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By *eorge Jetson OP   Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

2021 kicks off tomorrow with The Italians opening up against France.

So obviously scores are a bit complicated to predict but for opening weekend, who's taking the win from the firstb3 games.

England v Scotland

Italy v france

Ireland v Wales

Formalities "should" run Frances wayfarer the points against Italy.

Assuming Eddie Jones hasn't tinkered the squad too much the Win should come home for England.

And prediction for the Sunday technical one I tip Ireland to take it

Discuss.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If only it was worth a watch. Not a patch on league unfortunately. It’s too damn slow this union lark

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By *r_FaustusMan
over a year ago

Northampton

England vs Scotland: there’s been some talk about Scotland having a chance with all the England absences, but I doubt it.

France vs Italy: it would be extraordinary if France failed to win.

Wales vs Ireland: if the results from the Pro 14 are any guide, Ireland ought to win comfortably; but I think it depends which Wales and Ireland teams turn up on the day....!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If only it was worth a watch. Not a patch on league unfortunately. It’s too damn slow this union lark"

Well that's that then.

No one will bother watching it now after that devastating critique

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hahaha. Each to their own

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By *osey WalesMan
over a year ago

Surrey

Looking forward to it, just wish the pubs were open.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How we all miss the pubs. The simple things are the most missed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No crowds can only mean one thing - a France Grand Slam.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

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Italy v France - as France’s second/third choice team forced England into a lucky win situation, I would expect tomorrow’s line up will comfortably beat Italy.

England v Scotland - wonder boy Russell is back as well as introducing Cameron Redpath - a fantastic steal from under uncle Eddie’s nose - Scotland win obvs.

Wales v Ireland - Wales still struggling to find form and despite some Irish injuries, I expect Ireland to edge this one .

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I can’t work up any enthusiasm for it this year, which is probably just as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"2021 kicks off tomorrow with The Italians opening up against France.

So obviously scores are a bit complicated to predict but for opening weekend, who's taking the win from the firstb3 games.

England v Scotland

Italy v france

Ireland v Wales

Formalities "should" run Frances wayfarer the points against Italy.

Assuming Eddie Jones hasn't tinkered the squad too much the Win should come home for England.

And prediction for the Sunday technical one I tip Ireland to take it

Discuss..... "
Totally agree mate

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby

Whatever the result is, it’s going to be fun in our house. Vixen supports ?????????????? and Stag supports ??????????????

Fancy France for the opener.

Taking the 5th for the Calcutta cup.

And Ireland for Sunday

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby


"Whatever the result is, it’s going to be fun in our house. Vixen supports ?????????????? and Stag supports ??????????????

Fancy France for the opener.

Taking the 5th for the Calcutta cup.

And Ireland for Sunday"

Damn, it looked really good in preview with just the flags.

Vixen England

Stag Scotland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll go for France, England & Ireland although the opening weekend could be anyones guess

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

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At last some normality Six Nations rugby is here ...

All this thread needs now is the comment and predictions from Fabio, and all is good in the world

Off to do some warm up stretches, make sure the boots are clean just in case I get the call from GT at the last minute

Today ...

ITV from 1.30pm - kick off 2.15pm Italy v France

followed by the Calcutta Cup on ITV - England v Scotland kick off 4.45pm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Looking forward to this and despite being Welsh I am supporting Scotland

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Looking forward to this and despite being Welsh I am supporting Scotland "

Good choice

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich


"Looking forward to this and despite being Welsh I am supporting Scotland "
Now theres a suprise.

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By *he AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

I have a bad feeling about our game

Think the Welsh will take us,

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Just going to answer some long questions now...

1) i think this is Frances year to not be completely “french” and go flakey....

2) i actually like Scotland to win 2... maybe 3 ... games this year!!

3) I wonder how rusty England’s “Saracens” players will be....

And 4... yes the Snuggie is out.... no pics!!!!!

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"At last some normality Six Nations rugby is here ...

All this thread needs now is the comment and predictions from Fabio, and all is good in the world

Off to do some warm up stretches, make sure the boots are clean just in case I get the call from GT at the last minute

Today ...

ITV from 1.30pm - kick off 2.15pm Italy v France

followed by the Calcutta Cup on ITV - England v Scotland kick off 4.45pm

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Prediction..... France, England, Ireland....

Comments on the standard of reffing, big boys playing in the back line... and my irrational hatred of Yohann Huget, will come later!!!

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Just going to answer some long questions now...

1) i think this is Frances year to not be completely “french” and go flakey....

2) i actually like Scotland to win 2... maybe 3 ... games this year!!

3) I wonder how rusty England’s “Saracens” players will be....

And 4... yes the Snuggie is out.... no pics!!!!! "

Saracens players - not played rugby since November last year? EJ playing this down saying it makes them hungrier and fitter ... hmm

Refereeing - first year without the quality of Nigel Owens.

Huget - I know you will miss his flowing locks and stunning good looks ... doesn’t even make the bench for today’s Italy match

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Just going to answer some long questions now...

1) i think this is Frances year to not be completely “french” and go flakey....

2) i actually like Scotland to win 2... maybe 3 ... games this year!!

3) I wonder how rusty England’s “Saracens” players will be....

And 4... yes the Snuggie is out.... no pics!!!!!

Saracens players - not played rugby since November last year? EJ playing this down saying it makes them hungrier and fitter ... hmm

Refereeing - first year without the quality of Nigel Owens.

Huget - I know you will miss his flowing locks and stunning good looks ... doesn’t even make the bench for today’s Italy match

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I did dread Huget was going to play when vakatara was ruled out.... lol but will him missing and romain ntamack not playing, the french may be short of stunning players for me to hate!

Actually if you want a proper rugby point from me (probably only one you’ll get from me today) i want to see how the young Italian halves play, the Gloucester kid chose Italy over wales, so that shows something

Also.... which Finn Russell turns up today for the Scots?

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Just going to answer some long questions now...

1) i think this is Frances year to not be completely “french” and go flakey....

2) i actually like Scotland to win 2... maybe 3 ... games this year!!

3) I wonder how rusty England’s “Saracens” players will be....

And 4... yes the Snuggie is out.... no pics!!!!!

Saracens players - not played rugby since November last year? EJ playing this down saying it makes them hungrier and fitter ... hmm

Refereeing - first year without the quality of Nigel Owens.

Huget - I know you will miss his flowing locks and stunning good looks ... doesn’t even make the bench for today’s Italy match

I did dread Huget was going to play when vakatara was ruled out.... lol but will him missing and romain ntamack not playing, the french may be short of stunning players for me to hate!

Actually if you want a proper rugby point from me (probably only one you’ll get from me today) i want to see how the young Italian halves play, the Gloucester kid chose Italy over wales, so that shows something

Also.... which Finn Russell turns up today for the Scots? "

France have a depth of stunning players at the moment, so I expect it won’t be too long before you can find a few more to irrationally dislike.

Garbisi and Varney for Italy - will keep an eye on these today. Italy have a record of attracting players with dual nation eligibility - Tommaso Allan (Tommy Allan as he’s known in Scotland chose Italy over Scotland)

Talking of which looking forward to seeing Cameron Redpath (Bath rugby) who has finally decided to play internationally for Scotland - having been included in Eddie Jones selections in the last year or so.

Finn Russell - who knows !!??? Watching some of the Racing games last year, it’s clear the club are developing him really well - he’s learning to keep the heed, but still retaining that skill for the sublime pass or instinctive running angle to open up the field. Whether the Townsend relationship is repaired - time will tell - magic or moody, he might just have an edge on a rusty Farrell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

France and England to win today

Ireland win tomorrow.

England to win overall, but France v England will be the deal breaker. France have a young crop of players who could run riot. England need to stop kicking and play rugby.

Wales to have their worse 6 Nations for years.

Scotland to take a surprise scalp against Ireland

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

And we’re off

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

My first gripe of the afternoon... i hate it when the tackle in the air rule is applied like that..... i know its the rule but he was probably only 3 inches off the floor.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My first gripe of the afternoon... i hate it when the tackle in the air rule is applied like that..... i know its the rule but he was probably only 3 inches off the floor....."

Agree but they are absolutely running scared of head injuries at the moment and the liability that comes with it. So this rule is always going to be stringently enforced.

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By *arker secrets 321Man
over a year ago

West Bromwich


"Looking forward to this and despite being Welsh I am supporting Scotland "

Everybody ates the English lol

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Loving how quick the Italians are playing around the fringes.... question is how long can they play this way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My laptop keeps buffering wtf

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

France , England , Ireland , Kansas City Chiefs £20 acca pays just over 2/1 so just over £60

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Oh my goodness Italy Giving it away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If only it was worth a watch. Not a patch on league unfortunately. It’s too damn slow this union lark"

Hush your dirty mouth. All rugby is worth watching, for the thighs alone!

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby


"Oh my goodness Italy Giving it away "

I thought they started off well but the last 10 minutes have not been good. Still 50 minutes to go and we’ve seen games won/lost in the last 5 minutes.

Stag

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"Oh my goodness Italy Giving it away

I thought they started off well but the last 10 minutes have not been good. Still 50 minutes to go and we’ve seen games won/lost in the last 5 minutes.

Stag"

I think they heard me and upped their game

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I Flats “give it then for artistry”

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby

Pity about the forward pass, it would really have mixed the game up

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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago

Wiltshire and London


"I Flats “give it then for artistry” "

Agreed - shame to see it chalked off.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"I Flats “give it then for artistry”

Agreed - shame to see it chalked off."

It is, I always want Italy to win, just once, just a little win

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Points fest for France

Italy really struggling, no structure .

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By *RSTCouple
over a year ago

S. Northants


"If only it was worth a watch. Not a patch on league unfortunately. It’s too damn slow this union lark"

You spelt "Contact Shuttle Run" wrong.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"Points fest for France

Italy really struggling, no structure .

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They look a bit tired and it’s the first round

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

I really dislike the way ITV do Rugby coverage

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"I really dislike the way ITV do Rugby coverage

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Me too as soon as I saw both games were on itv I was like “aww man, all those adverts”

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

England win?

Scotland win?

Really want a good game of rugby

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby


"England win?

Scotland win?

Really want a good game of rugby "

Ok, we’re split 50/50 on this but hoping for a good exciting game.

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Why stand so far apart for the opening of the game?

It's a close contact sport.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"England win?

Scotland win?

Really want a good game of rugby

Ok, we’re split 50/50 on this but hoping for a good exciting game."

Good luck

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Strap in it’s Calcutta cup time

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby

Great start for Scotland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loved the 3 separations for the national anthems and then it's heavy breathing,fondling and some kissing for 80 mins.

What was that all about?

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"England win?

Scotland win?

Really want a good game of rugby

Ok, we’re split 50/50 on this but hoping for a good exciting game.

Good luck "

It’s working out well for you Trev

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Love the way Hamish Watson plays

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Thank the Lord for George

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

I don't follow rugby but I am in admiration of players fully embracing the mullet/porn star image rather than the identikit look of footballers with their generic stylings.

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By *eorge Jetson OP   Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough


"Thank the Lord for George "

Sloppy at the back row aren't we.

2 scares now on the try line.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Scotland need to capitalise from the yellow card ..

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby

After all that wait, it bounced too high

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Very deserved

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby


"After all that wait, it bounced too high "

Ok, the Try makes up for it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Game on!

I love when Scotland turn up like this.

Terrific rugby football union.

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

Keep this up scotland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Come on England........

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Really hoping Scotland do well - they normally lose if I watch though

J x

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

It’s a right good game

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

Finn Russell sin bin I think England will take advantage of it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Really hoping Scotland do well - they normally lose if I watch though

J x"

Can you keep watching please.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"It’s a right good game "

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

England's discipline has been terrible.. they need to be better in the 2nd half

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

I’ve adopted the position on the settee.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

England's usual discipline is under question. Scotland need to keep that pressure when they come back out and hope to capitalise.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"England's usual discipline is under question. Scotland need to keep that pressure when they come back out and hope to capitalise."

Don’t concede any points until Scotland back to 15 players

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That Hogg kick is the moment of the match.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"That Hogg kick is the moment of the match."

Makes a change

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"That Hogg kick is the moment of the match.

Makes a change "

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By *orayMint86Man
over a year ago

Moray


"I really dislike the way ITV do Rugby coverage

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Being at work and listening on the radio is absolute torture!!

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby


"Being at work and listening on the radio is absolute torture!! "

You’re missing a good one

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

Anybody know why England have no sponsorship on their shirts today?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anybody know why England have no sponsorship on their shirts today? "

Just part of the design I believe, make it look more ‘retro’

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"Anybody know why England have no sponsorship on their shirts today? "

Apart from the big O2 on their left shoulders you mean

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Anybody know why England have no sponsorship on their shirts today? "

No one wants to admit to it?

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By *r_FaustusMan
over a year ago

Northampton


"Anybody know why England have no sponsorship on their shirts today? "

Because they’re playing so badly, no-one wants to be associated with them....?

Sorry; I think they’ve got O2 on the left shoulder

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By *he people watcher1Man
over a year ago

Greetland

What a shit game, so boring

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

Cheers guys it's unusual not to see o2 on the chest..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anybody know why England have no sponsorship on their shirts today? "

Does anybody know why they have no rugby sense inside those shirts??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Cheers guys it's unusual not to see o2 on the chest.. "

The shirt is supposed to be a nod to the first Calcutta Cup game 150 years ago. Perhaps O2 agreed to not be on the front of that shirt. Not that it matters, they're all over everything else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well they are playing like a bag of shite so far!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Saracens players lack of game time has hugely back fired on England

For Eddie to think the rest time would do them good has been a grave error of judgement

Billy V is badly out of shape and has been totally anonymous, George and Itoje not much better

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth


"Well they are playing like a bag of shite so far!!"

Yea disappointing from England.. Its not from a lack of trying though

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By *eorge Jetson OP   Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

Bad start to the opening game.

Sloppy, scruffy, indisciplined. Grand slam has already gone!! Scotland deserve the calcutta Cup and they are only just marginally better than our shower of shite!

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth


"The Saracens players lack of game time has hugely back fired on England

For Eddie to think the rest time would do them good has been a grave error of judgement

Billy V is badly out of shape and has been totally anonymous, George and Itoje not much better

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Johnny may aka butter fingers

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By *eorge Jetson OP   Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough


"Anybody know why England have no sponsorship on their shirts today?

No one wants to admit to it?"

Thst new kit is awful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Finn Russell makes my nerves bad and I am not Scottish

He is abso shocking

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby

Yes!!!!!!!!

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Well done Scotland, you can all breath out now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor "

Agreed! But credit to Scotland they also played very well

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By *ljamMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Brilliant performance from Scotland. Superb victory. Made England look very poor. Outclassed them for the full 80 minutes.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Better team won, well played Scotland..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"England's usual discipline is under question. Scotland need to keep that pressure when they come back out and hope to capitalise.

Don’t concede any points until Scotland back to 15 players "

And they did.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!"

Disappointed hamish watson didn’t get motm

Good game management by Scotland

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

Aye, well done Scotland

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor "

I agree, but Scotland played a solid game and deserve their win.

England will be better next game.

Cal

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Brilliant performance from Scotland. Superb victory. Made England look very poor. Outclassed them for the full 80 minutes. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor "

Or Scotland was much better, out played them at every opportunity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor

Agreed! But credit to Scotland they also played very well "

They dominanted hugely by way of possession and territory, they should have had the game secured by half time

Their game management is poor though. Russell is massive liability. I could barely watch him and I'm not even Scottish

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!"

I think he should of got Man of the Match tbh, he puts a good show on every time he plays

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Duhan Van De Merwe is going to be such a huge loss to Edinburgh when he goes to Worcester. He is absolute class

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By *ljamMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!

Disappointed hamish watson didn’t get motm

Good game management by Scotland "

Agreed - Watson is ferocious at the breakdown. Not the biggest, but so tenacious. An absolute terrier.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor

Agreed! But credit to Scotland they also played very well

They dominanted hugely by way of possession and territory, they should have had the game secured by half time

Their game management is poor though. Russell is massive liability. I could barely watch him and I'm not even Scottish "

I think Russell needs to play like that......on the right side of being on the edge.... the England backs had zero line breaks.... and the sarries players looked super rusty,,,,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!

Disappointed hamish watson didn’t get motm

Good game management by Scotland

Agreed - Watson is ferocious at the breakdown. Not the biggest, but so tenacious. An absolute terrier. "

He's a class player

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By *orayMint86Man
over a year ago

Moray


"Being at work and listening on the radio is absolute torture!!

You’re missing a good one"

Only the greatest one in my lifetime I’ll see the highlights. (Probably only won cos I wasn’t watching to be honest )

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!

Disappointed hamish watson didn’t get motm

Good game management by Scotland

Agreed - Watson is ferocious at the breakdown. Not the biggest, but so tenacious. An absolute terrier. "

That’s the Scots spirit

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By *orayMint86Man
over a year ago

Moray


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor

Agreed! But credit to Scotland they also played very well

They dominanted hugely by way of possession and territory, they should have had the game secured by half time

Their game management is poor though. Russell is massive liability. I could barely watch him and I'm not even Scottish "

Matt Dawson was singing Finn Russell’s praises on radio commentary, said his kicking was phenomenal. Looking forward to watching the highlights later...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor

Agreed! But credit to Scotland they also played very well

They dominanted hugely by way of possession and territory, they should have had the game secured by half time

Their game management is poor though. Russell is massive liability. I could barely watch him and I'm not even Scottish

I think Russell needs to play like that......on the right side of being on the edge.... the England backs had zero line breaks.... and the sarries players looked super rusty,,,,"

Problem with Russell, he can just as quickly slinga game away. The Sarries issue is obviously going to be a huge problem. How he thought not playing at all wouldn't affect the players is wild

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor

Agreed! But credit to Scotland they also played very well

They dominanted hugely by way of possession and territory, they should have had the game secured by half time

Their game management is poor though. Russell is massive liability. I could barely watch him and I'm not even Scottish

Matt Dawson was singing Finn Russell’s praises on radio commentary, said his kicking was phenomenal. Looking forward to watching the highlights later..."

You will enjoy it believe me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor

Agreed! But credit to Scotland they also played very well

They dominanted hugely by way of possession and territory, they should have had the game secured by half time

Their game management is poor though. Russell is massive liability. I could barely watch him and I'm not even Scottish

Matt Dawson was singing Finn Russell’s praises on radio commentary, said his kicking was phenomenal. Looking forward to watching the highlights later..."

In a way I mean what I say as a compliment to Scotland

They were so dominant they should have had it in the bag earlier

Russell is one of those players who can send it either way, fortunately tonight, the charge down didn't come off for England

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That is the worst English performance I have seen in my lifetime. Absolutely unbelievable. I have never seen them so poor

Agreed! But credit to Scotland they also played very well

They dominanted hugely by way of possession and territory, they should have had the game secured by half time

Their game management is poor though. Russell is massive liability. I could barely watch him and I'm not even Scottish

Matt Dawson was singing Finn Russell’s praises on radio commentary, said his kicking was phenomenal. Looking forward to watching the highlights later...

You will enjoy it believe me "

Absolutely

If I was a Scottish fan I would be part way through it again already

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

How many England players have played well in the last few months? Or are the "form" players in their positions?

George? Genge? Itoje? Billy? Curry? Farrell? Slade? May? Watson? Daly?

The best in their position this season? I think not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts."

Did look a bit like a PE kit. The dark socks and boots were a nice touch - looked like they were playing in their school shoes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

THE worst England performance I think I've ever seen. No spark, no inventiveness, let's just run at the wall when we get the ball... Truly awful, anything other than a defeat would have been an injustice to Scotland.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I also look at the middle 6 nations as a nod towards potential Lions selection.... other than Itoje, would you trust any other Englishmen to start in the Lions XV at the moment..... I think that says how much they were outplayed!

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts."

Sam. That's not fair.

The design of the white shirts isn't that great.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How many England players have played well in the last few months? Or are the "form" players in their positions?

George? Genge? Itoje? Billy? Curry? Farrell? Slade? May? Watson? Daly?

The best in their position this season? I think not"

Exactly

Half of them haven't played at all, being Saracens players

How the Simmonds boys, just to mention 2, aren't in is beyond me

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts."

Hamish Watson and Jonny Gray - both Lions quality

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts."

The Lions back row Selection is going to be really contentious all season i think..... all i will say is that there will be more that two Scots in this visiting party.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I also look at the middle 6 nations as a nod towards potential Lions selection.... other than Itoje, would you trust any other Englishmen to start in the Lions XV at the moment..... I think that says how much they were outplayed!"

Ordinarily I would go George all day long aswell, and Mako if he's fit

Underhill probably also, when he's fit

I don't think England will play that poorly again though Fabs

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By *orayMint86Man
over a year ago

Moray

And this thread is living proof of the difference between football and rugby fans (for the most part)

Pure class from you all!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How many England players have played well in the last few months? Or are the "form" players in their positions?

George? Genge? Itoje? Billy? Curry? Farrell? Slade? May? Watson? Daly?

The best in their position this season? I think not

Exactly

Half of them haven't played at all, being Saracens players

How the Simmonds boys, just to mention 2, aren't in is beyond me"

I was just about to type something similar.

Tunnel vision England management.

Numpty’s.

Marcus smith at Quinn’s should be being brought through.

He’s the most exciting playmaker we’ve got that I’ve seen out there.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

Well done Scotland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts.

The Lions back row Selection is going to be really contentious all season i think..... all i will say is that there will be more that two Scots in this visiting party....."

Huge strength in the back row across all nations

Some lads are going to be really unlucky not to tour, but he can only take so many

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How many England players have played well in the last few months? Or are the "form" players in their positions?

George? Genge? Itoje? Billy? Curry? Farrell? Slade? May? Watson? Daly?

The best in their position this season? I think not

Exactly

Half of them haven't played at all, being Saracens players

How the Simmonds boys, just to mention 2, aren't in is beyond me

I was just about to type something similar.

Tunnel vision England management.

Numpty’s.

Marcus smith at Quinn’s should be being brought through.

He’s the most exciting playmaker we’ve got that I’ve seen out there."

Wild how you, as a country, can have players as good as Sam Simmonds and Jack Willis and they don't get a sniff of the international squad. Extremely envious

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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago

North Norfolk area


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!"

You surely mean Jonny Gray, Ritchie Gray came on as a replacement. Jonny was MoM for me.

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By *ensualMan
over a year ago

Sutton

I would not be picking the Lions Team on one game. As a Scots supporter I have seen the lads put in a massive game and then fall apart for the rest of the season. But here's hoping.

Also the Irish are no mugs and the Welsh are hurting. England have an ability to turn themselves around and hurt teams.

It is going to be a fascinating 6 Nations.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!

You surely mean Jonny Gray, Ritchie Gray came on as a replacement. Jonny was MoM for me. "

I meant a gray!!!!

Also remember that Scotland this year get 3 games at home..... so the question is do we quietly mention the word “Championship”?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would not be picking the Lions Team on one game. As a Scots supporter I have seen the lads put in a massive game and then fall apart for the rest of the season. But here's hoping.

Also the Irish are no mugs and the Welsh are hurting. England have an ability to turn themselves around and hurt teams.

It is going to be a fascinating 6 Nations."

Absolutely

Tomorrow could go either way, although Ireland are rightly favourites

Looks like an open tournament

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!

You surely mean Jonny Gray, Ritchie Gray came on as a replacement. Jonny was MoM for me.

I meant a gray!!!!

Also remember that Scotland this year get 3 games at home..... so the question is do we quietly mention the word “Championship”?"

Haud yer wheesht !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hubby from Dublin . Me Scot . So torn house.

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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago

North Norfolk area


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!

You surely mean Jonny Gray, Ritchie Gray came on as a replacement. Jonny was MoM for me.

I meant a gray!!!!

Also remember that Scotland this year get 3 games at home..... so the question is do we quietly mention the word “Championship”?"

I'll confess to being a staunch England supporter, but will freely admit to being glad to see Scotland playing a meaningful part again. "Championship"....not convinced tbh, beware France!

I'm looking at 4th or 5th for England based on today's performance....hope I'm wrong but no confidence in anything higher unless Eddie rings the changes... NOW!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great result for Scotland! Da iawn Alban -D

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"And this thread is living proof of the difference between football and rugby fans (for the most part)

Pure class from you all! "

That's Rugby. I remember watching England v France World cup semi final, sitting in a French bistro with mates, England won and the French applauded at the end of the game and shook our hands in congratulations when we left... As you say, pure class.

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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago

North Norfolk area

Daly, Youngs and Billy V need to go. Feel sorry for Lawrence, suspect Farrell will go to 12, Ford at 10 although would prefer to see Simmonds or even Smith at 10.

Not convinced about Genge or Stuart either, or George tbh, although he is lacking game time of course.

Back row....need Underhill back of course, plus Simmonds/Willis.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Absolutely deserved that.... Scotland were the better team all over the park... Ritchie Gray was immense!

You surely mean Jonny Gray, Ritchie Gray came on as a replacement. Jonny was MoM for me.

I meant a gray!!!!

Also remember that Scotland this year get 3 games at home..... so the question is do we quietly mention the word “Championship”?

I'll confess to being a staunch England supporter, but will freely admit to being glad to see Scotland playing a meaningful part again. "Championship"....not convinced tbh, beware France!

I'm looking at 4th or 5th for England based on today's performance....hope I'm wrong but no confidence in anything higher unless Eddie rings the changes... NOW!! "

The thing that worries me about France is that they have to go to both Dublin and HQ this year....

I don’t think any team will “grand slam” it this year... i think i could see a final weekend where 3 or even 4 of the teams could nick it....

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By *eorge Jetson OP   Man
over a year ago

Middlesbrough

Hard week coming on the training pitch I think.

Italy next weekend and after tne thrashing France have they THEY will be seeking a redemption and I don't fancy being 2 for 2 at the hands of Italy.

Much work from the whole team and much to do from Eddie Jones.

1 game never decides a tournament but if we're to at least take the cup there's got to be a massive improvement on the pitch

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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago

North Norfolk area


"And this thread is living proof of the difference between football and rugby fans (for the most part)

Pure class from you all!

That's Rugby. I remember watching England v France World cup semi final, sitting in a French bistro with mates, England won and the French applauded at the end of the game and shook our hands in congratulations when we left... As you say, pure class."

Was in Dublin 2 years ago, most of the Irish supporters were great, lots of handshakes and congrats flowing....never seen rugby fans leave before the end before.....obviously not real rugby fans!!

Bloody great night though

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts.

The Lions back row Selection is going to be really contentious all season i think..... all i will say is that there will be more that two Scots in this visiting party.....

Huge strength in the back row across all nations

Some lads are going to be really unlucky not to tour, but he can only take so many "

Some of the form players...

Luke cowen dickie

Harry randall

Dombrandt

Simmonds times two

Marcus smith

Paolo odogwu

Max Malins

Oli thorley

Dave ewers

Nathan hughes

All in form... Wtf Billy is doing in the squad is beyond me he's shot....

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Enjoying the highlights and the social media reaction to the win

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Didn't catch all the game but what I did see was usual England over kicking the ball! Credit to Scotland as they looked good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts.

The Lions back row Selection is going to be really contentious all season i think..... all i will say is that there will be more that two Scots in this visiting party.....

Huge strength in the back row across all nations

Some lads are going to be really unlucky not to tour, but he can only take so many

Some of the form players...

Luke cowen dickie

Harry randall

Dombrandt

Simmonds times two

Marcus smith

Paolo odogwu

Max Malins

Oli thorley

Dave ewers

Nathan hughes

All in form... Wtf Billy is doing in the squad is beyond me he's shot.... "

Billy is totally out of shape and out of form

Mental

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts.

The Lions back row Selection is going to be really contentious all season i think..... all i will say is that there will be more that two Scots in this visiting party.....

Huge strength in the back row across all nations

Some lads are going to be really unlucky not to tour, but he can only take so many

Some of the form players...

Luke cowen dickie

Harry randall

Dombrandt

Simmonds times two

Marcus smith

Paolo odogwu

Max Malins

Oli thorley

Dave ewers

Nathan hughes

All in form... Wtf Billy is doing in the squad is beyond me he's shot....

Billy is totally out of shape and out of form

Mental "

Fair play though, he’s actually wanted to play more rugby than the other “stars”

Isn’t there a slight arrogance that they perhaps thought they didn’t want to be in the starting team against Doncaster and Ealing etc.. because they were being looked after by elite performance in the England squad ?

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts.

The Lions back row Selection is going to be really contentious all season i think..... all i will say is that there will be more that two Scots in this visiting party.....

Huge strength in the back row across all nations

Some lads are going to be really unlucky not to tour, but he can only take so many

Some of the form players...

Luke cowen dickie

Harry randall

Dombrandt

Simmonds times two

Marcus smith

Paolo odogwu

Max Malins

Oli thorley

Dave ewers

Nathan hughes

All in form... Wtf Billy is doing in the squad is beyond me he's shot....

Billy is totally out of shape and out of form

Mental

Fair play though, he’s actually wanted to play more rugby than the other “stars”

Isn’t there a slight arrogance that they perhaps thought they didn’t want to be in the starting team against Doncaster and Ealing etc.. because they were being looked after by elite performance in the England squad ?"

In fairness that was more to do with injury risk management and also not pumping trail finders not really player choice was it? Or do you know differently?

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts.

The Lions back row Selection is going to be really contentious all season i think..... all i will say is that there will be more that two Scots in this visiting party.....

Huge strength in the back row across all nations

Some lads are going to be really unlucky not to tour, but he can only take so many

Some of the form players...

Luke cowen dickie

Harry randall

Dombrandt

Simmonds times two

Marcus smith

Paolo odogwu

Max Malins

Oli thorley

Dave ewers

Nathan hughes

All in form... Wtf Billy is doing in the squad is beyond me he's shot....

Billy is totally out of shape and out of form

Mental

Fair play though, he’s actually wanted to play more rugby than the other “stars”

Isn’t there a slight arrogance that they perhaps thought they didn’t want to be in the starting team against Doncaster and Ealing etc.. because they were being looked after by elite performance in the England squad ?

In fairness that was more to do with injury risk management and also not pumping trail finders not really player choice was it? Or do you know differently? "

I don’t know

Just seems kind of arrogant to think you can drop in so many of your star players without them actually having played any rugby for an extended period of time.

If it is injury management by the RFU, it didn’t work very well for them did it.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Scotland entertaining and enterprising, thoroughly enjoyed their performance and deserved the victory, should of been more convincing on the scoreboard if I had to criticise anything.

Hamish Watson puts half a dozen performances in like that and he’s a lions 7 for me.

England... Nice bright white shirts.

The Lions back row Selection is going to be really contentious all season i think..... all i will say is that there will be more that two Scots in this visiting party.....

Huge strength in the back row across all nations

Some lads are going to be really unlucky not to tour, but he can only take so many

Some of the form players...

Luke cowen dickie

Harry randall

Dombrandt

Simmonds times two

Marcus smith

Paolo odogwu

Max Malins

Oli thorley

Dave ewers

Nathan hughes

All in form... Wtf Billy is doing in the squad is beyond me he's shot....

Billy is totally out of shape and out of form

Mental

Fair play though, he’s actually wanted to play more rugby than the other “stars”

Isn’t there a slight arrogance that they perhaps thought they didn’t want to be in the starting team against Doncaster and Ealing etc.. because they were being looked after by elite performance in the England squad ?

In fairness that was more to do with injury risk management and also not pumping trail finders not really player choice was it? Or do you know differently?

I don’t know

Just seems kind of arrogant to think you can drop in so many of your star players without them actually having played any rugby for an extended period of time.

If it is injury management by the RFU, it didn’t work very well for them did it.

"

Oh I agree with that... Its ridiculous to expect any player to just be parachuted in at the very top level having not played for months. What's even more ridiculous is seeing that they were very clearly out of their depth and leaving them out there... Though of course that will have helped them for the next weeks fixtures in the campaign. I suspect there is also funny shenanigans with sarries with rfu saying they would select their internationals otherwise they'd have left sarries when they were relegated... But that's juts me being a cynic

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By *awhide69Man
over a year ago

ayr


"And this thread is living proof of the difference between football and rugby fans (for the most part)

Pure class from you all! "

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Wales v Ireland today

3.00pm kick off - BBC1

I’m sure the roof will be closed, but without the fans it won’t provide any of the normal home noise advantage.

Ireland win ?

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Wales v Ireland today

3.00pm kick off - BBC1

I’m sure the roof will be closed, but without the fans it won’t provide any of the normal home noise advantage.

Ireland win ?"

Well the welsh tend to win in Dublin... and the Irish tend to win in Cardiff ,,,,

It’s going to be a close...... but i do fancy another away win!

I was thinking about the lions tour.... as i do... and trying to work out how many places in the starting XV are really up for grabs.... the only real locks i have are Itoje in the 2nd row, Sexton at 10, and Hogg as my Full back.... but other than that, i think its really wide open

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"Wales v Ireland today

3.00pm kick off - BBC1

I’m sure the roof will be closed, but without the fans it won’t provide any of the normal home noise advantage.

Ireland win ?

Well the welsh tend to win in Dublin... and the Irish tend to win in Cardiff ,,,,

It’s going to be a close...... but i do fancy another away win!

I was thinking about the lions tour.... as i do... and trying to work out how many places in the starting XV are really up for grabs.... the only real locks i have are Itoje in the 2nd row, Sexton at 10, and Hogg as my Full back.... but other than that, i think its really wide open"

Pinning the 10 jersey on Sexton so early is a big call. You want to wait until end of 6N to see if his 35 year old body has survived?

Man of the moment Russell would be an obvious choice, but I can understand a nervousness around his magic or madness temperament. Maybe if he can show consistency and maturity in the next few games he might be looked at with different eyes?

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Wales v Ireland today

3.00pm kick off - BBC1

I’m sure the roof will be closed, but without the fans it won’t provide any of the normal home noise advantage.

Ireland win ?

Well the welsh tend to win in Dublin... and the Irish tend to win in Cardiff ,,,,

It’s going to be a close...... but i do fancy another away win!

I was thinking about the lions tour.... as i do... and trying to work out how many places in the starting XV are really up for grabs.... the only real locks i have are Itoje in the 2nd row, Sexton at 10, and Hogg as my Full back.... but other than that, i think its really wide open"

It's lions v sa and its gatland so.... They'll be a squad of big units nobody under 6ft 16 and stone

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By *ensualMan
over a year ago

Sutton

It is weird watching 6N without the passion of the crowd!

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

COYBIG

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Come on you dragony clovers, entertain me!

I want try’s.

Lots of them!

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"It is weird watching 6N without the passion of the crowd!"

I’ve actually enjoyed watching the games without the crowd tbh, you can hear the players shouting to each other, calling plays etc, the ref giving them a telling off, really quite enjoyed it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is weird watching 6N without the passion of the crowd!"

Land of my fathers without the crowd is going to be weird. Usually gives me goosebumps hearing them roar it out

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Roof open

Come on Ireland

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Foleys going off....

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Such a stupid move to make

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Foleys going off...."

Sorry meant o’mahoney.... i hate the whole clearing out process

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh dear.

Glad I didn’t put him in my dream team!

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

[Removed by poster at 07/02/21 15:24:41]

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire


"Shocking. Great player but has a tendency to skirt the rules and this time went too far."

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Shocking. Great player but has a tendency to skirt the rules and this time went too far."

It’s the whole clearing out process when there was no need to do so... Southern Hemisphere players do it all the time and get away with it....

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Wales need to get a grip..

It's almost like they're a man down not Ireland..

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