6 Nations 2012 Thread
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mpickard2087
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I think Wales will get the job done against the French (hopefully not though :razz
England vs Ireland is too close to call IMO. Crucial battles for me are whether the England backrow can go toe-to-toe with the Irish three, and in the centre I would hope Barritt and Tuilagi can get some joy up against an out of form D-Arcy and Earls.
We also need to kick well and not give Kearney the chance to run the ball back.
England vs Ireland is too close to call IMO. Crucial battles for me are whether the England backrow can go toe-to-toe with the Irish three, and in the centre I would hope Barritt and Tuilagi can get some joy up against an out of form D-Arcy and Earls.
We also need to kick well and not give Kearney the chance to run the ball back.
Arnoldtoo
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Wouldn't disagree - I think England and Ireland are pretty well matched right now, taking into account the mindset of the two teams which must give England an advantage where the Irish have experience on their side. Should be close. I might go for Ireland, since that will inevitably be the kiss of death for them.
Italy Scotland could go either way as well. Should be an away win, but it's anybody's guess on the day with those two.
And yes, I suspect the giant Welsh 3's will bash some holes in the French defence. Welshie will be unbearable.
Italy Scotland could go either way as well. Should be an away win, but it's anybody's guess on the day with those two.
And yes, I suspect the giant Welsh 3's will bash some holes in the French defence. Welshie will be unbearable.
tototoner
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Italy doing well against the Scots
Hoping for an Ireland win on St Patricks Day later, obviously
As for Wales - France I think that will be an excellent game, I hope Wales can get the Grand Slam, they already have won the Championship as a 38 point swing plus France and England winning is just unrealistic
Hoping for an Ireland win on St Patricks Day later, obviously
As for Wales - France I think that will be an excellent game, I hope Wales can get the Grand Slam, they already have won the Championship as a 38 point swing plus France and England winning is just unrealistic
mpickard2087
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This game has been awful to watch. I have had some sympathy for Scotland so far this tournament but today they have been totally shit.
Referee Rolland again having a poor game.
Referee Rolland again having a poor game.
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Exactement.
Welshiespursboyo
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Come on waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaales
Welshiespursboyo
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and come on ireland.
mpickard2087
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At least France are finally trying to play a bit of Rugby.
Welshiespursboyo
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Dan Lydiate has been absolutely incredible today as he has been all tournament. The amount of tackles he's made is mental!
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Graaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand slaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam
mpickard2087
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Congrats to Wales.
Welshiespursboyo
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Time for me to be unbearable, Hey Arnold!!!?
More like time for me to go out into town and get fuuuuuuuuuuucking wrecked. We can hear the noise of the stadium from our house with the windows open!
mpickard2087
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Was watching but hard to pay attention/get excited about it when on the other screen you have the sad scenes at our match. A very good win though and we absolutely smashed them in the scrum. Hope Lancaster gets the job.
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Only saw about half the game. Ireland's scrum was a shambles, but it always is when Court is there. If it was as bad when Ross was in (I don't remember or didnt see any when he was so can't comment) then I'd be very worried. Never seen us make so many mistake either. England deserved it, and looked like they wanted it more, but Ireland virtually gave it to them with the amount of stupid things they done. Sean O'Brien isn't a 7 either so stop wasting him there!
Arnoldtoo
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Time for me to be unbearable, Hey Arnold!!!?
More like time for me to go out into town and get fuuuuuuuuuuucking wrecked. We can hear the noise of the stadium from our house with the windows open!
Make the most of it, matey boy!
After seeing what the English scrum did to the Irish, I think next year could be the other way round.
But for now, Wales are undoubtedly the best in the Northern hemisphere.
