Six Nations 2019

Extugger replied on 30/01/2019 16:47

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Posted on 30/01/2019 16:47

For me, the most exciting tournament in the sporting calendar as the 6 Nations lock horns and renew old rivalries and friendships over the coming weeks, with the added bonus of a World Cup to look forward to later in the year. Undoubtedly, the Irish are strong favourites again this year. Scotland start with 2 home fixtures, Wales are unbeaten in their last 9 fixtures and England are promising plenty of power. The French are at sixes and sevens whilst the brilliant Sergio Parisse can expect another season without a win.

A competition like no other.....let the games begin!

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mickysf replied on 11/02/2019 20:41

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Posted on 11/02/2019 20:41

Well, in the pre professional days I recall teams would be selected on what they considered to be the best XV available. Selection wasn't always down to the 'manager' though but more a committee affair, England particular being sellected by the old school brigade. Today we see head coaches selecting teams and the success or failure is far more attributed to them. So much more at stake these days and technology plays such an important part. Today the individual player on both the sides strengths/weaknesses and statistics playing an important part in how selection is made.

I just think Gatland was riding his luck rather than maximising potential. Only time will tell if this strategy wins out but he will really need to think about bonus point wins from now on and not just winning the next game on points alone.

After all, a result of two tries a piece against Italy may have caused more of a headache in the long game.

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mickysf replied on 19/02/2019 20:40

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Posted on 19/02/2019 20:40

Well, with the weekend drawing ever closer the anticipation is building! Apparently Dragon Slayer tattoos can now be pre-ordered, any takers? What predictions do folk have for those games in Cardiff and elsewhere?🏉

Extugger replied on 20/02/2019 20:33

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Posted on 19/02/2019 20:40 by mickysf

Well, with the weekend drawing ever closer the anticipation is building! Apparently Dragon Slayer tattoos can now be pre-ordered, any takers? What predictions do folk have for those games in Cardiff and elsewhere?🏉

Posted on 20/02/2019 20:33

England to win by 20; France to win by 7; Ireland to win by 30 👍😀

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Pathfinder replied on 23/02/2019 18:42

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Posted on 23/02/2019 18:42

And they were singing, will say no more.

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scoutman replied on 23/02/2019 19:01

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Posted on 23/02/2019 19:01

Quite a few wheel less chariots limping back over the Severn tonight.

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Posted on 20/02/2019 20:33 by Extugger

England to win by 20; France to win by 7; Ireland to win by 30 👍😀

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mickysf replied on 23/02/2019 19:22

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Posted on 23/02/2019 19:22

Well done Wales, they really deserved that!
England went wrong in the tactical play right at the end of the first half for me. They should have done what Wales did for their penultimate try, was that 30+ phases leading up to it? They then went on and showed determination and courage outwiting and frustrating England throughout the second half!

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Posted on 23/02/2019 19:22 by mickysf

Well done Wales, they really deserved that!
England went wrong in the tactical play right at the end of the first half for me. They should have done what Wales did for their penultimate try, was that 30+ phases leading up to it? They then went on and showed determination and courage outwiting and frustrating England throughout the second half!

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ABM replied on 23/02/2019 22:24

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Posted on 23/02/2019 18:42 by Pathfinder

And they were singing, will say no more.

Posted on 23/02/2019 22:24

Oh Yes Indeed !!

# And They Were Singing,

Hymns And Arias,

Land Of My Fathers

And 'Arry 'ad an 'Orse ##

Max " Laughing" Boyce 1970 something & most years since !!

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Posted on 23/02/2019 22:24 by ABM

Oh Yes Indeed !!

# And They Were Singing,

               Hymns And Arias,

Land Of My Fathers

               And 'Arry 'ad an 'Orse ##

Max " Laughing" Boyce 1970 something & most years since   !!

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