparently not all referees know the rules
