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The All Purpose Rugby Union Thread (P2)
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tealady
09-02-2014
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.
irishfeen
09-02-2014
While it won't be easy - watching France play here in Paris Ireland certainly won't be fearing the Stade de France.
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
On this form France will lose in Cardiff
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
2 soft tries and the game turns, surely the Welsh and Irish defence will be less charitable in due course
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
14 point try there, Italy should have scored, France intercept and go the length
tealady
09-02-2014
Certainly not dull now! Amazing stat earlier it italy 67% possession 72% territory and 3-30 down.
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
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
Pendragon579
09-02-2014
Originally Posted by tealady:
“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
Dirty Rooster
09-02-2014
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.
tealady
09-02-2014
Originally Posted by Dirty Rooster:
“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?
sensoria
10-02-2014
Originally Posted by anyonefortennis:
“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..
sensoria
10-02-2014
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.
Mike Teevee
10-02-2014
Originally Posted by sensoria:
“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?
Kiko H Fan
10-02-2014
Originally Posted by sensoria:
“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.
apaul
10-02-2014
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.
sensoria
10-02-2014
Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan:
“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........
sensoria
10-02-2014
I'm quite surprised JP Doyle was a touch judge in the Wales v Ireland game.
misslibertine
12-02-2014
Originally Posted by Kiko H Fan:
“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...
Glawster2002
12-02-2014
Originally Posted by Dirty Rooster:
“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.
sensoria
13-02-2014
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.
misslibertine
13-02-2014
Originally Posted by sensoria:
“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.
Kierenj
18-02-2014
So... Sam Burgess is coming... I'm pretty excited about this!
tealady
18-02-2014
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.
misslibertine
19-02-2014
Originally Posted by tealady:
“ 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.
tealady
19-02-2014
Dunno about that, North at outside centre? Well, saves himself cutting off the wing I guess. Sensibly dropped Phillips.
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