Six Nations

[slash's hat]

So what are thoughts on next yrs 6 nations winners based on this weekends outings? Unfortunately didn't get to watch all games - annoying different channel rights! England was a pretty dull game but a few good moments from them I thought, but lot of work needed. Ireland were entertaining to watch, maybe a bad South Africa team but Ireland seemed quite fluid. Apparently France made a decent effort at a comeback in 2nd half but didn't watch to see how they played overall.

[TheGayTent]

Going by the fixture list alone it's very difficult to see past the championship being won by England again. 

[LJS]

So, you all ignored Scotland last week. Stunning performance from them today. Should have beaten the all blacks. We are surely favourites for the 6 nations now. 

And we are great to watch.

What's not to love?

Edited November 19, 2017 by LJS

[dondo]

On 11/19/2017 at 12:17 AM, LJS said:

So, you all ignored Scotland last week. Stunning performance from them today. Should have beaten the all blacks. We are surely favourites for the 6 nations now. 

And we are great to watch.

What's not to love?

Aye- was a great performance. We were unlucky not to go in at half time with a lead.  Unfortunately I didn't see the 2nd half but will try to get it on catch up.

[LJS]

so, with the autumn internationals done...

Scotland: 16 tries

England: 13 tries

Ireland: 10 tries

France: 6 tries

Wales: 5 tries

Italy : 1 try

Would be nice to see similar numbers in the 6  nations!

 

[dondo]

Fantastic performance from Scotland- yes I know that Australia were down to 14 men but still absolutely brilliant even without Hogg.

[TheGayTent]

Scotland have the talent there's no doubt. I still have question marks over their belief and strength in depth over the course of a tough 6 nations campaign. 

The England game at Murrayfield will be extremely exciting if by then Scotland have defeated Wales in Cardiff and knocked over the French. 

Am going to Rome to see England's opener - can't wait.

[TheGayTent]

Scotland’s strength in depth has already shown them up badly, that’s got to hurt Townsend. 

[dondo]

5 hours ago, TheGayTent said:

Scotland’s strength in depth has already shown them up badly, that’s got to hurt Townsend. 

Yes- was a depressing performance.  So many mistakes it was gutting.

[The Nal]

Enjoyed this!

[pink_triangle]

O2 emailed me yesterday requesting I get behind England as they locked horns with the Welsh. I replied straight back to let them know what I thought of this request!

[LJS]

On 2/6/2018 at 7:05 AM, TheGayTent said:

Scotland’s strength in depth has already shown them up badly, that’s got to hurt Townsend. 

 

[TheGayTent]

6 minutes ago, LJS said:

 

[LJS]

 

 

[pink_triangle]

My wife was ecstatic after 10 years without a win. Interesting from my quick research she wasn't born the last time Scotland won at Twickenham, maybe time to put that right next year!

[LJS]

Ireland's next 2 games could be crackers.

[dondo]

Fantastic result for Scotland- my son said it was the happiest he'd seen me all year!

Great to see Russell back on form.

[LJS]

Well done Ireland. Not sure many predicted they would win the championship before they played England.

Much as the Scotland result was disappointing, at least we tried & played some glorious rugby.

England were woeful. Needing a bonus point win they kick for goal with their first 3 penalties! 

Sorry, I just don't get it. First one maybe, get some points on the board - settle the nerves. But the next two...sorry, it either shows lack of ambition or massive (& totally misplaced) arrogance.

 

[pink_triangle]

England 5/1 to finish runner up in the group. Aren't they really good odds, or am I missing something?

[TheGayTent]

39 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

England 5/1 to finish runner up in the group. Aren't they really good odds, or am I missing something?

I would say it’s a game England would win more than once in six games - so therefore the bet is good value. 

That being said, it’s not a bet I would be making. 

[pink_triangle]

1 hour ago, TheGayTent said:

I would say it’s a game England would win more than once in six games - so therefore the bet is good value. 

That being said, it’s not a bet I would be making.

Wales will probably finish second if they win their last 2 games, but I think that's far from certain.

[TheGayTent]

29 minutes ago, pink_triangle said:

Wales will probably finish second if they win their last 2 games, but I think that's far from certain.

Ah yes I’d not taken into account the bonus point Wales will get against Italy. 

[LJS]

5 hours ago, pink_triangle said:

England 5/1 to finish runner up in the group. Aren't they really good odds, or am I missing something?

They could finish in any position except 1st or 6th.

 

[LJS]

what a scummy little shit Eddie Jones is...

Quote

 

 At a sponsors' talk in July 2017, the Australian described Wales as a "shit little place" and spoke about how disappointed he was by a recent defeat by the "scummy Irish".

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43409476

[ThomThomDrum]

Happy St Patrick’s day everyone!