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Can I ask all who have not posted predictions on the other thread http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...tml#post369323 to go back and delete their posts and bring all the discussion , jeering , loling etc here PLEASE?
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Having spent the weekend in Edinburgh, where we met up with our friends from Wales, and lots of new friends from Wales, I have to say that Wales played well - played the simple game but did it really well - albeit we (the Scots) were very poor.
We watched the England v Italy game on TV in a bar in the Grassmarket and I really think England were poor. Most of their points arose from handling errors by the Italians, whose scrum half had a nightmare. Also, England better get their kicking sorted or the Welsh will absolutely ha,mmer them on Saturday.
Ireland v France lastly, watched in the same pub. The Irish played really well , though the French weren't too shabby either.
Based on week one then, Wales to win, then Ireland, followed by France, and I wouldn't want to go any further at this point in time.Rat
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If England keep trying to combine the codes of Rugby and Lawn Tennis then they are done for, if however they emulate the Irish and French and actually play running rugby with the ball in hand things might improve, the spectators would certainly get a better match to watch.
For heavens sake even Chabal made a break for the try line!
Would you like to see Sheridan do that, I would.
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England are technically poor currently, but at least they dont wear frilly pants. (Sorry but that still makes me laugh). I agree with a comment in another thread, Wales are playing like England did a few years ago, when we (England) were good.
The problems that plagued us in the autumn internationals havent been rectified, there are huge problems with ball retention at the breakdown, and they kick far far too much ball away.
England do have good players, but for whatever reason, they dont seem to be able to gel and play as a team.
However, a cautionary note, as I mock Piskie for her wager with PW, England were as poor as this in the opening rounds of the last world cup....Bob Leponge
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And just as poor in the final Bob. England need a surgical backline who get fed quick ball. Quick ball only comes with dynamic aggresive forward play. Unfortunately we have neither.Comment
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However, PW, they got to the final by playing poorly. I would have happily exalted in back to back world cups had we won by playing dreadfully.
I dont see us finishing in the top 3 as per my posting in Beefy's thread, I think there is far too much wrong with our game both forwards and backs. Even if we had decent aggressive forwards, which we dont, and could win fast ball, which we cant, when the ball finally ended up with the backs, there is no aggression, pace or invention there either.
I truly feel your gentle hands are going to be saved from a beasting courtesy of the junior service, and that Piskie is to be thrashed around your garden instead, but I just think back to the last world cup.Bob Leponge
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To be honest - I don't think England and Wales have been properly tested yet. They seem to have treated their matches against Italy and Scotland as warm up matches where they are still experimenting with players and positions.
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A Rugby joke from my son:
A rugby referee died and went to heaven.
Stopped by St Peter at the gates he was told that only brave people who had performed heroic deeds and had the courage of their convictions could enter.
If he could describe a situation in his life where he had shown these characteristics, he would be allowed in.
"Well," said the ref, "I was controlling a game between Wales and England in Cardiff.
"Wales were two points ahead with a minute to go. Ben Cohen made a break, passed inside to Martin Johnson. Johnson was driven on by his forwards, before he passed out to Lawrence Dallaglio who went over in the corner.
"But Dallaglio dropped the ball before he could ground it. As England were clearly the better side all game, I ruled that he had got it down and awarded the try."
"Ok, that was fairly brave of you, but I will have to check it in the book," said Peter, before disappearing to look it up.
When he came back he said: "Sorry, there's no record of this. Can you help me to trace it? When did all this happen?"
The ref looked at his watch and replied: "Forty-five seconds ago."WPC F Hobbit, Shire policeComment
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A Rugby fan was watching a Six Nations game against Ireland in Dublin.
In the packed stadium, there was only one empty seat - right next to him.
"Who does that seat belong to?" asked Dai from the row behind.
"I got the ticket for my wife," replied the fan
"But why isn't she here?"
"I'm afraid she died in an accident."
"So you're keeping the seat vacant as a mark of respect," said Dai.
"No," said the fan, "I offered it to all of my friends."
"So why didn't they take it," asked a puzzled Dai.
"They've all gone to the funeral."WPC F Hobbit, Shire policeComment
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Soooo
The sun raises its head on the second round of the 6 nations championships.
Piskie will be nervous, PW wont be weeding, and the Welsh will be licking their lips.
Oh what joys today will hold, and now I have a telly here in paradise, I can wait. I can wait a long time as I fear terribly for my nation (England) today against a very good Welsh side. They may prove me wrong, but sadly I doubt it. I dont think it will be a good game to watch for the neutral, but will be hard fought, of that there is no doubt.
Good luck to all sides today, and spare a thought for the frilly pants wearers, I think they could well be in for the wooden spoon.Bob Leponge
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Uuurrmmmmmm...I've just seen there are 2 matches on today....BUT...it's Valentines Day...and I need some pampering!!!
....OH will be home from work just in time to see the first kick off!
( maybe if I don't say anything he might just happen to forget about it???)
..some chance!
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Hmm..he's come back from work- had his lunch and been rushing around tidying up and vacuuming...think he's remembered- and is trying to butter me up???
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France to win by 20 points
Just when are Scotland going to choose a proper anthem, I am sure France were quite wonderous when the Jocks started singing about the one time they actually beat King Edwards army, it means nothing to France.
Wales to win by 10 points although I dream of 2003 when our second team did them by 60Comment
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Shhhhhhh, he hasnt remembered its on today......Life isnt about surviving the storm.....But learning to dance in the rain.Comment
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