Rugby this weekend

Paul James · 08-Feb-2009, 09:50

Thought the Ireland/France match was very good, looked at one point as thought Ireland would lose it by not keeping ball in hand as a lot of their deep kicking did little or nothing to gain territory.

You need to be very brave to try that on the French IMHO as they are one of the best running rugby teams out there, probably the best in Northern hemisphere.

It was good to see a generally flowing match not dominated by forward play, you can usually guarantee that from the French if they are allowed to get away with it.

Missed the England/Italy game but by all accounts it was a tad lacklustre.

JasonBoswell · 08-Feb-2009, 10:24

went to Twickenham. probably the most boring game ive been to in memory. still, plenty of beer before, during, and after!

TP · 08-Feb-2009, 13:29

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Originally Posted by JasonBoswell

went to Twickenham. probably the most boring game ive been to in memory. still, plenty of beer before, during, and after!

Bugger!

WeeJohnyB · 08-Feb-2009, 14:20

I had the chance of getting 2 tickets on Friday afternoon, but just missed out, glad I did in hindsight.

Hoping this afternoon will be a good game, but have to agree, Wales should walk this one, (although Scotland have been known to upset the form book at home )

WeeJohnyB

Paul James · 08-Feb-2009, 19:59

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Originally Posted by WeeJohnyB

I had the chance of getting 2 tickets on Friday afternoon, but just missed out, glad I did in hindsight.

Hoping this afternoon will be a good game, but have to agree, Wales should walk this one, (although Scotland have been known to upset the form book at home )

WeeJohnyB

Bit of a rucking really. The Scots got on the case a bit when the Welsh backed off with a comfortable lead three quarters of the way through but it was never really a strong contest.

Wales seem intent on defending the championship and on that form will take a bit of beating.

TP · 09-Feb-2009, 00:17

Agreed, Wales for another Grand Slam based on this weekend's form.

WeeJohnyB · 09-Feb-2009, 10:43

Yeh, Wales are firm fav from the start, but looking forward to see them against France and Ireland. They should wipe the floor with England.

A game of rugby is 80 mins and although Wales were on fire in the first half, they did start to try to play for themselves rather than the team and they let Scotland back in. If Scotland had got that try at the end, which was let's face it mm's away, the last few mins would have been exciting.

WeeJohnyB

007 · 09-Feb-2009, 16:08

Watched Wales v Scotland, read about the Ireland v France and England v Italy games in the Sunday paper. By all accounts some poor Italian flanker was played out of position somewhat!!

Looking forward to England v Wales on the 14th

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08-Feb-2009, 10:24	#2
JasonBoswell Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: 848 Posts: 1,138 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chichester went to Twickenham. probably the most boring game ive been to in memory. still, plenty of beer before, during, and after! Reply

09-Feb-2009, 00:17	#6
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP Agreed, Wales for another Grand Slam based on this weekend's form. Reply

09-Feb-2009, 16:08	#8
007 Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: 996 Bip Posts: 524 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Henley-on-Thames Mood: CITIUS EST MELIUS! Watched Wales v Scotland, read about the Ireland v France and England v Italy games in the Sunday paper. By all accounts some poor Italian flanker was played out of position somewhat!! Looking forward to England v Wales on the 14th Reply