Originally Posted by Mike Teevee:
“more team news”
“more team news”
Cole, Hartley, Marler will have their work cut out against that front row!
No outside centre. Hope Twelvetrees and Burrell are good at tackling Bastareaud.
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Cole, Hartley, Marler will have their work cut out against that front row!
No outside centre. Hope Twelvetrees and Burrell are good at tackling Bastareaud.
Originally Posted by Kierenj:
“And May...
I like Maku coming off the bench. Is Parling injured or has Attwood just stepped above him in the pecking order.
not sure about Goode on the bench, he's good but doesn't add anything creative coming on. Although I imagine we'll be likely hanging on if we do get ahead.
Really happy to see Burrell given a chance but not so sure on 36 still... just seems an average player, but I guess he provides cover for 10 with no Ford on the bench.”
“And May...
I like Maku coming off the bench. Is Parling injured or has Attwood just stepped above him in the pecking order.
not sure about Goode on the bench, he's good but doesn't add anything creative coming on. Although I imagine we'll be likely hanging on if we do get ahead.
Really happy to see Burrell given a chance but not so sure on 36 still... just seems an average player, but I guess he provides cover for 10 with no Ford on the bench.”
dunno about Parling, wasn't that long ago he was ahead of Lawes
I think Twelvetrees is okay, but probably doesn't fit (whatever) system Lancaster is trying to play
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“England beating France in Paris would be a massive result and could spur them on to win the championship but I don't see it happening... I am concerned about the unpredictable nature of Scotland coming to Lansdowne Road but hopefully from our point of view the momentum of the provinces continue.”
“England beating France in Paris would be a massive result and could spur them on to win the championship but I don't see it happening... I am concerned about the unpredictable nature of Scotland coming to Lansdowne Road but hopefully from our point of view the momentum of the provinces continue.”
Yeah I'm just hoping we can catch the French cold. The one thing that always seems to come true for me in the 6 nations is that the "certain" results are the games where I'm most often suprised.
That's also why I think Scotland might just catch you out. It's a massive ask for them to get an away win, but the weather will make them feel like their at home and the confidence from last year's result...
Who will the kickers be ?
Farrell(england) ?
Halfpenny(wales) ?
(france) ?
Sexton(ireland) ?
Laidlaw(scotland) ?
Mclean(italy) ?
Farrell(england) ?
Halfpenny(wales) ?
(france) ?
Sexton(ireland) ?
Laidlaw(scotland) ?
Mclean(italy) ?
Team News -
Ireland:
Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble, Brian O’Driscoll, Luke Marshall, Dave Kearney, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Paul O’Connell (c), Peter O’Mahony, Chris Henry, Jamie Heaslip.
Replacements:
Jack McGrath, Sean Cronin, Martin Moore, Dan Tuohy, Tommy O’Donnell, Isaac Boss, Paddy Jackson, Fergus McFadden.
Ireland:
Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble, Brian O’Driscoll, Luke Marshall, Dave Kearney, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Paul O’Connell (c), Peter O’Mahony, Chris Henry, Jamie Heaslip.
Replacements:
Jack McGrath, Sean Cronin, Martin Moore, Dan Tuohy, Tommy O’Donnell, Isaac Boss, Paddy Jackson, Fergus McFadden.
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“Team News -
Ireland:
Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble, Brian O’Driscoll, Luke Marshall, Dave Kearney, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Paul O’Connell (c), Peter O’Mahony, Chris Henry, Jamie Heaslip.
Replacements:
Jack McGrath, Sean Cronin, Martin Moore, Dan Tuohy, Tommy O’Donnell, Isaac Boss, Paddy Jackson, Fergus McFadden.”
“Team News -
Ireland:
Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble, Brian O’Driscoll, Luke Marshall, Dave Kearney, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Paul O’Connell (c), Peter O’Mahony, Chris Henry, Jamie Heaslip.
Replacements:
Jack McGrath, Sean Cronin, Martin Moore, Dan Tuohy, Tommy O’Donnell, Isaac Boss, Paddy Jackson, Fergus McFadden.”
damn you irishfeen, I was just about to post this
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“Team News -
Ireland:
Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble, Brian O’Driscoll, Luke Marshall, Dave Kearney, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Paul O’Connell (c), Peter O’Mahony, Chris Henry, Jamie Heaslip.
Replacements:
Jack McGrath, Sean Cronin, Martin Moore, Dan Tuohy, Tommy O’Donnell, Isaac Boss, Paddy Jackson, Fergus McFadden.”
“Team News -
Ireland:
Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble, Brian O’Driscoll, Luke Marshall, Dave Kearney, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Paul O’Connell (c), Peter O’Mahony, Chris Henry, Jamie Heaslip.
Replacements:
Jack McGrath, Sean Cronin, Martin Moore, Dan Tuohy, Tommy O’Donnell, Isaac Boss, Paddy Jackson, Fergus McFadden.”
I like it
. Good to see Marshall starting. BOD's 129th cap on Sunday as well, that breaks O'Gara's record.
RTÉ 6 Nations Promo -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz52XxWPwYQ#t=120 - the 6 nations is back
Tom McGurk sets the scene last year - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owP1J5cfRHE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz52XxWPwYQ#t=120 - the 6 nations is back
Tom McGurk sets the scene last year - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owP1J5cfRHE
and the other team news...
Quote:
“Wales: 15-Leigh Halfpenny, 14-Alex Cuthbert, 13-Scott Williams, 12-Jamie Roberts, 11-George North, 10-Rhys Priestland, 9-Mike Phillips; 1-Paul James, 2-Richard Hibbard, 3-Adam Jones, 4-Luke Charteris, 5-Alun Wyn Jones (capt), 6-Dan Lydiate, 7-Justin Tipuric, 8-Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: 16-Ken Owens, 17-Ryan Bevington, 18-Rhodri Jones, 19-Andrew Coombs, 20-Sam Warburton, 21-Rhys Webb, 22-James Hook, 23-Liam Williams
Italy: 15-Luke McLean, 14-Angelo Esposito, 13-Michele Campagnaro, 12-Alberto Sgarbi, 11-Leonardo Sarto, 10-Tommaso Allan, 9-Edoardo Gori; 1-Michele Rizzo, 2-Leonardo Ghiraldini, 3-Martin Castrogiovanni, 4-Quintin Geldenhuys, 5-Marco Bortolami, 6-Alessandro Zanni, 7-Mauro Bergamasco, 8-Sergio Parisse (capt).
Replacements:16-Davide Giazzon, 17-Alberto De Marchi, 18-Lorenzo Cittadini, 19-Joshua Furno, 20-Francesco Minto, 21-Tobias Botes, 22-Luciano Orquera, 23-Tommaso Iannon”
“Wales: 15-Leigh Halfpenny, 14-Alex Cuthbert, 13-Scott Williams, 12-Jamie Roberts, 11-George North, 10-Rhys Priestland, 9-Mike Phillips; 1-Paul James, 2-Richard Hibbard, 3-Adam Jones, 4-Luke Charteris, 5-Alun Wyn Jones (capt), 6-Dan Lydiate, 7-Justin Tipuric, 8-Taulupe Faletau.
Replacements: 16-Ken Owens, 17-Ryan Bevington, 18-Rhodri Jones, 19-Andrew Coombs, 20-Sam Warburton, 21-Rhys Webb, 22-James Hook, 23-Liam Williams
Italy: 15-Luke McLean, 14-Angelo Esposito, 13-Michele Campagnaro, 12-Alberto Sgarbi, 11-Leonardo Sarto, 10-Tommaso Allan, 9-Edoardo Gori; 1-Michele Rizzo, 2-Leonardo Ghiraldini, 3-Martin Castrogiovanni, 4-Quintin Geldenhuys, 5-Marco Bortolami, 6-Alessandro Zanni, 7-Mauro Bergamasco, 8-Sergio Parisse (capt).
Replacements:16-Davide Giazzon, 17-Alberto De Marchi, 18-Lorenzo Cittadini, 19-Joshua Furno, 20-Francesco Minto, 21-Tobias Botes, 22-Luciano Orquera, 23-Tommaso Iannon”
Originally Posted by Nathers7:
“I like it. Good to see Marshall starting. BOD's 129th cap on Sunday as well, that breaks O'Gara's record.”
“I like it
. Good to see Marshall starting. BOD's 129th cap on Sunday as well, that breaks O'Gara's record.”
Yeah good solid team - should be overturning Scotland with a bit to spare in all honesty if we want to be near the top of the pile - I'd love the see the aggression and ferocity at the breakdown as was shown in the NZ match - not just competing for the ball at the breakdown but driving over Scottish possession and clearing them out.
This might be a bit of a strange moan ......but......
I know there are lots of stoppages in rugby union, that's the nature of the game
But I wish they wouldn't fill every stoppage with replays
It confuses me as to what is live and what is replay.....particularly as they show different camera angles
Maybe it's just me.........
England seem to be wasting a lot of chances to score tries.....I expect we'll lose by a couple of points......
I know there are lots of stoppages in rugby union, that's the nature of the game
But I wish they wouldn't fill every stoppage with replays
It confuses me as to what is live and what is replay.....particularly as they show different camera angles
Maybe it's just me.........
England seem to be wasting a lot of chances to score tries.....I expect we'll lose by a couple of points......
Originally Posted by swingaleg:
“England seem to be wasting a lot of chances to score tries.....I expect we'll lose by a couple of points......”
“England seem to be wasting a lot of chances to score tries.....I expect we'll lose by a couple of points......
”
.......and I see a tall, dark, handsome stranger....
Originally Posted by Thomas007:
“Might as well hand England the six nations if they win this.
Grand slam certainly on.”
“Might as well hand England the six nations if they win this.
Grand slam certainly on.”
Ba....hahaha!!!
Great game ultimately decided by France's extra quality in the backs. I think we'll be hearing a lot more about Gael Fickou in the future. Do wonder about whether the England substitutions on the hour for Hartley & Care really helped.
Originally Posted by Thomas007:
“Might as well hand England the six nations if they win this.
Grand slam certainly on.”
“Might as well hand England the six nations if they win this.
Grand slam certainly on.”
Ummmm!
England snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, back row not quick enough, need a real openside, not enough backs on the bench, Goode still hitting high and wondering why this then leads to a try, team unable to hold teams in their own half when the clock is running down, Youngs unable to throw or hook at crucial moments, and this team will not improve or learn quickly enough to win the World Cup in 2015, Apart from that we did well (�� ahem)
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