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    CWC1983 reacted to Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    The Scots were excellent today and defended like absolute madmen. I think the tackle count has to be close to the 250 mark which is insane and yet it was them that finished strongest. But for some careless moments, we could have seen a different result. That said, Ireland were good value for the win on balance, but boy will they know they've been in a game today. They almost looked too gassed to celebrate a well-earned Championship , or maybe it was just relief? 
    These last two rounds of the tourny have been sport of the highest order. Just a shame that Ireland were the only team switched on at the start of the 6N as it feels like they've been given an easy ride tbh.
    And so to the closer which is a dead rubber now as these lads won't care about finishing 2nd. Hopefully some more decent rugby, but it does rather feel a bit after the Lord Mayor.
    Congrats to the Irish team and coaches though. They were the best side, even without looking quite as invincible as we once thought. They've earned this and are worthy 5N winners.
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    CWC1983 reacted to Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    Sad to see it, but I'm not sure I've seen a worse Wales side. A lucky bounce gives the scoreline some air of respectability, but in truth, it's undeserved as they've been 2nd best for all bar the last 10 minutes. Italy tired late on but have been excellent again today and 11 points is some haul for them and nothing less than they deserved. Brilliant from them.
    A last thought for George North who seemes to have done his ACL in what it his last game. Horrible luck for one of the game's true greats, I can only hope he mends quickly and has the retirement his efforts warrant.
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    CWC1983 reacted to Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    That's how the bookies see it too. Bit gutted as I got offered a ticket for the England - France game but have damaged myself and am laid up, as much through stupidity as hard luck. Sent my lad over instead, so my loss is his gain
    As for the games, I think they are hard to call. I'd expect a wounded Irish team to be very hard to beat, but the other two games I think will swing on individual errors, or moments of excellence. Hopefully more of the latter! Wales actually looked decent for 50 mins against the French, but once headed, the game was over. I think the scoreline flattered the French somewhat as the Welsh pack ended up conceding 90Kg+ and simply could not compete in the set piece, or the loose, but in fairness to the French, they looked a much improved side with Le Garrec at 9. The Welsh will likely find the Italians a less formidable challenge and I would perhaps favour them solely on the basis of home field advantage.
    Your chaps will be desperate to put a show on in Dublin, but I think they will face a fired up Irish side and will need to be at their very best for the full 80 to have any chance. England I feel will struggle against a huge French pack and with Daly on the wing, perhaps will be less open to throwing the ball wide, so I'm looking for them to at least compete. Feyi-Waboso is a huge loss though so I'm expecting the worst and hoping for the best! 
    Enough of my waffle, enjoy the games lads. May the best teams win.
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    CWC1983 reacted to Van der MoodHoover in The Rugby Union Thread   
    Watched France v England u20 6 nations last night.
    What a game.
    2 completely opportunistic interception tries for England, including one where France had a 3 on 1 and looked odds on to score.
    3 brilliant tries by France who went into a 21-5 lead in the first half.
    A massive 23 stone bloke called Tuilagi playing for France.....
    A superb comeback by England.
    Both teams scoring a bonus point.
    Really well reffed....not a TMO in sight (that's you Marius)
    Final score 45-31 to England.
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    All home wins for me this week. 
    Im in the pub for the last 2 games, plan to bring in Paddy's day 1 day early with some Guiness. 
    Watch us wilt in Dublin and get beat by +20
     
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from RadioactiveWaste in The Rugby Union Thread   
    All home wins for me this week. 
    Im in the pub for the last 2 games, plan to bring in Paddy's day 1 day early with some Guiness. 
    Watch us wilt in Dublin and get beat by +20
     
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    CWC1983 reacted to Van der MoodHoover in The Rugby Union Thread   
    I watched Winchester RFC the other week against Witney.
    Didn't bear much resemblance to 6N rugby as described.
    More like formation mugging......
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    CWC1983 reacted to Mucker1884 in Summer transfer suggestion thread   
    Have you started scouting in France now?  🤷‍♂️
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from Anon in Summer transfer suggestion thread   
    This is a transfer thread about Derby. 
    Kelly is an average goalie at best. My opinion has nothing to do with who he played reserve football for, more to do with observing him playing for Scotland and Motherwell. Morton in the Cup? 
    Im always one to stick up for the SPL, but Kelly isn't the answer for Championship or L1. He's petrified of coming for a cross. 
    Barron? There's a player in there, a sort of Barry Bannon lite.  I doubt he has the strength physically or mentally for either Champ or L1. 
     
     
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    CWC1983 reacted to RadioactiveWaste in Warnock   
    Had a read and I can confirm it's not me, I've not really watched ay football outside of DCFC for a while now.
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from Comrade 86 in Warnock   
    @RadioactiveWaste, @Comrade 86
     
    Is that one of you with another log on trying to bait me in the Summer transfer thread? 
    😄
     
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    CWC1983 reacted to RadioactiveWaste in Warnock   
    I am nobody's sockpuppet.
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    CWC1983 reacted to YorkshireRam in Summer transfer suggestion thread   
    Won't lie, i've started checking in on this thread just to see how this whole saga pans out 😂
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    CWC1983 reacted to Bessie1 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    Whenever I watch a bit of rugby as I did over the weekend, I wonder why on earth I bother with football.  I know the standard of rugby in the 6 nations is high and the standard of football I watch is - well - not high.  But the rugby seems to be thrilling for almost the whole game - loads of jeopardy, extraordinary athleticism - huge men darting around like gymnasts - it gets me off my seat and shouting at the tele.
    So I tell myself I’ll go watch Derby RFC but I never do.  I suppose there’s just something special about football.  But I’ve got a ton of respect for the top rugby players.
     
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from RadioactiveWaste in Warnock   
    I'd be really surprised if Lennon is appointed. 
    The chairman needs to appoint someone that the fans will get behind, Lennon is a definite no go on that front. 
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    CWC1983 reacted to Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    My bets this weekend have all bombed completely, but the lads' performance today more than compensates. To be fair, even if we'd not have nicked that game today, I'd have been delighted just to see us playing running rugby and getting the ball wide. It's been a fair old while for us English fans and to match the best side I've ever seen emerge from the Emerald Isle is really pleasing, even if realists like myself will know that there's still much work to do. 
    No pep talk needed this week, I'd imagine, after Heaslip's demeaning assessments. You could tell from the kick off that the lads were 'playing angry' and they maintained that right to the end, without letting it override what they were trying to do. Heaslip now just looks a complete mug and even my Irish pals are pissed at him. One described him as being the 'kind of eejit who'd poke a sleeping dog just to see whether it would bite him' which made me laugh. He has his answer now anyway. Important now that both players and fans keep level heads and not assume we're back. There were a still a large number of errors made, even simple kicks from out in front of the posts, so the boys must keep working hard to improve if they are to compete with the likes of Ireland regularly. As for Ireland, well I'd not like to be playing them next week! I suspect we'll see them remind us all again why they are generally considered the best team out there right now.
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    When we were 11 points up I stuck £5 on Italy at 10/1. 
    Softened the blow a bit. 
    Enjoy, there's nothing quite like your country winning in the 6 nations as underdogs, 👍
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    CWC1983 reacted to Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    Was just thinking the same myself. I'm tempted to ask why we don't play like this more often, but I'm going to get incredubly drunk with the lads instead. Thank you Engalnd. It's lovely to have you back! 
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    England Italy double would have been a good price. 
    They fronted up brilliantly and deserved that win. 
     
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    CWC1983 reacted to Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    I've never seen an Italian side defend like that. It looked like Scotland were going to walk it, but I thought Russell was quite ordinary today by his own high standards and Italy were absolutely on it in all aspects for their game. It's a shame that the Scots will rightly view this campaign as another instance of 'what might of been', but as you've very sportingly surmised, all credit to Italy who were immense today. I don't think anyone will begrudge them that result after so many close shaves against the higher rated sides.
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from RadioactiveWaste in The Rugby Union Thread   
    Well played Italy, that result has been coming for them for 2 years. 
     
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    Well played Italy, that result has been coming for them for 2 years. 
     
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    Its their moment in the sun at the moment.
    The WC still stings since they will never have a better chance to make a semi final.....😄
    It's been a while since the backs have had to play going backwards, let's see how they get on if you can put some forward pressure on them. I think you could win the  scrum to get penalties and put scoreboard pressure on them. 
     
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    CWC1983 reacted to Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    The Steward thing is made even weirder by the chosen replacement, a fullback with concrete hands. Arundell, meanwhile, is tearing it up in Top 14 rugby in the same position. How I'd love to see him collecting the kicks and running from deep if Steward is not going to play. Ah, well, I give up on England for the time being. I thought the idea was to roll out the next generation but instead we're trying to salvage a dead tourny for us with a team full of guys who are at the very end of their careers. Whatever the strategy is, I'm not seeing it.
    As for Scotland, we beat Italy and we're poor, so I'm not expecting too many problems for your chaps, but I'm afraid that's as good as it gets as I don't see us getting near the Irish, especially with the team selected. Would love to help you out as the Irish are giving the Saffas a run as the most arrogant fans ever these days, but sadly, it'll be them singing tomorrow, not us.
    Yours, fed up and grumpy,
    86 😋
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    CWC1983 got a reaction from Comrade 86 in The Rugby Union Thread   
    The Steward one is weird, isn't it?  
    Slade and Lawrence had shockers against us, can't be as bad again tomorrow. 
    Lawrence must be in to take on Ake. 
    It will be some of the players Twickenham swansong, can't imagine Care, Marler, Cole pulling on the white shirt there again. 
    I also wonder if Itoje might take a break at some point. 
    If you could manage a low scoring draw I'd be a happy man, assuming we beat the Italians in the afternoon. 
    Italy will fancy it tomorrow and we've never given them a doing over there. It will be a lot closer than some are thinking. 
    We got out of jail last season against them, for me it's a 60/40 game in favour of Scotland. 
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