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Six Nations 2023 General Discussion

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    #542
    A-Train
    Registered Users Posts: 4,197 ✭✭✭A-Train


    France well on top in this match and on the way to a bonus point.



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    #543
    Burkie1203
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    We win tomorrow for the slam



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    #544
    fitz
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346229#Comment_120346229

    Don't think it'll matter who they select, we should be well able to take them apart.



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    #545
    Ragwort and Stones
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346240#Comment_120346240

    It depends on injuries tomorrow, and who they are. We've nothing won yet.



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    #546
    Clegg
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    England's lineout has gone haywire. Better off taking the points.



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    #547
    Larbre34
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346240#Comment_120346240

    This is the crux. England have no combination of players and gameplan available to them, that beats our players and gameplan.

    Next week could well eclipse the 2007 scoreline.



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    #548
    fitz
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346253#Comment_120346253

    Oh, for sure, but even with a couple of injuries, we should be well able - this England team's defense is nothing special. France look like they're going to score every time they're in the 22.



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    #549
    loobylou
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    This TV3 commentary is dreadful. Have watched rugby for quite a while but am still often confused by the rules. Why can’t the commentators explain more clearly as to the reason for referees decisions. For example, what does “changing the bind “ mean? No explanation from the commentators.



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    #550
    sydthebeat
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    It's like England are playing without a back row. Their ruck protection is abysmal.

    Itoje is as much of a passenger as Smith



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    #551
    Clegg
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    England's backrow has been awful. Ludlum in particularly has been a penalty machine. Dombramdt makes so little ground for a big man. Their French counterparts have been dominant.



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    #552
    Burkie1203
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    England are a rabble.



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    #553
    Ragwort and Stones
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346277#Comment_120346277

    True enough. England are awful.



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    #554
    sydthebeat
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    Sack borthwick



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    #555
    FrancieBrady
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    Could be a long long evening for England here. They are rudderless really.



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    #556
    A-Train
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    England are a shambles at this moment in time.



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    #557
    ersatz
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    Genge is at the bargaining stage.



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    #558
    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,241 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Borthwick must be regretting leaving high flying Leicester for this crap.

    Marcus Smith having another mare.



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    #559
    farmingquestion
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    France are so good to watch, the best in the world.

    England, like I said, are absolutely crap and are being taken back to the stone ages by Borthwick.

    We'll dismantle England next week for the grand slam. I am so confident of it.



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    #560
    StevenToast
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    Ireland will destroy England next week....they will put 50 points on them....easily.

    "Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." - Fletcher



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    #561
    UAEguy2020
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346337#Comment_120346337

    *2nd beat in the world.



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    #562
    Clegg
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    Farrell needs to come on. England's attack hasn't functioned at all. It's hard when your pack is getting battered, but Smith hasn't impressed. H



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    #563
    Strumms
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346332#Comment_120346332

    Even allowing for Genge being captain, he must be walking a tightrope with O’Keefe at this stage.



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    #564
    farmingquestion
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346353#Comment_120346353

    I think France are more entertaining to watch. We edge them on technicals and big moments... Just

    But France with the ball they're so creative and able to get the offloads away.



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    #565
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    Fascinating half of rugby, in particular the implications for Ireland's tournament.

    England playing on France's terms - France are dominating the collisions (despite the best efforts of Genge who is playing very well) and the breakdown is falling in their favour as a result. England not competing in sufficient numbers so can't hang onto the ball generally but in particular in the French 22.

    Borthwick talked extensively about the kicking battle in the build up and it's certainly been advantage France in a half with lots of kicking. Add to that the French scrum getting on top and England have no platform into this game - by the looks of things they've gone into this game with the wrong tactics.

    France probably will start to wilt in the last 20 but if England don't get a few early scores then France will close this out without much hassle.

    France getting the BP puts them on 15 alongside us and chances are they'll eat into our points difference a good deal.

    More pressure now tomorrow on Ireland, will need to have a similarly dominant performance to leave us in the best possible position for next week.



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    #566
    Podge_irl
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346368#Comment_120346368

    Don't think it matters for Ireland. They are playing to win every game, they won't even care about this result.

    Post edited by Boards.ie: Mike on


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    #567
    Furze99
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346368#Comment_120346368

    Good read of the situation, I'd think. Too many counting chickens here.

    Post edited by Boards.ie: Mike on


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    #568
    thinkabouit
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    France answering their critic’s, sign of a quality team.

    Aldritt, Ollivon, Dante & DuPont having massive game’s.



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    #569
    Digifriendly
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    Most posters have showed incredible bias against Wales who deservedly beat a poor Italy side. Why the hate for Wales?



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    #570
    sydthebeat
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120346361#Comment_120346361

    Farrell isn't what you need when you're 24 points down at half time.

    You need to retain possession and create, not kick and press.

    If he does come on, I'd imagine it will be at 12, and make little difference



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    #571
    stephen_n
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    Genge looking confused that he is getting pinged for not scrummaging straight. It’s a joy to watch.



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