AI Matches W3: Sat 12; Ire v Fij - Eng v Jap - Wal v Arg : Sun; Sco v NZ

[sockwithaticket]

Really

I don't know it for a fact, but why else would they moved away from man of the match other than to prepare for that sort of possibility?

It makes for consistency with the women's game, I guess.

I mean, they are all rugby players aren't they? That is what they are being judged on for that gong.

Using the gender neutral player for women is definitely a choice, though. They could've easily gone with woman of the match and they didn't.

[Simian]

Can we not just call it man of the match, it’s only men playing, surely no one can be offended

That's a weird thing to get annoyed about - you lose nothing over it just being "player", but it's a small gain for progress and inclusivity

exactly

[Tichtheid]

Lovely little piece with Émile Ntamack

[Ymx]

Hopping over to other thread.

[ASMO]

Stone cold red, filthy bastard

[Gumboot]

Just saw the Italy-Australia result.

[Ymx]

All RC teams have lost so far this weekend. Only ABs to go to complete a whitewash

[Slick]

Just saw the Italy-Australia result.

Italy missed 5 or 6 genuinely easy kicks as well

[Tichtheid]

All RC teams have lost so far this weekend. Only ABs to go to complete a whitewash

I have to say, I know people type "LOL", but that really did make me laugh out loud.

Of course I'd love to be wrong, but I can't see the form in the Scottish performances that would make me think we have any kind of chance - if we get our back three on front foot ball we might do something, it's the bit before that that bothers me

[boere wors]

Just saw the Italy-Australia result.

Italy missed 5 or 6 genuinely easy kicks as well

Just saw it as well.

Well done, Italy.

I thought the boks might finally win one next week. But no so confident any more

[fishfoodie]

All RC teams have lost so far this weekend. Only ABs to go to complete a whitewash

I have to say, I know people type "LOL", but that really did make me laugh out loud.

Of course I'd love to be wrong, but I can't see the form in the Scottish performances that would make me think we have any kind of chance - if we get our back three on front foot ball we might do something, it's the bit before that that bothers me

The thing is .... what we've seen with Fozzie's AB's; is if you can put it up 'em at the start; they aren't as mentally robust as previous teams !

So if Scotland could have a decent 1st half, & nudge out a bit of a lead; they might not have to deal with that 15min period where the ABs just run in 3-4 tries. This side just don't seem to have that ability.

The stupid part is that the Scottish players, & coaches know exactly what they need to do, & not do to deliver that performance; but they need to deliver on it, with <10 penalties, & a fearsome defense, & then just capitalizing on the attacking opportunities that come their way.

Oh, and kicking any, & every opportunity that comes their way !!

[Dogbert]

All RC teams have lost so far this weekend. Only ABs to go to complete a whitewash

I have to say, I know people type "LOL", but that really did make me laugh out loud.

Of course I'd love to be wrong, but I can't see the form in the Scottish performances that would make me think we have any kind of chance - if we get our back three on front foot ball we might do something, it's the bit before that that bothers me

[Tichtheid]

Foodie and Dogbert, if Scotland could produce a performance from the pack like the days of old, the all blood and snotters Calders and Whites and Murrays, then I'd back our backs against anyone, nae bother.

If we get parity up front tomorrow we will be in with a shout, get the ball to Darcy or Duhan in half a yard and we can do some damage.

If we get turned over up front we are going to take a battering

[Gumboot]

Just saw the Italy-Australia result.

Italy missed 5 or 6 genuinely easy kicks as well

Just watched the highlights. Not the full story of course, but Italy created some lovely backline moves and looked well worth their win.

[Torquemada 1420]

All Blacks are there for the taking - England coach Jones

[Paddington Bear]

Can you watch games on a catch up basis on Prime? As in if I start watching half an hour after kick off will I be able to watch from the start?

[sockwithaticket]

Can you watch games on a catch up basis on Prime? As in if I start watching half an hour after kick off will I be able to watch from the start?

It'll start you where the match currently is, but you can 'rewind', as it were, to wherever you want in what's already been broadcast.

[Paddington Bear]

Can you watch games on a catch up basis on Prime? As in if I start watching half an hour after kick off will I be able to watch from the start?

It'll start you where the match currently is, but you can 'rewind', as it were, to wherever you want in what's already been broadcast.

Cheers

[charltom]

Can you watch games on a catch up basis on Prime? As in if I start watching half an hour after kick off will I be able to watch from the start?

I THINK it gives me the option to watch live or stop from the beginning when watching on my laptop, but live only on the telly.

If you have both options, try them both and one of them may do what you want!

[Slick]

Can you watch games on a catch up basis on Prime? As in if I start watching half an hour after kick off will I be able to watch from the start?

I THINK it gives me the option to watch live or stop from the beginning when watching on my laptop, but live only on the telly.

If you have both options, try them both and one of them may do what you want!

Yes, mine gives me the option to watch live or from the start from the app on my phone

I’m having to go and pick up the family at half time

[Big D]

All Blacks are there for the taking - England coach Jones

He looked at the XV playing the babas now.

[Gumboot]

Go, All Blacks!

[Lobby]

Can you watch games on a catch up basis on Prime? As in if I start watching half an hour after kick off will I be able to watch from the start?

I THINK it gives me the option to watch live or stop from the beginning when watching on my laptop, but live only on the telly.

If you have both options, try them both and one of them may do what you want!

I think it depends on the platform being used. On my firestick I can choose to watch live or from the beginning, and I can rewind etc. if I via Virgin cable, I can only watch live.

[Slick]

Go, All Blacks!

Boo

[Jock42]

Put 6 beers down the range, Scotland by 12.

[Big D]

Love the fact the ABs all wear the same colour boots. Shame they are white though.

[Slick]

Put 6 beers down the range, Scotland by 12.

, you go pal

[Slick]

Jeez that was tough

[Big D]

NMD really is a cunt of a disease.

Jill Douglas and all the team at the charity are doing great work.

[Jock42]

Jeez that was tough

Aye. Nice to see both teams round him though

[ASMO]

Hogg dismissed like he wasnt there

[Big D]

Terrific start. Shambles.

Lots of people can have fingers pointed at them there.

[ASMO]

Less than 3 mins and honestly this is going to be horrible for Scotland.

[convoluted]

Cruising it.

[GogLais]

Love the ABs. Try on two minutes, no big deal. Just a manly handshake.

[Slick]

Going for a record of a penalty a minute? Still on

[Ymx]

BB with a reverse kick.

Good power to get the try.

[Big D]

There were men outside Watson there. That's a weakness of his game.

[TheNatalShark]

Such another weak start, just completely unable to compete

[Blackmac]

Fuck me, tackler just picking the ball up. Joke