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Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:53 pm
by Galfon
much needed Sid, ..can they keep it up ?

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:57 pm
by Adam_P
We've played more decent rugby so far in this game than the rest of the tournament combined.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:01 pm
by FKAS
Some frustrating bits in there. Lazy placement from Furbank gives an invitation for the Irish turnover and then Mitchell knocks on. Got to look after the ball better in the Irish 22 as it's been a bright start otherwise.

What a huge difference Mitchell has made so far. His passing and kicking superb.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:06 pm
by FKAS
That's a harsh call on Lawrence.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:08 pm
by Mr Mwenda
FKAS wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:06 pm That's a harsh call on Lawrence.
About presenting the right picture, he did look wonky even if he wasn't

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:10 pm
by Danno
Why aren't we taking points.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:14 pm
by bruce
Not sure why it took so long, it obvious it was a knock on.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:14 pm
by Insouciant
This game must be great for the neutral.. we're doing a lot well, but then not quite executing. Is that a try? I dunno

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:15 pm
by Galfon
50:50 that...

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:19 pm
by Mr Mwenda
Danno wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:10 pm Why aren't we taking points.
Stupidity. I don't get the logic - they've been going for drop goals.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:20 pm
by FKAS
bruce wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:14 pm Not sure why it took so long, it obvious it was a knock on.
It was.

I've no idea why the ref wasn't shown the double hit on Genge who was enraged and could he heard shouting that was on the head.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:22 pm
by Insouciant
Mr Mwenda wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:19 pm
Danno wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:10 pm Why aren't we taking points.
Stupidity. I don't get the logic - they've been going for drop goals.
Yeah, it feels like we got a bit ahead of ourselves there. Get 3, then go again.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:23 pm
by Insouciant
Oof Ford, that could cost us.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:23 pm
by Danno
Ford is having a dreadful game

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:25 pm
by Adam_P
We're reverting to type. Why play more attacking rugby and look dangerous for it, to then return to Ford kicking every bit of possession away? So frustrating

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:25 pm
by bruce
Ireland are in the lead. Not sure how but they are.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:27 pm
by Mr Mwenda
See if England are mentally stronger this week...

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:27 pm
by FKAS
Adam_P wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:25 pm We're reverting to type. Why play more attacking rugby and look dangerous for it, to then return to Ford kicking every bit of possession away? So frustrating
Playing out from our own half just saw Ireland get three points.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:29 pm
by Mr Mwenda
Clag hands are back...

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:30 pm
by Galfon
Murrayfield revisited a bit - accuracy dropping after initial fizz.
Fluffbank 2 in quick succession. :|

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:32 pm
by Mr Mwenda
Galfon wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:30 pm Murrayfield revisited a bit - accuracy dropping after initial fizz.
Fluffbank 2 in quick succession. :|
Yes, bizarre lack of composure.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:35 pm
by morepork
You've another haunted robot at 10. Shame because the rest of the team look up for it.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:36 pm
by fivepointer
A few sloppy moments have cost us the lead but on the whole thats been a very encouraging half. Nice energy and pace about a lot of what we're doing.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:37 pm
by LongForgotten
Furbank testing my belief that players should be given a run of 5-10 consecutive games before being judged. At least the performance has improved but going in 4 behind is a pretty woeful result.

Re: England v. Ireland

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:40 pm
by Scrumhead
fivepointer wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:36 pm A few sloppy moments have cost us the lead but on the whole thats been a very encouraging half. Nice energy and pace about a lot of what we're doing.
Agreed. However it ends up, this has to be the blueprint.