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Mon Dieu !!
Wow! This is going to be some game.
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Damn, I blinked!
I could say a lot but I think it's best I just say Bashan should have got a red card.
Well played Wales, a big improvement on last week I think. As for Scotland well bring on the next game
Arse
*sulks*
hahahahahahahahaha!
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Is there a livestream for this? ITV HUB not playing ball.
Fantastic game, well played both sides and great to see the 6N still wide open!
Never write off a Wales side. Really well played. Scotland did look out on their feet at the end. Both sides forwards played immense games.
So could those with much more of an eye explain how Wales were able to:
a) Neutralise VDM, many of his attacks came to nothing, he did not look anywhere near as threatening as last week. He seemd less potent somehow.
b) Considering he was so effervescent last week how did Wales keep Finn contained, I thought he looked V lost at times, and especially in the last 5 mins. A bit of a turnaround, or was this just one of his bad days?
c) Or more likely, maybe I've been watching the wrong blokes, did Wales match up better in other areas and that is what won the game?
Russell believed the hype. Wales tight 5 played well and pressured Scotland. We didn't deserve to win. Yellow was daft but would have been genius if it had stuck. Hogg lucky in first half.
The whole scrum is a mess. They need to negate the negative play. Something like the most you will gain is a tap and go. I'm not sure what the assistant refs are watching. Just stick a camera in the non ref side and have tmo watch them.
Wales were up quickly on the Scottish backline so VDM was mostly negated. Wales were also dropping a sweeper in to crowd the midfield as well. I have never rated Pivac but he had our number today.
Wales were up quickly on the Scottish backline so VDM was mostly negated.He also needs folk to put him in space, he isn't especially cute at dragging defenders around.Wales were also dropping a sweeper in to crowd the midfield as well. Russell just though he had to turn up( again)I have never rated Pivac but he had our number today.
However these two teams are on another level. This game is brilliant.
70 minutes and still anyone's game - there next score is crucial
Had to record it. What a great game, either team deserved the win.
What the **** is Villiers made of, he's not human surely
Try all day long
Bullshit call
Two disappointing results but a great afternoon of rugby. That's why the Six Nations is the best rugby tournament there is, including the World Cup.
Shite. Another long wait to see a win in Paris. No complaints. France brutal in the first half. Great to see Ireland not let themselves get blown away and get the crowd nervous for the last ten, but there you go. 🙁
Great to see Ireland not let themselves get blown away
I think Ireland can be really pleased, they stayed in touch with a classy, powerful France team in Paris. Had the game been in Ireland, then they may well have won.
France may struggle in Scotland next week. Scotland have done well against them there recently and they'll have a point to prove, much like Wales did today.
There's the potential for most of the favourite teams to each lose two games, the way things are going.
Hopefully Italy can give England a few scares tomorrow.
Anyone who supports both Scotland and Ireland must be happy with the way they are playing, at least one and perhaps both will get out of the group stages at the World Cup.
Anyone who supports both Scotland and Ireland must be happy with the way they are playing
Scotland were completely and utterly dog shit today, their pack was dismantled by one of the shitest Welsh (6 Nations) 8's seen in the last 15+ years
a_a you're always the harshest of critics. Neither team was brilliant, but they did cancel each other out somewhat and are all pretty good players. (I do acknowledge you know far more about the game than I do, but neither team are American Samoa)
I may be wrong, but I thought France looked vulnerable under the high ball. Hogg and Russell might have some success there next week
do acknowledge you know far more about the game than I do
Doubtful tbh
There's always lots of negative press about Italy in the 6Nations - but their games are usually really exciting to watch.
Ref only looking at one team so far
Not sure why, but I can’t get excited about this game. Maybe I need more beer, maybe it’s Englands usual lack of invention in the backs.
Shame for Nowell, he looked good.
The guard managed to get scragged by itoje for the George try. Nothing wrong just streetwise Vs not so.
Finally!!
Ref's blowing hard, may need a better conditioning coach.
Ref’s blowing hard, may need a better conditioning coach.
Tbf shouting "advantage England" every 30seconds must be tiring
Englands usual lack of invention in the backs
Both teams more inventive than Wales and Scotland yesterday (imho).
This feels like an ideal game for England to finesse their moves. Both Ireland and France are more consistent in their team selections - quite how Eddie Jones has allowed that to happen is beyond me.
Actually I'm not sure how true that is, but they both play as if they know what to expect from those around them.
Shame about that try before the end of the first half
We’ve booked this ref for two weeks time 😉
Same blocking in that lineout as disallowed try, what exactly is the ref looking at?
Not to mention the commentators who could not spot that the England 3 was getting pasted in the scrum!!!
do you actually enjoy rugby, or just complaining about refereeing at England games?
It's a bit old now, tbh.
Negri looks to be a head on head. I assume the tmo has looked.
do you actually enjoy rugby, or just complaining about refereeing at England games?
Do you enjoy rugby or do you just turn up when Ingerland play?
I'm not sure what else England have been practising in training, but their hitch-kicks are top drawer
Inconsistent reffing across the weekend, yesterday rucks needed a full shoulder bind today just touching.
Do you enjoy rugby or do you just turn up when Ingerland play?
I sometimes go and see the local side play in London 1 south, but I don't go as often as I used to when my Dad was younger and him and his mate had season tickets for Wasps @ High Wycombe. And fell out of the habit when they moved. So yes, mainly it's TV games now, and where the new rules come in I ask daft questions sometimes because keeping up is hard all the time there are changes.
But less about me, what about you? Just anti-'Ingerlund' then?
thotherjonv - we are winning. Take it well yeah?
I sometimes go and see the local side play in London 1 south.....
Cool story, what's your point?
But less about me, what about you? Just anti-‘Ingerlund’ then?
No just say it how I see it, if you turned up to the thread other than when Ingerland were playing you'd know that.
Edited to add if the ref less less shite we'd have had a better game, it's been a load of pens inside the 22 and no signs of a card
It's the anyone but England that i find annoying. And when they can't complain about the players, it's the referees being biased. Every single game.
OK, I'll shut up.
It’s the anyone but England that i find annoying
Ah bless.
Every single game.
England don't play in every game do they, although it must seem that way to many
I back Italy when they are underdogs in all games,except v Wales obviously
Just saying it like I see it. You're boring.
if you turned up to the thread other than when Ingerland were playing you’d know that.
What - like yesterday?
singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/rugby-2021-2022-season/page/28/#post-12235845
Try
Oh, it doesn't reach the line.
England backs were poor apart from Smith who was excellent.
Just saying it like I see it. You’re boring.
Don't read it then.
That was pretty meh from England
It’s the anyone but England that i find annoying.
They’re just jealous. Ignore them. 😉
England backs were poor apart from Smith who was excellent.
Agreed, as usual no invention just passing it down the line. Tactic seems to be to carry it forward to the next forwards play.
theotherjonv
Full Member
Just saying it like I see it. You’re boring.
Rugby values - No 1 is respect.
They’re just jealous. Ignore them
I am, I seriously think Italy could well beat Wales this year
He started the disrespect, with condescending shit. Asked me whether I only turned up for England games, and then dismissed my answer. 'Ah bless!' as a response
And = 1st is respect for the referee, please point that out as well. It was the moaning at the reffing that started this.
He started it, no he started it
How about just grow up? if you don't like what I say don't read it
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He started the disrespect
He's not one of us though is he, I'm only concerned with how England conduct themselves. Be better than that yeah?
I'm just as guilty, and often need someone else to tell me. Have a beer and enjoy our great win.
Also, retaliation = just as guilty.
I am, I seriously think Italy could well beat Wales this year
Italy played well especially in the second half keeping England to 5/7 nil. England, not so much. I do think Italy v Wales could be as close as the Scotland match.
England though - pretty shit really. Ireland and France should beat them.
often need someone else to tell me.
was all I was trying to do.
England though – pretty shit really. Ireland and France should beat them.
We have to get past Wales first...
. I do think Italy v Wales could be as close as the Scotland match.
Italy have a very good pack of forwards but England's is better, Wales have a shit pack and some very average backs too, although we do have Italy at home I think.
We have to get past Wales first…
Will be far too strong for Wales, especially at home, keep it tight for 50mins and then run in a few tries when we are beat.
I agree that Ireland and France should be too strong though.
I blame Dan Biggar Twitching whiny get that he is but saturday showed why I had him down as lions 10. Hardly made a mistake - even that drop goal turned out to be the right call. Wales tactics seemed to be endless side to side passing until a scot got bored and gave away a penalty. Scotlands seemed to be fluff every attack with a turnover or knock on.
There does seem to be something about wales that makes them our bogey team. Scotland looked flat and not up for it. Bloody Finn Russell - that was a genuine attempt at a intercept and if he had he would have gone the length! Match lost or won there depending if the ball sticks. Biggar wouldn't have done that.
Shout out to the Welsh forwards who made some lovely turnovers that were critical as well
*still sulking*
*mutters*
AA and the rest of you - lets try to turn this thread back to fun. Stop the bitchyness
Anyone seen this from U20s?
Independant medic says HIA, England staff want to argue with ref. She stands her ground and good on her.
I thought only the Captain was allowed to talk to ref anyway?
I hope some proper spankings get handed out for this, regardless of undermining the HIA process, the staff discussion with the ref is enough to piss me off. Should have been reds all round.
Might be the language thing, but that 'No. Thankyou. Bye' is brilliant. Well done!
I back Italy when they are underdogs
I back the team that plays the attractive rugby I like to watch. Normally that's Italy, France and Japan. Mrs TiRed is a mad England fan.
"Are you a doctor", well yes I am actually... of Theoretical Physics 😉 . I'd be handing out some serious admonishments for that. Referee's word is final. It's the single most important part of Rugby. My son's friend is a (young) ref and he abandoned a game after being harassed by a coach. RFU backed him to the hilt.
Do you think they would have argued with a male referee? No way they would have dared argue like that with Nigel Owens for example. Disgraceful behaviour.
Bloody Finn Russell – that was a genuine attempt at a intercept
No way!
and if he had he would have gone the length
😂😂😂 comedy gold. Finn Russell run the length of the field - with Biggar on his toes next to him, LRZ at his other side and the rest of the team to beat too. 😂😂
OK Gauss - he gives it to one of the quick boys. You knows it 🙂
To be fair TJ he wouldn't run to the 22. It's why 10s are 10s not fit or fast enough to be a real back not tough enough to be a 9.
I do think it was a genuine attempt in his head it will stick.
OK Gauss – he gives it to one of the quick boys. You knows it 🙂
Now that was a possibility and would have been worth seeing. Just being able to catch a ball one handed at full stretch at an angle of 30° would have been amazing enough 😉
Just being able to catch a ball one handed at full stretch at an angle of 30° would have been amazing enough
To be fair, it would have been much easier to catch without Dillon Lewis holding onto his arm 😉
The symmetry of this is all too much for me.
The ref gave it as just a knock on. I’ve seen similar given as deliberate, yellow card, take away the foul play and player, penalty try.
Trials and tribulations of the game.
Has Basham been cited yet?
Just seen the news that Mark Wilson of Newcastle and England has retired from all playing with immediate effect. What a shame, great player from the Falcons academy, started as a 14 year old.
take away the foul play and player, penalty try.
I seem to recall other players were close to hand so no pen try.
It is hard to reconcile Hogg not even giving away a pen for his and Russell being carded though.
Has Basham been cited yet?
Not noticed yet, should be though. Usually they don't like to be seen to undermine refs which was why I was so surprised Gilroy was cited and banned...did you notice that by the way @tjagain
AA - bore off please I said Gilroys could have been either way. dunno why you want to make such a big song and dance
I am posting this with heartfelt apologies to theotherjonv, but this has made me spit my rice crispies.
tjagain
Full Member
AA and the rest of you – lets try to turn this thread back to fun. Stop the bitchyness
Literally two posts later.
tjagain
Full Member
AA – bore off please I said Gilroys could have been either way. dunno why you want to make such a big song and dance
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TJAgain, I know you are a lovely bloke but you do seem to have a tough time looking at the other side of the coin.
Basham seemed.a clear cut red.
Mind you Hogg was a sure fire penalty/yellow.
On closer inspection Bashan did start below and slip up so he might get away with no ban, should have been yellow though, its a closer call than the Gilroy one. Think the Russell card was correct, but plenty of cover so certainly not a pen try.
AA – bore off please I said Gilroys could have been either way. dunno why you want to make such a big song and dance
Maybe because you spent pages telling me I was wrong but don't have the minerals to admit that you were actually wrong. if I could be bothered I'd go back and quote a few of your posts that are certainly very different from, could go either way!!