Six Nations 2023

[mx wcfc]

Saw some top notch rugger at Twickers today.

Shame it was all from France.

(We had a good day though)

May post more comments when I get home.

 

[bendeus]

If England win, which I think they will by 2 points, they have a chance of winning the tournament.

This has aged magnificently

 

[Elpenor]

This has aged magnificently

I didn’t expect a French team to actually turn up at Twickenham

 

[Elpenor]

He hasn't really clicked for England though has he? Not sure whose fault that is though. Just kinda feels like he's not up to it, is that unfair?

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

 

[Rebelda]

He's a decent enough player, and bless him he tries with all he's got, you can see that, but he doesn't have that thing there isn't a word for. Edge, brilliance...

 

[mx wcfc]

He hasn't really clicked for England though has he? Not sure whose fault that is though. Just kinda feels like he's not up to it, is that unfair?

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]

He hasn't really clicked for England though has he? Not sure whose fault that is though. Just kinda feels like he's not up to it, is that unfair?

That's my feeling. Same as Tomos at 9 for Wales. Should fit: doesn't.

 

[Elpenor]

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]

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

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.

 

[Elpenor]

Not at international level, no.

 

[Elpenor]

Andy Goode needs to dust his boots off for next week I think

 

[Rebelda]

Ready

 

[Numbers]

incredible singing there.

 

[Elpenor]

Hope this game is more of a contest than yesterdays

 

[flypanam]

Can’t believe the Scot’s put a piper on the roof of the stadium. Still sounded like she fluffed a note or two.

 

[Rebelda]

incredible singing there.

Wasn't it great. That kind of thing puts me in floods of tears

 

[mx wcfc]

So Scotland try to cheat, and Ireland lose a try?

 

[Ax^]

bah missed 10 minutes

fair play to scotland for keeping it clean to this point

 

[Rebelda]

Eeeeee this is gonna be a fucking great game.

 

[two sheds]

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.

 

[Rebelda]

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.

Was hoping someone would know and explain, ta

 

[Ax^]

Scotland deserved that for the number of phases they made to get it

 

[two sheds]

This is superb - lovely seeing Scotland with strong team.

 

[Elpenor]

Scotland producing some great phase play.

 

[Rebelda]

Scotland deserved that for the number of phases they made to get it

Agreed, I was about to say we're going to concede here and they deserve it.

 

[Elpenor]

Scotland have started a lot better than in previous games

 

[Rebelda]

60 more minutes of play like this please. Wonderful stuff.

 

[two sheds]

I particularly liked about 10 minutes ago when a couple of Irish legs splayed upwards out of the ruck for no apparent reason.

 

[Rebelda]

Jesus but bits are dropping off us. I do like Baird though, for all the wrong reasons

 

[Elpenor]

6 day turnaround for Ireland too. will this with the injuries create a chance for England to get a victory in Dublin?

(No)