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Old 09-02-2014, 15:46
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Dull. Most exciting thing was ref giving a free kick for a crooked feed.
Italy very good at recycling, unfortunately couldn't get past the French 10m line.
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Old 09-02-2014, 15:47
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While it won't be easy - watching France play here in Paris Ireland certainly won't be fearing the Stade de France.
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Old 09-02-2014, 15:57
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On this form France will lose in Cardiff
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Old 09-02-2014, 16:05
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2 soft tries and the game turns, surely the Welsh and Irish defence will be less charitable in due course
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Old 09-02-2014, 16:12
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14 point try there, Italy should have scored, France intercept and go the length
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Old 09-02-2014, 16:45
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Certainly not dull now! Amazing stat earlier it italy 67% possession 72% territory and 3-30 down.
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Old 09-02-2014, 16:46
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Funnily enough in a game of two reds and a yellow, the ref has been VERY lenient on repeated French infringement in their own 22
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Old 09-02-2014, 16:48
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Certainly not dull now! Amazing stat earlier it italy 67% possession 72% territory and 3-30 down.
Should probably be 23-17 to France now, not 30-10
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Old 09-02-2014, 17:16
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Italy deserve credit for playing hard right up to the whistle.
Those red cards and the yellow seemed right to me : but it was very unusual for the ref to ask for telly replay to see who did the dirty deeds. I hope that catches on.
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Old 09-02-2014, 19:52
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Those red cards and the yellow seemed right to me : but it was very unusual for the ref to ask for telly replay to see who did the dirty deeds. I hope that catches on.
I got the impression that Joubert saw it and told Peyper to review it.
Vahaamahina - was that the shortest debut ever?
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Old 10-02-2014, 11:23
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How did Vunipola get to play for England?
Same way Falutoa playes for Wales.

Interestingly

Mako Vunipola : Born In New Zealand plays for England brother of
Billy Vunipola : Born in Austrailia plays for England cousin of
Taulupe Faletau : Born in Tonga plays for Wales..
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Old 10-02-2014, 11:31
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Some good rugby at the weekend. Makes for an interesting few weeks coming up. Ireland by far looked the best and the Twickenham game now is massive.

They are both playing a similar game so it could either be the most boring game of rugby ever or the most entertaining.

Wales got found out which was bound to happen with their game plan and they will want to get some revenge. When is gatland going to drop Mike Phillips he is an utter liability and his head twist on the Irish player at a ruck should be cited. It was very dangerous. He is an odious human being.

I wouldn't mind it coming down to a Grand Slam decider between France and Ireland.
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Old 10-02-2014, 11:51
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Some good rugby at the weekend. Makes for an interesting few weeks coming up. Ireland by far looked the best and the Twickenham game now is massive.

They are both playing a similar game so it could either be the most boring game of rugby ever or the most entertaining.

Wales got found out which was bound to happen with their game plan and they will want to get some revenge. When is gatland going to drop Mike Phillips he is an utter liability and his head twist on the Irish player at a ruck should be cited. It was very dangerous. He is an odious human being.

I wouldn't mind it coming down to a Grand Slam decider between France and Ireland.

are you Niall from 1Direction?
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Old 10-02-2014, 12:24
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Some good rugby at the weekend. Makes for an interesting few weeks coming up. Ireland by far looked the best and the Twickenham game now is massive.

They are both playing a similar game so it could either be the most boring game of rugby ever or the most entertaining.

Wales got found out which was bound to happen with their game plan and they will want to get some revenge. When is gatland going to drop Mike Phillips he is an utter liability and his head twist on the Irish player at a ruck should be cited. It was very dangerous. He is an odious human being.

I wouldn't mind it coming down to a Grand Slam decider between France and Ireland.
Difficult to say unless you know him in real life, off the field.

I've known a few absolute nutters on the field, who've been quiet or charming off it.
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Old 10-02-2014, 12:59
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Philips has got 'form' off the field as well. England should have put at least 15 points more on a very poor Scottish side, but they do have the only away win so far and I think they will edge the Irish at Twickenham.
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Old 10-02-2014, 13:39
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Difficult to say unless you know him in real life, off the field.

I've known a few absolute nutters on the field, who've been quiet or charming off it.
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/201...bayonne-sacked

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rug...les-squad.html

seems very charming off the field........
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Old 10-02-2014, 23:53
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I'm quite surprised JP Doyle was a touch judge in the Wales v Ireland game.
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Old 12-02-2014, 15:28
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Difficult to say unless you know him in real life, off the field.
He's worse off the field than he is on it.

I've never had less respect for a Welsh international than I do for him. Even Henson, and that's saying something...
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Old 12-02-2014, 17:28
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Italy deserve credit for playing hard right up to the whistle.
Those red cards and the yellow seemed right to me : but it was very unusual for the ref to ask for telly replay to see who did the dirty deeds. I hope that catches on.
I've seen it at Kingsholm in both the Aviva Premiership and the Heineken Cup this season.

A good use of the technology I think as it ensuers the correct player is penalised.
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Old 13-02-2014, 15:00
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/26160733

I give the Welsh a lot of stick (and that isn't going to change) but this is good news. Tough competitor and puts some perspective on things.
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Old 13-02-2014, 16:04
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/26160733

I give the Welsh a lot of stick (and that isn't going to change) but this is good news. Tough competitor and puts some perspective on things.
Was very pleased to hear this from the Cardiff Blues' Facebook page yesterday. I would hope that, however someone feels about the Welsh team, they would welcome this news.
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Old 18-02-2014, 09:01
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So... Sam Burgess is coming... I'm pretty excited about this!
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Old 18-02-2014, 22:35
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Surprised Denton is dropped to the bench for Italy. I thought he was their best player in the last 2 games (well, least worst). Wooden spoon beckons for Scotland.
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Old 19-02-2014, 09:45
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Wooden spoon beckons for Scotland.
I fear so

Although I'm hardly in a position to worry about other teams while Wales have one plan and one plan only I'm hoping we've had chance to sort ourselves out after the week's break.
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Old 19-02-2014, 12:52
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Dunno about that, North at outside centre? Well, saves himself cutting off the wing I guess. Sensibly dropped Phillips.
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