The Rugby Thread

[Paddingtonwolf]

It really is. It's whole aim is not to create but only to disrupt. But I can see why a Wales supporter would like it

Well the onus is rather on England to do something. I never noticed the rule that teams had to entertain.

From a supporter of the Kings of up your jumper rugby that is even more hilarious.

 

[Tredman]

Times change, even Wales have realised that now.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Seems to me a fairly simple way for England to deal with this. If you are tackled, then just get back up and go again. You either get a break through the middle or force it into a ruck situation.

 

[Tredman]

Losing a lot of respect for Italy here, these non-injury breaks are getting tiring too.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Better stuff from Italy here. Turned defence into attack very quickly and they get a penalty.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Nathan Hughes is really struggling at the breakdown and England are leaking a lot of penalties.

And then the spawniest of tries for Italy.

 

[Tredman]

Game on!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Deservedly behind, irrespective of dubious Italian tactics.

 

[Tredman]

Quite possibly the worst half of rugby I have ever watched. Been looking forward to this all weekend and I am so disappointed. Even if England win I never want to watch this tripe ever again.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Tactics used previously by Waikato, Australia, Samoa, Gloucester and Bath.

Far as I can see it is an open invite to pick up the ball and smash through the middle of the contact area.

 

[Tredman]

Really difficult trying to explain this to my kids, we spend all Sunday morning explaining that they need to get behind the ball for the pass and attack.

 

[broughtonwolf]

In general, not just today - where does Parisse stand in terms of international number 8s?

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Very highly indeed. Absolute world class.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Instantly better from England in the second half. Looks like they have worked the tactic out. And a lovely quick penalty to get a try.


BTW - If at home, be you Scotland, Wales, England, Italy, France or Ireland, score music is just fucking embarrassing.

 

[Tredman]

Fucking have that Italy.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

That's a lovely try.

 

[Nando]

That's sumptuous.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

And now England lead. Very interesting to see Launchbury staying on his feet at the kickoff. England are avoiding rucks now so I think they have twigged it.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

England as a one off try the same tactic - I think to prove a point and disrupt the heck out of Italy's platform.

 

[Bit on the shaggies]

That's not obstruction ffs