mikeyp102 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 18 hours ago, MessiWillSignForVilla said: Knicked from reddit. After everything that got poured over after the game, I didn't even realise there was an incident with Sinckler! Yep it was a shock too me. The pictures of Hogg biting looked likely to be cited and then the Kolbe stuff at least. Not seen any footage of Sinks incident nor his response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: Yep it was a shock too me. The pictures of Hogg biting looked likely to be cited and then the Kolbe stuff at least. Not seen any footage of Sinks incident nor his response This is it, but you can't really see much. Obviously you'd never condone biting, but looks like the type of thing my Dad would go on about happening in the bottom of rucks 40 years ago. Though most of those "dark arts" have been stamped out now. Apparently some people heard/saw Mostert going up to the ref after this to show the marks with the ref replying that he saw them and it would be reviewed after the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2021 tell you what, we all know having the refs in the commentary box in footy is totally pointless because they always side with the on field decision for rugby, having nigel owens opine on decisions during the game is such a wonderful addition. adds genuine insight and calls out bad decisions when they occur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Well, if we'd have made better decisions in the first half the game would have been beyond SA. Lots of individual mistakes today, but I guess that comes with the pressure of the occasion. Enthralling game of rugby. Not sure I agreed with some the ref decisions today either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted August 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 7, 2021 Can we get rid of Gatland now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Quite a few individual mistakes, but the reffing really has been suspect since Erasmus’ rant. Pretty much every decision went in favour of South Africa today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, jacketspuds said: Quite a few individual mistakes, but the reffing really has been suspect since Erasmus’ rant. Pretty much every decision went in favour of South Africa today. In the 2nd half the way their props were binding just wasn't being watched. And yet we kept getting penalised. Also their tacklers or 1st to the ruck kept going prone to either kill our quick ball or slow it to a crawl. He also seemed to give them longer to recycle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Billy V, Fordy and Jamie George all not picked for England. It’s a big shout as Ford and Billy are only 28. Although it may be that now we see more Smith and Simmonds/Dombrant which would be good. Surprisingly though Ben Youngs still in there, shows Jones has no trust in the 9 position for the younger guys. Some real electric pace outside called up. Seems atm their is a lot of former internationals sons, coming through. Sleighthome, Lyangh get the call up this time, but there is also De Granville coming through and I’m sure others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 48 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: Billy V, Fordy and Jamie George all not picked for England. It’s a big shout as Ford and Billy are only 28. Although it may be that now we see more Smith and Simmonds/Dombrant which would be good. Surprisingly though Ben Youngs still in there, shows Jones has no trust in the 9 position for the younger guys. Some real electric pace outside called up. Seems atm their is a lot of former internationals sons, coming through. Sleighthome, Lyangh get the call up this time, but there is also De Granville coming through and I’m sure others. Ford's not finished by a long way. His performance against Exeter on the weekend was the best he's played in a good long while. Saying that it's good to see Marcus Smith in the squad on merit, truly exceptional at the end of last season. There's still quite a few in the squad though that I don't think should be in there based on their international form. Some have gone backwards massively, but maybe Eddie should shoulder some of that blame. Regarding scrum half, Harry Randall is looking in the hot seat to replace Youngs long term. Having them both in the squad is a good plan. All this being said, I'd be very surprised if all of the omitted names aren't back in for the Autumn internationals, unless of injury. Eddie is leaving after WC23 so I think he'll stick with what he knows. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I see Dan Robson has been picked, if I was him I wouldn't bother TBH, Jones just dicks him around. I'd rather he played for Wasps than carry tackle bags around. EJ isn't exactly popular with Wasps fans anyway, especially after picking Odugwu and then not playing him meaning he missed 11 weeks of the Premiership season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 So no Robson this time, so we’ll be having Youngs again no doubt. He’s called up 2 youngsters but can’t see them getting game time. Nice to see Marler back but surprised by some of the omissions especially George who has been in good form recently. Still need to build a centre partnership, for as good as Manu is, he’s had a lot of injuries and it’s a risk resting our entire game plan on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 The idea of Smith, Farrell, Slade is quite exciting as a midfield. But Manu on the wing is very strange. I can only think that Smith is worried about the longevity of Manu, so wants to build a midfield this game plan without relying on him, but still wants to utilise him whilst he’s fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Tremendous game of rugby in Ireland! Well deserved win over New Zealand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 12 hours ago, theboyangel said: Tremendous game of rugby in Ireland! Well deserved win over New Zealand. As half Irish Kiwi I always go for Ireland vs ABs outside of WC so happy with that result. Lots of banter being had online with mates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 must’ve been watching Sam Underhill yesterday great tackle by the steward! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 What a game that was! Great performance by England and what a way to snatch it. Perhaps it's some good evidence that maybe it's time to move past Farrell? Smith is unreal and we looked really good with him pulling the strings, whereas I feel shifiting things around just to accommodate Farrell can stifle some of our backs. Also, what a player Steward is, love watching him for Tigers and he's been awesome for England, looks like he's nailed down that 15 shirt for a good few years now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 15 hours ago, MessiWillSignForVilla said: What a game that was! Great performance by England and what a way to snatch it. Perhaps it's some good evidence that maybe it's time to move past Farrell? Smith is unreal and we looked really good with him pulling the strings, whereas I feel shifiting things around just to accommodate Farrell can stifle some of our backs. Also, what a player Steward is, love watching him for Tigers and he's been awesome for England, looks like he's nailed down that 15 shirt for a good few years now. Have to agree with all of that! thought England played very well and on the whole were the better team. Finally Jones is utilising the backs and allowing them a little freedom and expression. we look so much better for it. Next year’s six nations will be the most closely contested in a number of years with France, Ireland and England looking very good at the moment and a rejuvenated and defensively sound Scotland added to the mix. I cannot see Wales or Italy vying for the top of the table but you can never discount the luck of Welsh rugby… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Wasn't sure where to post it but what an effort by Sir Kev Sinfield- 101 miles in 24 hours for MND fundraising. Unbelievable. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Six Nations time. England.must have had 85% possession but still losing 10-6 at the break. Feckin Sweaties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 England winning 17-10,better stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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