Rugby Union Autumn Internationals

Rugby Union Autumn Internationals

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dom9

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Saturday 11th November 2017
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I couldn't see a thread running - is anyone watching?

I have England Vs. Argentina on as I type and have tickets to the Australia game next week.

dom9

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Saturday 11th November 2017
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Yeah, pretty boring game and we'd have been in real trouble Vs. Aus so things need to improve quickly.

Thought England looked rusty and there didn't seem to be much going on with the backs.

Slade let me down a bit, today. Was hoping for Faz back at 10 and Slade to be solid at 12 for the RWC.

Watching the Wales Vs. Aus game now to get a feel for how much I'll need to drink at Twickers next weekend!

Plenty of time to get things back to clockwork for the 6N though, thank goodness!

dom9

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Sunday 12th November 2017
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Ireland looking good, didn't think Wales looked bad but England with a lot of work to do...

However, we (Eng) do have a way of grinding a win out of an ugly game that perhaps the other don't.

I didn't watch the game but Scotland should have perhaps made it easier Vs. Samoa. Is it all attack and little defence?

Looking forward to Twickenham next weekend but will be disappointed if we're treated to the same and the energy goes out of the stadium.

Anyone going to watch NZ Vs. Fra? Would be interesting to see how France do. 6N could be tight this year, with all but Italy capable of an upset on any given day.

dom9

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Saturday 18th November 2017
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Looking forward to today and liking the shape of the team.

Haven't read that article but would have liked to have seen Itoje back but I hear he's carrying a niggle.

Farrell starting at 10 would have been my ideal starting XV but hopefully the ball flows through the backs with him at 12 and we can exploit the pace we have behind him.

I suspect the game may be won or lost in the forwards. I expect to see some changes there (ie George) quite early if things aren't going well.

Will post some pics from Twickenham biggrin

dom9

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Saturday 25th November 2017
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Wow - great result, Scotland!

Met Martin Johnson after the England game last week, which was cool smile

6N could be fantastic, edge of the seat stuff next year!

dom9

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Saturday 25th November 2017
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Go on Wales! Great running from the backs there!

Shame Halfpenny seems a bit off his kicking game.

This one is set up nicely but I can't help but feel the ABs will come out of the tunnel much stronger!