So, Wales were fortunate and involved in a typical Argentinian muscle fight which was not particularly entertaining.  Scotland, once again, looking good but can still only play for 75 minutes (it used to be 60) and have not got the ability to close out important games. England won convincingly (apart from first 20 minutes) both sides not at full strength. Ireland second XV would expect to beat a minor country. Looking forward to next weekends' encounters and fully expect a really entertaining game at Twickers! :)

Not really excited about this weekends games on TV but would really like to see the Ireland/NZ game....can they beat them again? Englands game against Fiji should be a high scoring one.

Well both the Wales v Japan and Scotland v Agentina games had exciting last 10  mins. and with Italy beating South Africa the world order is changing a tad. Some cracking phases in all games today!

In order of merit from last weekends' 6 nations teams, mine would read:

England (the most exciting to watch)

Ireland  (Just for effort)

Italy (Boks are really poor)

Scotland (did you see the relief on Laidlaw's face?)

Wales (played Japan's 2nd XV)

France N/A

In order of merit from last weekends' 6 nations teams, mine would read:

England (the most exciting to watch)

Ireland  (Just for effort)

Italy (Boks are really poor)

Scotland (did you see the relief on Laidlaw's face?)

Wales (played Japan's 2nd XV)

France N/A

 

Be interesting to see how England perform against Argentina this coming weekend. Must say that the Argentinians looked fatigued last week after their exhausting jet setting tour. Will they view this last game as a friendly before returning home or a last chance to prove their place in the world order?

Interesting point Mickysf, but I honestly think you may well see a record score next Saturday, even though England will be 'weaker' in the pack following Mr Lauchbury's misdemeanour! (Mr Kruiz is no mean replacement) At present England and Ireland are playing at a higher level (imho) and I fully expect them to demolish Australia.         

The Chariot rolls on 

Why has Semesa Rokoduguni been left out of the England team v Argentina This coming weekend? Wasn't he MotM last week?

Why has Semesa Rokoduguni been left out of the England team v Argentina This coming weekend? Wasn't he MotM last week?

He may well have been chosen by the media because he scored 2 tries, but he certainly wasn't the real MotM. I think that he's still a "work in progress" and has been sent back to his club to work on those aspects of his game that are not up to the standard of the other English wingers.

How do you feel about an England team being led by an Australian ? To me it's like a Cumberland wrestling team being coached by a bloke from Appleby.

How do you feel about an England team being led by an Australian ? To me it's like a Cumberland wrestling team being coached by a bloke from Appleby.

It fine! You'd appreciate it if your Appleby man was a world champion, wouldn't you?