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Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:27 pm
by Oxbow
This is going to get ugly.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:27 pm
by Slick
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:21 pm
Lobby wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:19 pm
14 minute hat trick for Hathaway for England. Doubt he will ever have scored three such easy tries.
Like I said ^^^^
You’d be having the time of your life

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:27 pm
by sockwithaticket
Lobby wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:19 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:11 pm Eng - Sco is going to be a high scoring game at this rate! Both teams could work on dealing with a kick off on current evidence.

14 minute hat trick for Hathaway for England. Doubt he will ever have scored three such easy tries.
The third one took a little bit of finishing in fairness to him.

You'd imagine he'll have chances to tally a couple more given how things are progressing on the field.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:28 pm
by Slick
Oxbow wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:27 pm This is going to get ugly.
Yup. 5 more minutes and I might be done

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:34 pm
by sturginho
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:21 pm
sturginho wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:21 pm Why are the u20 matches not showing up on iPlayer?
https://live.lequipe.fr/lachainelequipe ... layer-home
Thanks, it has eventually turned up

I was expecting Italy to get crushed, but they've been very competitive so far, hopefully they don't fade in the second half

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:40 pm
by sockwithaticket
What a pass to spark the breakout! Shame it broke down inside the opposition 22.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:41 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Fre pack getting mullered by Eyeties who have their loosehead in the bin :oops:

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:42 pm
by Torquemada 1420
sturginho wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:34 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:21 pm
sturginho wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:21 pm Why are the u20 matches not showing up on iPlayer?
https://live.lequipe.fr/lachainelequipe ... layer-home
Thanks, it has eventually turned up

I was expecting Italy to get crushed, but they've been very competitive so far, hopefully they don't fade in the second half
Pack is very good. Backs have been direct and tidy. Look a decent unit. Should at least beat the Scots and look to have the beating of this Fre outfit.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:48 pm
by Simian
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:41 pm Fre pack getting mullered by Eyeties who have their loosehead in the bin :oops:
I'm not watching that game. But I blame Finn Russell.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:48 pm
by sturginho
Sante not practicing kicks at Montpellier

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:48 pm
by sockwithaticket
Scotland claw their way to be back in touch at the half. Feel like England left a couple of tries out there and could have had an unassailable lead.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:54 pm
by Slick
sockwithaticket wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:48 pm Scotland claw their way to be back in touch at the half. Feel like England left a couple of tries out there and could have had an unassailable lead.
Yes, that’s about right. Entertaining game though

Scotland look good with the ball but very slow at the breakdown for the first 30 mins and defence seems a bit all over the place

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:55 pm
by Torquemada 1420
FM. In 3 decades or so of watching Fre Ux rugby, this is the worst pack I can recall. Not a single ray of light. Even worse than the 2013 team which at least had Romain Ruffenach (same side as Teddy Thomas). Abject. Backs need to play harem scarem, keep the ball away from the fwds and hope.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:57 pm
by Torquemada 1420
sturginho wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:48 pm Sante not practicing kicks at Montpellier
Since they play no rugby there, you'd think it was all he'd do.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:58 pm
by fishfoodie
HALF-TIME: Wales 15-14 Ireland

Entertaining game so far

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:01 pm
by Torquemada 1420
fishfoodie wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:58 pm HALF-TIME: Wales 15-14 Ireland

Entertaining game so far
Wales will regret blowing the chances to be at least 2 scores ahead.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:10 pm
by sockwithaticket
Scots well back in it now. Look a lot more hungry in these opening minutes of the second half.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:11 pm
by Simian
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:54 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:48 pm Scotland claw their way to be back in touch at the half. Feel like England left a couple of tries out there and could have had an unassailable lead.
Yes, that’s about right. Entertaining game though

Scotland look good with the ball but very slow at the breakdown for the first 30 mins and defence seems a bit all over the place
Yeah. First half the defensive shape was appalling.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:13 pm
by Tichtheid
England's pack is huge, they look pro-ready

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:14 pm
by Tichtheid
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:13 pm England's pack is huge, they look pro-ready

They just got bigger

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:15 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Very harsh on Italy who have been the better side for 3/4 of this game. Just spared Fra what I reckon would have been their 1st wooden spoon on this showing.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:16 pm
by sockwithaticket
Tichtheid wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:13 pm England's pack is huge, they look pro-ready
7 and 8 are playing fairly regular Prem rugby this season. Can't recall having seen any of the others.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:17 pm
by Slick
Big lad not used to getting knocked about 😀

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:18 pm
by sturginho
Frustrating that they've lost this because of silly errors

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:20 pm
by PCPhil
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:15 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:05 pm Welsh U20 tactic: use smallest player on the park (SH) to try and crash over through Irish fwds :crazy:
Have you got multiple screen going so you don’t miss criticising anyone?
Sorry Tork but you have to admit this is :clap: : :lol:

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:21 pm
by Slick
Simpson, Scotland 10, is a class player on this evidence. 9 becoming very influential as well

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:21 pm
by Tichtheid
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:21 pm Simpson, Scotland 10, is a class player on this evidence. 9 becoming very influential as well
Fullback looks promising too

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:22 pm
by sturginho
PCPhil wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:20 pm
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:15 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:05 pm Welsh U20 tactic: use smallest player on the park (SH) to try and crash over through Irish fwds :crazy:
Have you got multiple screen going so you don’t miss criticising anyone?
Sorry Tork but you have to admit this is :clap: : :lol:
4D chess!

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:22 pm
by Slick
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:21 pm
Lobby wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:19 pm
14 minute hat trick for Hathaway for England. Doubt he will ever have scored three such easy tries.
Like I said ^^^^
31 - 30, as an update

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:25 pm
by sturginho
Italy score in the corner! Conversion for the win......

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:26 pm
by Slick
sturginho wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:25 pm Italy score in the corner! Conversion for the win......
Go on!

Scotland take the lead

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:26 pm
by fishfoodie
You won't see a better try that than one in the next year ! :shock: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Fucking brilliant

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:27 pm
by Torquemada 1420
sturginho wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:18 pm Frustrating that they've lost this because of silly errors
Not over yet. And whatever happens, you have plenty to build on from this whereas this Fre team leaves me both scratching my head over what has suddenly gone wrong at this level and worried that it's going to be a trend.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:27 pm
by Oxbow
Great stuff from Scotland to take the lead, after 20 minutes I was expecting England to score bucketloads, massive turnaround.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:27 pm
by sturginho
Missed 😞

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:28 pm
by PCPhil
Heartbreaking for Italy but finally look like they have some good shoots coming through.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:28 pm
by sockwithaticket
Oxbow wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:27 pm Great stuff from Scotland to take the lead, after 20 minutes I was expecting England to score bucketloads, massive turnaround.
England have looked frenetic and hurried with the ball in hand all half, which is leading to poor decisions and turnovers.

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:29 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Slick wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:22 pm
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:21 pm
Lobby wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:19 pm
14 minute hat trick for Hathaway for England. Doubt he will ever have scored three such easy tries.
Like I said ^^^^
31 - 30, as an update
Shades of 2019 but hard to fiddle one point :lol:

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:30 pm
by sturginho
PCPhil wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:28 pm Heartbreaking for Italy but finally look like they have some good shoots coming through.
Santé in tears poor kid

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:32 pm
by fishfoodie
and another one. After looking very ring rusty in first half, they now are starting to look like Leinster in their pomp, with everyone passing, & phase after phase, just pulling the opposition apart.

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