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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

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.

mik wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:10 pm

duncs500 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:00 pm Another cracking game! My adrenaline is pumping after that finish.

I did move to the edge of my sofa at the end...

I was completely off the sofa on the footstool

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

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

Right, my pulse rate has just returned to normal.

dinny_g wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:48 pm the Wales Development tour... sorry, the Lions

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.

No real big surprises there and AWJ was nailed on as Captain after the 6 Nations.

Agree. Who could be captain over him?

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 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.

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.

Unsurprisingly looking like a tough day for England though, so I'm planning to keep my expectations low.

duncs500 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:40 am I doubt I'll even know what's going on by the time the Ireland match comes on.

FTFY

mik wrote: ↑Sat Feb 05, 2022 6:56 pm

That knock on. Why did he do that? Anyway, loved the game. Well done the Scots

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.

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.

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