The problem is they've flattered to deceive for a few years now, they've got a good core of players, and they can give anyone a game. They just lose by a few points too often, and sometimes struggle to raise their game that last few percent. I do think there's been an improvement under Townsend recently though, so maybe next year they'll go a step further.Swervin_Mervin wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:10 pm
Would be good to see Scotland carry this through though as it can only be good for the 6 Nations to have as many competitive teams as possible
Feb21 6Nations Fred
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I was completely off the sofa on the footstool
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Re: Feb21 6Nations Fred
You should've seen the air our cat got (from a sleeping position) when the wife screamed as the try went over - easily a clear foot
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It's been a brilliant tournament to watch. I'm not sure of the stats but its the most competitive I can remember.
Definitely made this lockdown a little more bearable
Definitely made this lockdown a little more bearable
Re: Feb21 6Nations Fred
Right, my pulse rate has just returned to normal.
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Good to see Scotland getting better representation. Leaving Sexton out is correct - he's past his best. AWJ is a great player but the wrong captain - Gatland looking after his mate etc.
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No real big surprises there and AWJ was nailed on as Captain after the 6 Nations.
Re: Feb21 6Nations Fred
Agree. Who could be captain over him?
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And here we go again…
I reckon France are probably favourites, Scotland an outside bet. A year too soon maybe but they’ll make it a cracking competition this year.
Not much between England, Ireland and Wales really.
I reckon France are probably favourites, Scotland an outside bet. A year too soon maybe but they’ll make it a cracking competition this year.
Not much between England, Ireland and Wales really.
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I can't see past France this year.
Wales are not on the radar as we have at least 6 B&I Lions out injured.
NRG wouldn't recognise most of the team but I have an inkling there's a couple of future superstars going to emerge as a result
Come on Wales.
Wales are not on the radar as we have at least 6 B&I Lions out injured.
NRG wouldn't recognise most of the team but I have an inkling there's a couple of future superstars going to emerge as a result
Come on Wales.
Re: Feb21 6Nations Fred
You lads have pretty much covered it, and France are indeed favourites. Should be a good contest though, England and Wales are blooding a few relatively new players to the scene so you never know what they could produce.
I'm out with four Irishmen today, so I'm hoping Ireland do the job for the sake of having a fun day (sorry Carlos!). I doubt I'll even know what's going on by the time the England match comes on.
I'm out with four Irishmen today, so I'm hoping Ireland do the job for the sake of having a fun day (sorry Carlos!). I doubt I'll even know what's going on by the time the England match comes on.
Re: Feb21 6Nations Fred
Unsurprisingly looking like a tough day for England though, so I'm planning to keep my expectations low.
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2 nail biters again yesterday and more importantly it was like a Carnival in Cardiff. Stadium was full, bars and restraints packed out, first time I've seen it like that in over 2 years
I'm hoping Italy make a game of it whilst I recover on the sofa but can't see them competing with England for 80 minutes.
I'm hoping Italy make a game of it whilst I recover on the sofa but can't see them competing with England for 80 minutes.
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France we’re very good. Clinically nullifying certain Irish attack options.
And when Murray came on, we were sunk. He’s a busted flush these days. Far too slow and kicks far too often.
And when Murray came on, we were sunk. He’s a busted flush these days. Far too slow and kicks far too often.
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England were immense today but in the end, the Red killed them.
All down to IF (and it’s a big If) Ireland can beat Scotland and England can beat France. I reckon this England, with 15 men, can beat France
All down to IF (and it’s a big If) Ireland can beat Scotland and England can beat France. I reckon this England, with 15 men, can beat France