Will BOD top and tail his career with wins in Paris?
I'm almost crying in my stout
You'll misd him next year!
Nah, he's going to be dropped for the last game.
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One of Ireland's all time great flankers - not a bad centre either! Missed the game but glad he had a well deserved send off.
Two tries for the Scots 😯 what is going on???
In 20 mins!!!
What are the jocks doing?
Only just turned it on. Not sure what is the bigger surprise - the score or Ant reffing!! Is Dec on the touch line?
C'mon Scotland - hang in there.
Pffft!
Bllx
I know this is bloody old but I think you get the idea.
Yet another disappointing display from Scotland poor decisions at key moments
Hard to see past Ireland for the title regardless of the result tomorrow.
England by two scores I reckon 🙁
Well that was like watching two one legged men in an arse kicking contest!
I actually think Scotland did reasonably well except for one stupid pass. Set piece went pretty well, defence was good for the most part, scored two tries. It is however very disappointing that we are the better team and don't come away with the win.
It was at the end a_a but the first 50-60 minutes were a good watch. I quite enjoyed it before both teams packed up and went home around 60 mins. Watching the French back line just stand around was frustrating even for the neutral- goodness knows how a French fan must feel!
/ijs445ra/
is Andy Nicol!!!!!!
Did France just do to Scotland what Scotland did to Italy? In a way I'm glad France won; it'll encourage a more competitive effort against Ireland next week. Perhaps.
Ouch a-a, very ouch! 🙂
So today is the day!
I am sick so I have an excuse - why are Ireland favorites now? Surely when England win today they have a chance to notch up a big points gain next week versus Italy - whereas Ireland could still lose to the fortuitous French.
If Ireland win is it just a case of points difference or have I missed something?
kryton, yup your analysis is sound. I am cheering the French next sat for sure...
a whatsit in the hand is wort two in the bush or something
Ireland have a massive points advantage too. England would need to beat Wales by 30 and. Italy by 40, cant see that happening.
AA, tis true. But in my dreamworld we beat you and italy, and ireland lose to france.Then the points are an elephant.
It would be nice for BOD to end with a win after Gatland so cruelly ended his lions hopes. Having said that if Wales win today I reserve the right to change my mind!
It would be nice for BOD to end with a win after Gatland so cruelly ended his lions hopes
Stop pretending. 😀
What I'm trying to say is I hope England dont win!!!
Hangover now fading, I honestly wish the French had pounded us, losing like that hurt more than the displays against England and Ireland.
I feel for you Duckman. I remember being a wales fan in the 80's, 90's and early 00's. 2005 was like living in a dream. Its why I cannot ever expect to win at Twickenham. I have decades of experience of being happy with holding them out for 20mins!
Points advantage is very much in Ireland's favour which means their destiny is in their own hands and they only have to beat a misfiring side who haven't beaten any decent teams this year 😀 As things stand, Ireland also deserve to win overall based on the form they've shown and their consistency. Would be nice if Wales could pull it off though!!!
Can't see Ireland as favourites myself. We have a shocking record in Paris and have lost there with better sides plenty of times. This year's champions are the winners of today's game.
DD if Wales win ireland have to lose. Its between Ireland and england imo.
Orange One on telly now xxxxx
If Ireland win in Paris, they'll be champions I reckon a_a - it would be difficult for either Wales or England to rack up the points needed in the remaining games. England and Wales will win their last games. If England were to trounce Wales this afternoon, then they have a chance to make up the points but are away against Italy.
So the winners of today's game will most likely finish with 4 out of five wins. Ireland will lose in France anyway, so it's today's winners that will take the championship.
THM will be along soon to tell you ireland are a good team full of lions and should be expecting to win.
I think a BOD inspired win is on the cards. But I understand your thinking, years of disappointment make it hard to believe.
I think a BOD inspired win is on the cards.
There's no doubt Ireland have the weaponry to beat France. One win there since 1972...well, as you say, hard to believe.
Couldn't say who the favourites are but Ireland are the only team to currently have their destiny in their own hands which puts them in a much more commanding position compared to Eng and Wales (assuming a tightish game). Also, on how they've played so far the deserve the 6N win. Will they win? Who knows. An English win would be insuffereable is all I know 😀
Problem is Dan, the green machine is quite good at dropping destiny or kicking it away in the last few minutes. 😀 But yes, I suppose you're correct - you might as well be able to decide it yourself rather than depend on results elsewhere.
Yellow card for Gav!
Lovely day for Rugby at the Rec. Good game, too!
Fridge is full of Brains SA, Rev James and some Feeling Foul as well. Welsh cakes for tea later.
Still can't see Wales winning. No idea why though, as it's a great team. Just can't see a win....
Bath really getting smashed upfront.
My prediction: Brown scores a try and Sparky tries to beat him up because of it.
Would that be before or after Punchy Farrell gets sent off, Kryton?
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Its Spikey, Sparky was a wendyballist.
Sorry. ithingy autocorrect strikes again.
Farrell is close to a yellow. Hopefully not today.
