Arnoldtoo
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Too low?
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UncleBuck
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Or too high, take your pick!
PCozzie
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That's kind of the bare minimum done for England in the first two matches against the two other weakest teams excepting themselves. Scotland, France and Ireland are two levels up and though there's the kernel of a style of play emerging I'm expecting nothing but three defeats from here.
Dirty Ewok
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I understand why they called it the way they did, I personally thought it was probably grounded past the line.....but there was no truly clear view so i understand the call.
Doesn't make it less of a heartbreaker for Scotland.
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England have beaten the two other worst teams in the tournament by luck as much as judgment.
Think 3 defeats are now on the horizon but I hope they at least hold their nerve and continue using some of the younger players.
Think 3 defeats are now on the horizon but I hope they at least hold their nerve and continue using some of the younger players.
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UncleBuck
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Think we’ll be lucky to see him this tournament…
England provide injury update on Marcus Smith, Ollie Lawrence and others
Richard Wigglesworth has given an update on Marcus Smith, Ollie Lawrence, Ellis Genge and George Martin ahead of England's clash with Wales.
www.planetrugby.com
TheHodFather
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I think they probably had a bit of an Ireland match hangover as well. They know that realistically that was the six nations gone.
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"England actually did very well against a strong Italy team. It bodes well for the tournament"
*Checks Ireland v Italy match*
"Oh balls"
*Checks Ireland v Italy match*
"Oh balls"
Dirty Ewok
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Well, Ireland looked pretty much like a machine....
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I mean we might call an election that could interrupt it all
UncleBuck
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It wouldn’t surprise me if England scrape a 9-7 or something stupid, then again I wouldn’t be surprised to see her blown away!
UncleBuck
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I think there would have been a complete revolt if this was put on the table by the RFU.
Twenty odd years ago when Wembley was being built the RFU ruled out hosting football at HQ before it was even mentioned yet here we are now, how on earth was it even an option that they’d consider selling the home of rugby to go and rent a football ground?
RFU finances are on the floor but selling Twickenham and renting Wembley isn’t the answer. You only have to look at the cuts to championship clubs funding and the proposed restructuring to get an idea as to how bad things are at the moment, especially at championship level with a number of clubs in the championship looking to remove themselves from the division because they can’t afford to play in it, really sad state of affairs.
www.bbc.co.uk
Twenty odd years ago when Wembley was being built the RFU ruled out hosting football at HQ before it was even mentioned yet here we are now, how on earth was it even an option that they’d consider selling the home of rugby to go and rent a football ground?
RFU finances are on the floor but selling Twickenham and renting Wembley isn’t the answer. You only have to look at the cuts to championship clubs funding and the proposed restructuring to get an idea as to how bad things are at the moment, especially at championship level with a number of clubs in the championship looking to remove themselves from the division because they can’t afford to play in it, really sad state of affairs.
RFU debated Twickenham sale and Wembley shares
The Rugby Football Union considered selling Twickenham and buying a 50% share in Wembley, according to a document seen by the BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
TheHoddleWaddle
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Decent start.for England.
Rugby is getting so soft though. What's that assessment for?! Even the player doesn't know.
Rugby is getting so soft though. What's that assessment for?! Even the player doesn't know.
TheHoddleWaddle
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Nice to see England trying to use the backs.... Poor handling but still. Promising.
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Scots got the bit between their teeth again. Ven de jock with a good try.
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