NPR

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:20 pm**

sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:18 pm Of course, with a free play, Farrell's immediate thought is to hoist it...

In fairness, it worked.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:20 pm**

sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:18 pm Of course, with a free play, Farrell's immediate thought is to hoist it...

England did score.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:23 pm**

Kawazaki wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:20 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:18 pm Of course, with a free play, Farrell's immediate thought is to hoist it...

England did score.

I was referring to the first one which was gathered safely by Ireland and we were under penalty advantage.

The second one, from which we scored, was a better decision and well executed. Running it through the hands wasn't really on after Youngs staring at the ball for a few seconds.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:23 pm**

Kinell, not bad from May

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:24 pm**

Where's Slick? That's why we love May.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:24 pm**

Why did Ireland not take the three points there? May gets it and its a 7 point turnaround. Fucking great finish.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:24 pm**

Now that was a good try, burned them all

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:24 pm**

sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:24 pm Where's Slick? That's why we love May.

That was brilliant

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:25 pm**

Slick wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:24 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:24 pm Where's Slick? That's why we love May.
That was brilliant

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:28 pm**

You Lazy Saes buggers did not bother to make a thread.
England by 20+

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:29 pm**

Too many pens by England already though. On another day.......

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:30 pm**

England defence is brutal

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:34 pm**

Bailed out, but that ws pish cover from Daly.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:34 pm**

Earls just not got enough pace there. Daly waved him through as usual.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:36 pm**

ASMO wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:30 pm England defence is brutal

Yeah, like last week where they targeted the scrum To make a point they seem to be targeting the first up hits here even if it means sacrificing a bit of defensive shape

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:37 pm**

Farrell still aiming for the waist on all tackles I see

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:37 pm**

So Ireland run Aki on a crash ball which gains good ground, but their backrow is awol allowing Curry to pick the scrum half clean. WTF are they thinking?

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:40 pm**

That’s when England through the years gets me narked. That was just dumb.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:40 pm**

Backs' involvement seemed to fuck up the shape of that one, made it difficult to keep the ball available.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:41 pm**

PCPhil wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:37 pm Farrell still aiming for the waist on all tackles I see

With a pretty loose definition of “attempt to wrap”, too

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:42 pm**

Daly really isn't very good.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:42 pm**

Are the Irish staging a Worst Beard competition because there are some absolute stinkers on display.

Oh, and we kicked on turnover ball with men in the line. Again.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:43 pm**

Try?

Edit - no, not on replay.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:44 pm**

Penalty, no try.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:45 pm**

And that's why JJ is a centre, not a winger.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:46 pm**

Hal Jordan wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:45 pm And that's why JJ is a centre, not a winger.

Feet like hands

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:46 pm**

Irish 10 just standing as a pivot, doing absolutely nothing to interest the English defence

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:47 pm**

Farrell, you f’in kvnt. A man was heard to say on that last stupid kick.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:47 pm**

And the half ends with another poor kick from Farrell, fitting.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:48 pm**

That went better than I'd feared ahead of kickoff.

Can't believe how few phases we're willing to to when inside their 22.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:49 pm**

Ireland are very bad. Our pack and defence in general are on top, shame we are addicted to kicking the fucking ball away all the time.

Billy looks shot.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:49 pm**

This 9th rate Keeweee poach SH for Ireland is truly 9th rate.

Comfortable for Eng as Ireland have less creativity than Tracey Emin in a coma.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:50 pm**

Slick wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:46 pm Irish 10 just standing as a pivot, doing absolutely nothing to interest the English defence

I think Dan Carter would struggle with the quality of ball he's getting, mind.

England being England. Massive physicality and loads of kicking. And as we all know, that works until we can't dominate up front and you get the 2019 Final.

May has been excellent in all aspects, not just for the breakaway try.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:51 pm**

Has Launchbury always been this good? I know he has always been a good player but last few games he has been outstanding for England

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:51 pm**

We really ought to have put them away. Defence awesome and not much more can be said about May.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:53 pm**

Hal Jordan wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:50 pm
Slick wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:46 pm Irish 10 just standing as a pivot, doing absolutely nothing to interest the English defence
I think Dan Carter would struggle with the quality of ball he's getting, mind.

England being England. Massive physicality and loads of kicking. And as we all know, that works until we can't dominate up front and you get the 2019 Final.

May has been excellent in all aspects, not just for the breakaway try.

I was thinking that earlier, Eddie said right at the beginning that he wanted England to be England - physical, good set pieces etc, and in fairness they are. Just feels like they are missing a few tricks.

And, yes, May been very good today

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:57 pm**

Underhill has been the best player for England so far (bar May of course) - his workrate is off the scale. Looks like a real pain in the arse to play against.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:58 pm**

Slick wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:51 pm Has Launchbury always been this good? I know he has always been a good player but last few games he has been outstanding for England

I’ve always thought he was a top player, though I could see why Kruis’ lineout work was so important

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 4:00 pm**

Kawazaki wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:57 pm Underhill has been the best player for England so far (bar May of course) - his workrate is off the scale. Looks like a real pain in the arse to play against.

Reminds me of Moody, absolutely no fear or sense of self preservation.

Posted: **Sat Nov 21, 2020 4:04 pm**

Slick wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:51 pm Has Launchbury always been this good? I know he has always been a good player but last few games he has been outstanding for England

His form did dip a bit over the past couple of seasons and he was justifiablyslightly down the pecking order, he's right back on top form now though.

Possibly energised by knowing he's not having to try and get past Kruis for a shot.

NPR

The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread

Re: The Official English Rugby Thread