John S
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Wales definitely turned it on in the second half, could have almost been a different team.
Can see them getting up to the semi's at least.
6 Nations Round 2019
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Wales definitely turned it on in the second half, could have almost been a different team.
Can see them getting up to the semi's at least.
What are we thinking this weekend.
Ireland should bounce back against Scotland.
Wales to take care of Italy.
I think France could get past England at Twickers. They probably have the team that can deal with England the best. Issue will be if they play like they did in the second half last week. Maybe I'm just being hopeful though.
Ireland should bounce back against Scotland.
Wales to take care of Italy.
I think France could get past England at Twickers. They probably have the team that can deal with England the best. Issue will be if they play like they did in the second half last week. Maybe I'm just being hopeful though.
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Phil Kearns (64)
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
Anyone else read this headline and just think oh shiiiiiit
southsider
Arch Winning (36)
i think that's just about the 6nations wrapped up. England have to lose 2 games now, even if they lose 1 game their for and against is going to be too good.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Wales still undefeated as well, it's not all over yet.
The highlights I have seen from France so far, I would not be surprised if Ireland and Scotland can rack up big scores too. I really think who ever wins between Wales and England in the next round will be the winner, although Ireland could upset Wales GS hopes and than 3 teams will end up on 4 wins.
southsider
Arch Winning (36)
i could be very wrong but i think wales will be the big pretenders this year. decent amount of hype about them but as always i think they will fall short whenever it counts
John S
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Yeah, Wales looked pretty standard against Italy. Could be the travel, but not scoring any tries until the second half in both games isn't a great trait - especially when England got early tries in both their games so far.
They also made changes to the starting side and had guys on the field who had never played together before. I think Wales are preparing for the next 3 games and have been all along. The next game against England will be huge for them. I can't see them doing it but I think they wont be blown off the park.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Brunel drops Parra & Lopez but denies it has anything to do with their comments post- the flogging they got from Ringinland:
' Parra, France's first-choice goalkicker, said after the England game: "I think that we are capable of doing what the English do, but are we working on this during training? I think we don't work on it enough, even not at all...." '
' Lopez said: "We are the first to be at fault, us the players, since we are on the field. But I think it is not just us, and we are not alone in this disaster." '
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...ce-drop-revolt-ringleaders-for-scotland-clash
As we say in these parts, Yeah Right!
' Parra, France's first-choice goalkicker, said after the England game: "I think that we are capable of doing what the English do, but are we working on this during training? I think we don't work on it enough, even not at all...." '
' Lopez said: "We are the first to be at fault, us the players, since we are on the field. But I think it is not just us, and we are not alone in this disaster." '
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby...ce-drop-revolt-ringleaders-for-scotland-clash
As we say in these parts, Yeah Right!
France are a laughing stock. I had high hopes for the, and they have the talent. They may struggle to beat Italy or could thump Scotland this weekend. I think the former is more likely.
Think England will have the Welsh by 9 this weekend if they play like they have done in the first two rounds.
Think England will have the Welsh by 9 this weekend if they play like they have done in the first two rounds.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ when comicbookguy gave JSav a spray this week he also climbed into his 10, saying he'd caught the "disease afflicting the French national team", which I found kinda ironic 'cos its people like comcbookguy who've fucked the French national side by loading up their clubs with foreign players, many of whom are past their prime & cashing in on their glory days 3-5 years in the past.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Not this time!
Italophile
Alfred Walker (16)
The Parra and Lopez comments are the proverbial tip of the iceberg. There is pretty much open revolt against Brunel, his coaching, tactics and selections. Ntamack at 13 first up? FFS, never played 13 in his life. In particular, his treatment of the young players. Seems eerily similar to his time here in Italy. Hardly talked to the young players, dealt only with the senior players like Parisse.
Who knows where they go from here? Brunel is Laporte's man, so things likely to fester on.
Yesterday England came up against a bona fide full back for the first time. And a very good one. Previously they struck Henshaw, out of position and looking lost; and Huget, whose skills are famously only in attack. England kicked and kicked, as they had previously, only to Williams and co, who know their business. When their Plan A failed, there was no Plan B. George Ford and Robson, who would have offered a Plan B, never left the bench. Eddie cocked up.