chrisjpainter Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Good performance from Wales. Had to put the dross away and they did. This Italy side don't even appear to be trying to do the right things. 31 and counting... Now for the main meal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Oh good grief, time for Malcolm in the Middle again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Anyone got any idea why we couldn't play like this against Scotland and Wales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Blimey, what am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Bit breathless, what a game! Nice sliding catch and recovery by Malins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 20 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Blimey, what am I missing? Chaos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 This is far far better rugby, England are performing much better but forcing a few things, the French look dangerous all the time, great try off the line out, stepping and beating players for fun. Rugby how it should be played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Yeeeeees, that's more like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Great game to watch and not a bad result! Come on you Taffys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 good game ,got the dog diving for cover lol 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Didn't expect the try to be given, I wasn't sure it was clear, France always looked like they could score. But a much more improved performance from England, cutting out the penalties, good pressure at the breakdown. A close enjoyable game. I thought the French 9 or 14 was man of the match, maybe Curry who had a great game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, Mice! said: Didn't expect the try to be given, I wasn't sure it was clear, France always looked like they could score. But a much more improved performance from England, cutting out the penalties, good pressure at the breakdown. A close enjoyable game. I thought the French 9 or 14 was man of the match, maybe Curry who had a great game. I was surprised too, especially with the onfield umpire's soft signal of out. I wouldn't have complained if she's agreed and not awarded it. Brave call, but I confess, I thought it was the right call. I thought I could see the tip of the ball graze a blade or three of grass. What a game. I would have been disappointed if we'd lost, but much more accepting than our previous losses, because we played well, but would have been beaten by a better side. But a win's a win! hurrah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: I was surprised too, especially with the onfield umpire's soft signal of out. I wouldn't have complained if she's agreed and not awarded it. Brave call, but I confess, I thought it was the right call. I thought I could see the tip of the ball graze a blade or three of grass. What a game. I would have been disappointed if we'd lost, but much more accepting than our previous losses, because we played well, but would have been beaten by a better side. But a win's a win! hurrah! Yeah I thought the ball probably touched as Itoje went over but was it clear? Something they mentioned after the game was what a good game Youngs had, he matched Dupoint, quick ball keeping England going forward, great to see. Probably because the players have got a few games played. I was still expecting France to score at the death, they were never out of the game that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Mice! said: Yeah I thought the ball probably touched as Itoje went over but was it clear? Something they mentioned after the game was what a good game Youngs had, he matched Dupoint, quick ball keeping England going forward, great to see. Probably because the players have got a few games played. I was still expecting France to score at the death, they were never out of the game that's for sure. Shows what they can do when they play rugby and not that dross like they played at the start of the competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRINITY Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Mice! said: Rugby how it should be played. Exactly what us league lads recognised a long time ago (tin hat time 😁) Really impressed with the French back line and their two halves. Plus you can see the Shaun Edward's effect on the whole side. As far as England are concerned , they looked better when they subbed their full back. The first bloke needs to learn how to pass a ball, more promising and fluid movements broke down when he threw a crsp pass. Us league guys notice these things (tin hat back on) Overall I think the game slowly changed momentum as the English fitness started to show in the final quarter. The moment the game finally tilted was that stupid French drop goal attempt. They were on top till then but it seemed to change from that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 It was a great game, and result for England , but unfortunately will probably mean that Eddie sticks with the same team...........there are players who could improve this team if selected, but this result will probably mean few changes to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 15 hours ago, TRINITY said: Exactly what us league lads recognised a long time ago (tin hat time 😁) Probably why France looked so dangerous, they were running and passing the ball, the backs looked like they were playing league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 God this is hard to watch..... Penalties are given for to little to quick the star of the game is now the refs whistle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 1 hour ago, millrace said: ...the star of the game is now the refs whistle!! Until it got substituted 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Scrappy game, certainly seemed stop start after yesterday's game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 So. Daly's back in at centre, Wales going for the slam, France looking for a response and Italy are going to lose. Here's to a long ol' afternoon of rugby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 28 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: So. Daly's back in at centre, Wales going for the slam, France looking for a response and Italy are going to lose. Here's to a long ol' afternoon of rugby! Might miss the first one, but looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Yes tomorrow is looking to be a good day to sit in front of the TV after a little light LR work (electrics), shooting some clays, a light lunch and then let the games begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 No interest in any game with Italy, it's a foregone conclusion, which means the rugby starts at 4:45 which isn't too bad, but I'll have to record the Wales v France game. I hadn't realised France can still draw level on points, so Wales want the grand slam, and the title, France need to win to stay in with a chance so it should be a great game. Hopefully England win again to salvage a bit of something and just as importantly put in a good performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Mice! said: No interest in any game with Italy, it's a foregone conclusion, which means the rugby starts at 4:45 which isn't too bad, but I'll have to record the Wales v France game. I hadn't realised France can still draw level on points, so Wales want the grand slam, and the title, France need to win to stay in with a chance so it should be a great game. Hopefully England win again to salvage a bit of something and just as importantly put in a good performance. France could snatch the title. They need at least 9 points from two games, but a BP win vs Wales and they'll look favourites. If they're level on points, I think points difference will split them, so if my maths is right, they'd need to beat Scotland by at least 18 points to pip Wales. As ever with France it just depends which French side turns up. If it's the good one, Wales might be in trouble. If it's the bad one, the Grand Slam's Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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