Six Nations 2015

[Cardiffblue]

Wales v France:

15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 George North, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Jamie Roberts, 11 Liam Williams, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Rhys Webb, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Sam Warburton (c), 6 Dan Lydiate, 5 Alun-Wyn Jones, 4 Luke Charteris, 3 Samson Lee, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Gethin Jenkins.
Replacements: 16 Richard Hibbard, 17 Paul James, 18 Aaron Jarvis, 19 Bradley Davies, 20 Justin Tipuric, 21 Mike Phillips, 22 Rhys Priestland, 23 Scott Williams.

Alex Cuthbert's dropping the main talking point...

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_33290,00.html

England squad for Ireland:

Forwards (14): Dave Attwood (Bath Rugby), Kieran Brookes (Newcastle Falcons), Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers), Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers), Nick Easter (Harlequins), Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints), James Haskell (Wasps), George Kruis (Saracens), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Chris Robshaw (captain, Harlequins), Henry Thomas (Bath Rugby), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Mako Vunipola (Saracens), Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers).

Backs (12): Mike Brown (Harlequins), Luther Burrell (Northampton Saints), Danny Cipriani (Sale Sharks), George Ford (Bath Rugby), Alex Goode (Saracens), Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby), Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs), Chris Pennell (Worcester Warriors), Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby), Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby), Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens), Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers).

Still no Tuilagi & 10 players released for Club duties.

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3820_33383,00.html

No idea why dropping cuthbert for Sanjay should be controversial. Leaving hibbard and ball out was what caught my eye. If Davies wasn't so likely to be yellow carded I'd like to see him get some game time

 

[Cardiffblue]

S been a weird six nations so far. Difficult to get excited about it with all coaches playing down the importance in run up to rwc. Even if my dream comes true and The Tarmac boys trounce the forces of mordor this weekend, lancaster and the Orc cheer squad are going to pretend it doesn't matter

 

[Cardiffblue]

Hope psa sticks to usual game plan = no game plan.

 

[ChargerWA]

S been a weird six nations so far. Difficult to get excited about it with all coaches playing down the importance in run up to rwc. Even if my dream comes true and The Tarmac boys trounce the forces of mordor tonight lancaster and the Orc cheer squad are going to pretend it doesn't matter

Do your guys only do Tarmac? Ours do roofing as well.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/south-west/a/26458507/margs-warning-on-conmen-roofers/

 

[Shelts89]

Italy win 19-22 with a final minute penalty try after Scotland pull down a rolling maul half a metre from the line. Poor game though, very poor game.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Phew!

 

[Cardiffblue]

masterclass from psa again.

Take parra off just as he's started controlling the game.

Kick the possession away when your backs are on top

Obviously been practicing kick offs all week

 

[Cardiffblue]

Parra man of the match for French tv. He played 10 great minutes and got taken off!

 

[Cardiffblue]

Jesus. Gatland and Howley get some stick but how do France put up with that bunch of clowns? They would be lynched if they ran the welsh team

 

[Cardiffblue]

Can only conclude that absolutely no one with any knowledge of tactics or training methods wants the national coaching job. And to think he took over from lievremount the moustachioed loon. It's been 6-7 years at least since France has had a coach that knew what he's doing

 

[Wales Fan]

If a coach could take hold of that French squad and instil some sort of pattern of playing they'd be RWC2015 dark horses. No chance of that happening though, they're a shambles.

 

[Quick Hands]

If a coach could take hold of that French squad and instil some sort of pattern of playing they'd be RWC2015 dark horses. No chance of that happening though, they're a shambles.

Most of the French gave up on PSA years ago and while annoyed at the performance of the national team, just shrug the shoulders. They know as long as he is coach what they are going to get - much like Wallaby supporters under Deans.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Most of the French gave up on PSA years ago and while annoyed at the performance of the national team, just shrug the shoulders. They know as long as he is coach what they are going to get - much like Wallaby supporters under Deans.

Don't get it. They pay money to turn up and watch. Jeer at the final whistle. And then they toddle off home thinking what? Cest la vie?

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Scots finding new ways to lose:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...un-scotland-with-lastgasp-six-nations-victory

Ditto France:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...le-france-to-rekindle-six-nations-title-hopes

So it's Eng v Ire for the Trophy.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...decider-against-ireland-says-stuart-lancaster

99.9% of the time I'd be all "go da Oirish" but I reckon a little pre-RWC overconfidence is just what the Poms need

 

[Cardiffblue]

Scots finding new ways to lose:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...un-scotland-with-lastgasp-six-nations-victory

Ditto France:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...le-france-to-rekindle-six-nations-title-hopes

So it's Eng v Ire for the Trophy.

Not if the Irish beat the orcs

Mind we d have avoid the fiascos of the last few years

 

[Cardiffblue]

Reckon cement has always had his eye on home games. England didn't work out so he'll be looking to make a point against Schmidt. Am concerned. Wales have become v good at high ball game + sexton is very good at high ball game = game of aerial ping pong.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Thought Drew Mitchell was good as a pundit.

Ali Williams too

 

[Quick Hands]

Don't get it. They pay money to turn up and watch. Jeer at the final whistle. And then they toddle off home thinking what? Cest la vie?

Probably thinking as long as PSA is coach, we're f****d but we're going to turn up so we can boo him at full-time.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Did Cheika go over and give Scotland a hand in the bye week?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ru...hes-smash-glass-door-during-Italy-defeat.html

 

[Shelts89]

Half time 9-3 to Ireland. Good game so far! Ireland have been more clinical and disciplined and that is the difference. Nice to see both sides trying to play some rugby really.