Eng -try-land!
Ok, doesn't quite work but you get the gist ...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/56618362
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Eng -try-land!
Ok, doesn't quite work but you get the gist ...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/56618362
Quiet on here something wrong with 6 nations this time around ;) ?
Good point John, it has the makings of a cracking championship and I wouldn't like to predict the end result. Other than I don't see a grand slam coming and the final result may be down to tries scored and bonus points; would say it is between France, Ireland, Scotland, England.
As a Wales supporter I have little to say at this point in time, other than things could get better and hopefully will!
My view on Wales was that Ireland set off like a house on fire and never let up which left us chasing shadows all game.
I predict that they'll send Scotland packing with their bagpipes between their legs next weekend.
And by the way, not all bad for Wales. Guto Harri will sort out No 10, Downing Street. ;)
Yes. Hmm. Waited for ages and spent a small fortune to get a debenture at the millennium only for Wales to go into a tailspin of awfulness. At least the other celts are holding their end up!!
Have faith Wheeze.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wheeze
They'll turn it around.
Let's hope so.
Best rename you "The Oracle" 🙄!Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
I didn't see that coming and hope Wheeze made it to the game, edge of chair stuff for me and Big Dan had a good game as captain 👍.
Who would now predict what comes next?
That debenture was worth waiting for Wheeze :cool:
Decided to travel to Mid- Wales to watch the rugby, not at the Principality with Wheeze though, and as Friday was such a lovely day I called in at Cilcain and did a recce of the Clwydian Sheeptracks. I briskly walked the route as the calf is still not right, especially on the downhills.
Surprisingly I've not visited the Clwydian Hills before and what a treat they were. It'll be a tough race and I'm glad I have visited on a clear day to get a good picture of the lie of the land as some of those checkpoints could be hard to find in the clag. My only quandary is the route between CP 1 and 2. I followed the ridge up to the summit and then dropped down to CP2. A more straightforward route than going into the forestry but more ascent. I'll decide on the day depending on the weather and if everyone else goes into the forestry I'll probably follow!
Just over 12 miles, 3,079 feet in 3hrs 55min.
As for the rugby, pride restored, but I did worry that Dan Biggar had made the wrong choice by opting for the drop goal and not going wide.
A win is a win. It was very tense though! I forgot my ref radio and could real
.....could really have done with it! Many contentious decisions. I think we came out marginally ahead, just as the score!
As a neutral, I agree. I watched the second half and it was quite entertaining. neither side really firing on all cylinders, but that's the way in close games.
Great to see Taulupe Faletau back in the team.
I think he could be the difference today.
Well that was an epic second half:)
Could have easily gone either way. Both teams were well matched with different skill sets, waxing and waning over the game. A nail biter.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnK
As a Wales supporter, I'm glad that's over 🙁.
Pleased to see France with a clean sweep, thoroughly deserved and Italy having a win again, which was also deserved.
I just wish it hadn't been at our expense!
I recorded it as I went out on my bike. I suspected something like this was on the cards but not in such spectacular style. What a final try and well done Italy.
Chwarae Teg!
Indeed. I was there. Italy deserved a win and I just hope this puts to bed the crazy notion of replacing Italy with South Africa! Wales may just have saved our beloved 6 nations by offering up their throat for the kill!!
Looking at the under 20s six nations, Italy had 3 wins and finished third in the table. Future looks interesting in a few years time?
Definitely...and most worrying for Wales. The cupboard is bare!
Well its come around quickly again.
I can't see any further than France, who might even repeat their clean sweep of 2022.
Gatland will no doubt have got the Wales side to be competitive and they could do with some good performances if only to take the focus off the suits at the WRU who have got themselves in real strife.
One of their first actions is to ban choirs singing Delilah at the stadium. Whether they'll be able to stop 75,000 fans singing it is a different matter.
And don't get too smug down at Twickers either because the woke folk will be on your case for your cultural appropriation of Swing Low Sweet Chariots
I know, and I'm braced for the usual disappointment and possible humiliation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
It also looks like we're on a slow march to outlaw the tackle, or indeed any contact, in what is a supposed to be a contact sport.
Whilst moves to reduce head injuries/concussion in sport are obviously laudable I think there is an agenda against Rugby by those who see it as a game for violent thugs, when nothing could be further from the truth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mossdog
Many boxers will take more blows to the head in one bout than some rugby players will in a career but no one seems to bat an eyelid!
When Gatland agreed to come back, mates were saying he wouldn't be doing it unless he had spotted some unseen potential in the team, something to buid on. That may be wishfull thinking and pure Welsh optimism, but we should know in the next few weeks.
I am guessing Delilah will be louder than ever!
I often feel at the "guardian-reading tofu-eating wokerati" end of the spectrum when we have debates on here. But I'm as bemused by that decision as it seems others are.
Well, Suo Gân just wouldn't sound right in a rugby stadium.Quote:
Originally Posted by molehill
Hey! You missed off "vegan-leather-sandal-wearing"!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by noel
I felt uncomfortable singing Delilah last year. I'm not surprised that the WRU has banned it given the awful mess they are in. My only observation is that banning a song only enhances it....Relax anyone???
But will I sing it today if the crowd starts up with it?? Not sure! Anyway, I am only there for the rugby.
Blimey! Well done Italy.
There was some very half hearted attempts to sing Delilah late in the second half....probably in protest against the dismal showing on the pitch. Easy to ignore and no pressure to join in!
I was listening to the second half of the England-Scotland game on the radio. They described the van der Merve try as like watching a school game when the kid who's bigger and faster than everyone else gets the ball and runs through the entire team to score a try. Having now see it, that really sums it up - an amazing try.
It made me so happy that in these days of spread defences, a side could be unstitched by pure skill and athleticism. Awesome, inspiring and totally brilliant.
It was a great run and footwork and probably put his stats up for metres made and oponents beaten - all in one go. Lovely to watch him carve through the defense.
It won’t be lovely if he does it next weekend!
Hadn't thought of that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
Wales score on its own looked grim, but I thought small margins would have made it more acceptable, but not a win. Finn Russel, puts beauty in the game but doesn’t play for wales!
Wondering if we have it wrong about Gatland’s role, perhaps it is to transition, build and blood a team for 4 years hence? That would be more realistic.
Look forward to seeing how Scotland fare against Ireland and France.
It takes the sting out of losing when you see a player putting in a peerless performance. Finn Russell was essentially unplayable and it set his backs on fire.
Form says I will witness another hiding of the boys in red today. I just recall 1989 when we also scheduled for a walloping by the toffs in white......I got very drunk after that upset!
I've got a little wager with a pal of a pint on the result and a pint for every 7 points difference in the final score.
I'm hoping to get very, very, drunk ;)