RBS 6 Nations 2013

[Cardiffblue]

Well done you boyos from the Valleys. There is a god.

Aye, and he's Welsh.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Best moment (apart from the 2 tries) has to be Jiffy's huge grin as he's standing next to rest of the commentary team Gussett and Lord Bald, both of whom look as though someone has died

 

[Paradox]

Can't wait to read Jeremy Gusset's thoughts on the lions side now! Tips and Sam totally outclassed the orc back row. Shame for Ryan. Still, nice touch when he lifted the trophy.

Post a link when you find the article

 

[JSRF10]

Wonder if Dan Cole still thinks England can win the World Cup? Seen highlights of the game fair play to Wales Howley turned it round after 7 defeats. Also playing two opensides really paid off just don't know why Wales didnt do it against Ireland.

 

[the plastic paddy]

Do I sense sarcasm from the beeb?

Originally Posted by BBC
O'Driscoll, who suffered a torn ear which needed eight stitches, a knock to the head and a dead leg against France and still finished, was declared 100 percent fit by Kidney.

A fucking disgrace that Marshall and BOD played for Ireland today after being concussed last week. Marshall concussed again, unbelievable. Pleased this nightmare tournament is over. If it wasn't that I suspect Fat head will take them to get ruined on the dirt tracks I would have said that the silver lining would be not too many Irish lads will be on the Lions tour. But as terrible as Ireland were with a dozen scrum halfs on the pitch today we were still not as shite as England. Well done the welsh, if you would stop whining about the ref every time you lose you might get popular.

 

[the plastic paddy]

This stamping by BOD doesn't look good, at least not when dissected in slo mo. Seem to remember he's had a bit of a history of this. Wasn't there an incident with Gavin Hastings? and Henson called him on it

Fuck off, he hardly tapped him the wendyball diving prick.

 

[the plastic paddy]

Lancaster gracious in defeat. He is a class act, damn him

He will be out of his job by Christmas hopefully.

 

[JSRF10]

Good news PP looks like a Vern Cotter/Joe Schmidt ticket is the favourite for the Ireland job. If it comes to fruition I would be delighted.

Anyway I'm off out in Bondi for Paddys Day! Hope all you Welsh folk are out celebrating too

 

[Craig Riddington]

Congrats to Wales and all the welsh boys on the forum. Wales were quite brilliant today and completely out-classed England. So many great performances in that welsh side which is great news for the Lions. Also thought Walsh had a good match.

 

[RoffsChoice]

Well, another year, another 6 nations.

Wales:
Really struggled for the first three matches, but found themselves just in time. Full of good players that just forgot how to play, they will surely be setting up at least six Welsh in the starting 22 for the Lions.
England:
The best team of the comp, forgetting they still had a game left in Cardiff. I hope (for their sake) that the loss fires them up for a strong Lions tour, they'll probably have eight of the Lions 22.
Scotland:
The giant killers put on their best comp in years and show they really are a tier one nation. Their defense is what their wins were built on but their attack let them down in important games. Unlucky to lose to France who played average rugby. They'll grab three or four of the Lions 22 and the Lions will be better for it.
Italy:
Pasta Power forces two teams that are usually in the top three to the bottom and probably deserved third place themselves. Improving every year, hopefully we see more of the fortress mentality from the Italians and a few wins away.
Ireland:
Displaying all the traits you want from a champion team in the first round and then forgetting how to win from there on in. Sort of Wales in reverse. No doubt you will see four or five of them in the Lions 22.
France:
"Depends on which France shows up" doesn't apply this year, they never showed up. Only average rugby brought them their win over the single malts. Really hope they improve, it was painful to watch them.

Team of the Comp:
1. Ryan Grant (Sco)
2. Rory Best (Ire)
3. Martin Castrogiovanni (Ita)
4. Richie Gray (Sco)
5. Geoff Parling (Eng)
6. Tom Wood (Eng)
7. Chris Robshaw (Eng)
8. Ryan Jones (Wal)
9. Greig Laidlaw (Sco)
10. Owen Farrell (Eng)
11. Simon Zebo (Ire)
12. Matt Scott (Sco)
13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ire)
14. Luke McLean (Ita)
15. Stuart Hogg (Sco)

 

[Cardiffblue]

Well, another year, another 6 nations.

Wales:
Really struggled for the first three matches, but found themselves just in time (We only lost the first half of the first one). Full of good players that just forgot how to play, they will surely be setting up at least six?? Welsh in the starting 22 for the Lions.
England:
The best team of the comp (FFS!), forgetting they still had a game left in Cardiff (that was forgetful of them!). I hope (for their sake) that the loss fires them up for a strong Lions tour, they'll probably have eight of the Lions 22.
Scotland:
If their backs let them down in attack, why have you picked three of them?

Team of the Comp:
1. Ryan Grant (Sco)!!
2. Rory Best (Ire) (on his reputation)
3. Martin Castrogiovanni (Ita)??
4. Richie Gray (Sco)
5. Geoff Parling (Eng)
6. Tom Wood (Eng)
7. Chris Robshaw (Eng)
8. Ryan Jones (Wal)
9. Greig Laidlaw (Sco)
10. Owen Farrell (Eng)
11. Simon Zebo (Ire)
12. Matt Scott (Sco)
13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ire)
14. Luke McLean (Ita)
15. Stuart Hogg (Sco)

Could argue a case for the unhighlighted players except Scottish backs over represented, But the highlighted choices make me wonder if you have actually watched the games,

You have got to be kidding! This makes me just about as mad as Plastic's outburst. Have you actually watched what happened this morning? Thought you were naming a Lions side until I noticed the Italians. MacLean in front of Cuthbert? No Adam? Ryan was good but Picamoles was better. Hogg infront of 1/2P. Think you should be forced to watch the whole lot again.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Haven't seen last nights games yet, but they sound like belters.

The first week of 6N produced some good footy, and then it kind of petered out into mediocrity.

The results from Italy have been pleasing, and will ultimately be good for world footy.

I thought that the Paddys would have performed much better than the results they delivered.

Setting aside my bias against the Soap Dodgers, they should have performed much better than their results ultimately indicated. On their day, they are a good team and are capable of sublime footy but ......... they typically tend to ration these great games to one per season.

The Boyos from the Valleys picked up their sorry arses after the spanking they got from the Spud Bashers in round 1, and ultimately delivered the goods when it counted.

The competition standard is improving and all teams are becoming more competitive.

Still think the Wobs will win the series against the Lions comfortably.

 

[Cardiffblue]

He will be out of his job by Christmas hopefully.

Did you fail to back the favourite and lost your shirt on the Gold Cup? Difficult for me to say but I like the England setup. Must've been torture to watch. Taken with good grace. They'll be back next year and it'll be at Twickenham

 

[Cardiffblue]

Fuck off, he hardly tapped him the wendyball diving prick.

We'll see if he gets cited. Must admit I've only seen the endless slo mos they are showing.

Seem to remember you lot used a similar defence last time.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Haven't seen last nights games yet, but they sound like belters.

The first week of 6N produced some good footy, and then it kind of petered out into mediocrity.

The results from Italy have been pleasing, and will ultimately be good for world footy.

I thought that the Paddys would have performed much better than the results they delivered.

Setting aside my bias against the Soap Dodgers, they should have performed much better than their results ultimately indicated. On their day, they are a good team and are capable of sublime footy but ... they typically tend to ration these great games to one per season.

The Boyos from the Valleys picked up their sorry arses after the spanking they got from the Spud Bashers in round 1, and ultimately delivered the goods when it counted.

The competition standard is improving and all teams are becoming more competitive.

Still think the Wobs will win the series against the Lions comfortably.

Hold that thought and then repost this after the games

 

[Cardiffblue]

A fucking disgrace that Marshall and BOD played for Ireland today after being concussed last week. Marshall concussed again, unbelievable. Pleased this nightmare tournament is over. If it wasn't that I suspect Fat head will take them to get ruined on the dirt tracks I would have said that the silver lining would be not too many Irish lads will be on the Lions tour. But as terrible as Ireland were with a dozen scrum halfs on the pitch today we were still not as shite as England. Well done the welsh, if you would stop whining about the ref every time you lose you might get popular.

Quite happy with our support base thanks. Best in the World! A nation that cares about rugby. Only the kiwis also in that category

 

[RoffsChoice]

Could argue a case for the unhighlighted olayers except Scottish backs over represented, But the highlighted choices make me wonder if you have actually watched the games,

You have got to be kidding! This makes me just about as mad as Plastic's outburst. Have you actually watched what happened this morning? Thought you were naming a Lions side until I noticed the Italians. MacLean in front of Cuthbert? No Adam? Ryan was good but Picamoles was better. Hogg infront of 1/2P. Think you should be forced to watch the whole lot again.

I do remember that they lost the first one, I support Ireland and it was nice to see them win at least one. :S

I can't really name any French, Bastareaud and Picamoles weren't bad but I thought the others were above them.

I'm sorry if what I think of the teams angers you, I'm honestly just happy England didn't win and that Scotland and Italy weren't the point distributors they usually are. Coming into the EOYT I'll be watching the games again, but from memory those are the players who, over the entire comp, played their position well. We'll disagree on things, but I'm not trying to piss anyone off here.

 

[Cardiffblue]

I do remember that they lost the first one, I support Ireland and it was nice to see them win at least one. :S

I can't really name any French, Bastareaud and Picamoles weren't bad but I thought the others were above them.

I'm sorry if what I think of the teams angers you, I'm honestly just happy England didn't win and that Scotland and Italy weren't the point distributors they usually are. Coming into the EOYT I'll be watching the games again, but from memory those are the players who, over the entire comp, played their position well. We'll disagree on things, but I'm not trying to piss anyone off here.

Nothing is going to rain on my parade today! Think your compatriots were hoping for more than one win! For 40mins against Wales and France it looked like they might deliver. Scotland under scappydoo have learned to tackle, but their forwards were totally outclassed. Strange to say it looks like they can't play in the rain, which is unfortunate given their home ground.

Take blinkers off, forget what the poodle press say and take a good look at England. They got worse each game as the 6N went on. And if you can stand watching France, again concentrate on Picamoles. He's amazing.

 

[Cardiffblue]

Sion Edwards is a defensive coaching genius and nobody's talking about the Howlercaust any more. He looked chuffed. Not surprised when he said it was better than the grand slam. He's had a few doubters (a whole nation of them + ex-pats). Showed today he can play Gatlandball almost as well as Cementhead himself.

 

[USARugger]

Well done Wales almost a mirror image of what Ireland did to England a few years ago.

All I can really say about Ireland is that was woeful rugby. Kidney has brought this team backwards for 4 years, and is without doubt the worst Irish coach in the professional era, yes he won the grand slam however:
Beaten France once in 8 attempts
Lost to England 4 times
Lost to Wales 3 times
Lost to Scotland 3 times
First 6 nations loss to Italy
His tactics are out dated and he has probably wasted the best playing group ever available to Ireland. 39% win ratio against the top 10 teams in the world. Goodbye and good night Declan.

Thank you for not failing to realize that Declan wasn't the main reason we won the Grand Slam in '09. If my memory serves I don't even think he was really in the coaching position for long enough before the 6N to have a serious impact on the squad anyway. It's funny how one of the strongest Ireland sides of the professional era and also one of the least injury-stricken in recent memory was able to win a Grand Slam and so many people just think it must have been that new coach.