The rugby

[Pross]

Torn with this match coming up. My innate prejudice wants England to lose but, apart from South Africa, Ireland are probably my least favourite team in world rugby

 

[Pross]

Henry B0llock starting for England probably pushes me in favour of wanting an Ireland win but it really is close.

 

[Dorset Boy]

Who is hoping Ryan and McCarthy have an almighty ounchup with Pillock?

 

[Dorset Boy]

Pillock never releases in the tackle when in possession - knee to the ground and then gets up and goes again. Totally illegal

 

[Beebo]

I’ve turned the TV off.
i can watch better rugby in the London Leagues.
Just so many basic mistakes.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

Pillock’s done that several times and got away with every one.

England’s form seems to have hit a sudden and dramatic drop, since Scotland. They are so lethargic in defence. Ireland now making line breaks almost at will.

Maybe a new ref will bring a change of fortune.

 

[Dorset Boy]

England back to playing the way they were 18 months ago.
2 lioneout options is shocking selection.
Ford's kicking radar is off.
Passing is slow and laboured

 

[Dorset Boy]

22-0
Though was the last pass forward? - No it wasn't

 

[Pross]

Not going well for England is it?

 

[Pross]

The shame of being dragged off after less than 30 minutes.

 

[Dorset Boy]

Not going well for England is it?

Understatement

 

[Dorset Boy]

Really missing having not picked Ben Spencer on the bench

 

[Pross]

Didn’t see a knock on there. It ruined possibly the funniest ever break / defensive chase in rugby history

 

[Pross]

Borthwick not scared to make changes and Smith coming on seems to have paid off.

 

[Dorset Boy]

Didn’t see a knock on there. It ruined possibly the funniest ever break / defensive chase in rugby history

Knocked it down and forward, another day, another ref deems it deliberate and no chance of regathering and it's a yellow.

Something finally for England at the end.