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Great result. Ireland outplayed them.
Genge and Sinckler are just liabilities, why do they persevere with them?
[quote=Tjagain] Ireland have the perfect game to counter Englands stodge Kick deep and hope for mistakes or kick to touch and pressure lineouts just will not work against ireland and Farrell in the centres takes away all the pace from the attack
For once I made a prediction that was right!
England really need a big review after the 6N. they should be challenging for the title every year with the players they have but the tactics are wrong and so is the selection. The players look like they know the tactics are wrong.
In the first ten minutes of the second half chasing the game england 3 times had decent possession in irelands half and 3 times kicked it away. Its obviously the plan they have been told to play to but by 'eck is crap
The kick game has been worked out for years, I don't know why EJ persists with it. He needs to go.
Genge and Sinckler are just liabilities
Nothing wrong with Sinckler, he's one of the best props in the game currently. Genge needs to see a psychologist though...
Woodward has changed his tune from last week.
Genge grinding elbow and forearm into face on the deck at 76:40 definitely should be off the pitch. Green player prone and trapped.
A big thank you to Ireland from this scots fan - that means we are above england in the final table. Makes the close loses easier to bear
TJ you'd have greater respect from people if you promoted you own wins rather than celebrating other peoples losses you profit from. Its pretty poor character TBH.
Nothing wrong with Sinckler, he’s one of the best props in the game currently.
he really isn't. He is a decent international prop but no more. Ireland had the edge in the scrums all game
Just finished watching the game. I was wrong, it was good viewing. England were lucky with the cards otherwise the score could have been ugly.
They should award an anti-triple crown 😂
Kryton - lighten up mate. Its been a disappointing series for Scotland. We have to take what crumbs we have
In the 6N for all the home teams beating england will allways be the big one. Its just something England fans have to live with . Your biggest rival is always your big brother
To have beaten England away and to finish below them would have been desperately disappointing
he really isn’t. He is a decent international prop but no more. Ireland had the edge in the scrums all game
Yes he is. You do know there's 8 people in a scrum right? Several years as an international and a Lion, and you're saying he's crap? Lol!
England were clueless, just lost tactically and unable to think on their feet.
Ireland were more physical, more imaginative and looking for continuity rather than just bashing up first or second receiver.
England were clueless, just lost tactically and unable to think on their feet.
The worrying thing is, that's not news. Even Wooward(!) said, someone needs to be asking EJ questions.
I didn't say he was crap - he is a good international standard but he is not "one of the best in the game" unless you are including a dozen players in that category.
He is one of the best props in the loose.
The France v Wales game should be great for the neutral, but I’m not sure my nerves will cope.
Right can we all agree come on A W J?
Nope - hate the cheating balding git 😉
Nope – hate the cheating balding git 😉
Hear, hear 😜
Oh, hang on, after that performance from England, I'm deciding to be my 1/8 Welshness tonight 🤞🤞🤞 cmon AWJ
As Sirs Clive and Jonny said, England need a refresh.
Totally new playmaker at 10 in my view. Not sure who that is, and a world class 9 would help. Other 6n teams have world class in those positions, England not.
Hoping for a great decider match, wouldn't mind either winning
Gutted there was no Eddie interview, did they do it later? Any links?
unable to think on their feet
I don't think it's even that. I wonder if they're 'terrified' to drop the EJ mandated plan. In the end he picks the squad and the team, and if you don't do what he says you won't be in it.
Which I get (unless you're France) then team before self and you need a tactical plan. Yes, there's a problem with execution and discipline, but that aside the plan sucks..... in the end the man that decides the plan has to take the blame.
Ford is a good playmaker, possibly the best passer of the ball in England. Needs a good pack (as do most 10’s) and good service.
Is it safe to post yet?
Ford is a good playmaker, possibly the best passer of the ball in England.
...and yet they kick it every time they get it.
Is it safe to post yet?
nope. Get thee behind the sofa
Go ahead. Are you feeling slightly nauseous? I am.
Bear - and the right tactics. He kicked away ball in the Irish half 3 times in the period after half time. clearly what he was told to do
don’t think it’s even that. I wonder if they’re ‘terrified’ to drop the EJ mandated plan. In the end he picks the squad and the team, and if you don’t do what he says you won’t be in it.
I have seen it that a few players have argued with EJ and been told they will never play for England again - Mike Brown being one.
nope. Get thee behind the sofa
Quite calm about the game tbh, I remember 2005, I hadn't been able to sleep or sit down all week I was so excited. I've been lucky to see a few GS now....my main wish is to see them beat NZ one day!!
Ford is a good playmaker, possibly the best passer of the ball in England.
…and yet they kick it every time they get it.
Mostly the 9 and its clearly what they are told to do.
Yes, there’s a problem with execution and discipline, but that aside the plan sucks….. in the end the man that decides the plan has to take the blame.
Very much this
But now to kick back and relax with some beers. As a complete neutral in this game - may the best side win!
It’s amazing that last week all the media were talking about England and France being by far the best two teams in the competition! The first half was supposedly the best rugby since England v New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal... yawn!
Gulp. Here we go! Good luck Wales 🏴
Cymru am Byth
Come on Wales.
But now to kick back and relax with some beers. As a complete neutral in this game – may the best side win!
This 😎
Not a great start.
Hang on
Dan Biggar is a God!
That was superb. Biggar spotted it, Davies spotted Biggar.
Damn this could end 80:40
Or any high score. End to end.
What a match!
Well this is jolly good 😁
Like watching a tennis match not a rugby match. Bloody brilliant
Gutted there was no Eddie interview, did they do it later? Any links?
Or Farrell?
Eddie’s delusional and job protecting interview is up on the bbc site if you want a laugh at half time.
This game is excellent.