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Oh so england are unsuccesful at rugby because the football team is so good?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/26484739
Charteris out Jake the Beard in. Massive blow to the already weak welsh lineout. England will just need to kick to the corners and put two men on AW. Jake Ball has not been rhrown the ball once in any lineout in 1 1/2 games!!!
yep, but he's a pretty handy player around the park, so it's starting to look like England are going to need to play boring rugby to win....
We've had years of practice at that! 😀
But tinybits...The Times is all about England's new attacking style,so what is this boring rugby you talk about. Oh and they have even gone to the trouble of explaining to us non believers why Brown is the better 15, thats a STW argument settled then.
Suprised Zebo hasnt made the team
Zebo's off field antics haven't endeared him to our new coach.
Tinybits he's a 22 yearold lock who has one season as a pro behind him. He shows promise but isnt near the quality of Lawes or Launchbury. He looked out on his feet after 20 mins v France but stuck to the task well.
Fair enough - I haven't watched him in great detail, but had read a few good things about him.
But tinybits...The Times is all about England's new attacking style,so what is this boring rugby you talk about. Oh and they have even gone to the trouble of explaining to us non believers why Brown is the better 15, thats a STW argument settled then.
But it's clearly crap though, England are still woeful in attack, they really don't have much of a clue about breaking down a defence.
I was thinking back last night to the attacking of Lewesey, Cohen and Robinson, with that back row linking well with them and seeing them run rings around defenders. I can't remember the last time I saw an Englishman do that other than Tuilagi (a true Englishman in every sense of the word) knocking holes though the opposition.
Can't disagree with any of a_a's assessments of Wales vs England. It would be very surprising to see England lose at Twickenham. Yes, Wales have most of the big names back in the starting line up but the form and game time between them isn't great at all. If the England pack don't dominate everything outside of the scrums I'd also be very surprised. After that they just need to find a back to fall over the try line with the ball in hand 😆
Also surprised not to see Zebo playing. He looked at least 3 or 4 times as fast as anyone else on the pitch last weekend. What has he been up to off the field?
He's been a [url= http://www.thepotato.ie/2013/08/conor-murray-and-simon-zebo-didnt-engage-in-threesome/ ]very naughty boy. [/url]
Just been away for a surprise birthday treat - wife booked Pennyhill Park not knowing that it was England RU HQ. As we arrived Andy Farrell parks next to us. Amazing set up for them with the rugby pitch and their own mega gym and basement area to keep themselves to themselves and watch the videos etc. But the players come into the bar and the spa. My neck hurts from rubber necking. Had nice chats with the Kiwi (told him to stay on for the full 80m!!!), Burrell, Launchbury (really nice bloke) and Robbo. Watched Parling and a few squad guys I didn't recognise having some Physio in the pool. Had a good discussion about the line out with JL who was praising the kiwi!!!
The backs - Care and Burrell etc looked ripped and v strong but not impossibly so. You think you could at least attempt 😉 to tackle them. But (even as an ex hooker albeit with flankers physique) I could not imagine trying to get my arms around Hartley and the other forewards. His shoulders and upper body are like a barn door that shut out the light. Ditto Robshaw, Parling, Launchbury. The physical bulk is awesome. Wife and I in the hot tub with the England captain this lunchtime - had to be done on my birthday!!
Impressive how approachable they are. Then Andy Flowers turned up and we had a chat about the cricket. Was tempted to ask about KP but thought better of it.
All over now and can stop feeling like an excited schoolboy.
Nice one. In the good old days you would have been doing boat races with them!
A yard of maximuscle!!!!
England U20 50-0 Wales U20 so far, plus Wales down to 14. Ouch, that's a bit of a kicking.
Sorry, now 60-0 to England...
9 tries so far.
In other news, is there any rugby player who hasn't boffed Kelly Brook?
I've played in the past, where do I sign up?
Are you under 20? Think they could do with the help!
Will be interested to see how beardy man does against england.
Overall I am being optimistic and will say wales by 5
anagallis_arvensis - Member
The welsh rugby team isnt very good
Cough....
Twelve lions v one lion
Defending champs having stuffed England last year
3:0 last three occassions
Men still playing boys according to (apparently) the best coach out there.
With all that, there is no excuse for the boys in red even away from home....
Jambalaya - yes it was fun. Like being a little kid!!!! Very, very good spa and best sports massage ever (albeit astonishingly intimate 😯 )
BOD plays his last game in Dublin tomorrow. Can't be arsed with the how good was he debate but here are a few words from the kids at Temple Street (children's hospital, for whom he's done lots of work over the years).
A try would be nice for him tomorrow.
Twelve lions v one lion
Defending champs having stuffed England last year
3:0 last three occassions
you're confusing being better than england over the last few years with being good
The best NH player of the professional age, stands comparison with the likes of Cater, Mcaw and Gregan. Sometimes could be a bit of a **** in the pitch but all driven competitors have that. The try for the 2001 lions where he goes through the middle and steps the full back is my favourite.
not as good looking as Gav though 😉
Forza Azzuri!
Oh, and Y Nige!
Sadly, have to wish for an Italian win, DD. Only way that Wales could have a chance of winning.
Sexton obviously learning how to be a drama queen in France!
I think he winded himself going for it against the Italian. 😆 Lovely combination with the hands of BOD for that one.
Yes, lovely training ground loop move brought off in style there.
Come on you're Ireland not the Harlem ****ing Globetrotters
Go Italy!
Oh dear. Might wake Ireland up and stop them arsing around.
Kearney's tackling shown up again!
Lovely delivery from O'D for that try! 😉
That Campagnolo or whatever his name is pretty damn good.
His pass to Pinarello for Colnago's try was superb.
Come on you're Ireland not the Harlem **** Globetrotters
I don't know, it worked well before half time. 😀
His pass to Pinarello for Colnago's try was superb.
DeRosa's dash down the wing was brilliant!
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Thats more like it ireland I much prefer you being boring!
Ireland playing people off th ball what a suprise!
Rhys O'Ruddock on!!
Game over .
He lives!!!
So he did!!
😆
He does indeed.
Oh and...
Well played BOD
Owens should gave checked the turn over.
Good kick PJ
Will BOD top and tail his career with wins in Paris?
I'm almost crying in my stout
You'll misd him next year!
Nah, he's going to be dropped for the last game.
😈
One of Ireland's all time great flankers - not a bad centre either! Missed the game but glad he had a well deserved send off.
Two tries for the Scots 😯 what is going on???
In 20 mins!!!
What are the jocks doing?
Only just turned it on. Not sure what is the bigger surprise - the score or Ant reffing!! Is Dec on the touch line?
C'mon Scotland - hang in there.
Pffft!
Bllx
I know this is bloody old but I think you get the idea.
Yet another disappointing display from Scotland poor decisions at key moments
Hard to see past Ireland for the title regardless of the result tomorrow.
England by two scores I reckon 🙁
Well that was like watching two one legged men in an arse kicking contest!
I actually think Scotland did reasonably well except for one stupid pass. Set piece went pretty well, defence was good for the most part, scored two tries. It is however very disappointing that we are the better team and don't come away with the win.
It was at the end a_a but the first 50-60 minutes were a good watch. I quite enjoyed it before both teams packed up and went home around 60 mins. Watching the French back line just stand around was frustrating even for the neutral- goodness knows how a French fan must feel!
/ijs445ra/
is Andy Nicol!!!!!!
Did France just do to Scotland what Scotland did to Italy? In a way I'm glad France won; it'll encourage a more competitive effort against Ireland next week. Perhaps.
Ouch a-a, very ouch! 🙂
So today is the day!
I am sick so I have an excuse - why are Ireland favorites now? Surely when England win today they have a chance to notch up a big points gain next week versus Italy - whereas Ireland could still lose to the fortuitous French.
If Ireland win is it just a case of points difference or have I missed something?
kryton, yup your analysis is sound. I am cheering the French next sat for sure...
a whatsit in the hand is wort two in the bush or something
Ireland have a massive points advantage too. England would need to beat Wales by 30 and. Italy by 40, cant see that happening.
AA, tis true. But in my dreamworld we beat you and italy, and ireland lose to france.Then the points are an elephant.