What a start to the six nations, although I am not sure the Welsh will see it quite the same way.
Didn't think it was going to go that way after the first half, suspect the England team must have been given one hell of a pep talk at half time.
:bounce::bounce::bounce::cheers::cheers::cheers::beer::beer::beer:
should have had more confidence ! always knew we'd win down there (not) !! Having the roof off obviously made a big difference - the Welsh boys were too busy looking for the stars !!!
Fabulous job by England, well done the underdogs and now the same with the champs trouncing the Italians! Great two matches so far!
England / Wales, Wales 1st half good, England 2nd half good, could have gone either way
Italy / Ireland: messy first half, missed the 2nd half but from the score line Ireland took over
France / Scotland: messy game, could have gone either way although the frogs took it in the end.
So they have got the first game jitters out of the way, not sure if anyone came out glowing so all to play for.
3 interesting games as usual
However spotted a comment on 'social media' on Friday night along the lines of "If Bernie organised the sport things would of started on time rather than showing examples of electricity, lights, fire and fireworks to their population", so as it was things started later than planned.
Like the result though, just proves 'gamesmanship' doesn't always work over 80 minutes
Like two boxers G, who ever blinks first...
Its for tension-making, nothing more. I dont think it detracts fromthe game and helped me get another cup of tea ready and open a packet of bicuits!
Doubtful, French red wine is the best!
This weekend I think will define who finishes where in the six nations! So looking forward to this round of matches.
Massive game on Sunday - 'Swing Low' !!
Scotland v Italy
. . . Scotland to win
France v Wales
. . . will be close one but France to win
Ireland v England
. . . as much as I would like to see England win they will have to really step up their game, personally I don't think they have played well so far, I fear Ireland will take this one.
well deserved win by Italy!
I see that they've put Morgan Parra in from the start but wtf are they doing keeping dozintwat in the line-up as captain? The French team lacks direction; IMHO they play better when dozintwat is off the field.
Gerty - how about 'count the beads on a necklace while ogling a beautiful cleavage' !! Nothing personal but hope your prediction for tomorrow goes wrong too !! C'mon England !!
Thing is with this weekends games, the teams best matched to each other are playing each other! Think England need to put a lot of pressure on Sexton if they are going to win this one. Ireland will have the edge in the pack and England need to spoil the feed to the backs without giving away penalty's.
Good win for Ireland. Team well co-ordinated, disciplined and a well deserved victory.