Rugby thread (6 Nations, Heineken Cup etc)

[McFly]

Scotland putting it on Tonga so far. Looks like the SRU have ben looking through the genealogy charts though. 

[Matt Defis]

Yeah that was an absolute drubbing, hard to comment really, hopefully Townsend and Tandys time with the Lions have them up there for the 6 nations, would love to see Scotland win it. 

[Starbreaker]

How many line outs have Wales hit this half? Under 50%?

[Matt Defis]

Hopefully the WRU will learn from this and stop putting huge games outside the international window, that game yesterday was entirely about making money and nothing to do with performing well on the pitch. 

 

I feel kinda bad for Pivac and the team that they put them in that position.

[Matt Defis]

Not fancying this south Africa game, 18 missing first team players is not a good sign. 

 

9-32 south Africa win I reckon. 

[the_debaser]

Ireland and England made it look easy earlier. And a lovely touch from the Japanese to gift Sexton a samurai sword for his 100th cap. 

[Matt Defis]

Going far better than i thought so far. 

 

South Africa so big upfront though. 

[Starbreaker]

Far be it from me to compliment Welsh rugby but that was one of the best defensive sets I've ever seen. 

[Starbreaker]

If Wales lose this that guy will get lynched. 

[Matt Defis]

Can't complain about that, missing so many players and still taking the world champions that close. 

 

Edit: but still, FUCK!!!

[pulsemyne]

That prick who ran on the pitch will be persona non gratis in wales from now on. Fucked up a potential try.

Great game though and in the end I think SA just deserved it due to having more depth in their squad. Still, a much better display than we had against NWZ last week. What a shower of piss that was.

[pulsemyne]

Also,

[McFly]

Good start for Scotland against Aussies, after much fucking about from the TMO.

[McFly]

Bit of a scrappy game but good result for Scotland, some great play at times.

[the_debaser]

Ireland - NZ was an incredible game of rugby. Unbelievable. 

[McFly]

Good for Ireland. Was disappointed with Scotland, we played well at times, scored two good tries and we had SA on the ropes at times. But so many penalties and the line out went to pieces and they punished Scotland. Russell missing e or 4 kicks isn't like him. Springboks don't really do much but they suffocate with a brutal scrum and defence and can pounce when given the chance.

[merman]

Freddie Steward was ace, Marcus Smith looked cool under pressure even with those big hits and the bench really contributed.

 

Had to laugh at Nic White whinging at the ref about that obstruction call. Clearly changed his line.

 

My brothers were there and said the atmosphere was amazing.

[Naysonymous]

Really enjoying this Wales vs Fiji game.   Fiji have been excellent considering they’ve played with 13 men for 20 minutes. 

[phresh]

That Ireland performance was incredible, if i'm honest I didn't think a Farrell coached team (as head coach) would have it in them.

 

England's big test is next week, which is an odd thing to say after beating Australia but it's become a bit routine now (I saw it was 8 wins in a row now?). Not really sure what to make of the team so far, it feels like Jones knows he needs to mix the team up before the WC but isn't willing to go too far with it. As merman mentioned Freddie Steward has probably been the outstanding player so far, reminds me of Rob Kearney, which is no bad thing.

[Matt Defis]

At my local rugby club (not going well pontypridd 6 Cardiff 24 at half time) today and watching the internationals at the clubhouse, not sure what to expect from Wales v Aus, Wales have an extensive injury list as long as my arm but the Aussies have looked terrible this autumn, could go either way.

 

Let's hope for a good game of rugby. 

[McFly]

Great start from England, shame Tuilagi is injured, again! It's bizarre feeling but I hope England stuff South Africa.

 

Scotland v Japan was pretty entertaining, poor discipline from Scotland made it closer than t should have been. But both teams were good to watch 

[Matt Defis]

I'm with England for this one, they've started really well.

[Matt Defis]

England look so good going forward. 

[Matt Defis]

Great try England, hit the angle for the gap perfectly. 

[Matt Defis]

Fair play england, that was one hell of a game. 

[Starbreaker]

How on earth have we won that?! Backs were good but the pack looked distinctly average. How many penalties was it at the end? 18?

 

Saffers should have had that by 15.

[Matt Defis]

Not a great start. 

[merman]

South Africa brought the big hits, but delightful to see that quick rugby England played.

 

Steward finished that try so well, and Quirke must be on cloud nine after that debut.

 

But it was so close, those two missed Pollard kicks and two blown breaks could have told a different story...

[Matt Defis]

We can only play what's in front of us but another game with a red is annoying. 

[Starbreaker]

I'd just got back to the shops and missed it @Matt Defis, easy red or anything contentious in it?