6N - 2023

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talk about a let-off!!

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WOW!!! What a match - really makes up for that turgid crapfest from Cardiff yesterday

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Gweeds said:

Marcus Smith dropped from the training squad for the France game.

Are we seeing another Cips situation, albeit not with the issues Cips sadly had?


ETA 'NOT'

Edited by DodgyGeezer on Tuesday 28th February 22:27

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TopTrump said:

basherX said:

According to the Telegraph, Farrell’s been dropped to the bench and Smith starts vs France.

The right call by Borthwick, but a big one nonetheless (if true)

Let's hope so!!

you and me both - can't see it though

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Portofino said:

Oooooh excited for Saturday now that Farrell has been dropped !!!

If that is the case it is pretty much a free shot for SB - I can't see us beating France (nor Scotland beating Ireland) so we're not going to win the 6N, nor are we going to get the wooden spoon so an ideal opportunity to try out against a top-tier oppo

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Interestingly (& worryingly) France have Jonathan Danty back in the side

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Challo said:

But is this more about Smith having to play at 10 with Farrell at 12 who isn't a centre. I would much rather see Smith given a run of games with a back-line of players who play those positions week in week out.

If he still doesn't perform then maybe the step up is too much, but at the moment he hasn't had the right players around him.

Yay, yay thrice yay.

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DodgyGeezer said:

TopTrump said:

basherX said:

According to the Telegraph, Farrell’s been dropped to the bench and Smith starts vs France.

The right call by Borthwick, but a big one nonetheless (if true)

Let's hope so!!

you and me both - can't see it though

well my thoughts from Wednesday has aged well - just goes to show that my position in the dreamteam league is well warranted

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biggbn said:

Do you think anyone from the UK should automatically support home nations v 'Johnny foreigners'?

interesting question. It does grind somewhat when you constantly seem to hear/see A.B.E. from certain sections, but for me (outside of England) I'll happily support whichever country plays the best/most entertaining rugby - traditionally France, but more and more Italy are getting there

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Well taken try for Wales - and a cracking start for them

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Dreadful Italian defence there

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great start to the 2nd half for Italy

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lucky fir Italy there, I do agree with the call though

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Bonefish Blues said:

Is it me or is there a great deal more going down and staying down in the case of foul play over the past couple of seasons?

I don't make you wrong there... a lot of playacting IMO. Hopefully something we'll see stamped out

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PhilboSE said:

How is that not a yellow for Williams? He was nowhere near it and the Italian had caught it cleanly.

was my thinking too.


Lovely pressure by Italy

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is it me or is JvP not having a good day today?

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Rockettvr said:

I’ve got Ramos in my fantasy team …..silver linings and all that

you and me both

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Bluequay said:

I'm going to send Eddie Jones some Tena for men, because he must have pissed himself laughing watching this rubbish.

I have to say that it did seem to me that for the 1st try Slade just didn't put any effort into covering back - that said he does have a very 'lazy looking' running style so I may be a little harsh.

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well that was a good score