The rugby

[Dogtrousers]

Instant improvement second half

Found that post puzzling I til I realised my stream was a minute behind

 

[Pblakeney]

Argentina have been the best 'second half' team in the international world this year. It's not over yet - just ask any Scot!

Was about to post similar.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

England have gone cold.

 

[Dogtrousers]

blimey. That was a nailbiter

 

[Dogtrousers]

Makes you wonder how things would have turned out if Argentina had kept ball in hand a bit more and not kicked so much.

 

[geocycle]

Spencer is a v good player but not with Ford. Needs more creativity or play him with F Smith. Ojo was brilliant, Daly and Steward too slow to play together. Curry and Pollock made a difference.

 

[Dorset Boy]

That was close in the end! Now what did I say at HT?!!!

A good day for all the Bath boys and Max Ojo thoroughly dererving of his MotM - if you want a creative 12, then he's the man ahead of Dingwall.
I think Borthwick made the change at 9 at the right time as Mitchell plays with more pace than Spencer, at England were in the doldrums at that point.

Too much kicking from both teams to make it a really good game, but enthralling nonetheless.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

England’s bench has been formidable during these Autumn internationals.

 

[Dorset Boy]

England’s bench has been formidable during these Autumn internationals.

That's thanks to Rassie!
The Pom squad has worked well, but equally all the starters have held up well.
Similar concept at Bath, have a strong enough squad so there is no drop off when the subs come off, and no drop off in cohension either.

 

[Beebo]

That was a pretty poor performance for England. Argentina came roaring back, but the ref did have a bit of a nightmare.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

Now the dust has more or less settled on these Autumn internationals, I have England as clear favourites for the 6 Nations title, with France and Ireland vying for the runner up spot.
Despite scoring lots of tries, I can’t see anyone but Wales taking the wooden spoon.

 

[Pross]

No European based Boks can play next week as it's outside the international window. Also means Wales lose quite a few too though!

Wales are losing 13 players back to their clubs for the Boks game including 7 (I think) that started against NZ. Absolutely ridiculous idea by the WRU to have this match but I guess they’re desperate for cash. It also means the regions are playing with their best players missing.

 

[geocycle]

Now the dust has more or less settled on these Autumn internationals, I have England as clear favourites for the 6 Nations title, with France and Ireland vying for the runner up spot.
Despite scoring lots of tries, I can’t see anyone but Wales taking the wooden spoon.

I think three matches settle it, Eng v Ireland, France v Ireland and France v England. Given home advantage I’d have France as favourites. Scotland can beat anyone on their day, especially England, but are unlikely to win more than 3. Italy are no push over and I’m afraid Wales are likely to struggle.

 

[Beebo]

Wales are losing 13 players back to their clubs for the Boks game including 7 (I think) that started against NZ. Absolutely ridiculous idea by the WRU to have this match but I guess they’re desperate for cash. It also means the regions are playing with their best players missing.

Even the most die hard wales fan will struggle to pay to watch Wales B team get thrashed.

 

[Dorset Boy]

Even the most die hard wales fan will struggle to pay to watch Wales B team get thrashed.

Especially when the Saffas essentially can put out three squads that would all be in the top 8 in the world!
Scary