6 Nations 2019
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A come of age game from Owen Farrell. There have been question marks about his temperament for a long time and his leadership since Eddie Jones made him Captain. He stuck rigidly to the game plan and led his troops in confidence and calmness.
The Vunipola brothers are extremely important to England too. They were outstanding today.
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@Machpants said in 6 Nations 2019:
@Billy-Tell lol nice quick edit, because Ireland were anything but Impressive
Ireland's stats are better, apart from the one that counts
http://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/matchstats?gameId=294248&league=180659
Ireland's game plan revolves around holding onto the ball and playing error free rugby. The problem is they played much of the game behind the gainline, and they have no plan B.
@Billy-Tell agree, they hold ball one off runners, lots of carries on stats but not dangerous. England's missed tackles were down to game plan of flying up on d, high risk - high reward and if first guy misses second guy hits.
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How good were the Scots beating Italy 33-20 as well !!!
No seriously, how good were they? I didn't see the game.
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Congrats England fans - well deserved. No complaints from me - better team won. Enjoy those beers.
@Derm-McCrum said in 6 Nations 2019:
Congrats England fans - well deserved. No complaints from me - better team won. Enjoy those beers.
Thanks DM, the beers are tasting pretty sweet tonight. A bad day at the office for your boys but no reason to throw the baby out with the bath water.
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@Derm-McCrum said in 6 Nations 2019:
Congrats England fans - well deserved. No complaints from me - better team won. Enjoy those beers.
Thanks DM, the beers are tasting pretty sweet tonight. A bad day at the office for your boys but no reason to throw the baby out with the bath water.
@Catogrande said in 6 Nations 2019:
@Derm-McCrum said in 6 Nations 2019:
Congrats England fans - well deserved. No complaints from me - better team won. Enjoy those beers.
Thanks DM, the beers are tasting pretty sweet tonight. A bad day at the office for your boys but no reason to throw the baby out with the bath water.
Agreed. Scotland will be licking their lips though. Next week should be interesting.
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How good were the Scots beating Italy 33-20 as well !!!
No seriously, how good were they? I didn't see the game.
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Well done England.
Comprehensive.
Eddie justified in his faith and reliance on Tuilagi and Vunipola Squared.
Some really crisp passing from England created huge gaps and space.
Very good tries.
How did Itoje escape the sin bin for his challenge in the air?
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@MN5 Scotland were 33-3 then when to sleep. Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg were excellent for Scotland, but the Scottish pack and bench don't look as strong as last year's versions.
@sparky said in 6 Nations 2019:
@MN5 Scotland were 33-3 then when to sleep. Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg were excellent for Scotland, but the Scottish pack and bench don't look as strong as last year's versions.
I think the Grays are both injured which doesn't help matters. The Scots have had some decent second rowers over the years though.
Anyway, wooden spoon avoided, onwards and upwards.
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Scotland 33-3 up with 10 mins to go, then conceded 3 tries.
Other teams will be licking their lips.
Hogg looked magnificent.
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Scotland 33-3 up with 10 mins to go, then conceded 3 tries.
Other teams will be licking their lips.
Hogg looked magnificent.
@MiketheSnow said in 6 Nations 2019:
Scotland 33-3 up with 10 mins to go, then conceded 3 tries.
Other teams will be licking their lips.
Hogg looked magnificent.
I think every single sentence here sums up Scotland in the last few years.
How does Ryan Wilson keep getting selected?
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@MiketheSnow said in 6 Nations 2019:
Scotland 33-3 up with 10 mins to go, then conceded 3 tries.
Other teams will be licking their lips.
Hogg looked magnificent.
I think every single sentence here sums up Scotland in the last few years.
How does Ryan Wilson keep getting selected?
@MN5 said in 6 Nations 2019:
How does Ryan Wilson keep getting selected?
He shares a magic formula with SBW?
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Just saw Slade's try. He was in front of the kicker, no question. I'd be pissed if that try was awarded against the ABs.
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Just saw Slade's try. He was in front of the kicker, no question. I'd be pissed if that try was awarded against the ABs.
@Crazy-Horse said in 6 Nations 2019:
Just saw Slade's try. He was in front of the kicker, no question. I'd be pissed if that try was awarded against the ABs.
Really? Seemed tight but marginal to me - the foot the ball was kicked from was just in front of Slade's hindmost foot. Plenty of overlap though - I'd probably be annoyed if it was rubbed out if it was my team that scored it
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@Crazy-Horse said in 6 Nations 2019:
Just saw Slade's try. He was in front of the kicker, no question. I'd be pissed if that try was awarded against the ABs.
Really? Seemed tight but marginal to me - the foot the ball was kicked from was just in front of Slade's hindmost foot. Plenty of overlap though - I'd probably be annoyed if it was rubbed out if it was my team that scored it
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@Crazy-Horse said in 6 Nations 2019:
Just saw Slade's try. He was in front of the kicker, no question. I'd be pissed if that try was awarded against the ABs.
Really? Seemed tight but marginal to me - the foot the ball was kicked from was just in front of Slade's hindmost foot. Plenty of overlap though - I'd probably be annoyed if it was rubbed out if it was my team that scored it
@nzzp said in 6 Nations 2019:
@Crazy-Horse said in 6 Nations 2019:
Just saw Slade's try. He was in front of the kicker, no question. I'd be pissed if that try was awarded against the ABs.
Really? Seemed tight but marginal to me - the foot the ball was kicked from was just in front of Slade's hindmost foot. Plenty of overlap though - I'd probably be annoyed if it was rubbed out if it was my team that scored it
I tend to agree - not clear and obvious offside based on the camera angles. As @Crazy-Horse says it can't be that difficult to put some lines on the pitch. Soccer does it with offsides.
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That first England try sure was impressive, you couldn't ask for a better start. Ireland just couldn't get any front foot ball and England minimised their own errors.
I recall thinking I never saw a clear grounding by Healy when he went over. From the angles I saw there is an English hand under the ball the entire time. Maybe I missed something.
It also put a smile on my face when Vunipola was named MOM, not many props get that award.
So where does this result put Ireland on their quest for the N1 standing?
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@Crazy-Horse said in 6 Nations 2019:
Just saw Slade's try. He was in front of the kicker, no question. I'd be pissed if that try was awarded against the ABs.
Really? Seemed tight but marginal to me - the foot the ball was kicked from was just in front of Slade's hindmost foot. Plenty of overlap though - I'd probably be annoyed if it was rubbed out if it was my team that scored it
@nzzp said in 6 Nations 2019:
@Crazy-Horse said in 6 Nations 2019:
Just saw Slade's try. He was in front of the kicker, no question. I'd be pissed if that try was awarded against the ABs.
Really? Seemed tight but marginal to me - the foot the ball was kicked from was just in front of Slade's hindmost foot. Plenty of overlap though - I'd probably be annoyed if it was rubbed out if it was my team that scored it
It appears the pass preceding the kick was clearly forward and not looked at which is upsetting the Irish more I think.
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I don't know the wording of the laws but Slade was never behind the kicker. That's the truth of it, whatever the verdict wording
Itoje not being carded for accidentally over running the ball by 5 yards and then accidentally taking out the only catcher further illuminated the fact that rugby will forever be plagued by officiating inconsistencies.
Fuck wasn't the poms linespeed and defence something else?!
It'll need a few dinky little kicks to counter that...
