The rugby

[Bonefish Blues]

It really was a penalty/penalties at that last scrum though, when Scotland folded - you can't change the application of the rules just because it's in overtime. I mean F1 would never do that.

Oh wait 😊

 

[AndyRM]

Thought England were the better team for much of the match, but Scotland got the points and congratulations to them. Scotland took the two chances they had from 30% possession. Very little to choose between 5 teams who could all beat each other. France and Ireland look a notch above the others.

A lot depends on which version of France shows up I reckon. On their day they are close to unplayable, but if they go 'Bof' they aren't good.

 

[Chap sur le velo]

It really was a penalty/penalties at that last scrum though, when Scotland folded - you can't change the application of the rules just because it's in overtime. I mean F1 would never do that.

Oh wait 😊

The scrum has been a mess for years. When England were down to 7 in the pack, the Scots had the put in, in a great position. England managed to get 3 or 4 resets, successfully running down the clock. I felt a penalty was overdue.
It's a mess. The idea that the ref gains a mental picture of who's dominant to help them decide if it's a penalty goes against all that's good in sport/life. If the refs cant be sure the rules need changing.
PLUS even as an old second row, they are now boring.

 

[AndyRM]

The scrum has been a mess for years. When England were down to 7 in the pack, the Scots had the put in, in a great position. England managed to get 3 or 4 resets, successfully running down the clock. I felt a penalty was overdue.
It's a mess. The idea that the ref gains a mental picture of who's dominant to help them decide if it's a penalty goes against all that's good in sport/life. If the refs cant be sure the rules need changing.
PLUS even as an old second row, they are now boring.

They seem to change the rules all the time which doesn't help anyone know what's actually going on!

 

[AndyRM]

I don't normally pay attention to pundits (apart from Pat Nevin at the football, he's brilliant), but I thought this was a pretty good take on the Calcutta Cup:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/60275340

I still haven't read or heard anything about why Jones thought taking Smith off was a good idea.

Anyway, allez les bleus! Oh mon dieu, it's on ITV...

I don't know if it's just me, but they seem to use different camera angles to the BBC coverage; I assume options are available and they just take different ones? Everything seems a lot more focused on the action, so I find it difficult to work out what's actually going on.

Of course, this means a lot more close ups of muscular chaps in tight shorts, so every cloud...

 

[AndyRM]

Great performance from Italy. They've wilted in the past after 60 minutes.

The scoreline flatters France a bit I think, although they probably had a couple more gears.

 

[Dayvo]

PLUS even as an old second row, they are now boring.

As an ex tight head I agree with you. They are becoming as ridiculous as the scrums in rugby league.

 

[Dogtrousers]

An interesting new law experiment. Multiball!


View: https://twitter.com/pauleddison/status/1490451355672236039

 

[Beebo]

An interesting new law experiment. Multiball!


View: https://twitter.com/pauleddison/status/1490451355672236039

great throw in from the crowd.
timed to perfection.

 

[AndyRM]

great throw in from the crowd.
timed to perfection.

Marler should take notes.

 

[Beebo]

Italy under 20s beat England 6-0 last night in a game that was better than the score line suggests.

Italy’s 1st team have never beaten England. It would have to be the end of the road for Eddie Jones if England lose.

France v Ireland today should be a great game and will probably decide the overall winner.

 

[Mo1959]

Here we go. I don’t hold out much hope for Scotland against Wales.

 

[Slick]

Here we go. I don’t hold out much hope for Scotland against Wales.

How about now?

 

[Mo1959]

Ok so far

 

[Slick]

Ok so far

Still a big ask but they are right in the thick of it. 🤞