[Closed] 2015-16 rugby, world cup year

Hmm thats a bit lame though isnt it. Surely if we are to be RWC winners we oight to be able to stomp the 6N. In fact statistics show that recent 6N winners do better in the RWC than recent 6N runners up..

said I don't take the 6N that seriously the first two years after the RWC, as 

But what about the players and coaches?

I said I don't take the 6N that seriously the first two years after the RWC, as I posted we had a good good chance of 2 grand slams. Over the last 15 years to me it's always been about being in a position to win the RWC, so that means the matches against the Southern Hemisphere teams are key benchmarks of how we are doing as you can't win the RWC without beating them

I see your points but the 6N is still a competition in its own right which England need to win. Besides, if you're not good enough to win the 6N then you won't be good enough to consistently beat the SH sides.

I think it's 3 wins and a draw in 15 matches against the SH since the last RWC - which is pretty useless.

The only time we were in a position to win the RWC - we did.

Hmm thats a bit lame though isnt it.

Yes, yes it is. As are the "we were only one try away...", "we should have...", "were it not for the ref, we would have..."

wrecker - Member

Still only 3 points away from wales. I'm happy to admit that england are shit, are you happy to say the same about wales, because that's what it means.

I think most sensible Welsh people are slightly amazed that this team has got so far. It's so far from a decent Welsh team that there are players that no-one has heard of, players who shouldn't still be playing and James Hook. James Hook, by the gods! WHY?? How many players have to be injured before we bring that liability into the team?

(And we've been over this plenty of times - Wales have about 18 good players, compared to how many for England? Wales's budget is about £3.57 compared to £67bn for England. Wales have to sew their own team kit whereas England have butlers... 😉 )

In short, you shouldn't be comparing your team to Wales. But it would be arrogant not to, so you're stuffed. 😀

I think it's 3 wins and a draw in 15 matches against the SH since the last RWC - which is pretty useless.

I think England need to concentrate on picking a good team, sorting a game plan

Tell that to Stuart Lancaster........ 😆

Cripes, Gray & Ford cleared on appeal!

Gray & Ford news

And, a statement on the Rugby World Cup website read: "Having conducted a detailed review of all the evidence, including new submissions from the players and their representatives, along with all available camera angles, the appeal committee dismissed the finding that the players had committed an act of foul play as the player had not been dropped or driven and therefore the tackle was not dangerous.

"The players are therefore free to play again immediately."

Conspiracy corner... The three man appeal committee included one South African and one New Zealander. So no interest in giving teams the maximum chance of softening up the Aussies a bit before SA or NZ meet them then.

But it's like I said, just robust rucking.

It was clearly illegal rucking as Gray lifted his leg. It clearly wasnt a tackle though. The whole citing process is a farce, this is just another example.

Here we go !

*is excite*

Thats ****ing ape!!!

Butchered again...**** me score

Oof!

Go on Wales

Wtf!!!!!

Here we go with the Biggar jigger..

HEEEEEEEY Biggarena!

whhooop!!

Just went for a piss did I miss anything?

That was proper class, that was.

Oh yeees!

😡

Bloody hell, they're kicking more than Ireland and tbf, RSA look dodgy under the dropping ball. Four penalties given away in kickable positions though. That's just silly.

True, DD.

Biggar is on some serious form right now.

Story of the tournament for Wales, all the good work undone by giving away stupid penalties.

George North!

Stupid pens and mossed chances killing us

I think you would have taken that at half-time though.

I have to say, it's a cracking game! Not as vicious as some of the others.

Wales playing very smoothly - great stuff. Apart from the penalties...

I'm shaking here, c'mon Wales!

COME OOOOOOONNN!!!!

I must say, I'm enjoying Wilkinson in the commentary box. Good analysis.

Just had to put that out there...

Fair

Will Invers still manage to mention England?

😉

We've got the local punditry team here.. What's Invers saying?

Come on boys please do this...

Time to hold my breath for 40 mins

anagallis_arvensis - Member
Thats **** ape!!!

What? I haven't even commented yet. FFS... 🙄

🙂

Wales lack of bench will kill us imo

You know...getting a feeling here...doesn't look like RSA are going to score a try. Wales might just do this.

Keep it boys...

Irrespective of whether he is right or wrong with the decision, there is something intensly irritating about Barnes!