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6 Nations
- Thread starter i_got_a_mohawk
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Needless to say, I'm not happy with the result of the Ireland Vs Wales match, but we didn't play a great game. Beating England is the only thing that could kick my disappointment.
Understandable. I cannot see how they got away with that. The 4th official should have been bawling down the mic about it.
Last weekend of the 2011 6 Nations.
Anyone got predictions?
I've got tickets, so I'll be at Murrayfield tomorrow for Scotland - Italy. Wales - France could be interesting (but I expect a French victory, especially after last week) and England - Ireland will be a good match up. I think it'll be close (just like England - Scotland last week), tho I think England'll take the win (but by less than 10 points).
Anyone got predictions?
I've got tickets, so I'll be at Murrayfield tomorrow for Scotland - Italy. Wales - France could be interesting (but I expect a French victory, especially after last week) and England - Ireland will be a good match up. I think it'll be close (just like England - Scotland last week), tho I think England'll take the win (but by less than 10 points).
I haven't been able to play bass this week on account of my fingers being chewed to the bone during the Scotland match. Scotland played a really good strategic game, slowed the England attack and made us look very scrappy. Our toughest game so far.
I've been very apprehensive about playing Ireland at home. They are just the kind of team where England's grand slam hopes could splutter to a halt. They will have learned a lot from Scotland's game plan - I just hope that England's coaches will have learned their lessons too especially the commitment to getting numbers at the breakdown. I can see the point of commiting as few players to the break down as you can get away with but it was the Scots counter rucking last week that put a lot of pressure on.
I can't really call the result - don't want to tempt fate. But I do know that I will be in the pub cheering on England's finest with the help of a few pints of Ireland's finest
I've been very apprehensive about playing Ireland at home. They are just the kind of team where England's grand slam hopes could splutter to a halt. They will have learned a lot from Scotland's game plan - I just hope that England's coaches will have learned their lessons too especially the commitment to getting numbers at the breakdown. I can see the point of commiting as few players to the break down as you can get away with but it was the Scots counter rucking last week that put a lot of pressure on.
I can't really call the result - don't want to tempt fate. But I do know that I will be in the pub cheering on England's finest with the help of a few pints of Ireland's finest
Well I'll be cheering on our lads through the whole thing. Would be great to at least have the breaking of England's grand slam to go home with.
Regardless, I think it'll be a close one. For the sake of the world cup (from an England perspective), they would probably be better loosing this one coming up. Otherwise they'll do what they are notorious for, overconfidence and getting burned!
I'm looking forward to the Scotland - England pool game later in the year, that'll be an interesting rematch
Commitment to the ruck is always a tricky one, pros and cons for either way, just need to try and read and adapt to the other team.
Amazingly enough, Kelly Brown, who was taken off in a stretcher last week, is starting this week. 'ard as nails!
I'm looking forward to the Scotland - England pool game later in the year, that'll be an interesting rematch
Commitment to the ruck is always a tricky one, pros and cons for either way, just need to try and read and adapt to the other team.
Amazingly enough, Kelly Brown, who was taken off in a stretcher last week, is starting this week. 'ard as nails!
Wales, after the false win against Ireland who's game it should have been, and without Shane Williams.....I don't see it.
Ireland V England, that one will be quite interesting, we'll see.
Scotland V Italy - Scotland.
Ireland V England, that one will be quite interesting, we'll see.
Scotland V Italy - Scotland.
I wouldn't say they've looked all that great overall, they may be out for it, but have they got it that's the question, don't know, I see them winning but.......
True, this 6 nations has been a shining example of mediocore rugby
(on average)
Agreed, v. patchy, some stand-out stuff, I was hoping for more vibrant inspired tactical play but there you go, see what tomorrow brings with the pressure on, hopefully more concentrated stuff.
Well, today so far is making me feel even worse about throwing the game Vs France away and the dodgy decisions of the game vs Wales.
I think our first half was one of the best shows of rugby by any team this 6 nations....though I may be a little biased.
I think our first half was one of the best shows of rugby by any team this 6 nations....though I may be a little biased.
Agreed, I think Ireland have displayed excellent form and determination, that Welsh try shouldn't have been awarded, Ireland deserve better for the way they've played this 6 for sure.
Well at least we've beaten the English, and beaten them damned well. Great game to watch as an Irishman!
Great play indeed and well deserved. Being a Celt I'm obviously going to be pleased with Ireland's play and result there, especially with that one ; )
Was happy with the Scotland game, especially the score!
Loved the Ireland - England game. Amazing playing.
Wales - France game? Got pretty bored to be honest! Incredible that the result from that game could have had Wales win! (shows how tight the overall tournament was).
Loved the Ireland - England game. Amazing playing.
Wales - France game? Got pretty bored to be honest! Incredible that the result from that game could have had Wales win! (shows how tight the overall tournament was).
