Originally Posted by JohnfromWales:
“Did anyone watch the women's game? It was very entertaining. Not much of a contest - although a bit closer than a 33-0 scoreline would suggest - but the skill levels were outstanding, which is even more impressive when you realise that none of them are full-time professionals.”
Yep, I was a bit disappointed that England didn't get to push the scrum across the line at the end for a final try, as I'd
predicted a 40-0 win for them.
I love watching the women's game to be honest and it's nice to see a bit more TV coverage. Sky are showing the remaining two England games this year for any England fans seeking sanctuary.
There is a huge gulf skills wise between England and the rest of the world (with the exception of the black ferns), and even with NZ in the autumn England took two wins and a draw in the series - so right now I'd say every English rugby fan should be focusing on the red button matches more than the men's game, it's stress free viewing
I thought the Welsh girls were game for it up until the second half, when seeing Maggie Alphonsi come onto the field made them a bit panicky about being hit and so they shipped the ball too quickly. Not that I blame them mind
I was suprised a the level of niggle in the game, but I suppose Wales are one of the handful of countries where England don't have a 100% record and they take that loss very seriously.
Got to give credit to the Welsh full back (Rosy Fletcher?) she's tiny but fearless and put in some tremendous tackles to keep England from running away with it.
All in all a game to make an Englishman proud