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The All Purpose Rugby Union Thread (P2)
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irishfeen
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by Pendragon579:
“Ireland on plus 45 points difference”

That's what I like to see
tealady
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by Pendragon579:
“England not turning pressure into points ”

Yep, twice (thrice?) within 1m. A lot of work on Young's throws to be done, should be out tonight with Mears practising as a punishment.
Stats in the second half summed it up 67% of play in Scotland's half, 1% of play in England's 22.
anyonefortennis
08-02-2014
How did Vunipola get to play for England?
tealady
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“How did Vunipola get to play for England?”

Which one?
Both grew up in the UK I guess is the answer.
Pendragon579
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by tealady:
“Which one?
Both grew up in the UK I guess is the answer.”

Long term residency, also played all their age-group rugby for England
Pendragon579
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“That's what I like to see ”

Ireland's title to lose, Triple Crown match at Twickenham next
irishfeen
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by Pendragon579:
“Ireland's title to lose, Triple Crown match at Twickenham next ”

Not at all! - to beat England and France on the road would be exceptional... we haven't beat France in Paris in 14 years and England in Twickenham since 2010..
Nathers7
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“Not at all! - to beat England and France on the road would be exceptional... we haven't beat France in Paris in 14 years and England in Twickenham since 2010..”

I agree. France are still slight favourites at the minute IMO.
Pendragon579
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“Not at all! - to beat England and France on the road would be exceptional... we haven't beat France in Paris in 14 years and England in Twickenham since 2010..”

Well if you beat England you've got the Triple Crown, then you must be favourites to beat Italy, which leaves France in Paris. Just channel the BOD spirit of 2000 And even if Ireland lose to France in Paris and IF England win their last 3 games I can't see them scoring enough points to overhaul Ireland's points difference advantage
irishfeen
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by Nathers7:
“I agree. France are still slight favourites at the minute IMO.”

I suppose we can always dream though - it would be some way to win a grand slam.
Pendragon579
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by Nathers7:
“I agree. France are still slight favourites at the minute IMO.”

Will France be able to turn it on playing on that PITCH at Murrayfield though? And as ever, who knows what French team [attitude wise] will turn up in Cardiff
Pendragon579
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“I suppose we can always dream though - it would be some way to win a grand slam.”

If you win in London and Paris then you deserve it
irishfeen
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by Pendragon579:
“Well if you beat England you've got the Triple Crown, then you must be favourites to beat Italy, which leaves France in Paris. Just channel the BOD spirit of 2000 And even if Ireland lose to France in Paris and IF England win their last 3 games I can't see them scoring enough points to overhaul Ireland's points difference advantage ”

Winning the 6 nations on points difference would while good be a massive let down if we were to get to Paris unbeaten .. I suppose all we have to worry about is England next - a win in London would be a great result.
irishfeen
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by Pendragon579:
“If you win in London and Paris then you deserve it ”

I don't think anyone could begrudge us if we did... Ireland win a grand slam and Munster the HC and i'll be a happy boy
Pendragon579
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“Winning the 6 nations on points difference would while good be a massive let down if we were to get to Paris unbeaten .. I suppose all we have to worry about is England next - a win in London would be a great result.”

One game at a time is the best mentality, let's hope the weather stays kind for a fast open game at Twickenham
Nathers7
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“I suppose we can always dream though - it would be some way to win a grand slam.”

Yep, it's definitely not out of the question, will be tough but I hope they can pull it out.

Originally Posted by Pendragon579:
“Will France be able to turn it on playing on that PITCH at Murrayfield though? And as ever, who knows what French team [attitude wise] will turn up in Cardiff ”

True. France will have no issue with Wales if Wales continue playing the same way though. While they'll struggle to mass up the points at Murrayfield, all they'll need to do is win and that shouldn't be difficult based on how poor Scotland have been.
Pendragon579
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by irishfeen:
“I don't think anyone could begrudge us if we did... Ireland win a grand slam and Munster the HC and i'll be a happy boy ”

Saw the 2006 Heineken Cup Final in Cardiff - I remember the whole stand shaking with all the noise the Munster fans were making and the TINY contingent of Biarritz supporters being made to look a lot bigger numerically by Sky TV
tealady
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by Pendragon579:
“Will France be able to turn it on playing on that PITCH at Murrayfield though? And as ever, who knows what French team [attitude wise] will turn up in Cardiff ”

Even England created opportunities for their backs on that pitch! France will work the blind side and conjure up a try or just turn pressure and territory into points.
Cardiff is another matter entirely.
Rocket Queen
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“How did Vunipola get to play for England?”

No idea! but what a player that Billy is, the new ones have been playing very well, good on Danny Care for turning his life around, but what was that with Farrel knocking into Cusiter, what an idiot

Ireland, what can I say, bloody well done, brilliant game, really good line up, was pleased to see O'Connel back, and good on O'Driscoll for saying no no, aint coming off!! As for Mike Philips, meh, bad loser
Mike Teevee
08-02-2014
Great result and good performance on an awful pitch. Shame England fell away last week, as we'd be on a decent roll now.

Next match against Ireland will be hard, hopefully we can keep the run going.

Still think France are favourites for 6N and possible grand slam.
Marmite Baby
08-02-2014
Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“How did Vunipola get to play for England?”

His father moved the family to Wales to play rugby for Pontypool/Pontypridd before moving again to England.
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
France not finding it as easy against Italy as some thought
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
Originally Posted by Marmite Baby:
“His father moved the family to Wales to play rugby for Pontypool/Pontypridd before moving again to England.”

And thus they qualify under residency rules
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
Poor goal kicking from both sides
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
Italy should actually be drawing 6-6, they have been quite impressive
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