DPRA
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Seen as it isnt that far away, there is now a thread for the six nations. Let the discussion begin!....
Come on England!
Come on England!
Six Nations 2008 Thread
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lancashire666
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lee add a poll to see who people think will win
im saying england as i never back against my team, and Cipriani and the volcano will take the tornament by storm!
im saying england as i never back against my team, and Cipriani and the volcano will take the tornament by storm!
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Maybe, apparently he's not that fit though so he might not play that big a role. Not going to this despite the world cup being brilliant, I'll save my money for the big tournies 
I lost all faith in our side when he didn't pick Hipkiss despite his injury he's cming back now so wtf Ahston. I also wanted Varndell in but a lot of people hate him.
I lost all faith in our side when he didn't pick Hipkiss despite his injury he's cming back now so wtf Ahston. I also wanted Varndell in but a lot of people hate him.
w3lshrugby
Panel of Selectors
I can see this being the closest ever Six Nations with at least 5 of the 6 teams having a chance of winning the tournament. Of course you have the pre-hyped up France, who are rightly favourites. England had a very good showing at the world cup, but we all know what happened last time England came back from a World Cup! 
Scotland were the 3rd most successful at the world cup but they did have a relatively easy group. However, if they start well, they could mount a challenge.
Wales had a poor World Cup - but under a new head coach, and other coaching staff, with a good start they could go a long way, as shown in the 2005 grand slam season.
Ireland had a poor world cup, but they always mount a challenge in the 6 nations and this season will be no different.
Italy, well, an unknown really with new coaching staff and a new, fresh squad. How they will do no one can say at the moment. Let's hope they give Ireland a good match next Saturday.
Whilst my heart obviously wants Wales to win, I feel we are probably looking at another French win - but if Wales beat England next week, or even not, at Twickenham, I feel Wales can mount a challenge under Gatland. England will be interesting, very interesting to see.
MY PREDICTED TABLE:
1. France - win 4
2. Ireland - win 4
3. Wales - win 3
4. England - win 3
5. Scotland - win 1
6. Italy - win 0
Scotland were the 3rd most successful at the world cup but they did have a relatively easy group. However, if they start well, they could mount a challenge.
Wales had a poor World Cup - but under a new head coach, and other coaching staff, with a good start they could go a long way, as shown in the 2005 grand slam season.
Ireland had a poor world cup, but they always mount a challenge in the 6 nations and this season will be no different.
Italy, well, an unknown really with new coaching staff and a new, fresh squad. How they will do no one can say at the moment. Let's hope they give Ireland a good match next Saturday.
Whilst my heart obviously wants Wales to win, I feel we are probably looking at another French win - but if Wales beat England next week, or even not, at Twickenham, I feel Wales can mount a challenge under Gatland. England will be interesting, very interesting to see.
MY PREDICTED TABLE:
1. France - win 4
2. Ireland - win 4
3. Wales - win 3
4. England - win 3
5. Scotland - win 1
6. Italy - win 0
w3lshrugby
Panel of Selectors
Was that supposed to be sarcastic Holdy?
DPRA
International Cricketer
4 days to go!
lancashire666
International Coach
Cipriani and the volcano both on the bench and no tait?!?!?!? shocking
w3lshrugby
Panel of Selectors
Ireland 16 - 11 Italy
England 19 - 26 Wales
England 19 - 26 Wales
Congrats Rhys...
No disrespect to any Welsh fans but Wales didn't win that game; England lost it. Brain-less (Wales has the "Brains"?) rugby in their own half and errors that you wouldn't expect school sides to make. That said, they ended the game with 3 flyhalfs and 3 second rows on the pitch so I can see why balance might have been a problem.
I don't blame Ashton for the defeat - I just the think the mental state of the England team is very fragile despite being WC finalists. They need decisions to go their way and for the opposition to make errors otherwise they start doing it. Massively disappointed with Gomersall and Wilkinson too; they should have been bossing the game but, in the second half, they were well below par.
Personally I'd put Flood into flyhalf, drop Wilkinson, put Lewsey (or pretty much anyone else) at full back and hope that Vainikolo has some friends who want to play for England too. I would put in a positive mention for Flood - really impressed by his game today and Strettle looked good too in the 3 minutes he was on for.
Anyway really can't believe we (don't ask me how I live in Scotland but suppport England) lost and I still reckon this side is good enough to beat the French and Irish.
No disrespect to any Welsh fans but Wales didn't win that game; England lost it. Brain-less (Wales has the "Brains"?) rugby in their own half and errors that you wouldn't expect school sides to make. That said, they ended the game with 3 flyhalfs and 3 second rows on the pitch so I can see why balance might have been a problem.
I don't blame Ashton for the defeat - I just the think the mental state of the England team is very fragile despite being WC finalists. They need decisions to go their way and for the opposition to make errors otherwise they start doing it. Massively disappointed with Gomersall and Wilkinson too; they should have been bossing the game but, in the second half, they were well below par.
Personally I'd put Flood into flyhalf, drop Wilkinson, put Lewsey (or pretty much anyone else) at full back and hope that Vainikolo has some friends who want to play for England too. I would put in a positive mention for Flood - really impressed by his game today and Strettle looked good too in the 3 minutes he was on for.
Anyway really can't believe we (don't ask me how I live in Scotland but suppport England) lost and I still reckon this side is good enough to beat the French and Irish.
w3lshrugby
Panel of Selectors
None taken Colin. I've just noticed you made exactly the same post over at The Rugby Forum .
However, England have a trip to Italy next week that could prove tougher than usual...although I feel England should win.
Wales are at home against Scotland and Italy in Rounds 2 & 3 and so, no disrespect, could be in contention for the Championship before the match at Croke Park.
.However, England have a trip to Italy next week that could prove tougher than usual...although I feel England should win.
Wales are at home against Scotland and Italy in Rounds 2 & 3 and so, no disrespect, could be in contention for the Championship before the match at Croke Park.
I've just noticed you made exactly the same post over at The Rugby Forum
I'm lazy - was going to rewrite it but couldn't be bothered
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