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    #4186
    Originally posted by Zapater View Post
    See Tana Umaga's nephew got the call up for the England squad. Anyone seen much of him? Huge rugby family, would be nice to see another one come through the ranks.
    Promising from what I've seen so far.

    But some way off International standard at this point - this is the first season he's been a regular starter for his club.

    I think he was called up as what EJ calls his "Apprentices".

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      #4187
      In case anyone missed it, Folau signed a 1 year contract with the Catalan Dragons and will return to league which has caused some mayhem. Dickhead for a **** sport, good match. Honestly speaking though, would have loved to see him at the Bulls in Super Rugby when those rumours were floating around.

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        #4188
        Zero confidence for today.
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          #4189
          Originally posted by Buzzo View Post
          Zero confidence for today.
          New manager on our side and he has changed it up a small bit. Back to basics for us to beat Scotland I.e. keep it tight, use the set piece and win the pack battle.

          Conway, Larmour, Doris and Cooney off the bench are the ones I’m interested in

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            #4190
            Our team is massively changed.

            I’m assuming Magnus Bradbury is injured.

            Darcy Graham is a big loss he is electric and in brilliant form. Big challenge for Hastings today, he’s good and has improved lots but on this stage who knows.
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              #4191
              I'm looking forward to the game (not sure I'll bother with Wales v Italy). I think the tournament could be close this year with teams beating each other.

              No idea what to expect from England. They theoretically have strength in depth yet a lot of injuries in certain positions which means the likes of Furbank playing.

              He's shown some promise but not quite ready for International rugby IMO. I think the back three could be a bit of an issue defensively today and maybe in subsequent weeks if Watson and Nowell etc stay injured.

              No idea what to expect from France and with some new players involved they could be even more maverick than they usually are. If they're going to get it together at some point in the tournament I hope it's not tomorrow.

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                #4192
                Frustrating half from us. Keep getting turned over in the Irish 22. We’ve had a lot of ball.

                All to play for second half which is more than we usually have at this point.
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                  #4193
                  ****ing hell Hoggy.
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                    #4194
                    Punishing game.

                    Won on outstanding defence all game by Ireland.
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                      #4195
                      Originally posted by Buzzo View Post
                      Punishing game.

                      Won on outstanding defence all game by Ireland.
                      Weird for me - watched the Liverpool game and then turned on the rugby, I watched about 5 mins and couldn’t get into it. For some reason I haven’t felt any excitement in the build up as I normally would.

                      My son has a bad flu and was lying on the coach beside me and asked could we watch the last episode of the Mandalorean......I put it in and watched it with him and saw the last 15 mins of the game.We defended well but Scotland probably deserved to win from what I saw and am listening to here.

                      When the same old names are being rolled out you get fed up of it a bit - would be nice to see them bin off a few of the older lads and start to blood some new players.

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                        #4196
                        We probably should have won, but it was down to outstanding defence (zzzzz) that we didnt.

                        Counts for **** all for us. You lot won, we for the billionth time can consider what might have been.

                        Was a brutal test though.
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                          #4197
                          Originally posted by Buzzo View Post
                          We probably should have won, but it was down to outstanding defence (zzzzz) that we didnt.

                          Counts for **** all for us. You lot won, we for the billionth time can consider what might have been.

                          Was a brutal test though.
                          Watching the analysis now - looked a tough one.....I hope ye take it to England next week

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                            #4198
                            Originally posted by Irishnev View Post
                            Watching the analysis now - looked a tough one.....I hope ye take it to England next week
                            Big time.

                            I'll be there. Going out for lunch then drinking pre-match.

                            There were some encouraging signs for us. No trys and a defeat though
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                              #4199
                              Originally posted by Buzzo View Post
                              Big time.

                              I'll be there. Going out for lunch then drinking pre-match.

                              There were some encouraging signs for us. No trys and a defeat though
                              Winning gets to be a habit - look at the amount of tight games Lpool have come through this year.....they just know how to do it.

                              Enjoy it and I hope the day turns out to be a good one

                              No football next week so maybe I’ll be more focused

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                                #4200
                                Originally posted by Buzzo View Post
                                ****ing hell Hoggy.
                                That was very odd under no pressure.

                                Scotland were looking good at that point and the momentum would have been with them for the last quarter.

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