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  • At least two Guardian sports writers have tipped England to win it...

  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    The Wales U20 v Scotland U20 is entertaining. Not even half time and both sides have 3 tries. Defence from Wales in particular has been a bit poor, the Scottish line out has been shocking and contributed to 2 Welsh tries and a near miss that all looked the same (overthrown and crooked picked up by Welsh player). The first two tries were scored by boys who’ve been playing for Pontypool this season.

  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,568

    Dream time but a 0-0 scoreline in France v Ireland would be nice. 🤣

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    That must have been a forward pass by Aki

  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,568

    I was hoping for a low score draw but alas... Could still happen but doesn't look likely.

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    France are really missing Dupont

  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    Very disappointing performance by France so far. Edwards won’t be happy

  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,736

    Time to dust off the "ah well, it depends which France turns up" cliche..?

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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,568

    Game over...

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    Willhemse failing to learn from getting a bit of a let off earlier. I thought the first one was a bit unfortunate, that second one was stupid and unnecessary.

  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,736

    One frenchman has seen enough...

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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,736
    edited February 2024

    Was contemplating the pub even though I'm shattered. Glad I did not...

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    Deliberate knock on by Scotland in the U20 match seemed to cost them dear. Went from leading 25-29 to losing 37-29 after the player was binned.

  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,621

    In France, zero analysis at HT, just adverts so far!

    Missed first 25 minutes as still enjoying our meal in the restaurant.

    Dumb by Willhemse.

  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,621

    Dickson really is utterly incompetent

  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    Irish are getting away with everything. It’s like watching NZ (they’ve finally conceded a yellow on the umpteenth bit of foul play).

  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    French director unable to provide any angles that might stop the try being awarded.

  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,736

    hmmm, bon soir et bienvenue les francais, vous etes en peu tard...

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    Not sure how France are still in this. Suspect the extra man will eventually count once the yellow card ends and the French tire.

  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,736

    (mais au revoir encore...)

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  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,621

    Dickwit gives Fickou offside from a French kick when on the opposite side of the pitch, and Ireland have then kicked it back. Results in try for Ireland.

  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,736

    I don't know how to say demolition in Gaelic tbh...

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    France disappointing, a few fleeting glimpses of what they can do. Ireland workmanlike but not really spectacular especially considering they had an extra man for much of the match. Crowley looked good, Ireland have been blessed at outside half for what feels like forever now.

  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,736

    oh man I'm going to bed.

    Is this what nearly 40 feels like..?

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    I thought he had a shocking game. He only reffed one side.

    Need to check if he holds an Irish passport.

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  • Do Italy think they are Ireland?

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    Why was Daly shaking his head at his yellow card? That was absolutely blatant.

  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    Only caught the last 20 minutes or so, if I’d been listening to the commentators and the score wasn’t on screen I would have thought that England were thrashing Italy after their bright start. I hate ITV rugby.

  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,736

    Same, an explore of the area on the motorbike seemed like a much better option tbh....

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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,656

    Even post match with a 3 point win it’s all talk about how great some English players were.