6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown

[Begbie]

Pumped. Well done Ireland.

[Paddington Bear]

Wales will win this, won’t they? What a horrible year

[sockwithaticket]

Glad thats over.

Worst England 6Ns for many a year.

3 to be precise.

Practically guaranteed a second 5th place finish. I know people give out to Lancaster for his team never winning anything, but we never won fewer than 4 6 Nations game or finish lower than 2nd under him either. Frankly, I'll take a consistent 80% winning record over boom and bust trophy oscillation a la Wales. I am aware, however, that's not a popular view and for some people titles and trophies are very important.

[Chilli]

This lacks the ferocity of the Engkand / France game

This game has no pace, no flow. Dull so far.

That changed rather quickly in favor of Ireland

[Torquemada 1420]

Practically guaranteed a second 5th place finish. I know people give out to Lancaster for his team never winning anything, but we never won fewer than 4 6 Nations game or finish lower than 2nd under him either. Frankly, I'll take a consistent 80% winning record over boom and bust trophy oscillation a la Wales. I am aware, however, that's not a popular view and for some people titles and trophies are very important.

The boom bust thing puzzles me because it's not like Eddie changes his tactics or personnel much.

[Plato’sCave]

Wales will win this, won’t they? What a horrible year

If we do, I won’t gloat, I may post the odd gif if we do get the rub of the scoreboard

[JM2K6]

Well done Ireland. I fully expected England's diabolical negative game-losing approach from Tactical Master Don't You Dare Question My Genius Eddie Jones, but we were even more of a rabble than I expected and Ireland were better than I expected.

A whole heap of shit from some of his favourite undroppables, too. Sadly Ford had a stinker and will probably be the one to pay the price.

Triple Clowns - we've not lost to Ireland, Wales, and Scotland in the same tournament since 1976.

[PCPhil]

Well done Ireland. I fully expected England's diabolical negative game-losing approach from Tactical Master Don't You Dare Question My Genius Eddie Jones, but we were even more of a rabble than I expected and Ireland were better than I expected.

A whole heap of shit from some of his favourite undroppables, too. Sadly Ford had a stinker and will probably be the one to pay the price.

Triple Clowns - we've not lost to Ireland, Wales, and Scotland in the same tournament since 1976.

Yep, Ford did have a stinker. No one had a good game today but There is a consistent real problem at 9 and 10.

[JM2K6]

Well done Ireland. I fully expected England's diabolical negative game-losing approach from Tactical Master Don't You Dare Question My Genius Eddie Jones, but we were even more of a rabble than I expected and Ireland were better than I expected.

A whole heap of shit from some of his favourite undroppables, too. Sadly Ford had a stinker and will probably be the one to pay the price.

Triple Clowns - we've not lost to Ireland, Wales, and Scotland in the same tournament since 1976.

Yep, Ford did have a stinker. No one had a good game today but There is a consistent real problem at 9 and 10.

Ford is not consistently a problem for us. Farrell is, far more of the time. But time and time again the team is asked to play this cancerous style of rugby, and Ford has to put most of his tools back in his box.

It's not Ford's fault we're kicking it away constantly. That's pure Eddie, particularly in away matches. He's addicted to anti rugby even when it's a relentlessly losing tactic.

[PCPhil]

Well done Ireland. I fully expected England's diabolical negative game-losing approach from Tactical Master Don't You Dare Question My Genius Eddie Jones, but we were even more of a rabble than I expected and Ireland were better than I expected.

A whole heap of shit from some of his favourite undroppables, too. Sadly Ford had a stinker and will probably be the one to pay the price.

Triple Clowns - we've not lost to Ireland, Wales, and Scotland in the same tournament since 1976.

Yep, Ford did have a stinker. No one had a good game today but There is a consistent real problem at 9 and 10.

Ford is not consistently a problem for us. Farrell is, far more of the time. But time and time again the team is asked to play this cancerous style of rugby, and Ford has to put most of his tools back in his box.

It's not Ford's fault we're kicking it away constantly. That's pure Eddie, particularly in away matches. He's addicted to anti rugby even when it's a relentlessly losing tactic.

Somethings wrong that’s for sure. Dayglo was spot on the second half. We had 2 positive breaks making good ground and on the 3rd play it got to Ford who kicked. Easy ireland catch and all momentum gone. Is jones saying to players,’ always look to kick.’ Not sure about that one.

[JM2K6]

Of course he is. It's been a pattern under him, especially in away games. He predicted England's style of play during the week.

If it's not him then he's a dreadful coach. But it's him. He's an absolute control freak.

[JM2K6]

I mean this is the guy who glories in stats about how often winning teams kick the ball, and who says centres are glorified flankers.

It's Eddie rugby to the core.

[Uncle fester]

[Uncle fester]

Hard luck England. Change your coach and Pat Lam will have you firing by the time RWC comes round.

[PCPhil]

Dirty b’std biting his arm like that.

[JM2K6]

Oh good, we're at the "comb through the footage to find anything to use to attack England's players" stage.

Anything to distract from Aki and his attempt to behead English players, I suppose.

[BnM]

That set is from the 80s

[Slick]

Who was that?

[Stranger]

So one good performance this 6 nations from England, poor tactics and selections are killing us.

[Slick]

Welsh boys look all over this

[Uncle fester]

Oh good, we're at the "comb through the footage to find anything to use to attack England's players" stage.

Anything to distract from Aki and his attempt to behead English players, I suppose.

I've no problem with the red actually.

And it was talked about during the game. TMO should have picked it up.

[Uncle fester]

Refreshing to see a team actually try to play ball on penalty advantage.

[TB63]

Ref puts on French accent to call advantage!..

[Uncle fester]

Not too often you see AWJ knocked back like that in a tackle.

[Uncle fester]

And that is why you keep feet or knees on the line itself.

[Sandstorm]

Not too often you see AWJ knocked back like that in a tackle.

[TB63]

Lovely..

[TB63]

Not lovely..

[Slick]

Again, a demonstration of what World Class actually is.

On another note, love the ref hurrying the 9’s at the back of rucks

[Slick]

Brilliant rugby so far!

[TB63]

Now there's lovely..

[tc27]

Are you fucking watching Eddie?

[GogLais]

Another two tries will suffice n'est-ce pas?

[Lemoentjie]

Great refereeing so far. Making the game fast.

[BnM]

Eddie - it's not the forking radio we don't need every fart described.

[GogLais]

Oh shit, I'm feeling optimistic.

[Plato’sCave]

That was some slick territory gain

[tc27]

Think Wales have this despite the early French scores.

[TB63]

North gaining yards in every tackle..

[Slick]

North gaining yards in every tackle..

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