Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:39 pm
Pumped. Well done Ireland.
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Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:39 pm
Wales will win this, won’t they? What a horrible year
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:40 pm
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.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:40 pm
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:42 pm
The boom bust thing puzzles me because it's not like Eddie changes his tactics or personnel much.sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:40 pm 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.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:42 pm
If we do, I won’t gloat, I may post the odd gif if we do get the rub of the scoreboardPaddington Bear wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:39 pm Wales will win this, won’t they? What a horrible year
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:44 pm
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.
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.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:54 pm
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 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:44 pm 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.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:58 pm
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.PCPhil wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:54 pmYep, Ford did have a stinker. No one had a good game today but There is a consistent real problem at 9 and 10.JM2K6 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:44 pm 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.
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.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:12 pm
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 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:58 pmFord 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.PCPhil wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:54 pmYep, Ford did have a stinker. No one had a good game today but There is a consistent real problem at 9 and 10.JM2K6 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:44 pm 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.
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.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:14 pm
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.
If it's not him then he's a dreadful coach. But it's him. He's an absolute control freak.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:19 pm
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.
It's Eddie rugby to the core.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:19 pm
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:20 pm
Hard luck England. Change your coach and Pat Lam will have you firing by the time RWC comes round.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:21 pm
Dirty b’std biting his arm like that.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:27 pm
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.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:28 pm
That set is from the 80s
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:28 pm
Who was that?
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:32 pm
So one good performance this 6 nations from England, poor tactics and selections are killing us.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:59 pm
Welsh boys look all over this
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:00 pm
I've no problem with the red actually.JM2K6 wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:27 pmOh 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.
And it was talked about during the game. TMO should have picked it up.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:04 pm
Refreshing to see a team actually try to play ball on penalty advantage.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:05 pm
Ref puts on French accent to call advantage!.. 
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:06 pm
Not too often you see AWJ knocked back like that in a tackle.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:08 pm
And that is why you keep feet or knees on the line itself.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:11 pm
Uncle fester wrote: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:06 pm Not too often you see AWJ knocked back like that in a tackle.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:15 pm
Lovely..
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:17 pm
Not lovely.. 
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:18 pm
Again, a demonstration of what World Class actually is.
On another note, love the ref hurrying the 9’s at the back of rucks
On another note, love the ref hurrying the 9’s at the back of rucks
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:21 pm
Brilliant rugby so far!
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:22 pm
Now there's lovely..
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:24 pm
Are you fucking watching Eddie?
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:26 pm
Another two tries will suffice n'est-ce pas?
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:27 pm
Great refereeing so far. Making the game fast.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:28 pm
Eddie - it's not the forking radio we don't need every fart described.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:32 pm
Oh shit, I'm feeling optimistic.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:33 pm
That was some slick territory gain
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:34 pm
Think Wales have this despite the early French scores.
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:34 pm
North gaining yards in every tackle..
Re: 6 nations 2021 Scrum down in the lockdown
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:37 pm
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