Interesting first round of games. A depleted Welsh side were thorn apart but not fully reflected on the scoreboard. I thought the Scot v Eng match was poorish TBH and full of individual errors. England just kept kicking the ball away, time after time. France are rightly favourites IMO for the championship but I have a sneaky feeling we’ll beat them in Paris next weekend but lose to England in twickers.
Welsh sneak it, meaning, a draw in Paris excepted, there will be only one unbeaten team after two rounds of games
That makes my evening out tonight a bit more bearable, instead of listening to the locals gob off about how wonderful their egg chasers are!
Shaun Edwards has had an amazing impact on the French. Plus they have had a couple of outstanding players coming through at the same time. If Ireland can stay in touch the last 20 will be interesting.
But it’s not and it’s the French……bizarre stuff can happen. But I don’t think it will, they really are very good.
they have a huge physical advantage and Ireland have no answer at the moment. Their pressure is causing uncharacteristic errors. They will tire. I’d like to see a plan B and Ireland turn the French defence with accurate kicking. We can’t just continue to try and bash a brick wall
Great match, huge respect to both teams. French physicality huge, but a one score game, great spirit Ireland.
Fantastic game, Ireland plated some superb stuff but France are seriously good now and wouldn't be surprised if they won the World Cup on home soil unless they choke again !
Excellent performance from England although Italy offered very little. Smith looks like he's going to be world class, excellent debut from Randall aswell. Youngs equaled Leonards record for English appearances too
France punishing Scotland, just before halftime Scots messed up a certain try for the lead and now two converted French tries later the game is looking out of their reach...
