theboyangel Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, MessiWillSignForVilla said: I'm just not confident with England at the minute, I can see us going in to the France game with only 1 win, although I'd expect us to beat Wales tonight. I think we’re in a much better place than this time last year. Finally EJ is leaving out his favourites for players in form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Argh Scotland - own worst enemies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) I always find it weird when it's mentioned that Martin Johnson played for the All Blacks U21s. Of course they'd pick him if he was in NZ at the time, but he just seems so symbolically English I can't imagine him in another shirt. Edit - and that's a decent start to the 2nd half for France! Edited February 26, 2022 by MessiWillSignForVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 26, 2022 Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2022 That's some French side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Wales trying everything to slow the game down. Match very scrappy at the moment but England in control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 26, 2022 Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Wales trying everything to slow the game down. Match very scrappy at the moment but England in control. Only one winner I think, sadly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Disaster of a line out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Disaster of a line out I thought it was quite well worked to create the opportunity This performance has very much eased my pessimism about this team so far. Though it's helped by Wales reverting back to the side that came in to the tournament rather than the one that beat Scotland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, MessiWillSignForVilla said: I thought it was quite well worked to create the opportunity This performance has very much eased my pessimism about this team so far. Though it's helped by Wales reverting back to the side that came in to the tournament rather than the one that beat Scotland. Typical that it's been all Wales since I posted this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 26, 2022 Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2022 Much better to watch second half so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Just an absolutely shit game of rugby qualify-wise. Two crap teams. Wales looking much better with the ball in hand (and in general) than England and probably deserve to win. Watching it in a bar in Cardiff with the most subdued atmosphere I can remember in 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 The Ireland v Italy game descends into farce after their replacement hooker gets a red card (after their starter went off injured) thus uncontested scrums and Italy outnumbered in defence. Ireland should score off any attacking scrum and post over 60pts Shame it has spoilt the contest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 On 26/02/2022 at 14:53, theboyangel said: I think we’re in a much better place than this time last year. Finally EJ is leaving out his favourites for players in form. He still has some favourites, we’d still be seeing Farrell if not injured and I’m not sure how Daly keeps getting picked. Forwards England have a decent pack who I think can compete with most, although we need to get a consistent partner for Maro in the second row. The back line still needs work though. We’ve been reliant on Manu for far too long despite the fact that he misses so many games. On his day yes he’s unplayable but those days are far to irregular to build a team around. I can’t believe that there isn’t a good 12 playing anywhere in England. Malins is a talent, but we’re not seeing the best out of him for England and Nowell is there for defence only as offers little in attack. I think we’ll see big Joe Cokanasinga back in soon as he’s back for now. Him coming off the wing would add a different dimension to the team and could some of what Manu brings. (I was very drunk watching the Villa game, so only saw from 35 mins onwards on sat): 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 France do look very good. They’ve got some excellent runners and still have that flair that they always have, but with Edwards as defence coach they now seem to do the hard stuff as well. Will be very hard to beat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Cracking try by the Scots there. Brilliant line break by the hooker and superb support play. Italy are giving it a good go too. Decent game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Very entertaining game of rugby in Italy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Very entertaining game of rugby in Italy! An encouraging performance from Italy too, I reckon they could be a decent team when a few of their young players are more experienced internationally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Just tackle properly for **** sake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Contest over after 80 seconds red card for head collision 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted March 12, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted March 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, theboyangel said: Contest over after 80 seconds red card for head collision Feel like turning it off. Never seen one so fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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