2023 Six Nations

Perceived of course!😳

Obviously!😁

I think that there was still too much kicking by Farrell, especially when on the attack close to the Italian's line. He should have relied more on the forwards going through the phases instead of pushing it for a quick score.

Possibly, but the plan was plain and predictable. In my opinion the game lacked both interest and spectacle. Win at all cost being the order of the day, on this occasion it paid off, not so sure it will work against Ireland or France. I long for creativity and a proper running game but of course I would having been a back! Hated that 10 man game but realised it sometimes was required. As a scrum half it frustrated me when most of my game involved putting the ball into the scrum (correctly timed, straight and between of course) but some games it was productive and necessary according to those 8 forwards.🤣

After a very traumatic day at the Welsh Rugby HQ a compromise has been reached, which means that the Wales/England game goes ahead on Saturday. I wonder what all discussions/threat of strikes will have on the Welsh team.....Will it inspire them or will their heads be full of stuff no beneficial to playing a competitive game if rugby?

Not sure which way it will go this weekend, young Nellie, BUT if it gives Wales that little extra spur then It just might mean Brian wont dare pick up his cup of tea till well into the Break !!

Obviously, I’m hoping that the Welsh players will have wished they’d retired, never mind considered going on strike, following the fixture! 

However, our friends on t’other side of Offa’s Dyke are renowned for putting in a performance against England and for me, it’s always the most eagerly anticipated game. Win or lose, there’s no better banter 👍 (and their singing isn’t bad either!)

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Come on Nellie, it's England so they will be trying their damndest to drive us back up the motorway to at least Brummagum right from the kick--off. I certainly don't think the prop forwards will be waving big flags on sticks 

No matter what, if the Welsh win we will be told it inspired them, if they loose, it will have been a distraction. England can’t ‘win’ that battle but they will win on the park! Now will I eat my words?😉

Diplomatic as ever Brian 😉😀👍