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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
Okay…. 2 weeks off… and one full thread! So how we feeling now? Good bad bits and observations… what happens from here.. and who did win that wales vs stoke mandeville game? 
Oh.. and for the person who asked.. I’m up for doing a lions rugby thread for the tour in the summer, and I’ll start that closer to the time |
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By *a LunaWoman 24 weeks ago
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Don’t ask Fabio, don’t ask. It’s been a right shitshow for Wales and I can’t see it getting any better! 🤦🏻♀️ |
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Couldnt give a shit about sport |
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By *usty kayWoman 24 weeks ago
Burnham on Sea |
Dreading today's match. Not sure if I can even watch it |
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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Couldnt give a shit about sport "
Welsh then?
Seriously though…. Why do you feel the need to piss in other people’s cornflakes… could you not let a thread just past you!
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I’m crossing my fingers that the Calcutta cup is ours this year, we are at home after all and the boys didn’t do too bad a job last week  |
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I’m just hoping it’s not another shut out and we can get some points on the board and play a bit of rugby…..there’s nothing to lose now so we might as well try a few things and get creative!!
Calcutta Cup should be a brilliant game and that I’m excited for!! |
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Tonight's match I think will set a precedent .. England are looking good but Scotland have won the last few meetings.
I think if England can win tonight, they've got a better chance of keeping the ball rolling! |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 24 weeks ago
Nr cricket ground birm |
"Don’t ask Fabio, don’t ask. It’s been a right shitshow for Wales and I can’t see it getting any better! 🤦🏻♀️"
I of course hope it doesn't get better for the Welsh today |
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England for the win. I'm hopeful this year in the Calcutta cup.
I'm torn with Wales v Ireland. Clearly a Wales win (as inconceivable as it is right now) will assist England in their bid to win the M6N.
We also need to see Wales back up to their near best (just losing to England (hopefully controversially in the last minute)
But...
I'm sorry to say, I do like to see the Welsh getting their arses served.
Before you all cry foul. It's only because my very best friends are Welsh and when they beat the English, I am absolutely fucking pelted. It's almost personal and relentless. 😂
So if your going to win Wales, happy. But if you're going to lose. Let it be by a cricket score and don't save your best game for us.
Wooden 🥄 |
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At least the welsh will win something,even if it is the wooden spoon. |
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Oh.. and for the person who asked.. I’m up for doing a lions rugby thread for the tour in the summer, and I’ll start that closer to the time "
I’m 100% up for this if it’s a tour of really good sports bars, with big screens and Irish bands…. And know a few great ones around the world |
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"England for the win. I'm hopeful this year in the Calcutta cup.
I'm torn with Wales v Ireland. Clearly a Wales win (as inconceivable as it is right now) will assist England in their bid to win the M6N.
We also need to see Wales back up to their near best (just losing to England (hopefully controversially in the last minute)
But...
I'm sorry to say, I do like to see the Welsh getting their arses served.
Before you all cry foul. It's only because my very best friends are Welsh and when they beat the English, I am absolutely fucking pelted. It's almost personal and relentless. 😂
So if your going to win Wales, happy. But if you're going to lose. Let it be by a cricket score and don't save your best game for us.
Wooden 🥄 "
I agree, the wooden spoon is on the cards. Even with Gatland gone, rot is rot and the whole WRU structure is broken. Maybe we'll have one of those 'free of the shackles of pressure' games and take a shock win (the U20's did last night!!), but c'mon, it's Ireland, they just won't let that happen ....surely?!! 🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞
As for the English-Bashing, that's just the result of centuries of National conflict, governmental imposition, and a more recent hatred of the perceived arrogance of the "English Rugby Mentality". I do agree though, some folk this side of the bridge do take it a little too personal and a little too far, so on behalf of all us Taff's who enjoy the banter (no matter which way fortunes are falling at the time), we're sorry for the extremists!!
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For fucks sake!!!
I was quietly confident about England today and then I’ve just been reading the press, Clive Woodward saying we’ll monster the Scottish pack.
Then Courtney lawes saying much the same.
We’re fucked.
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By *a LunaWoman 24 weeks ago
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I’m doing a little prayer for Wales. Because they need it!! |
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"I’m doing a little prayer for Wales. Because they need it!! "
Maybe.
It’s possible that just giving Gatland the elbow might make a huge difference though.
I’m hopeful we’ll see a much improved display from wales today. |
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Should be a fun weekend for everyone basically everyone's rivals day. Hope they are good games with lots of up and downs  |
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"Couldnt give a shit about sport
Welsh then?
Seriously though…. Why do you feel the need to piss in other people’s cornflakes… could you not let a thread just past you!
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No I’m not Welsh just fed up of either football or rugby post
Always surprised how big an importance chasing a ball about is in some people’s lives so always interested to try to
Understand why ? |
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By *a LunaWoman 24 weeks ago
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"I’m doing a little prayer for Wales. Because they need it!!
Maybe.
It’s possible that just giving Gatland the elbow might make a huge difference though.
I’m hopeful we’ll see a much improved display from wales today."
Fingers crossed 🤞 |
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By *55 ManMan 24 weeks ago
Castlerea |
Wales 7 - Ireland 33.
We'll go easy on you, no point wearing the lads out before we meet the French. |
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Triple Crown then 3 in a row🍀🍀🍀🙏 |
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"England for the win. I'm hopeful this year in the Calcutta cup.
I'm torn with Wales v Ireland. Clearly a Wales win (as inconceivable as it is right now) will assist England in their bid to win the M6N.
We also need to see Wales back up to their near best (just losing to England (hopefully controversially in the last minute)
But...
I'm sorry to say, I do like to see the Welsh getting their arses served.
Before you all cry foul. It's only because my very best friends are Welsh and when they beat the English, I am absolutely fucking pelted. It's almost personal and relentless. 😂
So if your going to win Wales, happy. But if you're going to lose. Let it be by a cricket score and don't save your best game for us.
Wooden 🥄
I agree, the wooden spoon is on the cards. Even with Gatland gone, rot is rot and the whole WRU structure is broken. Maybe we'll have one of those 'free of the shackles of pressure' games and take a shock win (the U20's did last night!!), but c'mon, it's Ireland, they just won't let that happen ....surely?!! 🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞
As for the English-Bashing, that's just the result of centuries of National conflict, governmental imposition, and a more recent hatred of the perceived arrogance of the "English Rugby Mentality". I do agree though, some folk this side of the bridge do take it a little too personal and a little too far, so on behalf of all us Taff's who enjoy the banter (no matter which way fortunes are falling at the time), we're sorry for the extremists!!
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Lol Dai, is that you off to North Wales with a can of petrol and a lighter 😉
The Wales England match will be as big this year as ever. |
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By *a LunaWoman 24 weeks ago
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Well I won’t be watching the game so that should mean we win.
Sorry Ireland
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Sorry Wales I don't think your going to get any toys, mabe a penalty if your lucky.
England the calcutta Cup is staying with Scotland! Will be a very close game I think though. |
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"Don’t ask Fabio, don’t ask. It’s been a right shitshow for Wales and I can’t see it getting any better! 🤦🏻♀️"
Just remember it always has to hit the bottom before it can get better give them 4 to 8 years |
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"Wales 7 - Ireland 33.
We'll go easy on you, no point wearing the lads out before we meet the French."
No Wales won't get a try so more Wales 6 - Ireland 40. |
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By *end1Man 24 weeks ago
southend on sea |
Bet their smiling in the valley's 13 -10 to the Welsh at half time. |
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Blimey Wales in the lead at half time  |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 24 weeks ago
Nr cricket ground birm |
"Blimey Wales in the lead at half time "
Was worried they would break their streak |
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Wow eating my words ! Come on Wales!  |
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Ireland are being very not Irish.. |
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"Sorry Wales I don't think your going to get any toys, mabe a penalty if your lucky.
England the calcutta Cup is staying with Scotland! Will be a very close game I think though. "
England will be very keen to win .. I'm very much looking forward to it.. #AsOne 🏴 |
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"Sorry Wales I don't think your going to get any toys, mabe a penalty if your lucky.
England the calcutta Cup is staying with Scotland! Will be a very close game I think though.
England will be very keen to win .. I'm very much looking forward to it.. #AsOne 🏴"
They will be so will see how hungry Scotland are to win. |
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If I were a neutral I'd say so far this has been a great game! I'm not neutral, so C'MON WAYALS!!!!!
I am also a realist; so am enjoying this moment for what it is ...a momemt! |
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"If I were a neutral I'd say so far this has been a great game! I'm not neutral, so C'MON WAYALS!!!!!
I am also a realist; so am enjoying this moment for what it is ...a momemt!"
Excellent game. Hopefully an equally tight 2nd half. If Wales were to nick it, well... |
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"If I were a neutral I'd say so far this has been a great game! I'm not neutral, so C'MON WAYALS!!!!!
I am also a realist; so am enjoying this moment for what it is ...a momemt!"
True, Ireland are still a man down but hey it’s put a bit of a spark in their step |
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"Sorry Wales I don't think your going to get any toys, mabe a penalty if your lucky.
England the calcutta Cup is staying with Scotland! Will be a very close game I think though.
England will be very keen to win .. I'm very much looking forward to it.. #AsOne 🏴
They will be so will see how hungry Scotland are to win."
They'll be ravenous I'm sure x |
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Well I reckon Wales can hold their heads up on that one, last try effort was sooooo close, that’s the best they’ve been for quite some time, so commiseration's but congratulations too |
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By *55 ManMan 24 weeks ago
Castlerea |
Well played Wales.
Not quite the game we’d expected but a win is a win.
Guess Gatland is pretty unemployable now.
COYBIG. |
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By *usty kayWoman 24 weeks ago
Burnham on Sea |
What an exhilarating game. Not sure I've ever been so happy with a game of rugby that we've lost!
Saw their heart again today which has been missing for a long time |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 24 weeks ago
Nr cricket ground birm |
Well done to Wales, cracking game.
Glad Ireland held out |
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"What an exhilarating game. Not sure I've ever been so happy with a game of rugby that we've lost!
Saw their heart again today which has been missing for a long time "
Yeah! Great game of rugby, Ireland just knew what to do to 'finish'.
Plenty of bright hope just from a few small changes to a stale squad and stale game-plan. |
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"Couldnt give a shit about sport
Welsh then?
Seriously though…. Why do you feel the need to piss in other people’s cornflakes… could you not let a thread just past you!
No I’m not Welsh just fed up of either football or rugby post
Always surprised how big an importance chasing a ball about is in some people’s lives so always interested to try to
Understand why ?"
As Fabio said, would have been better to pass it by then.
Nothing wrong with not liking to chase a ball or an egg, but equally there are people that do like this.
Swinging is a lifestyle, a community, and a forum is a communication thread where lifestylers can tap into each others interests whether it’s in context to sex or a complete contrast.
This of course means that you’re entitled to your opinion of course, but your time posting would probably have more value in creating a fed up of football and rugby post.
Again, nothing wrong with contrasting opinions, but in context to what the OP initiated, your view didn’t really fall in line with the opening statement.
That said, neither does mine so I’ll end it with an enjoyable tournament to date, but can’t see much changing in the order of the table to last year.
Boxing later 
Enjoy your sporting & non sporting Saturday all. |
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What an excellent game. Sustain that Wales and you are...back!
*Now worried for England |
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Wales played so much better and showed heart and determination. Faded a bit at the end. But all goin right direction x |
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Fair play to Wales, they were on form today!! |
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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
Well…. That didn’t take long… lol |
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By *ailinWoman 24 weeks ago
stockport |
Wales definitely picked themselves up today and should be proud. Goes to show what a team Ireland are when an away win is disappointing even with a man down for a quarter of the match 🤣
COYBIG 💚🇮🇪☘️ |
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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Couldnt give a shit about sport
Welsh then?
Seriously though…. Why do you feel the need to piss in other people’s cornflakes… could you not let a thread just past you!
No I’m not Welsh just fed up of either football or rugby post
Always surprised how big an importance chasing a ball about is in some people’s lives so always interested to try to
Understand why ?"
We have done this thread for the 6 nations for the last 10-15 years and it brings people passion and info and laugh and tears….
It’s one thread within thousands… I’m sorry that everyone can’t entertain you! |
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"Couldnt give a shit about sport
Welsh then?
Seriously though…. Why do you feel the need to piss in other people’s cornflakes… could you not let a thread just past you!
No I’m not Welsh just fed up of either football or rugby post
Always surprised how big an importance chasing a ball about is in some people’s lives so always interested to try to
Understand why ?"
Just ignore it then..? |
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By *ost SockMan 24 weeks ago
West Wales and Cardiff |
"Before you all cry foul. It's only because my very best friends are Welsh and when they beat the English, I am absolutely fucking pelted. It's almost personal and relentless. 😂
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There’s plenty of Welsh idiots who go too far with it. It’s part of the reason I don’t go to the games anymore.
The English dish it out just as much though. When I lived in England I was always on the end of stick from colleagues and friends. Mines/Valleys/Sheep blah, blah, blah. Almost always good natured, of course, but the idea many people seem to have it’s all from our side is laughable.
Very, very proud of that performance today. Don’t see how anyone will ever get a sytraight red for head/head contact again if Ringrose didn’t.
Well done Ireland. May the best team win out if Scotland/England. |
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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
1) that’s why VDM will be your starting test winger
2) England are so scared of the pace Scotland can play at they are not committing numbers to the ruck
3) Englands centre and winger on VDM are giving him an extra 10 yards back.. to much respect and space for him to run into |
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First of all the English try was held up! But close game so far very exciting! |
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Well it’s not quite how I was expecting it to go but when you’ve got DVM flying up the wing every chance he gets it’s not gonna go too well for us is it  |
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By *end1Man 24 weeks ago
southend on sea |
Can someone tell me what Henry slade brings to the game in 2 years I'm still waiting! Elliott Daly should be on from the start not sleightholme again not international quality. |
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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
England got on there with the TMO… that’s never a penalty….. |
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0/3 conversions |
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Ohhh myyyy godddd!!!
I couldn’t breath for the last 10 mins of that game, Russell missing that kick definitely helped but good grief that was close
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Not a happy chappy but such a close game! And a good game |
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"Can someone tell me what Henry slade brings to the game in 2 years I'm still waiting! Elliott Daly should be on from the start not sleightholme again not international quality."
Agreed, I’m not a fan of Sleightholme just yet |
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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
Scotland got shafted there (who knew ro bbed was a banned word! lol) . England last 2 penalties they scored from were never pens….
Also, as much as i love VDM, I can’t have been the only person who screamed “under the posts!!!” When he scored that final try…. |
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Got 2 say we didn't deserve 2 win that game .we showed no motivation or ad any idea wot 2 do .still think couple of players shouldn't be in England shirt x |
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"Scotland got shafted there (who knew ro bbed was a banned word! lol) . England last 2 penalties they scored from were never pens….
Also, as much as i love VDM, I can’t have been the only person who screamed “under the posts!!!” When he scored that final try…."
Makes a change for the French referee to be on our side and Russell was 0/3 |
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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Can someone tell me what Henry slade brings to the game in 2 years I'm still waiting! Elliott Daly should be on from the start not sleightholme again not international quality."
I use to say the same thing about Johnny may…
My favourite sentence for a while was “…but yeah, what does he actually do!” |
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"Scotland got shafted there (who knew ro bbed was a banned word! lol) . England last 2 penalties they scored from were never pens….
Also, as much as i love VDM, I can’t have been the only person who screamed “under the posts!!!” When he scored that final try…."
I think my exact words were, "what the fuck are you doing putting it down there"!! |
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By *abio OP Man 24 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Scotland got shafted there (who knew ro bbed was a banned word! lol) . England last 2 penalties they scored from were never pens….
Also, as much as i love VDM, I can’t have been the only person who screamed “under the posts!!!” When he scored that final try….
Makes a change for the French referee to be on our side and Russell was 0/3 "
lol that clash of heads was accidental, the poor chap wasn’t even looking at him, and yes the other player was being lifted, but they just dropped him on the floor! I was laughing because you heard the England player scream and try to sell it like he’d won an Oscar |
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By *end1Man 24 weeks ago
southend on sea |
"Got 2 say we didn't deserve 2 win that game .we showed no motivation or ad any idea wot 2 do .still think couple of players shouldn't be in England shirt x "
agreed 👍
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By *end1Man 24 weeks ago
southend on sea |
"Can someone tell me what Henry slade brings to the game in 2 years I'm still waiting! Elliott Daly should be on from the start not sleightholme again not international quality.
I use to say the same thing about Johnny may…
My favourite sentence for a while was “…but yeah, what does he actually do!” "
but Fabio Jonny may scored alot of tries |
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Dear God. I'm just recovering. Sat amongst about 40 Jocks. |
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"Dear God. I'm just recovering. Sat amongst about 40 Jocks."
🤣🤣🏴🏴🏴 |
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A fine day of ruggers OP.
Wales are back?
England fans relieved?
I need a brandy and a lie down. |
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By *end1Man 24 weeks ago
southend on sea |
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A fine day of ruggers OP.
Wales are back?
England fans relieved?
I need a brandy and a lie down. "
😂😂😂😂 granted Wales played better but still lost Wales are a long long way from being back 😂😂 |
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Scotland were unlucky.
Good to see some fire in the dragon's belly and Wales playing with flair and passion.
Irish scrum was a shambles but I'm sure a set piece problem can be sorted in training.
France, even at home will be a tough task but Italy could be the banana skin....
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A fine day of ruggers OP.
Wales are back?
England fans relieved?
I need a brandy and a lie down. 😂😂😂😂 granted Wales played better but still lost Wales are a long long way from being back 😂😂"
That may be, however I somewhat fear Cardiff in round five. 😅 |
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By *ags73Man 24 weeks ago
glasgow-ish |
Can I just say. ‘What the fuck was that’
Thank you, I’ll get back to the more normal sports |
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By *abio OP Man 23 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
I wouldn’t say wales are back… but we may have stumbled on a way to make Welsh games interesting to watch… let em play 15 v 14!!!
Anyway… same question this weekend that I ask every week
Over/under Welshman on the lions tour… if I set the number at 2.5…. More or less? |
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"I wouldn’t say wales are back… but we may have stumbled on a way to make Welsh games interesting to watch… let em play 15 v 14!!!
Anyway… same question this weekend that I ask every week
Over/under Welshman on the lions tour… if I set the number at 2.5…. More or less? "
Everyone will scream Jack Morgan. Problem is he is in the most competitive position for selectors, with plenty of talent. Who else? Not seeing anyone.
It will (and probably should be) the Irish and British Lions. |
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"Ireland for the treble!"
💯 💚 🍀
C'mon The Azzurri |
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What a beautiful day to be drinking the sweet taste of victory from a Calcutta cup |
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"What a beautiful day to be drinking the sweet taste of victory from a Calcutta cup "
Haha, we were having drinks in our bar last night and one of the guys goes to change the channel on the TV and as the token Englishman I asked if he is after the rugby highlights 😂 |
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By *end1Man 23 weeks ago
southend on sea |
We England still kick the ball far to much no we don't have the talented flair players like the French. Look at Scotland yesterday attacked with 4 5 6 flowing passes together. |
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By *octor ProdMan 23 weeks ago
Constantly Travelling With Work |
An improved Welsh performance, but the issues are bigger than the coach and young squad. The WRFU need to address the issues on eligability and and promoting the game itself outside of the South Wales heartland |
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"We England still kick the ball far to much no we don't have the talented flair players like the French. Look at Scotland yesterday attacked with 4 5 6 flowing passes together."
With width too. We are too narrow. |
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"We England still kick the ball far to much no we don't have the talented flair players like the French. Look at Scotland yesterday attacked with 4 5 6 flowing passes together."
But if you can kick the 50/22 it's so much ground it's a know brainer ground, field position, not mush work. Win win Ierland managed it twice and scored on both occasions.
If I remembered it right.. |
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Law changes 20min Red Card WTF is this? And why only 20 minutes now. |
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"We England still kick the ball far to much no we don't have the talented flair players like the French. Look at Scotland yesterday attacked with 4 5 6 flowing passes together."
We do have the players.
Tom Roebuck at Sale is a master of chasing the kick & winning the ball back, but Borthwick won't pick him.
With his size, power & speed he would have matched VDM yesterday but no.. |
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By *abio OP Man 23 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"We England still kick the ball far to much no we don't have the talented flair players like the French. Look at Scotland yesterday attacked with 4 5 6 flowing passes together.
But if you can kick the 50/22 it's so much ground it's a know brainer ground, field position, not mush work. Win win Ierland managed it twice and scored on both occasions.
If I remembered it right.. "
Problem is that it wasn’t that sort of kicking
Play around the ruck was so slow they were box kicking it and hoping the Scottish full back dropped the ball! Unfortunately for England Blair kinghorn had a really good game! (He is on my lions plane… I think he is no. 2 to Irelands Hugo Keenan for the test spot) |
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By (user no longer on site) 23 weeks ago
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"We England still kick the ball far to much no we don't have the talented flair players like the French. Look at Scotland yesterday attacked with 4 5 6 flowing passes together.
We do have the players.
Tom Roebuck at Sale is a master of chasing the kick & winning the ball back, but Borthwick won't pick him.
With his size, power & speed he would have matched VDM yesterday but no.."
The kicks were mostly going too far and couldn't be contested.
England are playing a very cautious boring style at the moment but that has to do with confidence too. Relying on penalty's to win games.
But they won a world cup playing like that too. Wilkinson kicked so many penalties it was guaranteed points. |
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By *abio OP Man 23 weeks ago
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"Law changes 20min Red Card WTF is this? And why only 20 minutes now. "
No.. the 20 minute Red came about where offences were technically reds.. but would have been really harsh…. Think of it as a 20 sin bin, but after the 20 the player must be replaced
The “20 minute Red” can only come from the bunker… so if a yellow is given, they get to look at it to see if it remains a yellow, a 20 minute Red or a straight Red
If the ref on the field gives a straight Red, that cannot be looked at
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"Law changes 20min Red Card WTF is this? And why only 20 minutes now.
No.. the 20 minute Red came about where offences were technically reds.. but would have been really harsh…. Think of it as a 20 sin bin, but after the 20 the player must be replaced
The “20 minute Red” can only come from the bunker… so if a yellow is given, they get to look at it to see if it remains a yellow, a 20 minute Red or a straight Red
If the ref on the field gives a straight Red, that cannot be looked at
Call me Nigel… lol"
It's a great law...so much flexibility now. |
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By *abio OP Man 23 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Law changes 20min Red Card WTF is this? And why only 20 minutes now.
No.. the 20 minute Red came about where offences were technically reds.. but would have been really harsh…. Think of it as a 20 sin bin, but after the 20 the player must be replaced
The “20 minute Red” can only come from the bunker… so if a yellow is given, they get to look at it to see if it remains a yellow, a 20 minute Red or a straight Red
If the ref on the field gives a straight Red, that cannot be looked at
Call me Nigel… lol
It's a great law...so much flexibility now."
Have to say I don’t mind it… the amount of tackle in the air reds was doing my head in especially when they were genuine attempts and then you had to say” “but technically……”
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By *end1Man 23 weeks ago
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"We England still kick the ball far to much no we don't have the talented flair players like the French. Look at Scotland yesterday attacked with 4 5 6 flowing passes together.
We do have the players.
Tom Roebuck at Sale is a master of chasing the kick & winning the ball back, but Borthwick won't pick him.
With his size, power & speed he would have matched VDM yesterday but no..
The kicks were mostly going too far and couldn't be contested.
England are playing a very cautious boring style at the moment but that has to do with confidence too. Relying on penalty's to win games.
But they won a world cup playing like that too. Wilkinson kicked so many penalties it was guaranteed points."
I don't think many of yesterday's players would of got into the squad that won the world cup! And apart from when Eddie Jones took us to the world cup finals we haven't progressed. |
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I'm looking forward to the B&IL thread and it would be good to come up with an end state of the touring squad because it's going to be difficult I feel. |
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By *abio OP Man 23 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Can someone tell me what Henry slade brings to the game in 2 years I'm still waiting! Elliott Daly should be on from the start not sleightholme again not international quality.
I use to say the same thing about Johnny may…
My favourite sentence for a while was “…but yeah, what does he actually do!”
but Fabio Jonny may scored alot of tries "
Oh my god I just had a jack nowell flashback!!! he was another “what does he do player |
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"Can someone tell me what Henry slade brings to the game in 2 years I'm still waiting! Elliott Daly should be on from the start not sleightholme again not international quality.
I use to say the same thing about Johnny may…
My favourite sentence for a while was “…but yeah, what does he actually do!”
but Fabio Jonny may scored alot of tries
Oh my god I just had a jack nowell flashback!!! he was another “what does he do player "
Jonny May spent as much time running around in circles as he did going forward! Not even his half backs knew what he was doing or where he was going.. |
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"What a beautiful day to be drinking the sweet taste of victory from a Calcutta cup
Haha, we were having drinks in our bar last night and one of the guys goes to change the channel on the TV and as the token Englishman I asked if he is after the rugby highlights 😂"
It’s great to be the dog instead of the lamppost for a change this year |
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"What a beautiful day to be drinking the sweet taste of victory from a Calcutta cup
Haha, we were having drinks in our bar last night and one of the guys goes to change the channel on the TV and as the token Englishman I asked if he is after the rugby highlights 😂
It’s great to be the dog instead of the lamppost for a change this year "
The realisation is that we never won both games, they lost them. But I guess in recent years we would've lost them. Not complaining. #winningugly |
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"We England still kick the ball far to much no we don't have the talented flair players like the French. Look at Scotland yesterday attacked with 4 5 6 flowing passes together."
I’m sure both Scotland and France feel great about that.
Me… I just enjoy winning.
There’s no pretty passing or flair players pictured on the league table |
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"What a beautiful day to be drinking the sweet taste of victory from a Calcutta cup
Haha, we were having drinks in our bar last night and one of the guys goes to change the channel on the TV and as the token Englishman I asked if he is after the rugby highlights 😂
It’s great to be the dog instead of the lamppost for a change this year
The realisation is that we never won both games, they lost them. But I guess in recent years we would've lost them. Not complaining. #winningugly"
Eggzactly🥚
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Love the passion for the Italian anthem.. |
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"Italy doing good
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Gosh, it would be great if Italy beat France!!! |
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"Italy doing good
Gosh, it would be great if Italy beat France!!! "
It's not going great at the moment. |
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Entertaining game so far |
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"Italy doing good
Gosh, it would be great if Italy beat France!!! "
I agree, however…..  |
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"Italy doing good
Gosh, it would be great if Italy beat France!!!
I agree, however….. "
I'm travelling to Toulouse to watch Sale play Stade Toulouse. Ange Cappuazzo is one of their players.
He's going to rip us apart 😅 |
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France Italy game is a good watch |
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Shaun Edwards will be spitting cockerel feathers with that defensive display! |
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By (user no longer on site) 23 weeks ago
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"Entertaining game so far "
Since I made this comment France outscored Italy 8 tries to 1 |
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Ireland V Italy is going to be one hell of a game. |
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By *end1Man 23 weeks ago
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Brian Driscoll hit the nail on the head! 3 years under Steve borthwick we have become predictable 16 box kicks yesterday the players look a shadow of themselves from their club sides! |
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By *end1Man 23 weeks ago
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"Entertaining game so far
Since I made this comment France outscored Italy 8 tries to 1 "
some of the passes by the French was pure world class |
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"Ireland V Italy is going to be one hell of a game."
I think its the Ireland V France game will be crucial. |
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By *abio OP Man 23 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"I'm looking forward to the B&IL thread and it would be good to come up with an end state of the touring squad because it's going to be difficult I feel."
Actually I think a lot of the potential lions squad for the summer writes itself… I think for the front row forwards, we could pick 9 names and I think we would agree on 7 or 8 of them
It’s going to be the 2nd and back row that the argument is going to be.. do you take for example 4 2nds, 6 backs and 2 who could play both.. or do you look more at 5/7 specifically split?
9’s basically pick themselves, 10’s after Russell will be interesting, do you take 4 or 5 centres? .. if 5 then you take the 3 that rotate for Ireland, and the Scottish 2 Sio and Huw
Back 3…..again how many? 8 should be enough.. but do you then look at taking a Marcus smith for utility ( he can play 10 and 15)
Anyway.. closer to the time we will start the lions thread… already saving up for the New Zealand!! (did South Africa and was amazing!!) stories.. opinions.. already so bloody excited for the 10.30 am kickoffs.. |
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"I'm looking forward to the B&IL thread and it would be good to come up with an end state of the touring squad because it's going to be difficult I feel.
Actually I think a lot of the potential lions squad for the summer writes itself… I think for the front row forwards, we could pick 9 names and I think we would agree on 7 or 8 of them
It’s going to be the 2nd and back row that the argument is going to be.. do you take for example 4 2nds, 6 backs and 2 who could play both.. or do you look more at 5/7 specifically split?
9’s basically pick themselves, 10’s after Russell will be interesting, do you take 4 or 5 centres? .. if 5 then you take the 3 that rotate for Ireland, and the Scottish 2 Sio and Huw
Back 3…..again how many? 8 should be enough.. but do you then look at taking a Marcus smith for utility ( he can play 10 and 15)
Anyway.. closer to the time we will start the lions thread… already saving up for the New Zealand!! (did South Africa and was amazing!!) stories.. opinions.. already so bloody excited for the 10.30 am kickoffs.. "
To assist us, perhaps stick to the squad numbers in the positions to the last tour eg 4 x fly halves.
*Don't fact check me. Guessed |
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"Ireland V Italy is going to be one hell of a game.
I think its the Ireland V France game will be crucial. "
Doh! Of course I meant that! |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 23 weeks ago
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Well three of our longest serving Irish players have announced retirement after the Six Nations.
Be nice to send them off as champions. |
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Wales were great this weekend. Didn't lose. |
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"Wales were great this weekend. Didn't lose."
Big games Dai. How are you calling it? I'm going with France and Scotland. |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Wales were great this weekend. Didn't lose."
So they beat stoke mandeville? Is it on iPlayer? |
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I'll be in lanzarote for super Saturday. Hope England do well, but I'll be shouting for the Irish as its paddy weekend out there. Really looking forward to it , although it should be a formality for them. X |
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Not being a full on fan, not sure what to make of England. Both France and Scotland spent a lot of time in England’s 22 and didn’t come away with much. England on the other hand seemed to score each time they got in the 22 at the other end which didn’t seem as often as their opponents. It’s all very well having lots of the ball but you gotta do something with it. Maybe England’s defence is just very good.
Looking forward to Ireland v France on Saturday, Ireland are the best team in the 6 Nations, France look the most entertaining. |
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Simple fact of the Scotland game was, England's defence was better than Scotland's attack. You can say about the missed kicks, but Marcus Smith missed how many against France?
A win is a win, and winning ugly can mean more than beating teams by a few dozen points.
England need to improve a lot with the ball, so predictable and regimented.
If Wales and Italy turn up, they will definitely give us a game. |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
We are back again…..
Week 4 of the greatest rugby show on earth!!!
So… 3 quick questions for you all
1) who wins the championship decider?
2) how many do wales lose by to Scotland?
3) how many long range tries do England concede to Italy
The bonus question as always.. how many Welshman go on the lions tour… I can be argued up to 3! |
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"We are back again…..
Week 4 of the greatest rugby show on earth!!!
So… 3 quick questions for you all
1) who wins the championship decider?
2) how many do wales lose by to Scotland?
3) how many long range tries do England concede to Italy
The bonus question as always.. how many Welshman go on the lions tour… I can be argued up to 3! "
France for me today
Supporting Scotland but think Wales will nick it
England shut Italy out.
You heard it here first. 1000/1 I reckon |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
Just for the fact the game is in Dublin I will take Ireland to win.. but it’s going to be a hell of a game….
Scotland to win by 20….
Controversial opinion time.. I think that Italy actually has the best back line in the 6 nations… so I am expecting a box kick marathon from England to slow the pace of the game |
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The Ireland game is too close to call. If it's dry and France turn up, they might just run riot.
I'd love Wales to turn over the Scots and I think it's a realistic possibility of they build on their last round.
England should be reasonably comfortable against Italy, they do have a decent set of backs, but not a spot on France or Scotland. England'll be boring, kick a lot, win the set piece and the game (hopefully) but it is very losable. |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
Here we go… bring it on!!! |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
Losing James lowe just before kick off is a blow!! Interested to see how France’s 7-1 split on the bench works.. or will backfire |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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"Losing James lowe just before kick off is a blow!! Interested to see how France’s 7-1 split on the bench works.. or will backfire "
A massive loss, he's been awesome. |
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"Here we go… bring it on!!! "
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"Losing James lowe just before kick off is a blow!! Interested to see how France’s 7-1 split on the bench works.. or will backfire
A massive loss, he's been awesome. "
He's another one of those players that, when I first see them, I'm confused "how has this guy made international rugby?!" then they just get better and better and better every season. Shows how much I know about rugby! [insert your own Welsh joke here] |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 22 weeks ago
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"Losing James lowe just before kick off is a blow!! Interested to see how France’s 7-1 split on the bench works.. or will backfire
A massive loss, he's been awesome. "
Agreed |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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France looking too good here... |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 22 weeks ago
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"France looking too good here..."
Irl needed to put points on the board when we could. Next ten minutes will be tough |
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"France looking too good here...
Irl needed to put points on the board when we could. Next ten minutes will be tough "
Yup. And France always look so dangerous. That back line is just the stuff of dreams. |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 22 weeks ago
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Never want to see people injured but dupont off could help Ireland |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Never want to see people injured but dupont off could help Ireland "
That’s where the 7-1 split backfires a bit… he is the one player
As an aside… sexy Angus is having a blinder on the ref mic |
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The weather is on the side of the flamboyant French. |
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Liking this score at half time.. am i the only Englishman cheering for France???
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Nope. Well. English woman here. Will make the last game much more interesting. X |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
6-8 at half time… 10 minute absolute blast from the french front 5…. And then the bomb squad come on |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Liking this score at half time.. am i the only Englishman cheering for France???
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If the game ended like this.. Ireland would go out and score 15 tries against the Italians next week….
What you want really is a France victory with no Irish bonus point |
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Obvs would like france to score a few more tries |
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"Never want to see people injured but dupont off could help Ireland "
Won't do Ireland any harm 😕
Posably the best player on the pitch is off, but he could return strayed up and physio. |
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"Obvs would like france to score a few more tries"
What to help England's chance at the tournament. |
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"Obvs would like france to score a few more tries
What to help England's chance at the tournament. "
Simply, Yes. If Ireland win, then thats Englands tournament over and next weeks games are pointless. |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 22 weeks ago
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"Obvs would like france to score a few more tries
What to help England's chance at the tournament.
Simply, Yes. If Ireland win, then thats Englands tournament over and next weeks games are pointless. "
Well not completely pointless if we win as would be nice to get the slam |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"That's going to be 20 mins"
I think it will remain 10 as he wasn’t going forward…
I think that French clean out for the try was illegal… |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
That was brilliant by the French.. the counter rucking and the try |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 22 weeks ago
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"That was brilliant by the French.. the counter rucking and the try "
Sometimes you just have to admire |
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By (user no longer on site) 22 weeks ago
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They're just too good. Power and flair.
He had no right to score that! |
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That's the best half so far I've seen in this 6 nations |
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Ireland seem a bit flat.. At home. |
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all this with DuPont off the pitch too!! All the hype he gets, people can forget when the French get it right, don't they just!! 🔥🔥🔥 |
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"all this with DuPont off the pitch too!! All the hype he gets, people can forget when the French get it right, don't they just!! 🔥🔥🔥"
You know as a player when your just beaten by a better team. But its also unfortunate that its a British Ref when France winning will help England |
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By *idssissyTV/TS 22 weeks ago
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"Oh wow. Just wow!!"
Unfortunately so |
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"all this with DuPont off the pitch too!! All the hype he gets, people can forget when the French get it right, don't they just!! 🔥🔥🔥
You know as a player when your just beaten by a better team. But its also unfortunate that its a British Ref when France winning will help England "
He is australian not British |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
I’ve officially stopped drinking my Guinness.. that’s how bad that was…. The french just ran riot |
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By *abio OP Man 22 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"all this with DuPont off the pitch too!! All the hype he gets, people can forget when the French get it right, don't they just!! 🔥🔥🔥
You know as a player when your just beaten by a better team. But its also unfortunate that its a British Ref when France winning will help England
He is australian not British "
Too right!! How dare they call sexy Angus British!!! Actually I thought he had a really good game on the ref mic! Other than that matador call on the 3rd French try.. I didn’t disagree with him much |
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"all this with DuPont off the pitch too!! All the hype he gets, people can forget when the French get it right, don't they just!! 🔥🔥🔥
You know as a player when your just beaten by a better team. But its also unfortunate that its a British Ref when France winning will help England "
You're suggesting France aren't actually the better team by a mile.? But are only winning because the ref? |
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"all this with DuPont off the pitch too!! All the hype he gets, people can forget when the French get it right, don't they just!! 🔥🔥🔥
You know as a player when your just beaten by a better team. But its also unfortunate that its a British Ref when France winning will help England "
From the city of Sydney.. |
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By *end1Man 22 weeks ago
southend on sea |
Wales for the grand slam 😂😂😂😂 |
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"Wales for the grand slam 😂😂😂😂"
let's get a win first eh! 🏴🏴 |
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