Rugby 6 Nations 2013

[Arnoldtoo]

Now that is bad luck on the Irish.

 

[nightgoat]

No other team would be given a second chance at that conversion.

 

[mpickard2087]

Composure and putting the plays together in the very last chance saloon... No other team could have done that in my opinion.

 

[SugarRay]

Far too early for me to predict so I am going to sit on the fence. I don't think someone will win the slam this time though, and I think the championship will be between England and Wales by marginal points difference.

My heart wants to say England...but my head daren't.

I think France are going to win the slam. They always win the championship after a lions tour and they have the most talented set of players in the tournament.

 

[NP4_Yid]

Composure and putting the plays together in the very last chance saloon... No other team could have done that in my opinion.

Spot on!

What an entertaining game though - better than that football match that was over on Sky

 

[gorky]

I think France are going to win the slam. They always win the championship after a lions tour and they have the most talented set of players in the tournament.

I don't agree mate. We'll see though!

 

[SugarRay]

I don't agree mate. We'll see though!

Hey, all about opinions etc!

Worth noting the Frogs have won the last four six/five nations the year after a lions tour.

As for the talent, I think the French have been the most talented NH side for a while now, they just struggle to get it going when together due to a variety of reasons ( mental coach and well, just being French and moody! )

As always, will be great seeing it play out. The six nations is one of the great tournaments in sport.

 

[gorky]

Hey, all about opinions etc!

Worth noting the Frogs have won the last four six/five nations the year after a lions tour.

As for the talent, I think the French have been the most talented NH side for a while now, they just struggle to get it going when together due to a variety of reasons ( mental coach and well, just being French and moody! )

As always, will be great seeing it play out. The six nations is one of the great tournaments in sport.

Absolutely. Oh I certainly think the french could win the championship - I just think it could be so close between the sides that no-one will win the slam

Looking forward to a spanking tournament though!

 

[Arnoldtoo]

England will win the 6 Nations, as the new and fit back line romp all over the park on ball provided by a dominant pack.

France will battle it out for 2nd with Wales. Ireland will be 4th. Scotland fifth and Italy sixth.

How can anyone possibly argue with that?

 

[mpickard2087]

Fortunate start for the Welsh but gives them a great platform for this game. They really need to win this in my opinion.

 

[nightgoat]

Alun Wyn's the only Welshman who can grow a decent 'tache. The rest of them look like hipsters.

 

[mpickard2087]

Outrageously good try. Good open game here!

 

[nightgoat]

Wales' lineout is dreadful.

 

[mpickard2087]

Australia are bombing chances left, right and centre.

 

[nightgoat]

Shame Australia got in there, some absolute reducers from North and Hibbard.

 

[mpickard2087]

Australia playing well getting quick ball and Cooper and Folau really have turned up today. However lacking discipline conceding Pen's, missed chances, and conceding that early try means Wales are still in the game.

Great game so far. Hopefully second half continues in the same vein.

 

[nightgoat]

Well the officials have made a total balls up of that, clearly forward.

 

[nightgoat]

Wales should be winning this, and they would be if it wasn't for Wayne Barnes.

 

[nightgoat]

Why on earth did Wales kick it and let the Aussies waste the last two minutes?

 

[Arnoldtoo]

Well the officials have made a total balls up of that, clearly forward.

The hands were going backwards; level at a pinch. Valid try.