That could make for very interesting watching. Can the normally ponderous England pull something like that off? I'd like to think so!
Rugby World Cup
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That could make for very interesting watching. Can the normally ponderous England pull something like that off? I'd like to think so!
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
If England can get their lumbering pack moving like the welsh and irish packs we will be in for a treat. They must provide their backs with quick ball if they want to progress.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
Wilkinson lays too deep these days for my taste and doesn't back himself as a ball carrier anywhere near enough imo either. Hopefully Flood can jolly him along get him in line and get him playing on the front foot. But if the French backs target Flood they will roll straight over him.
I feel nether Hape nor Bananahands, whilst gifted players at club level, are of the quality required for test matches.... though of the two I think Hape has the potential to do better in the right side.
The prospect of Mr Walsh's lack of empathy for England's style of play, and everything English, is an issue that concerns me, almost as much as the tea-break our boys seem to call at every ruck, whilst they wait for the defence to jog back and get organised.
But I still say England v Ireland for the semi.
I feel nether Hape nor Bananahands, whilst gifted players at club level, are of the quality required for test matches.... though of the two I think Hape has the potential to do better in the right side.
The prospect of Mr Walsh's lack of empathy for England's style of play, and everything English, is an issue that concerns me, almost as much as the tea-break our boys seem to call at every ruck, whilst they wait for the defence to jog back and get organised.
But I still say England v Ireland for the semi.
mcshroom
Bionic Subsonic
- Location
- Egremont, Cumbria
Something very similar has been tried before with a reasonable amount of success. For example Flood at 12 and Wilkinson at 10 is similar to the left-right kicking option that was used well in 2003 with Wilkinson and Catt.
IF they move the ball around then having two kickers could be useful, although with Wilkinson's defensive skills and Flood's decision making then I would personally put them the other way round
IF they move the ball around then having two kickers could be useful, although with Wilkinson's defensive skills and Flood's decision making then I would personally put them the other way round
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
Wales thoroughly deserving of the win this morning 
They were, weren't they? A good game (well, 2nd half!) not getting to classic status but a good and honest one anyway. It's difficult for me to be truly objective, since I like the Welsh game more than the Irish, but I think Wales deserved that.
I think the Irish are going through a transitional phase, they're not as strong as they were a couple of years back, so they've probably done as well as could realistically expected.
You know, I fancy Wales for the final.
I think the Irish are going through a transitional phase, they're not as strong as they were a couple of years back, so they've probably done as well as could realistically expected.
You know, I fancy Wales for the final.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Allez la France!
mr Mag00
rising member
- Location
- Deepest Dorset
oh dear England 
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
England are dire!
