The 6 Nations 2019 Thread
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The 'England for the World Cup' hype wagon begins to gather momentum right about now
umm me smells bitterness
It was a decent game just enjoy, no trouble ,boisterous crowd etc
Just what the doctor ordered
I'm sure you're right. I watch very little rugby in fact.
flypanam
Sausage to fortune
England did well,they had the power, the game plan and the luck. Across the board we were awful with only Ringrose, Aki, Jdvf, and Ryan having okay games. Shit happens, Scotland next week just have to improve, can see Addison getting a run at fullback next week with Aki dropping to the bench.
I have gripes but seems churlish to complain.
I have gripes but seems churlish to complain.
bendeus
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Fuck off, billbond, you know nothing tourist.umm me smells bitterness
It was a decent game just enjoy, no trouble ,boisterous crowd etc
Just what the doctor ordered
fucthest8
Cool people die horrible, preventable deaths.
Yeah, I'm annoyed that the try wasn't awarded just before half time too, but that's the way it goes sometimes
Grandma Death
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Brilliant performance by England. Line speed immense and they absorbed irelands physicality. We'll still take them when they come to us. [emoji4]
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Threshers_Flail
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I think we can as well. Still more worried by Ireland.
gawkrodger
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Oh, and can someone host a POM/Sinks barney - I'd pay to watch that!
Grandma Death
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I'm slightly worried about Scotland as it happens. But Wales always play better against England. Ireland will be tough. But we beat England it's ours. We always get better as tournament goes on
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bendeus
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I was thinking the same thing. Got to be The Sink, surely?
bendeus
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We can, yes. England were really, really bloody good though. Barely a mistake all game. We'll see how they do against a team that's enjoying under the radar underdog status and is, imo, able to vary their game more effectively. Their power and precision will, if they bring it, cause us problems, though.
Threshers_Flail
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Yep, we aren't the biggest but can maybe produce more than Ireland did today. Plus we don't have Keith Earls.
gawkrodger
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Yep. I love Sinks. He now seems to have got his reactions under control and able to wind up opponents. He's turning into a real quote machine as well
bendeus
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That's shit news. Who's going to sprawl unpunished over opposition rucks now?
fucthest8
Cool people die horrible, preventable deaths.
bendeus
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We never sprawl unpunished. We sprawl punished.
fucthest8
Cool people die horrible, preventable deaths.
Oh yeah, always.
gawkrodger
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A shame. But when that means Launches comes in then you know we are in a good place
bendeus
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You know full well how implicitly innocent we are. More importantly, how did you do that weird trick that involved 'and the kiwis' appearing in my quote but not your post?
fucthest8
Cool people die horrible, preventable deaths.
Indeed, "The Innocent Welsh" as everyone in the rugby community calls you.
Yeah, that's weird. I edited my post to put it *in*, which you obviously then quoted, so how did my post not save with it in?????
Fuck, we're in an alternate universe, where France throw away a 16 point lead and Ireland lose at home to England. It's the only explanation
Mordi
Amoral adventurist
Indeed, "The Innocent Welsh" as everyone in the rugby community calls you.
Yeah, that's weird. I edited my post to put it *in*, which you obviously then quoted, so how did my post not save with it in?????
Fuck, we're in an alternate universe, where France throw away a 16 point lead and Ireland lose at home to England. It's the only explanation
I'd like to go back please.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Fuck, we're in an alternate universe, where France throw away a 16 point lead and Ireland lose at home to England. It's the only explanation
That's an alternative universe. An alternate universe would be where those two results alternate every time.
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SpackleFrog
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Great opening weekend. I thought the Slam decider was gonna be Wales v Ireland, but clearly not!
Some thoughts:
-France were not that good at all, aside from the front 5. Wales gifted them a 16-0 halftime lead through ludicrous decision making throughout the first half.
-What the fuck is Gatland doing? Not for the first time I can't wait for him to move on - either he sent them out with the wrong game plan or the players just ignore him.
-Ireland are not as good as everyone says they are. They had no answer to England at the breakdown or to their astute kicking game.
-England should have beaten Ireland by a lot more - but they're a one trick pony crash ball side so they didn't. Had they been able to spread the ball wide and stretched Ireland's defence they could have won by 30 points or so.
-Wales often play horribly in the first game, this tournament is no exception. But we squeaked a win anyway, so it's a Welsh slam year
Some thoughts:
-France were not that good at all, aside from the front 5. Wales gifted them a 16-0 halftime lead through ludicrous decision making throughout the first half.
-What the fuck is Gatland doing? Not for the first time I can't wait for him to move on - either he sent them out with the wrong game plan or the players just ignore him.
-Ireland are not as good as everyone says they are. They had no answer to England at the breakdown or to their astute kicking game.
-England should have beaten Ireland by a lot more - but they're a one trick pony crash ball side so they didn't. Had they been able to spread the ball wide and stretched Ireland's defence they could have won by 30 points or so.
-Wales often play horribly in the first game, this tournament is no exception. But we squeaked a win anyway, so it's a Welsh slam year
Smangus
comatose at a desk
The most pleasing thing apart from the win , is how we started fast straight away and maintained it. So often England are slow to get their heads into the game but not this time. Also a massive, massive improvement at the breakdown, really surprised me that against Ireland , one of their strong points. Wales will be another big test of this with their quality back rowers. Tom Curry made a real difference once he settled in. Can't wait for Cardiff, it's going to be fascinating.
gawkrodger
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New Squidge and 1014 vids
bendeus
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In the cold and sober light of day I genuinely can't see how we have the beating of England on the form they showed against Ireland. The power of the Vunipolas and Tuilagi matched with the control of Farrell and the foil of Wade and the back three is a serious combination even before you consider their front five. Wales have become more than the sum of their parts but of the likely XVs I'd probably select a Welsh 13, 9, 7 and 4 with 15 tied out of the combined sides. Pessimism reigns.
bendeus
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Surprised that you think that England were purely bosh when three of their tries were scored from out wide. They're much more than bosh on that showing.Great opening weekend. I thought the Slam decider was gonna be Wales v Ireland, but clearly not!
Some thoughts:
-France were not that good at all, aside from the front 5. Wales gifted them a 16-0 halftime lead through ludicrous decision making throughout the first half.
-What the fuck is Gatland doing? Not for the first time I can't wait for him to move on - either he sent them out with the wrong game plan or the players just ignore him.
-Ireland are not as good as everyone says they are. They had no answer to England at the breakdown or to their astute kicking game.
-England should have beaten Ireland by a lot more - but they're a one trick pony crash ball side so they didn't. Had they been able to spread the ball wide and stretched Ireland's defence they could have won by 30 points or so.
-Wales often play horribly in the first game, this tournament is no exception. But we squeaked a win anyway, so it's a Welsh slam year
As an aside, I had no idea you were Welsh.
