Six Nations 2015

[Lee Grant]

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Some of those selections are funny.

I'm more interested in what you blokes think.
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[Cardiffblue]

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Some of those selections are funny.

I'm more interested in what you blokes think.
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Depends if youre picking a side who might score tries to win or one that will win.

 

[Lee Grant]

We're picking 15 players who played the best in their positions during 6N, though we may have a winger on the wrong side or possibly pick Robshaw at 6.
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[waiopehu oldboy]

He tried sneaking back in when the team was selected. Sent him packing by showing him the recording of Wales vs orcland.

Yours?

 

[Shelts89]

Very big day, shame I won't be able to watch it live! I like the Welsh system if clubs not playing on International day on days like today! First game back from a 5 month injury though so still excited.

As for the 6Ns, I see Ireland winning it, they are only a few points behind England and they should be able to rack up a decent score against Scotland. Certainly a much bigger one than England will against France IMO. From an England point of view this is must win even if it doesn't get us the championship. Last competitive fixture before the RWC at home. Can't lose. As for the championship, we probably lost it last weekend by not taking our chances against Scotland.

My team of the tournament for me:

1. Ben Arous
2. Best
3. Cole
4. POC
5. AWJ
6. Robshaw
7. Warburton
8. Falateau/Parisse (really don't mind between the two)
9. Murray
10. Ford (I feel he has been better than Sexton THIS 6Ns)
11. Bowe (wrong wing, but no one has stood out to me here)
12. Roberts (No one has really stood out here)
13. Joseph
14. Watson (North is better but again hasn't fired THIS 6Ns)
15. Halfpenny

Proabably some controversial decisions there, but I have tried to base it entirely on the 6Ns performances rather than who is the better player. Robshaw at 6 is partly English bias, but also him and Warburton have been the standout Flankers IMO.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Got my blood to boiling point before watching this but to my eternal surprise all remarkably well balanced views.

Think Ireland do need to rethink their 'we ll ref the game for you sir' policy

 

[Cardiffblue]

My team of the tournament for me:

1. Ben Arous
2. Best
3. Cole
4. POC
5. AWJ
6. Robshaw
7. Warburton
8. Falateau/Parisse (really don't mind between the two)
9. Murray
10. Ford (I feel he has been better than Sexton THIS 6Ns)
11. Bowe (wrong wing, but no one has stood out to me here)
12. Roberts (No one has really stood out here)
13. Joseph
14. Watson (North is better but again hasn't fired THIS 6Ns)
15. Halfpenny

Proabably some controversial decisions there, but I have tried to base it entirely on the 6Ns performances rather than who is the better player. Robshaw at 6 is partly English bias, but also him and Warburton have been the standout Flankers IMO.

Not bad but I'd still pick sexton and prefer sob to robshaw and though it hurts to say it Hartley over best

 

[Cardiffblue]

As for the 6Ns, I see Ireland winning it, they are only a few points behind England and they should be able to rack up a decent score against Scotland. Certainly a much bigger one than England will against France IMO. From an England point of view this is must win even if it doesn't get us the championship. Last competitive fixture before the RWC at home. Can't lose. As for the championship, we probably lost it last weekend by not taking our chances against Scotland.

You seem to have failed to factor in Wales' astonishing 146-0 win in the early game - or was that just the dream after the one where I scored the 80m winning try in a rwc final against nz?

 

[Shelts89]

Not bad but I'd still pick sexton and prefer sob to robshaw and though it hurts to say it Hartley over best

if I was picking the potentially best team then it would be different, but I have tried to stick to this years 6Ns form. Hence Ford over Sexton, as for SOB vs Robshaw, well that would be a hard choice if both in form (English bias again?) but SOB has spent half this tournament injured though. I haven't been that impressed with Hartley this year, IMO he is picked because he is more solid at set piece than Youngs or Webber; and this year he has thrown some shockers at the line out.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Oh god Brian Moore s had the same dream

Quote:
Originally Posted by @brianmoore666

Should be a dramatic denouement to the Six Nations today - I suspect the deciding factor will be how hard the Italians fight vs the Welsh.

 

[Cardiffblue]

In the other dream Wales receive a red card in the first half. The 14 players battle valiantly to a victory in a compelling game, but without any hope of making a dent in the points difference

 

[Cardiffblue]

About to start. Better get the cocoa on

 

[TOCC]

Is this on Foxtel?
I couldn't find it


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[Cardiffblue]

Try to Italy. Forwards are up for this.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Change of plan

I don't care about points difference. As far as I'm concerned if Wales win today they will be at least joint champions.

I also entirely disregard bonus points (well at least until cardiff start getting good at obtaining them) and keep my own tables, neatly done in pencil and red underlines where absolutely necessary.

By the way, I still regard a try as worth 4 points (not three - I am quaint not old fashioned) and believe yellow cards, red cards and jackalling (ugh) do not exist.

I am thoroughly Enjoying listening to today's games on the wireless. I have a vesta chow mein and harvest pie to eat and a Watney's party seven at the ready.

I hope the team performs well in second half

 

[qwerty51]

Surely Adam Jones is getting the call-up for the RWC if Lee is gone?

 

[Cardiffblue]

Cymru 61 Yr eidal 20

 

[Cardiffblue]

Well, great second half. Don't give a stuff about 6n championship. That was gatlandball at its best

 

[Wales Fan]

Wonderful running rugby by Wales in that 2nd half.
Still can't see it being enough points wise.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Well both Ireland and orcland are going to have to open up