The Rugby Thread

[Irishnev]

It’s going to be a home tour in the UK isn’t it?

Most likely away and no fans - it’s the only way they can squeeze all the provincial games in as well

[Buzzo]

I thought no fans = no tour?

[Buzzo]

It’s an absolute scandal that Sam Simmonds isn’t in the England team. Watching the chiefs this afternoon he has been superb. Again.

Wonder if he could get called up for the Lions even without playing for England? He probably deserves it.

Wish he was Scottish...!!!

[Irishnev]

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[Buzzo]

I love how quickly they come up with solutions in Rugby to finish tournaments.

Some cracking match ups there.

[Buzzo]

Italy getting absolutely smashed again.

Definitely time to either introduce relegation, or go back to 5ns.

[Buzzo]

Great game here, Rngland v France.

France ball in hand skills are so impressive. Every player has got great hands.

England playing proper Rugby as well for the first time in a while. Not too much kicking.

[Buzzo]

It is inconceivable that Mako Vunipola is only 30 years old.

[Buzzo]

Lot of kicking now, and mistakes. But a great game to watch.

Still loads of penalties given away by England.

[Buzzo]

England take the lead with minutes to go.

Been a cracking game.

[ChesterDave]

Wales benefit from another dodgy refereeing decision

[Buzzo]

Fair play to England.

I don’t mind the team, I just absolutely cannot stand Eddie Jones. I can’t listen to him.

Not often you see England in a free flowing scrap like that.

[RichC]

Wales benefit from another dodgy refereeing decision

What was dodgy about it ?

[RichC]

Best we’ve played in a long time that.

That french side will take some stopping at the WC if they keep that group of players together and fit when it comes around

[Buzzo]

Best we’ve played in a long time that.

That french side will take some stopping at the WC if they keep that group of players together and fit when it comes around

Yeah best England have played in ages. Interesting that when the hand break came off some good Rugby broke out. It’s higher risk though as that could have gone either way. I thought Henry Slade was brilliant.

The French just ran out of steam a bit at the end didn’t they. Was breathless stuff. DuPont is sublime, though that knock on at the end cost them the chance of the win.

It’s really competitive with the 5 teams right now, as high a standard as their has been in years.