FabSwingers.com forum: Wales Six Nations Thread 2021 pt 2

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

Here we go then....

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ervous69Man
over a year ago

Galashiels

Good luck!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Good luck! "

Pob lwc

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ervous69Man
over a year ago

Galashiels

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

May the best team win.x

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oby le roneMan
over a year ago

Treorchy

"May the best team win.x"

We intend to

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Hopefully that try will settle the nerves and we can compose ourselves at half time

Kicking too much away, playing right into the hands of Fin, Price and Hogg

Big improvement needed the second half

Hope Halfpenny is ok, but he's been weak, which is unusual

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"May the best team win.x

We intend to

Good cos i am English and still in a huff from last weeks result.x

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"May the best team win.x

We intend to

It's this fucking panicking business that pisses me off

Same happened last week when POM was red carded

Never saw it under WG

Composure is needed, cool heads

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ervous69Man
over a year ago

Galashiels

Good game so far, Scotland need to convert the pressure. Could be a 20 point game

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Honestly, can Gareth Davies not see Biggar? He's passed behind him 2 or 3 times and it kills any possibility of attacking

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Honestly, can Gareth Davies not see Biggar? He's passed behind him 2 or 3 times and it kills any possibility of attacking "
never picked Webb because of his passing what a joke

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Good game so far, Scotland need to convert the pressure. Could be a 20 point game

Could easily be 20 odd up already

We're gifting too much possession from the boot

Not mentioning Halfpennys defensive blunder

We need to improve

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Honestly, can Gareth Davies not see Biggar? He's passed behind him 2 or 3 times and it kills any possibility of attacking "

Gareth has kicked far too much away

He can't box kick well enough to put any pressure at all on the opposition

Every time he hoofs it it just gifts them the ball

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ervous69Man
over a year ago

Galashiels

Panicking! Wales need to calm down and go through the phases. Glad they are not though!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ervous69Man
over a year ago

Galashiels

That’s a joke of a decision, it’s been a good game til now, ruined the game

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ering SeaMan
over a year ago

Penicuik

Games fucked if that’s a sending off

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Well done.xxxx

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

My guts have gone

I can't do this anymore

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Owen Watkin is a fucking god to tackle DVDM like that to save the game

I am a total mass of the shakes

I'll buy you all a pint when Neath Spoons reopens

I love everyone

#PivacIn

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ervous69Man
over a year ago

Galashiels

Good game but ruined by a shocking sending off! Rees-Zammits a cracking player

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Good game but ruined by a shocking sending off! Rees-Zammits a cracking player "

You can't drive your shoulder into someone's head at the breakdown however much you moan about it

You won't get a clearer red card than those sorts of offences

He will pick up a ban aswell for his troubles

It isn't the 90s anymore, and intent doesn't come into it

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Owen Watkin is a fucking god to tackle DVDM like that to save the game

I am a total mass of the shakes

I'll buy you all a pint when Neath Spoons reopens

I love everyone

#PivacIn

He should never have missed the tackle for their 3rd try though. Poor defence.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea

"Owen Watkin is a fucking god to tackle DVDM like that to save the game

I am a total mass of the shakes

I'll buy you all a pint when Neath Spoons reopens

I love everyone

#PivacIn

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Great win regardless.

Not perfect, but with 3rd, 4th and 5th choice centres on the pitch at the end, and Sheedy missing a couple of sitters it’s all on for theTriple Crown in 2 weeks!

Who fancies a Grand Slam decider in Paris?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

"Games fucked if that’s a sending off "

Rules are there to be followed ref had no choice same as last week, the game has changed and you can go for someone's head anymore.

Zammit was class with his raw pace!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Owen Watkin is a fucking god to tackle DVDM like that to save the game

I am a total mass of the shakes

I'll buy you all a pint when Neath Spoons reopens

I love everyone

#PivacIn

He should never have missed the tackle for their 3rd try though. Poor defence."

He made up for it when it matters

Look at the stats for missed tackles, you'll see there are plenty of others

No pleasing some

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Games fucked if that’s a sending off

Rules are there to be followed ref had no choice same as last week, the game has changed and you can go for someone's head anymore.

Zammit was class with his raw pace! "

Mental kick through for that try

Mental

Pure quality

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

"Games fucked if that’s a sending off

Rules are there to be followed ref had no choice same as last week, the game has changed and you can go for someone's head anymore.

Zammit was class with his raw pace!

Mental kick through for that try

Mental

Pure quality "

It was like watching one of JJ Williams tries!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

Better but still papering over the cracks.

Plus points:

The win

LRZ

Halaholo

The pack

Minus points:

Tompkins

Gareth Davies

Biggar

Halfpenny (finished at this level)

Got to fancy France this year.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Owen Watkin is a fucking god to tackle DVDM like that to save the game

I am a total mass of the shakes

I'll buy you all a pint when Neath Spoons reopens

I love everyone

#PivacIn

He should never have missed the tackle for their 3rd try though. Poor defence.

He made up for it when it matters

Look at the stats for missed tackles, you'll see there are plenty of others

No pleasing some

We won’t be able to afford these missed tackles in 2 weeks I’m afraid.

I am, however, ecstatic this evening

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Told you all. Just have belief and faith

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Great game

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Told you all. Just have belief and faith "

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Great game, exciting finish, congrats

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Winning breeds confidence. Bring on the English bastards xx (only a bit of banter)

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ecklerMan
over a year ago

Near the Sea

Another one in the bag, thats all that matters.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

What a try by Zammit, world class skill at only 20 years old.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oby le roneMan
over a year ago

Treorchy

Well to add a little bit of humour, it was on this day in 2010 that Andy Powell got caught driving a golf buggy down the hard shoulder of the M4.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Defos red and for all those saying there was a mitigating factor that wyn Jones moved.... Yes he did.... Upwards... So he still would have hit him in the head regardless

Wyn Jones by the way... If he says fit he will be wearing a. Lions suit come summer.

Biggar and halfpenny have to go... Davies on his last life. Tomos and Hardy the future

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

I'd start Hardy and Sheedy against England. Gareth kicks way too much away.

Sheedy will need to be on point with his goalkicking especially if Halfpenny isn't fit/doesn't start

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

They've got to take that shirt off Tompkins, he was bloody awful in every aspect of his game.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"They've got to take that shirt off Tompkins, he was bloody awful in every aspect of his game. "

I feel sorry for him. He's a clubman playing international rugby.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"Told you all. Just have belief and faith "

You've converted me. If we can get an opposition player sent off in every game we might just have a chance

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Tbf, Tompkins played out of position for 50 minutes after Willis came on for Halfpenny

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"I'd start Hardy and Sheedy against England. Gareth kicks way too much away.

Sheedy will need to be on point with his goalkicking especially if Halfpenny isn't fit/doesn't start

Gareth Davies is a fine rugby player but terrible scrum half. His basics are barely pro standard.

Lloyd Williams is a better nuts and bolts scrum half. The cupboard is quite bare.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Tbf, Tompkins played out of position for 50 minutes after Willis came on for Halfpenny

Looked to me like he didn't know what position he was in for the entire match. His marking was terrible and his lack of commitment to the tackle was unforgiveable in a 12 Jersey.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"I'd start Hardy and Sheedy against England. Gareth kicks way too much away.

Sheedy will need to be on point with his goalkicking especially if Halfpenny isn't fit/doesn't start

Gareth Davies is a fine rugby player but terrible scrum half. His basics are barely pro standard.

Lloyd Williams is a better nuts and bolts scrum half. The cupboard is quite bare. "

Hopefully Tomos will be fit by 2 weeks

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"I'd start Hardy and Sheedy against England. Gareth kicks way too much away.

Sheedy will need to be on point with his goalkicking especially if Halfpenny isn't fit/doesn't start

Gareth Davies is a fine rugby player but terrible scrum half. His basics are barely pro standard.

Lloyd Williams is a better nuts and bolts scrum half. The cupboard is quite bare.

Hopefully Tomos will be fit by 2 weeks "

Hamstring isn't it? I will cross everything and pray to the gods of rugby.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

There were far to many basic errors from experienced players yesterday especially the kicking game we kick far to much ball away then spend periods defending! I thought the bench had a good impact on the game but worrying that we don't have a half back pairing that is any good, Gareth Davies and Biggar are terrible at the moment.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"There were far to many basic errors from experienced players yesterday especially the kicking game we kick far to much ball away then spend periods defending! I thought the bench had a good impact on the game but worrying that we don't have a half back pairing that is any good, Gareth Davies and Biggar are terrible at the moment. "

Agree Biggar’s out of form at the moment, and the bench had a much better impact on the game yesterday than I thought, but assuming Halfpenny’s not selected (injury or not) then we can’t risk Sheedy’s goal kicking so they’ll start with Biggar.

If Johnny and North are fit we will have an exciting back line.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

If Johnny and North are fit we will have an exciting back line."

Yes goal kicker could be a problem and we will need to take every chance we can against England.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *unbunsCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Halfpenny is finished but we will struggle with goal kicking, as it looks like Bigger is also. We now have two great wings with Liam at 15, should be the way fwd. Loyd Williams must join the party now but 10 is a big problem. I still fancy bringing Jamie Roberts in alongside George for the England game.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Halfpenny is finished but we will struggle with goal kicking, as it looks like Bigger is also. We now have two great wings with Liam at 15, should be the way fwd. Loyd Williams must join the party now but 10 is a big problem. I still fancy bringing Jamie Roberts in alongside George for the England game."

Halfpenny hasnt been on form for a while.Defo bring roberts into the centre,has experience and strong in defence.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Hopefully Johnny Williams will be fit for the England game

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Would be nice to see everyone available and a total headache for Pivac to select a 23. It shows strength in depth and good quality, hungry players.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

I hope Navidi is fit as he's missed in the pack.

I still think Scotland will upset the table somewhat this year. They really are coming strong. As for Italy, I think it's time to give Georgia a shout at the tournament.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"Hopefully Johnny Williams will be fit for the England game

Between him and Halaholo for the 12 shirt imo.

I'd go North at 13 as JD will be rusty and Watkin isn't the answer.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Hopefully Johnny Williams will be fit for the England game

Between him and Halaholo for the 12 shirt imo.

I'd go North at 13 as JD will be rusty and Watkin isn't the answer. "

Tbf Watkin isn't a 13.

Apart from Foxy there is no top level out and out 13, most are 12s who switch purely because they have no choice.

Quality out and out 13s are a rare find these days

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Hopefully Johnny Williams will be fit for the England game

Between him and Halaholo for the 12 shirt imo.

I'd go North at 13 as JD will be rusty and Watkin isn't the answer.

Tbf Watkin isn't a 13.

Apart from Foxy there is no top level out and out 13, most are 12s who switch purely because they have no choice.

Quality out and out 13s are a rare find these days

Think Foxy might be finished at this level - too many injuries. This is why Picac’s pushing North at 13.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

Whispering this very quietly...

Could a grand slam be on....?

Would probably be the most unlikeiest of all...

England are doable at home...current form could go either way...

One mighty ask v france...but stranger things happen..

Re strange things happening would have to beat Italy..

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Whispering this very quietly...

Could a grand slam be on....?

Would probably be the most unlikeiest of all...

England are doable at home...current form could go either way...

One mighty ask v france...but stranger things happen..

Re strange things happening would have to beat Italy.. "

Sssshhhh.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Whispering this very quietly...

Could a grand slam be on....?

Would probably be the most unlikeiest of all...

England are doable at home...current form could go either way...

One mighty ask v france...but stranger things happen..

Re strange things happening would have to beat Italy.. "

Nope, France will end the run, England I’m not sure about after seeing their first 2 matches.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ercman50Man
over a year ago

blackwood

Wales will win the grand slam

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Wales will win the grand slam

This is the shit I like to see. The fuckers moaning already that we will lose to England and or France are the same ones who promised us all we would lose to Ireland and Scotland.

Life must be such fun being so negative all the time

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

"Wales will win the grand slam

This is the shit I like to see. The fuckers moaning already that we will lose to England and or France are the same ones who promised us all we would lose to Ireland and Scotland.

Life must be such fun being so negative all the time"

Thats the MissP I love and miss dearly. Go P xxxx

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Wales will win the grand slam

This is the shit I like to see. The fuckers moaning already that we will lose to England and or France are the same ones who promised us all we would lose to Ireland and Scotland.

Life must be such fun being so negative all the time

Thats the MissP I love and miss dearly. Go P xxxx"

The world is filled with negativity atm guys, if I can find a little bit of positivity in anything then I will

Miss you both too xx

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

I’m a right negative cunt, who happily admits (ok, bows and scrapes) when MissP is proved right.

Very pleased for Halalolo. Beard too, particularly his influence in mauls - an aspect of the game that was never that great under Gatland, even with Charteris around.

Agree about Watkin - very different defending at 13 to 12. Don’t feel he should get stick.

Half backs decision will be very interesting.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *JJJJxMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

France in quarantine... Interesting dynamic

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

I’m a right negative cunt, who happily admits (ok, bows and scrapes) when MissP is proved right.

Very pleased for Halalolo. Beard too, particularly his influence in mauls - an aspect of the game that was never that great under Gatland, even with Charteris around.

Agree about Watkin - very different defending at 13 to 12. Don’t feel he should get stick.

Half backs decision will be very interesting."

Aww Socksy I feel guilty now

But yea you were one of them

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

I’m a right negative cunt, who happily admits (ok, bows and scrapes) when MissP is proved right.

Very pleased for Halalolo. Beard too, particularly his influence in mauls - an aspect of the game that was never that great under Gatland, even with Charteris around.

Agree about Watkin - very different defending at 13 to 12. Don’t feel he should get stick.

Half backs decision will be very interesting.

Aww Socksy I feel guilty now

But yea you were one of them

Thanks for that

Don’t feel bad, I’d miss your raging optimism and withering barbs.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

I’m a right negative cunt, who happily admits (ok, bows and scrapes) when MissP is proved right.

Very pleased for Halalolo. Beard too, particularly his influence in mauls - an aspect of the game that was never that great under Gatland, even with Charteris around.

Agree about Watkin - very different defending at 13 to 12. Don’t feel he should get stick.

Half backs decision will be very interesting.

Aww Socksy I feel guilty now

But yea you were one of them

So was I, but you can poke it up your bum

Anyway, England have been so poor that I'm unusually hopeful going into the game

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

I’m a right negative cunt, who happily admits (ok, bows and scrapes) when MissP is proved right.

Very pleased for Halalolo. Beard too, particularly his influence in mauls - an aspect of the game that was never that great under Gatland, even with Charteris around.

Agree about Watkin - very different defending at 13 to 12. Don’t feel he should get stick.

Half backs decision will be very interesting.

Aww Socksy I feel guilty now

But yea you were one of them

So was I, but you can poke it up your bum

Anyway, England have been so poor that I'm unusually hopeful going into the game

Hopefull? You? Must be some kind of mistake you negative old twat

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Good game but ruined by a shocking sending off! Rees-Zammits a cracking player

You can't drive your shoulder into someone's head at the breakdown however much you moan about it

You won't get a clearer red card than those sorts of offences

He will pick up a ban aswell for his troubles

It isn't the 90s anymore, and intent doesn't come into it

And 4 weeks to be precise

Oh dear

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

I’m a right negative cunt, who happily admits (ok, bows and scrapes) when MissP is proved right.

Very pleased for Halalolo. Beard too, particularly his influence in mauls - an aspect of the game that was never that great under Gatland, even with Charteris around.

Agree about Watkin - very different defending at 13 to 12. Don’t feel he should get stick.

Half backs decision will be very interesting.

Aww Socksy I feel guilty now

But yea you were one of them

So was I, but you can poke it up your bum

Anyway, England have been so poor that I'm unusually hopeful going into the game

Hopefull? You? Must be some kind of mistake you negative old twat

Ok, England will bum us. Happy now?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

I’m a right negative cunt, who happily admits (ok, bows and scrapes) when MissP is proved right.

Very pleased for Halalolo. Beard too, particularly his influence in mauls - an aspect of the game that was never that great under Gatland, even with Charteris around.

Agree about Watkin - very different defending at 13 to 12. Don’t feel he should get stick.

Half backs decision will be very interesting.

Aww Socksy I feel guilty now

But yea you were one of them

So was I, but you can poke it up your bum

Anyway, England have been so poor that I'm unusually hopeful going into the game

Hopefull? You? Must be some kind of mistake you negative old twat

Ok, England will bum us. Happy now?

Normal service resumed

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"France in quarantine... Interesting dynamic"

They'll be out by a week Saturday

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *unbunsCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

"I've got to be honest some of the you people are right negative cunts

I’m a right negative cunt, who happily admits (ok, bows and scrapes) when MissP is proved right.

Very pleased for Halalolo. Beard too, particularly his influence in mauls - an aspect of the game that was never that great under Gatland, even with Charteris around.

Agree about Watkin - very different defending at 13 to 12. Don’t feel he should get stick.

Half backs decision will be very interesting.

Aww Socksy I feel guilty now

But yea you were one of them

So was I, but you can poke it up your bum

Anyway, England have been so poor that I'm unusually hopeful going into the game

Hopefull? You? Must be some kind of mistake you negative old twat

Ok, England will bum us. Happy now?

Normal service resumed

In a packed stadium i would be more confident. Cardiff does put the fear of god into England and they rattle easily if you stick it up em early on but behind closed doors and with so many players out of form or true position, not sure where that rattle is going to come from. Should be a great contest but ohhh soooo nervous.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

When is the team announced? Anyone know?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"When is the team announced? Anyone know? "

Usually Thursday lunchtime or so.

Strong rumours Hardy will start instead of Davies. I'm happy with that as Hardy is the better scrum half in the basic sense, though Davies is much the better athlete.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"When is the team announced? Anyone know?

Usually Thursday lunchtime or so.

Strong rumours Hardy will start instead of Davies. I'm happy with that as Hardy is the better scrum half in the basic sense, though Davies is much the better athlete. "

Also flying about that Foxy may start at 12 inside George

Bit of an odd one that with Williams and Halaholo with fit

Hardy ahead of Davies can kond of be expected, as Davies has had a mediocre season at best, and his kicking game gives too much possession away, shocking box kicker

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

I can't spell

Sorry

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

"When is the team announced? Anyone know?

Usually Thursday lunchtime or so.

Strong rumours Hardy will start instead of Davies. I'm happy with that as Hardy is the better scrum half in the basic sense, though Davies is much the better athlete.

Also flying about that Foxy may start at 12 inside George

Bit of an odd one that with Williams and Halaholo with fit

Hardy ahead of Davies can kond of be expected, as Davies has had a mediocre season at best, and his kicking game gives too much possession away, shocking box kicker"

Totally agree with you there Miss P, Davies pass has been slow and game management none existent with his pointless kicking, forwards pick themselves and just hope the bench is as strong again. Whole backline is a lottery apart from Zammit, Williams and Halfpenny just for his kicking!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Narrow win for Wales

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

Hope to god we don't see Foxy at 12. Unless he's looked dynamite in training.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ammo2k20Man
over a year ago

Newport

I just seen a possible team for Saturday Davies and North at centre? No Zammit maybe hes going for experience idk

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

So Foxy and North midfield. Hope JD is actually fit.

Feel sorry for Johnny Williams, I thought his distribution might be the better option.

Hardy at 9 is a plus.

Very attacking back 3!

Bring it on.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

He must be seeing something in jd in training. He seems to have lost a step in pace so not as effective at 13 but he has played 12 a lot so hopefully the gamble pays off.

Halaholo on the bench is a good decision as he brings an element of x factor

Do happy navidi is back, we need to match their power game

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"He must be seeing something in jd in training. He seems to have lost a step in pace so not as effective at 13 but he has played 12 a lot so hopefully the gamble pays off.

Halaholo on the bench is a good decision as he brings an element of x factor

Do happy navidi is back, we need to match their power game "

Feel a bit sorry for Wainwright- his face doesn’t seem to fit, but we are blessed in the back row.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

I see him more as an eight to be honest but there is a wealth of talent in back row... Eliss Jenkins to come back when fit as well

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Let's hope this centre pairing pays off

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Let's hope this centre pairing pays off

It’s what Pivac has been hoping for I think.

Depends if Foxy really is fit.

I just hope they remember the talent outside them!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

I'm in a no-win situation..If Wales win I'm grumpy, if England win nobody in Wales is in the mood

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *scouple07Couple
over a year ago

louth, Ireland

Come on Wales let's do this

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

Let's knock a few chariot wheels off, Cymru am byth

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

I can't believe it. We were absolutely unbelievable. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS!!!!!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

Oh Duw! That was tense but what a result and some massive performances, bench again was the difference!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *scouple07Couple
over a year ago

louth, Ireland

What a result, few dubious decisions but bring in Italy

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Oh Duw! That was tense but what a result and some massive performances, bench again was the difference!! "

Mental scenes

After being written off by all and sundry all tournament there is plenty of humble pie being eaten tonight

Keep going lads

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Impressed with the character to come back after they seemed to have grabbed the momentum.

40 points again England - Happy Days

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ethnmelvCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

What a great result from 24-24 to 40-24, the best team won!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Unbelievable

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ouble_Trouble_X2Couple
over a year ago

caerphilly

Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

Guscott made interesting point..

Is privac kiwi sizing us....

Like New Zealand we are now rarely leaving there 22 without putting points on the board...they soon add up..

England will be livid not with the decisions but their own Ill discipline....golden rule no. 1 you dont leave their 22 without points on the board..

Golden rule no.2 you dont turn your backs when you've conceded a penalty...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ouble_Trouble_X2Couple
over a year ago

caerphilly

"Guscott made interesting point..

Is privac kiwi sizing us....

Like New Zealand we are now rarely leaving there 22 without putting points on the board...they soon add up..

England will be livid not with the decisions but their own Ill discipline....golden rule no. 1 you dont leave their 22 without points on the board..

Golden rule no.2 you dont turn your backs when you've conceded a penalty..."

Agree with both rules however even with that being said when the ref tells you to speak to the team you would expect the ref to give you a heads up

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

"Guscott made interesting point..

Is privac kiwi sizing us....

Like New Zealand we are now rarely leaving there 22 without putting points on the board...they soon add up..

England will be livid not with the decisions but their own Ill discipline....golden rule no. 1 you dont leave their 22 without points on the board..

Golden rule no.2 you dont turn your backs when you've conceded a penalty..."

You were taught not to turn your back on a penalty at school boy level.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ouble_Trouble_X2Couple
over a year ago

caerphilly

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders."

Williams try spot on in the rules no knock on I just think he had an extremely bad game, some debatable calls and extremely whistle happy didn't let the game flow

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

Williams is a bit of a loose cannon sometimes but his natural ability gives him the edge. I'm still raving about Zammit's pace though he is electric!!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

"Guscott made interesting point..

Is privac kiwi sizing us....

Like New Zealand we are now rarely leaving there 22 without putting points on the board...they soon add up..

England will be livid not with the decisions but their own Ill discipline....golden rule no. 1 you dont leave their 22 without points on the board..

Golden rule no.2 you dont turn your backs when you've conceded a penalty...

You were taught not to turn your back on a penalty at school boy level."

Exactly....even we were told that up here in north wales...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders."

LRZ dropped the ball backwards then it bumped off his hip/thigh

Sanjay try stands

Whinging about the officials shows ignorance

Watch it again

At first glance I thought knock on myself

Watch the replay

The TMO and ref got it 100%right and it was a massive call

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ouble_Trouble_X2Couple
over a year ago

caerphilly

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders.

LRZ dropped the ball backwards then it bumped off his hip/thigh

Sanjay try stands

Whinging about the officials shows ignorance

Watch it again

At first glance I thought knock on myself

Watch the replay

The TMO and ref got it 100%right and it was a massive call

Correct they did on that I'm refering to the first try only

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders.

LRZ dropped the ball backwards then it bumped off his hip/thigh

Sanjay try stands

Whinging about the officials shows ignorance

Watch it again

At first glance I thought knock on myself

Watch the replay

The TMO and ref got it 100%right and it was a massive call

Correct they did on that I'm refering to the first try only"

Sorry I thought you were referring to Sanjay

If you're referring to Josh Adams try, the referee signaled and blew the whistle for the penalty before DB took the kick, the try was completely legal

The England defence had the same notice that the Wales attack had

Poor game management from England

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

Its history

We won

Record books show we for first time ever put 41 points on the saesneg mochan...

The IRB refs committee will deal with ref in their own way..

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

If only the pubs were open!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ouble_Trouble_X2Couple
over a year ago

caerphilly

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders.

LRZ dropped the ball backwards then it bumped off his hip/thigh

Sanjay try stands

Whinging about the officials shows ignorance

Watch it again

At first glance I thought knock on myself

Watch the replay

The TMO and ref got it 100%right and it was a massive call

Correct they did on that I'm refering to the first try only

Sorry I thought you were referring to Sanjay

If you're referring to Josh Adams try, the referee signaled and blew the whistle for the penalty before DB took the kick, the try was completely legal

The England defence had the same notice that the Wales attack had

Poor game management from England "

So the ref telling Farrell to speak to the team, then blow his whistle to start play whilst he is doing so is not bad on the referees part??

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"If only the pubs were open!"

My card is behind the bar in Neath Spoons ready for when they are

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders.

LRZ dropped the ball backwards then it bumped off his hip/thigh

Sanjay try stands

Whinging about the officials shows ignorance

Watch it again

At first glance I thought knock on myself

Watch the replay

The TMO and ref got it 100%right and it was a massive call

Correct they did on that I'm refering to the first try only

Sorry I thought you were referring to Sanjay

If you're referring to Josh Adams try, the referee signaled and blew the whistle for the penalty before DB took the kick, the try was completely legal

The England defence had the same notice that the Wales attack had

Poor game management from England

So the ref telling Farrell to speak to the team, then blow his whistle to start play whilst he is doing so is not bad on the referees part??"

He knew the penalty had been awarded before he was asked to speak to his team

He took far too long, the ref then signalled again and blew the whistle again before allowing Biggar to take the kick

Poor game management by Farrel

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ouble_Trouble_X2Couple
over a year ago

caerphilly

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders.

LRZ dropped the ball backwards then it bumped off his hip/thigh

Sanjay try stands

Whinging about the officials shows ignorance

Watch it again

At first glance I thought knock on myself

Watch the replay

The TMO and ref got it 100%right and it was a massive call

Correct they did on that I'm refering to the first try only

Sorry I thought you were referring to Sanjay

If you're referring to Josh Adams try, the referee signaled and blew the whistle for the penalty before DB took the kick, the try was completely legal

The England defence had the same notice that the Wales attack had

Poor game management from England

So the ref telling Farrell to speak to the team, then blow his whistle to start play whilst he is doing so is not bad on the referees part??

He knew the penalty had been awarded before he was asked to speak to his team

He took far too long, the ref then signalled again and blew the whistle again before allowing Biggar to take the kick

Poor game management by Farrel

I think we both see it totally different as did most people but o well always next year

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

England are a really strong group of players but they struggle to play as a team. Eddie Jones has to go as he hasn't a plan B. Pick the likes of Jamie George as captain is only way forward for them.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Ref was shocking hope.he never refs again

I get what you are saying but he did go to the Tmo on Liam Williams try and it doesn't fall solely on his shoulders.

LRZ dropped the ball backwards then it bumped off his hip/thigh

Sanjay try stands

Whinging about the officials shows ignorance

Watch it again

At first glance I thought knock on myself

Watch the replay

The TMO and ref got it 100%right and it was a massive call

Correct they did on that I'm refering to the first try only

Sorry I thought you were referring to Sanjay

If you're referring to Josh Adams try, the referee signaled and blew the whistle for the penalty before DB took the kick, the try was completely legal

The England defence had the same notice that the Wales attack had

Poor game management from England

So the ref telling Farrell to speak to the team, then blow his whistle to start play whilst he is doing so is not bad on the referees part??

He knew the penalty had been awarded before he was asked to speak to his team

He took far too long, the ref then signalled again and blew the whistle again before allowing Biggar to take the kick

Poor game management by Farrel

I think we both see it totally different as did most people but o well always next year"

No worries, everyone is entitled to their opinion and I empathise with how frustrating it is when you feel the officiating goes against you

However, the referee's decision is the only one that matters

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

Farrell is simply not captain material, he gets frustrated and wound up about the simplest decisions then his own game suffers.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"If only the pubs were open!

My card is behind the bar in Neath Spoons ready for when they are

Bring it on

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

When the ref signals that play can restart in the first try, England players have already fanned out to the opposite touchline to the way Biggar went. They are not in a huddle.

LRZ does touch the ball forward for me, but it doesn’t matter. My understanding has always been that it only becomes a knock-on if it touches the ground or another player. It touches him again, then goes backwards. It seemed fine to me.

The fact it went forward from his hand doesn’t make it a forward pass - think how many times you see players juggling a ball a few times before catching it while running.

What it highlights is that many pundits have a very shaky understanding of the rules.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ORDERMANMan
over a year ago

wrexham

"If only the pubs were open!

My card is behind the bar in Neath Spoons ready for when they are

When the pubs do reopen you do realise the spoons in Neath is going to be heaving with guys from all over south Wales sussing you out

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ontyman73Man
over a year ago

pontypridd

The two try we fine but let get it right there no rules in rugby they are laws and the knock on law say the ball must touch the floor or either player before it becomes a knock on so it came back off this calf so play on , people need to remember we scored 4trys and a bouns point with we shashed them lol

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

If the kick for the first try was caught by an English player and run all the way back for a try to them they wouldn't complain about not having time

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Farrell is simply not captain material, he gets frustrated and wound up about the simplest decisions then his own game suffers."

And now we can see how much of a liability Itoje is

Lions captain material he definitely is not

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Right then............ My little doubters......... Where are you now??? Lol

We fucking done em, and we done em fucking bad.

Belief is key, we couldnt go from a good side to a bad side overnight, bring on the Slam.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *appytoadsCouple
over a year ago

West Dublin

Well done to our Celtic cousins, great game thoroughly deserved

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

We only gone and done it!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"We only gone and done it!

Thank the Herrings

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Imagine what Cardiff would have been like if crowds were there,place would have been another levels

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago

Camarthen

"Farrell is simply not captain material, he gets frustrated and wound up about the simplest decisions then his own game suffers.

And now we can see how much of a liability Itoje is

Lions captain material he definitely is not

For a player to give 5 penalties away and not been yellow carded is another mistake by the ref! Zammit knocked the ball forward no doubt about that but I thought the 1st try was fine Biggar hadn't signaled to the posts and until he does you don't turn your back on him whatever the ref is saying.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Owen Farrell was heard asking the Ref for another ball during the 2nd half on Saturday....... the Ref said, there's already a ball on the pitch.... to which Farrell replied, I know but wales are playing with that one...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"We only gone and done it!

Thank the Herrings

Let's not bring the Herrings into this thread

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Seems a lot of pissed off english on the 6 nation threads. But even without the first and second try Wales would have won by 2 points.

Nigel Owens has said in an interview either last night or today that both tries 1 and 2 shouldn’t have been allowed. Makes for an interesting read xx

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Seems a lot of pissed off english on the 6 nation threads. But even without the first and second try Wales would have won by 2 points.

Nigel Owens has said in an interview either last night or today that both tries 1 and 2 shouldn’t have been allowed. Makes for an interesting read xx "

Only Pascal's decisions and opinions mattered, not Nigels

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ethnmelvCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

If you look at the replay, you can see the left wing and backs already in place before Biggar kicked. They were just slow to get back on the right- always watch during a Penalty...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Seems a lot of pissed off english on the 6 nation threads. But even without the first and second try Wales would have won by 2 points.

Nigel Owens has said in an interview either last night or today that both tries 1 and 2 shouldn’t have been allowed. Makes for an interesting read xx

Only Pascal's decisions and opinions mattered, not Nigels

Nigel was probably being diplomatic, both tries were perfectly legal by the letter of the law... sometimes one team has good fortune on their side is all - and its not usually us

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Seems a lot of pissed off english on the 6 nation threads. But even without the first and second try Wales would have won by 2 points.

Nigel Owens has said in an interview either last night or today that both tries 1 and 2 shouldn’t have been allowed. Makes for an interesting read xx

Only Pascal's decisions and opinions mattered, not Nigels

Very very true! Just interesting to see the varies takes on it, not that it matters as it’s now history..... onwards to France / Italy xx

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Seems a lot of pissed off english on the 6 nation threads. But even without the first and second try Wales would have won by 2 points.

Nigel Owens has said in an interview either last night or today that both tries 1 and 2 shouldn’t have been allowed. Makes for an interesting read xx

Only Pascal's decisions and opinions mattered, not Nigels

Nigel was probably being diplomatic, both tries were perfectly legal by the letter of the law... sometimes one team has good fortune on their side is all - and its not usually us

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

Well, well, well, Pivac is proving me wrong and long may that continue.

Special mention to the English set up for being the thickest team I've seen in years. Lovely stuff.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ouble_Trouble_X2Couple
over a year ago

caerphilly

Nice to read the ref has admitted his mistakes

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Nice to read the ref has admitted his mistakes

Has this changed the result?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Well, well, well, Pivac is proving me wrong and long may that continue.

Special mention to the English set up for being the thickest team I've seen in years. Lovely stuff. "

Same here tbh

I was as sceptical as the next man but always said I really hoped I was wrong

I agree, there's not much going on with that lot, never seen such a disjointed looking bunch

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"Well, well, well, Pivac is proving me wrong and long may that continue.

Special mention to the English set up for being the thickest team I've seen in years. Lovely stuff.

Same here tbh

I was as sceptical as the next man but always said I really hoped I was wrong

I agree, there's not much going on with that lot, never seen such a disjointed looking bunch

I still back France to beat us in Paris, if they have a full squad, but we're getting better.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Well, well, well, Pivac is proving me wrong and long may that continue.

Special mention to the English set up for being the thickest team I've seen in years. Lovely stuff.

Same here tbh

I was as sceptical as the next man but always said I really hoped I was wrong

I agree, there's not much going on with that lot, never seen such a disjointed looking bunch

I still back France to beat us in Paris, if they have a full squad, but we're getting better. "

Well you'd also backed everyone else to beat us so far so let's hope your form continues

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"Well, well, well, Pivac is proving me wrong and long may that continue.

Special mention to the English set up for being the thickest team I've seen in years. Lovely stuff.

Same here tbh

I was as sceptical as the next man but always said I really hoped I was wrong

I agree, there's not much going on with that lot, never seen such a disjointed looking bunch

I still back France to beat us in Paris, if they have a full squad, but we're getting better.

Well you'd also backed everyone else to beat us so far so let's hope your form continues

Just stuck £20 on Italy

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Well, well, well, Pivac is proving me wrong and long may that continue.

Special mention to the English set up for being the thickest team I've seen in years. Lovely stuff.

Same here tbh

I was as sceptical as the next man but always said I really hoped I was wrong

I agree, there's not much going on with that lot, never seen such a disjointed looking bunch

I still back France to beat us in Paris, if they have a full squad, but we're getting better. "

France have looked the stronger and more consistent team, but I think a lot will depend on how many of the squad suffered ill effects of Covid and how they’re getting back to fitness. The Scotland game will be a good marker as to how they’re playing. Let’s not forget that Scotland are looking stronger than they have over the last few years and could turn them over.

But I do think France may turn us over in Paris

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"Well, well, well, Pivac is proving me wrong and long may that continue.

Special mention to the English set up for being the thickest team I've seen in years. Lovely stuff.

Same here tbh

I was as sceptical as the next man but always said I really hoped I was wrong

I agree, there's not much going on with that lot, never seen such a disjointed looking bunch

I still back France to beat us in Paris, if they have a full squad, but we're getting better.

But I do think France may turn us over in Paris"

Can't argue with that. Been an interesting tournament so far.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Well, well, well, Pivac is proving me wrong and long may that continue.

Special mention to the English set up for being the thickest team I've seen in years. Lovely stuff.

Same here tbh

I was as sceptical as the next man but always said I really hoped I was wrong

I agree, there's not much going on with that lot, never seen such a disjointed looking bunch

I still back France to beat us in Paris, if they have a full squad, but we're getting better.

But I do think France may turn us over in Paris

Can't argue with that. Been an interesting tournament so far. "

It’s has, just a shame the crowds couldn’t be at the stadiums. We go to one or two games each year and we had hoped to be in Paris this year

Not matter what happens in Paris, the English aren’t lifting the title this year

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Teams out early

Gone full stength, good to see to keep momentum

Only changes in the starting 15 from England are Hill in the row with AWJ and Gareth in at 9 for the injured Hardy

Ball and Lloyd Williams slot in on the bench, with Carre and Wainwright the other 2 bench changes.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Teams out early

Gone full stength, good to see to keep momentum

Only changes in the starting 15 from England are Hill in the row with AWJ and Gareth in at 9 for the injured Hardy

Ball and Lloyd Williams slot in on the bench, with Carre and Wainwright the other 2 bench changes.

Other than maybe giving Sheedy a whole game, I'm happy with that. Keep that momentum going and not taking Italy lightly is the right way to go

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Teams out early

Gone full stength, good to see to keep momentum

Only changes in the starting 15 from England are Hill in the row with AWJ and Gareth in at 9 for the injured Hardy

Ball and Lloyd Williams slot in on the bench, with Carre and Wainwright the other 2 bench changes.

Agreed, secure the win, we can always take key players off after that for a rest.

Other than maybe giving Sheedy a whole game, I'm happy with that. Keep that momentum going and not taking Italy lightly is the right way to go "

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Strong team. I understand the arguments to blood new players or give the new generation more game time but it’s also a competition. We need to ensure a bonus point win. Let’s not forget that we are only on a three game winning streak.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

I agree, would have liked to see halaholo start but ultimately have to win

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

In the same token though, Italy are super physical in the breakdown. Perhaps we should start with our strength on the bench and bring them on when the Italians are inevitably knackered so not to risk injury blows going to France.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

That's if France recover from Covid. Fingers crossed!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *efByOrgasmsMan
over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Would have rested Biggar this weekend and give Sheedy the starting spot.

Start with the strong team and hopefully put the game to bed by 50mins and get the main guys off early.

Would have like to seen them ditch a back in the subs for a extra forward so we can rest the back row

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"That's if France recover from Covid. Fingers crossed! "

They play England Saturday

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

My youngest is a big football fan and wasnt really interested when Wales were playing rugby. This year though shes been watching it with me and cheering us along so I think she has finally been converted lol

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"My youngest is a big football fan and wasnt really interested when Wales were playing rugby. This year though shes been watching it with me and cheering us along so I think she has finally been converted lol

I love both myself, hopefully she's now on the right path to cheering on Wales in all sports!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

She does but rugby was always a sore point with her and her Dad as it got more coverage than football but that has changed now.

She is a very proud Welsh woman who is a member of Plaid Cymru and Yes Cymru and will be voting for the first time in May

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"She does but rugby was always a sore point with her and her Dad as it got more coverage than football but that has changed now.

She is a very proud Welsh woman who is a member of Plaid Cymru and Yes Cymru and will be voting for the first time in May

Woohoo

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *scouple07Couple
over a year ago

louth, Ireland

Come on Wales, a big convincing win today to get the confidence up for the big French finish

Mr (Taff)

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Come on Wales, a big convincing win today to get the confidence up for the big French finish

Mr (Taff)"

Could all come down to points difference if we don't beat France so we need to make it convincing today

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *scouple07Couple
over a year ago

louth, Ireland

"Come on Wales, a big convincing win today to get the confidence up for the big French finish

Mr (Taff)

Could all come down to points difference if we don't beat France so we need to make it convincing today

Exactly, we haven't set the 6 nations alight yet but wouldn't it be great if we beat Italy and then go on and play great rugby and blow France off the pitch like we did to the English when we beat them 30-3 to take the title from them

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Come on then boys, let's do this!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *r_FaustusMan
over a year ago

Northampton

22-0 after 22 minutes....!

C’mon Cymru!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

Be nice to get the BP before the half

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

Is it time for Italy to step aside and give the likes or Georgia a go ?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *r_FaustusMan
over a year ago

Northampton

"Be nice to get the BP before the half

Your wish is clearly their command...!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *r_FaustusMan
over a year ago

Northampton

"Is it time for Italy to step aside and give the likes or Georgia a go ?"

Definitely

Discovery this week: you can watch the Rugby Europe games online for free

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

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

"Is it time for Italy to step aside and give the likes or Georgia a go ?"

Problem with Italy is I can't see any way of them improving, and their club sides are the same

I watch Zebre and Benetton play week in week out and apart from the occasional win (and Benetton had a strong year a couple of seasons back) they are usually bottom of the table

Maybe bringing in a relegation system to the 6N would be an idea

I don't know

I didn't see an issue with the old 5 Nations myself

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately