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Dan Cole might be the most braindead player that England have ever picked, and there's a few candidates for that position.
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Dan Cole might be the most braindead player that England have ever picked, and there's a few candidates for that position.
If Brookes can get an injury-free run going he could be the man Think George Kruis has been very impressive so far. Think he's better off than the penalty magnet Lawes I'd say marler will start for Ireland. Jamie George is a serious impact sub Itoje was everywhere when he came on, hitting rucks like a demon It's not far off clicking I'd say |
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What happened to the Sarries?!
Lost 64-23! Leicester struggling a bit too without the big names.. |
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What happened to the Sarries?!
Lost 64-23! Leicester struggling a bit too without the big names..
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Care brings so much more than youngs
Joseph fairly silencing the pro-Daly brigade in fairness! Ford looked a lot better this week Itoje and Watson are two serious prospects altogether. Can't see them having any trouble with Ireland but the Welsh game will really show where they're at. Championship decider Ford looked okay once he scored his try. Itoje looked class, I'm so happy he fulfilled the expectation, I know it's only the first game but it's a start, Clifford has been nice and steady, certainly not the impact of Maro but still good. The irony of Robshaw moving to 7 when Itoje came on was not lost on me after what EJ said in the RWC. But as others said, it's still early to judge too much, we've had one very good 30 minute period in 2 games, against the 2 weakest teams, although both away from home. |
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What happened to the Sarries?!
Lost 64-23! Leicester struggling a bit too without the big names.. Quote:
Did they send out the London Welsh team by mistake?
![]() ![]() Not so much for my friend who supports Sarries and Aston Villa
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I'll be a bit controversial here but I thought Joseph was pretty average outside of his tries.. .that said, being in the right time and place for 3 scores is no mean feat. But then I remember Stuart Abbot scoring a hat trick against Scotland in 2004 or something. I'd still prefer to see Daly on the bench.
Ford looked okay once he scored his try. Itoje looked class, I'm so happy he fulfilled the expectation, I know it's only the first game but it's a start, Clifford has been nice and steady, certainly not the impact of Maro but still good. The irony of Robshaw moving to 7 when Itoje came on was not lost on me after what EJ said in the RWC. But as others said, it's still early to judge too much, we've had one very good 30 minute period in 2 games, against the 2 weakest teams, although both away from home. Yep Itoje looks the real deal, I'd expect Launch and Marler to be the only changes for Ireland though I don't think Farrell and Ford is working as a partnership though, but it'll probbaly be here to stay for the campaign. On an individual basis, this was Ford's best game in a while his game mgmt and kicking from hand was spot on Still very turgid in attack but Ireland are at a real low ebb now, ye won't have any issues against us sadly. Wales and England will be fascinating in the extreme. Wales always grow with the tournament |
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The irony of Robshaw moving to 7 when Itoje came on was not lost on me after what EJ said in the RWC
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Do you think the way Saracens are playing at the moment is down to Paul Gustard not being their defensive coach anymore
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Do you think the way Saracens are playing at the moment is down to Paul Gustard not being their defensive coach anymore
They'll win the double this year |
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Do you think the way Saracens are playing at the moment is down to Paul Gustard not being their defensive coach anymore
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And maybe the small fact they're missing goode ashton taylor faz vunipola x2, george, itoje, and kruis from the starting team
They'll win the double this year They just had a bad day at the office. Saints turned them over at their ground in the play off last season, so it's not like Allianz Park is totally a fortress. |
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While I think we'll (England) do ok against Ireland, due to the injuries, and I think France won't be a problem, my main concern is Wales. Without proper 6 & 7's as shown in WRC we'll get taken to the cleaners. I also fear Roberts and North running through our centres. We have no one capable of stopping them, Farrell will just be a "speed bump" to Roberts and if North decides to come in the centre looking for work, him and Roberts will tear through us.
And please for the love of god stop going in at the side, we seem to be the only team that do this on a regular basis. |
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Originally Posted by Philip Wales;81529835.
I also fear Roberts and North running through our centres. We have no one capable of stopping them, Farrell will just be a "speed bump" to Roberts and if North decides to come in the centre looking for work, him and Roberts will tear through us.
And please for the love of god stop going in at the side, we seem to be the only team that do this on a regular basis. |
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I can't see Farrell stoping Roberts, there's very few players in the world who can, and I don't think Farrell's one of them. Plus he's going to take some hits are we then going to see the petulant Farrell rear it's ugly head, like we saw against Scotland and pushing Laidlaw out?
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I disagree on Farrell's defence. From when he was 18 people have been trying this and he just puts his body on the line. Watch him closely and he's one of those players who's hits defy his size... probably something to do with his dad. I'm sure Roberts will be used but he'll continue his "no more than 3m" rule.
Cipriani to Wasps. Great signing. And rumours of Pocock again! Looks like they're going to become a force again, good to see! |
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Yep Farrell is very solid in defence
Cipriani to Wasps. Great signing. And rumours of Pocock again! Looks like they're going to become a force again, good to see! Nice to have Danny back, but I do wonder how we're meant to juggle 3 fly halves. |
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I can't see Farrell stoping Roberts, there's very few players in the world who can, and I don't think Farrell's one of them. Plus he's going to take some hits are we then going to see the petulant Farrell rear it's ugly head, like we saw against Scotland and pushing Laidlaw out?
Also bar the one incident Owen was pretty level headed for the rest of the game. I sometimes feel that his bad discipline is overstated, it's not like he's getting yellow carded in every game. |
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Nice to have Danny back, but I do wonder how we're meant to juggle 3 fly halves. Quote:
Also bar the one incident Owen was pretty level headed for the rest of the game. I sometimes feel that his bad discipline is overstated, it's not like he's getting yellow carded in every game. I'd much rather a passionate Mike Brown with a bit of steel in him to the overrated Rob Kearney tbh |
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O'Brien, McCarthy and Kearney out for the rest of Six Nations
Well done France, your dirty tactics paid off. |
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O'Brien, McCarthy and Kearney out for the rest of Six Nations
Well done France, your dirty tactics paid off. Donncha Ryan starting next week LOL. He wouldn't make England's 5th choice team I make it. Must be 12 years since Ireland were such outsiders hitting twickenham? and rightfully so! |
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O'Brien went over on his ankle in fairness
Donncha Ryan starting next week LOL. He wouldn't make England's 5th choice team I make it. Must be 12 years since Ireland were such outsiders hitting twickenham? and rightfully so! Got a sneaking feeling that Ireland will win at Twickenham. We (Wales) will then lose their after beating France in Cardiff. Meaning the decider could well be France v England in Paris as the final game. |
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12 years ago was 2004 when they became the first team to beat England as World Champions. Most would only write Ireland off at their peril, especially being underdogs.
Got a sneaking feeling that Ireland will win at Twickenham. We (Wales) will then lose their after beating France in Cardiff. Meaning the decider could well be France v England in Paris as the final game.
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Typical of the French to call up somebody and then find he isn't allowed to play!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/35631172 |
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Typical of the French to call up somebody and then find he isn't allowed to play!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/35631172 Despite the positive result I wasn't impressed at all with them vs Ireland, I think Wales could give them a bit of a hiding to be honest |
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First bit of team news
Wales: Liam Williams (Scarlets), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), Jonathan Davies (ASM Clermont), Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), George North (Northampton Saints), Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets); Rob Evans (Scarlets), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Bradley Davies (Wasps), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, CAPT), Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons). Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Jake Ball (Scarlets), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues), Rhys Priestland (Bath Rugby), Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues). |
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