Autumn Series Week 3: SCO vs RSA, ITA vs ARG, IRE vs NZ, ENG vs AUS, FRA vs GEO, WAL vs FIJI

[ScarfaceClaw]

Does that even need to be a penalty? There’s nothing in it.

[fishfoodie]

I know he’s only new to the international game but Smith is looking tentative in making a tackle and worried about getting minced in contact.

He usually flies in, probably been told to rein it in a bit

makes sense; it's not what he's out there to do.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Can Farrell please fuck off out of the 10 channel, especially on left to right plays?

NZ showed two years ago that the dual play maker idea was shit.

Is that when we beat you with dual playmakers

Everyone beats us these days. It’s nothing to get excited about.

[boere wors]

There should be a law, that only military haircuts are allowed in Rugby Union. Its getting worse from game to game today.

[JM2K6]

Does that even need to be a penalty? There’s nothing in it.

He illegally knocked him over, preventing a chance to run.

[Hal Jordan]

Oh, that's not a good shot by the Aussie 11.

[Tichtheid]

The only question is what colour is the card

[ScarfaceClaw]

There should be a law, that only military haircuts are allowed in Rugby Union. Its getting worse from game to game today.

Come out with a right angled set square and if it’s anything other than that then you’re out.

[JM2K6]

STOP COACHING BACKS TO TACKLE WITH THEIR ARMS POINTING DOWN

[Tichtheid]

Yellow is probably fair enough

[ScarfaceClaw]

The only question is what colour is the card

Yellow surely. It’s not malicious at all.

[JM2K6]

Agree with the idea that he's basically soaking in that tackle. Dangerous and yellow but that's it.

[fishfoodie]

YC seems fair

[sockwithaticket]

I hate this 'level of danger' bullshit that's been introduced. You tackle someone's face like that when you were always high and their height hasn't dropped, you should be gone.

(May or may not be wearing England specs and closing one eye).

[Hal Jordan]

There should be a law, that only military haircuts are allowed in Rugby Union. Its getting worse from game to game today.

Come out with a right angled set square and if it’s anything other than that then you’re out.

Now Johnny Unitas — theres a haircut you can set your watch to.

[Gumboot]

Agree with the idea that he's basically soaking in that tackle. Dangerous and yellow but that's it.

Yep.

[ScarfaceClaw]

How tall is Smith? He seems quite little.

[BnM]

I thought it was more the arms round the neck that was the issue?

[OomStruisbaai]

England dominate the Wannabees.

[ScarfaceClaw]

Oh and fuck you the neighbours behind me who have decided they have 27 tons of fireworks left over that need exploding right now. Next doors dog is going fucking mental at it.

[JM2K6]

Great work by curry to recover the ball after that kick

[Hal Jordan]

How tall is Smith? He seems quite little.

He's probably officially 5' 11', but really 5' 9.

[Hal Jordan]

Nic White 10/10 there, but England's mauls are piss weak.

[Openside]

Swinging arm??

[ScarfaceClaw]

George not looking happy here.

[JM2K6]

That was funny

[OomStruisbaai]

George should leave the field.

[fishfoodie]

Nic White 10/10 there, but England's mauls are piss weak.

outstanding D

[ScarfaceClaw]

Nic White 10/10 there, but England's mauls are piss weak.

outstanding D

Desperate defence.

[Hal Jordan]

George not looking happy here.

Pulls the "Oh, I'm injured!" to cover up the embarrassment.

[fishfoodie]

Nic White 10/10 there, but England's mauls are piss weak.

outstanding D

Desperate defence.

for sure; but the technique, & execution was perfect

[FalseBayFC]

There should be a law, that only military haircuts are allowed in Rugby Union. Its getting worse from game to game today.

Come out with a right angled set square and if it’s anything other than that then you’re out.

Just wait until Gen Z starts playing test rugby. I haven't seen a proper broccoli head cut yet.

[Gumboot]

Another good game so far.

Marcus Smith looks like a keeper.

[JM2K6]

The whole taking it to the line and giving the pull back only works if ball carrier is a genuine threat or has genuine threats alongside

[JM2K6]

Christ alive that's sloppy, Maro

[Sandstorm]

The whole taking it to the line and giving the pull back only works if ball carrier is a genuine threat or has genuine threats alongside

How dare you diss Thursday morning’s drill session and say it won’t work on Saturday against Test opposition!!

[ScarfaceClaw]

No way that was straight.

[ScarfaceClaw]

This 50-22 kick idea can get in the bin.

[Chilli]

What is the story about Itoje being excluded from the leadership group?

[JM2K6]

This 50-22 kick idea can get in the bin.

Yeah it's shit