6 Nations 2020
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mickysf replied on 02/02/2020 09:09
Posted on 02/02/2020 07:29 by ExtuggerI found the Wales' game incredibly boring and Yes, maybe it's time to rethink Italy's inclusion in the 6 Nations (as well as France, now we've left the EU
) Maybe a 'European' side?
As much as I respect the Italians and admire their courage, it seems to be taking an awful long time for their acadamies to produce enough quality International players. 12 wins, 1 draw and 87 losses in 20 years of Six Nations is nothing to shout about. It's the sort of record any club's 4th XV would be proud of AND the reason we all played the game! But times have changed.
Scotland's woes continue. They matched or even out-played the Irish for most of the game, but ill-discipline and poor finishing cost them. Seems Gregor has the same problems on the field, as well as off it, but I for one applaud his stance in dealing with Mr Russell.
Is it me, or does anyone else feel for Andy Farrell? He's got a massive job on his hands replacing his geriatric side!
Let's hope for an entertaining game in Paris today.
ABM replied on 02/02/2020 16:01
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Tinwheeler replied on 02/02/2020 17:11
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mickysf replied on 02/02/2020 17:23
Posted on 02/02/2020 17:23
Well, all very predictable. Not one real maizy run like we used to see from either side which the French were particularly so good at in the past. Even they have worked out how to beat England without that skill. We need a totally new and novel ball game. We seem to cough up the ball having taken just that one to many drives forward. Well done Sean Edwards.
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Extugger replied on 02/02/2020 17:52
Posted on 02/02/2020 17:52
As you say Micky, Sean Edward's stamp all over the game......defend for your lives and take chances when the opposition cough possession up. Bit like watching Wales in blue jerseys.
Frustrating and disappointing day for England, but well played Les Bleu. Roll on next weekend 😀👍
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mickysf replied on 02/02/2020 18:37
Posted on 02/02/2020 17:52 by ExtuggerAs you say Micky, Sean Edward's stamp all over the game......defend for your lives and take chances when the opposition cough possession up. Bit like watching Wales in blue jerseys.
Frustrating and disappointing day for England, but well played Les Bleu. Roll on next weekend 😀👍
Posted on 02/02/2020 18:37
First South Africa found the formula, now France, the rest will follow. They may not all win but the know how is out there. Eddie needs to think outside the box. That's what SA did with Faff in the RWC final, he changed his modus operandi and the rest supported him in frustrating the English, it was planned. Can't say there was a real standout man for the English today possibly because the French wouldn't allow for creative brilliance or may be Eddie's tactics 'forbid'.
Rocky 2 buckets replied on 02/02/2020 18:54
Posted on 02/02/2020 18:54
England don’t have an inspirational leader who can organically change play to suit to the conditions & opponents. Rugby by numbers can work to a degree. We need Dallaglio & Johnsons fire & brimstone to morph particularly when teams can’t be intimidated by the England machine😕
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