Well, guess I better start watching some more SR!
Especially to see how the speed up rules are going. I'd love to see quicker lineouts and far too often do props take a knee, don't believe all us NHers are slaves to tradition, kicking, and the internationals. Edinburgh could almost certainly benefit from a much faster game, as could Welsh sides
I think this game will haunt Italy, but not for the close loss. Bit of a bad advert to see the score difference sadly
The morning after and I'm still not sure if we were ill disciplined or if English defence was just that good. Will see what is said on the replay tonight
Gutted. No conversions successful. Penalty factory in the second half
Wales may well best Scotland next week after that performance. A big improvement at least
Yup, I'm worried about Wales next round for sure. England got out of jail again this weekend, I bet you are French next weekend!
England's try clearly held up. They are lucky to be only 3 behind
Scotland with the possession, and Duhan making the best passes
Porter should be off too!
Head: Ireland, cannot tell (my scottishness blinding me), France
Heart: Wales, Scotland, Italy
Arse: Ireland get an early 20 minute red leading to a welsh purple patch, but Ireland fight back to steal with a last minute drop goal. Scotland turn up out the gate and rock to a 15-0 lead by HT, 2nd half they disintegrate but hold on with a missed drop kick from a Smith. France continue like last week, dropping the ball every other play and Italy still manage to lose this one - a game that will haunt them for a few years
Wrote this thread last night and reckon I was asleep about 2 minutes later :D
Bit blowy today, but dry and warmish, might try for some washing oot!
5 weeks of November rugby for us later this year. An opener for the no2 spot to kick off, Scotland getting a crack at the last to win against nation week 2, Wales to struggle vs Japan week 3, Ireland getting a crack at the number 1 spot week 4, and Wales getting pumped to finish. Can't wait already and we're still 3 to go in the 6n!
I'm gonna come out in favour of this, despite the comments. One last outing, why not? A guest star spot I think is overdue for any remaining TOSers in SNW. Even if it isn't the greatest episode, I can't see any harm, and Shatner reprising the role would drive engagement pretty high (meaning more episodes!)