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teok

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Well france are the best team but somehow england won it.

On a more general note, I don't want test rugby again before we get crowds back.
 

teok

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Amazon are showing the autumn nations cup matches.

The wal/ire game is on ch4 tonight. That will probably be the most interesting one of the weekend. Pivac seems to be running into problems trying to get wales to play his game. I think the senior players don't buy into it. Not sure how that will end up.
 

teok

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Gatland is one of the best coaches in the world that is the difference.

Pivac needs way more time to coach his style. It just depends if the players buy into it and they give it enough time.
 

Japhet

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Good win that for Argentina over NZ

Fully deserved too


Fantastic performance by the Pumas and good to see the All Blacks no longer getting away with all sorts of shit like they have done for years. Pumas fully deserved winners.
 

mumfordspur

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So pleased there is a rugby thread (we few, we happy few)
In my mind Ireland edged the 2nd half not sure how that came about they manned up in the scrums and once again not sure how that came about especially after Will S came on?
 

talkshowhost86

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Well England wont be winning any style points anytime soon, but they are looking brutally effective and efficient right now.
 

Arnoldtoo

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Well England wont be winning any style points anytime soon, but they are looking brutally effective and efficient right now.

Clinical wasn't it, denying Wales a sniff of a try after the charge down breakaway, though sometimes they didn't make the most of what chances they had.

If Farrell had had his kicking boots on it would have been more comfortable, I guess, but regardless it was a tough match where flair took a distant back seat to physicality.

Not sure they will be able to keep such a lid on the game against France, but at Twickenham and with 2000 spectators they should start favourites. Might not end that way though!
 

mumfordspur

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Disappointed with both big games. Expected to beat Ireland and Wales handsomely.
Secure breakdown ball - box kick - hit receiver as his feet are a mm off the ground.
 

TheHoddleWaddle

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Dear lord. The commentators on Amazon are terrible. Some dreadful generalisations about French team rugby, lacking flair. Nonsense.
 
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