Discussion
Really intriguing championship ahead.
Ireland and France out front, obviously, although I don’t think either are unbeatable on any given day.
For me it’s hard to distinguish between the prospects for England, Scotland and Wales especially given the Borthwick change, Gatland return and that this might be Townsend’s last outing.
Italy at the bottom but, again, could possibly chuck in an upset or two- hate to say it Welsh boys but they’ll probably be targeting Wales at home as their shot for glory.
Two hopes: the first that England play in a way that cheers all us long suffering fans up a bit and that overall we don’t see the games blighted by red cards.
Ireland and France out front, obviously, although I don’t think either are unbeatable on any given day.
For me it’s hard to distinguish between the prospects for England, Scotland and Wales especially given the Borthwick change, Gatland return and that this might be Townsend’s last outing.
Italy at the bottom but, again, could possibly chuck in an upset or two- hate to say it Welsh boys but they’ll probably be targeting Wales at home as their shot for glory.
Two hopes: the first that England play in a way that cheers all us long suffering fans up a bit and that overall we don’t see the games blighted by red cards.
If the Calcutta game tomorrow is even half as good as the U20 one this evening, I'll be amazed!
All England to start - including a hatrick in the first 15 minutes for Josh Hathaway on debut, having played for Wales U20 last season - only for Scotland to keep just about in touch until the second half, then really turn up the heat to take a lead that England only just managed to overturn.
All players from both sides impressed, and the atmosphere generated by just the West stand at the Stoop (but probably still 2-3,000 people) was brilliant!
All England to start - including a hatrick in the first 15 minutes for Josh Hathaway on debut, having played for Wales U20 last season - only for Scotland to keep just about in touch until the second half, then really turn up the heat to take a lead that England only just managed to overturn.
All players from both sides impressed, and the atmosphere generated by just the West stand at the Stoop (but probably still 2-3,000 people) was brilliant!
phil_cardiff said:
I see the form of our clubs is going under the radar. Good.
Huge pity that Lake is out injured though.
I was saying this yesterday, they’ve all hit a little bit of form and fitness of late and with the gats effect we may do better than people thinkHuge pity that Lake is out injured though.
This may age terribly but I’m feeling optimistic this morning. France and Ireland are very good but beatable.
Boom78 said:
phil_cardiff said:
I see the form of our clubs is going under the radar. Good.
Huge pity that Lake is out injured though.
I was saying this yesterday, they’ve all hit a little bit of form and fitness of late and with the gats effect we may do better than people thinkHuge pity that Lake is out injured though.
This may age terribly but I’m feeling optimistic this morning. France and Ireland are very good but beatable.
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