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I like Guscott. My mate thinks he used to be biased against Wales then improved as a pundit but can't say I ever noticed, really. Then, I used to dislike Brian Moore, but now think he's very good. Must be mellowing in my old age!
Inverdale is a biased t*t, though.
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They made yards scarily easily at times today
Parra Tales Huget mermoz Fofana Fickou Dulin Looks a scary prospect if they get them all out |
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Yes, which is why I don't understand michael_vaughan's earlier comment.
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I'll take a stab at team of tournament for the craic
Hogg (very tough call here, 1/2P very unlucky) Liam Williams JJ Henshaw Nowell Ford Murray (ben Youngs so unlucky) McGrath Best Lee AWJ POC Dusautoir Warburton Billy V I think the full backs of every team have been outstanding. No idea what would happen if you had to pick a Lions squad and have Halfpenny, Kearney, Brown and Hogg to choose from. Then add to that, Wales improved when Halfpenny went off too. |
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Where the fluck was this all tournament by the 3 teams? Fine Wales played mighty v Ireland but seriously the attacking prowess shown by all 3 (and France) today was breathtaking
Rugby seriously has the potential to be the best spectator sport, but is ruined by teams playing conservatively |
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One good thing about there being no Grand Slam winner is that England, Ireland and Wales can head into the RWC with the pressure off and with no heightened expectations.....it's great that they're all be talked about as contenders, with none of them being singled out for extra attention.
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#4607 |
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Parisse was phenomenal, even by his standards in a couple of games, the Irish back row have been too. Billy V was probably the least effective of the English back row, although today was excellent.
I think the full backs of every team have been outstanding. No idea what would happen if you had to pick a Lions squad and have Halfpenny, Kearney, Brown and Hogg to choose from. Then add to that, Wales improved when Halfpenny went off too. Kearney would miss out tbh |
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One good thing about there being no Grand Slam winner is that England, Ireland and Wales can head into the RWC with the pressure off and with no heightened expectations.....it's great that they're all be talked about as contenders, with none of them being singled out for extra attention.
This RWC is basically a home WC for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales - it will be a great spectacle. |
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I'm still laughing at Sir Clive calling France a good team though.
I have a strong suspicion that if a Welsh prop had scored the try Debaty did, then the view would have been rather different. |
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Finally home from Twickers.
First thing first, well done Ireland. They did what they had to do and the effort put in by Wales before actually was a good thing, as it forced Ireland to keep on the front foot. Some of England's decision making was terrible to today, chief among them the endless kicking. We did very well to get the tries we did, but man oh man were we poor defensively. Considering everyone in the know wrote off this French this as the 'worst ever' it's a credit to them that they took the game to England. Not sure where this leaves NH teams heading into the World Cup as you can make a case for all the teams, which the exception of Italy. It's going to be an interesting six months. |
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Halfpenny seems to get a lot of knocks to the head while on Wales duty. Another big knock again today.
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Halfpenny seems to get a lot of knocks to the head while on Wales duty. Another big knock again today.
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Wooden Spoon for Scotland shouldn't be overlooked - sad day again for such a proud rugby nation..
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Wooden Spoon for Scotland shouldn't be overlooked - sad day again for such a proud rugby nation..
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Meh, we've all been through a period like that. Scotland will come back again.
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He tackled with the wrong shoulder for some unknown reason....
Stupidly brave is the best way to put it.Puts the team before his own safety and stops a likely try. |
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Yes, which is why I don't understand michael_vaughan's earlier comment.
The one I made about them being incredibly poor but probably still able to inexplicably get to a World Cup final again. ![]() Or that Sir Clive described them as a good side after losing three six nations games.One where they concede over 50 points. St Andre has had four seasons in charge now and there's been no consistent improvement. |
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I have seen it mentioned that Sir Clive's praise of the French may be to do with him fancying their coaching job.
Stranger things have happened!! |
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All caused by Dan Lydiate missing the first up tackle on the Italian No8.Lee was having to cover across from an awkward angle and stumbled slightly into the hit.
Stupidly brave is the best way to put it.Puts the team before his own safety and stops a likely try. (Jesting. He's taller than me. And a lot wider too!) |
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I have seen it mentioned that Sir Clive's praise of the French may be to do with him fancying their coaching job.
Stranger things have happened!! And to be right, how many teams would turn down a coach with proven World Cup winning strategies on his CV? |
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Jonathan Davies is fluent in Welsh. That means he's learnt that as an adult being from the south the sad tit.
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That is an excellent demonstration explaining in part why the Welsh did not survive (or even ever exist?) as a separate nation.
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Think Ronan O'Gara almost speaks for the Irish nation tonight -
" Thank you lads .. Very proud to be irish tonight. Very proud of the new generation. Unbelievably consistent . Well done @RTErugby . 👍👍#POC" |
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Halfpenny seems to get a lot of knocks to the head while on Wales duty. Another big knock again today.
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#4625 |
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Jonathan Davies is fluent in Welsh. That means he's learnt that as an adult being from the south the sad tit.
Seinfeld-mode: Not that there's anything wrong with that if he did.
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