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And Toner's 6N is over. Had an ankle operation today.
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6N: Scotland vs Ireland
Great start from Scotland but another try from an error in the 6N!
Reffing decisions going against Ireland at the moment. Very poor stuff!
Sexton and Murray still looking a bit off today.
Mighty try by Stockdale!!
Telegraphed pass by Carbery 
Ireland are surprisingly shaky.
I think if Marmion was fit, he would have got the shout today. Murray's kicks still way too far.
Great defence from Ireland just there.
Half time. This Irish team seems really down a few gears from last year's.
On Irish TV they're pointing out Murray should have gone under the posts. He had time to.
Everything just looks off in comparison. Clearly the half backs are not at their best but the quality at the breakdown has deteriorated as well, Ireland spent so much time last year in opposition territory wearing teams down while they've spent too much time slowly going nowhere in their own half in the last game and a half. Also a bit disappointed that despite Ireland's best scrummaging second row being in and Scotland being without WP Nel that we haven't been able to get joy at the scrum.
Sexton out so Carbery's going to get a good go today. That's a good thing I reckon looking towards the WC.
Laidlaw kicking great box kicks.
With my objective head on, Ireland are learning how it feels to go into every match facing manic aggression and desire. Meeting that head on and consistently overcoming it has been what's made the All Blacks such an incredible side over the years. It would appear we would still have a distance to go.
It's one thing reaching (or getting close to reaching) the top, it's another thing entirely maintaining that when everyone is gunning for you.
With my less objective head on - we are shite.
It's one thing reaching (or getting close to reaching) the top, it's another thing entirely maintaining that when everyone is gunning for you.
With my less objective head on - we are shite.
If your first half there is correct, great - it's a useful test.
Suspect it might be a bit of the second half though since we haven't been able to respond to it in two matches now.
Superb by Carbery. Rob Kearney has made more line breaks than in about five years.
Fair play Carbery!!
Extremely impressed with Kearney this half, he's made some super breaks.
That's hilarious - this is literally the message I sent a buddy 10 seconds after that try:
Jaysus, Kinghorn. Another poor kick from Murray.
Delighted for Dillane getting on.
6N: Italy vs Wales
Squeaked a win. We probably needed the bonus point today so our championship is probably over, but it's good for Carbery to get a chance.
HIA stopped sexton, he should probably start thinking about the future, he has taken a lot of these over the years
Just got in now and seen the Italy Wales score. I was wondering last weekend if Italy might fancy this one given last weekend's match. Has it been as close as the scoreline?
Ireland somewhat lucky that Scotland had so many handling errors.
Worrisome too that Ireland lacked imagination when threatening inside the Scottish 22.
Still, a win so onwards and upwards.
The mini break should be helpful to get some injured players back.
Worrisome too that Ireland lacked imagination when threatening inside the Scottish 22.
Still, a win so onwards and upwards.
The mini break should be helpful to get some injured players back.
Was it at least 2 tries they butchered on the final pass? Glad to get the win but I'd probably like to see Schmidt now select sides to grow the squad for the WC as we probably needed a bonus point to have any chance at the championship
6N: England vs France
Another bonus point try for England! Looking rampant.
Ivaldo gets notions
The kicking is spectacular. This thread always goes quiet when England are performing well. Where's the threadmark?
This lot is a real embarrassment.
This could be 50+
I was recording all afternoon. Take it easy
Yeah yeah!I was recording all afternoon. Take it easy
I think I got more out of the afternoon than France did, tbh.
About on par with Chelsea.
I watched the England v France match which was a terrific result.
Yet again, the refereeing was outstanding.
I really do enjoy watching a game where the referee is shown respect by the players.
To be able to listen to him talking to the players and encouraging them to play within the laws is so refreshing.
Unfortunately, football is the complete opposite with most players using foul and abusive language against the officials.
Quite why football referees let them get away with it is baffling.
Yet again, the refereeing was outstanding.
I really do enjoy watching a game where the referee is shown respect by the players.
To be able to listen to him talking to the players and encouraging them to play within the laws is so refreshing.
Unfortunately, football is the complete opposite with most players using foul and abusive language against the officials.
Quite why football referees let them get away with it is baffling.
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It’s a beautiful thing. I might print out the screenshot I’ve taken and get it framed.