2025 6N thread

[el capitan]

We bag Slade, deservedly, for the midfield defending, but Lawrence clowns about aplenty as well. Between the two of them there's not much being offered in terms of defensive smarts.

[Hal Jordan]

Slade kicks it away AGAIN.

That was just aimless and does nothing other than gives possession away.

I see you're familiar with the work of Henry Slade.

[Blackmac]

Ominous for the Scottish scrum. Front row buckled badly.

I'm listening on the radio. Peter Wright says that you and the ref haven't a clue.

[Hal Jordan]

We bag Slade, deservedly, for the midfield defending, but Lawrence clowns about aplenty as well. Between the two of them there's not much being offered in terms of defensive smarts.

I'm inclined to give a 13 more leeway when he can't trust his 12, but Lawrence hasn't covered himself in glory.

[KingBlairhorn]

Ominous for the Scottish scrum. Front row buckled badly.

I'm listening on the radio. Peter Wright says that you and the ref haven't a clue.

Has Peter Wright ever said anything BUT the ref doesn’t have a clue?

[ScarfaceClaw]

Ominous for the Scottish scrum. Front row buckled badly.

I'm listening on the radio. Peter Wright says that you and the ref haven't a clue. 😂

He’s probably right to be fair.

[TheNatalShark]

Odd knock on call, but anyway.

As usual, a lot more physically today, but Jordan and Rowe been good.

[sockwithaticket]

Fucking canned music to try and create some 'atmosphere'. The crowd would do it themselves if there were anything worth getting excited by.

Borthwick went on and on about exciting attack in an interview with the BBC this week and what do we get, box kick after fucking box kick. Anti-rugby. We've done nothing with the ball since Freeman's try.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Fucking canned music to try and create some 'atmosphere'. The crowd would do it themselves if there were anything worth getting excited by.

Borthwick went on and on about exciting attack in an interview with the BBC this week and what do we get, box kick after fucking box kick. Anti-rugby. We've done nothing with the ball since Freeman's try.

Like signing swing low repetitively for two minutes?

[Sandstorm]

Fucking canned music to try and create some 'atmosphere'. The crowd would do it themselves if there were anything worth getting excited by.

Borthwick went on and on about exciting attack in an interview with the BBC this week and what do we get, box kick after fucking box kick. Anti-rugby. We've done nothing with the ball since Freeman's try.

Like signing swing low repetitively for two minutes?

You should try the pub I’m in: two tables either side talking about football finances. CNUTS.

[Oxbow]

Fucking canned music to try and create some 'atmosphere'. The crowd would do it themselves if there were anything worth getting excited by.

Borthwick went on and on about exciting attack in an interview with the BBC this week and what do we get, box kick after fucking box kick. Anti-rugby. We've done nothing with the ball since Freeman's try.

It feels like Mitchell box-kicks more in one England game than he does in a whole season for Saints

[Hal Jordan]

Fucking canned music to try and create some 'atmosphere'. The crowd would do it themselves if there were anything worth getting excited by.

Borthwick went on and on about exciting attack in an interview with the BBC this week and what do we get, box kick after fucking box kick. Anti-rugby. We've done nothing with the ball since Freeman's try.

Like signing swing low repetitively for two minutes?

You should try the pub I’m in: two tables either side talking about football finances. CNUTS.

Back when I was a season ticket holder at Quins, the seats we had were the back row of the West Stand. The box behind us was always blathering on about Chelsea and little else.

[sockwithaticket]

The constant kicking isn't getting us out of our half for more than 2 seconds at a time. If we don't switch tactics the second half will just be more of the same - doing our best to weather Scottish pressure while not creating any scoring chances.

[Sandstorm]

ShoeMan got his Cinderella shoes on tonight

[ScarfaceClaw]

England scrambling defence late in the first half but not offering much on attack. Will no doubt result in an English try but there, I’ve said it.

[sturginho]

England scrambling defence late in the first half but not offering much on attack. Will no doubt result in an English try but there, I’ve said it.

Almost

[Hal Jordan]

WTF was that second offload about?

Take it down and go again!

[ScarfaceClaw]

England scrambling defence late in the first half but not offering much on attack. Will no doubt result in an English try but there, I’ve said it.

Fk me. I’ll log out.

[el capitan]

Great burst and offload in midfield. Totally butchered after that.

[sockwithaticket]

WTF was that second offload about?

Take it down and go again!

Act of desperation born from the fact we had fuck all time in their 22.

[KingBlairhorn]

English attack not great but the defence was excellent.

Scotland dominating possession but very wasteful in attack. Shit the bed at least 3 times in great positions. Thats what separates Scotland from the top teams, execution is sporadic at best.

[Torquemada 1420]

Bugger. These guys don't drop the ball.

Metaphorically?

[Punter15]

If we can’t convert that into more than a 3 point lead, then we’re in trouble.

[Hal Jordan]

WTF was that second offload about?

Take it down and go again!

Act of desperation born from the fact we had fuck all time in their 22.

Sums up England's three attacking strategies:-

1). Box kick it;
2). Aimless grubber kick, probably by Slade; and
3). Play the Do or Die card miracle play attempt.

[Hal Jordan]

It's weird how bad England are at stopping Van Der Merwe. He is a hugely effective attacking weapon, but there seems to be a massive mental block about him.

[Sandstorm]

Slade. Stealing a living in this sport.

[Oxbow]

Daly to start next week then.

[PCPhil]

Well that's a vot of confidence

[Kawazaki]

Borthwick's pathologically low risk ethos is writ large all over this performance.

[sockwithaticket]

I really don't see the point in sending players back out after half time if you're going to sub them in <10 minutes later, let alone <5.

[Hal Jordan]

Feel sorry for Sleighthome, he's barely touched the ball and just chased box kicks and bombs, then dragged off.

[salanya]

I really don't see the point in sending players back out after half time if you're going to sub them in <10 minutes later, let alone <5.

+1500

[PCPhil]

I really don't see the point in sending players back out after half time if you're going to sub them in <10 minutes later, let alone <5.

3D chess. Or just a fukin moron. One of them.

[TheNatalShark]

Curry going off is encouraging from Scots perspective

Pity injury enforced

[Oxbow]

Hey Borthers, here's a chance to bring on Ted Hill! Nah, mate.

[Torquemada 1420]

I'm feeling better that Fra aren't the only chokers. Cheers Scotland.

[Hal Jordan]

Borthwick's pathologically low risk ethos is writ large all over this performance.

If you're picking the Smiths and a notionally attacking 12 in Slade, plus a very mobile 7 in Earl, a slow, deliberate kicking game is the obvious way to attack.

[Kawazaki]

Marcus Smith simply can't tackle like Fin Smith just did.

He does have better hair though TBF.

[Kawazaki]

Borthwick's pathologically low risk ethos is writ large all over this performance.

If you're picking the Smiths and a notionally attacking 12 in Slade, plus a very mobile 7 in Earl, a slow, deliberate kicking game is the obvious way to attack.

Yet the evidence suggests you're obviously wrong.

[sockwithaticket]

English ball presentation and ruck clearance is diabolical.

Starting to rack up the knock ons on attack too.