International Rugby

[paul_e]

They appear the lack ownership for decision making in the field. Had there been leadership on the field they would have realised they needed to shut the game down for 10/15 mins when Scotland were getting up a head of steam.

Yep they came out playing expansive after half time and we tried to match them when what was need was playing for territory and taking the pace out of the game.

[taylorsworkrate]

Got to give Scotland credit. In the 2nd half they found a level far far beyond anything they'd shown in the tournament to that point. Finn Russell in particular was brilliant.

That said, i can't quite believe how much we switched off. The defence at the start of the campaign was encouraging, but its now back to the pathetic standard it was under Gustard.

We score a lot of points and have wonderful attacking options, but until we find a functional defence, the dream of a qorld cup win will remain just that.

[PaulWinch again]

Scotland are great if you let them play expansive rugby. They did really well, but fucking hell we gave them the platform.

[cheltenhamlion]

It was like a game against the Barbarians in the second half. The amount of stupid, wild passes we threw was ridiculous. My mood was not enhanced by having two fuckers playing bagpipes a couple of rows in front.

[paul_e]

There's more info about the nations championship today - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47639897

Removing the semi-final and confirming promotion and relegation are big steps but I'd like to see a lot more info before I like it. I have massive reservations with annual promotion and relegation, I think you'd end up with 3-4 teams yoyo-ing constantly just like you see in the domestic game because the difference between the top 8-10 sides and the rest is far too wide.

[Jon Crofts]

It was like a game against the Barbarians in the second half. The amount of stupid, wild passes we threw was ridiculous. My mood was not enhanced by having two fuckers playing bagpipes a couple of rows in front.

I had that arranged especially for you. Hope you liked it.

[nigel]

Have I heard correctly that Eddie Jones has got the Lions in S Africa job?

[taylorsworkrate]

Have I heard correctly that Eddie Jones has got the Lions in S Africa job?

Not heard that. It would seem highly unlikely as only a couple of weeks ago, Jones described the job as that of an ambassador and said: “The last thing I want to do is spend eight weeks in a blazer,”

[UK Redsox]

Folau fired by NSW and Rugby Australia

About time. He really does seem to be a nasty piece of work

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47893542

[VILLA MOLE]

on Instagram that "drunks, homosexuals, adulterers, liars, fornicators, thieves, atheists and idolaters" should "repent" because "only Jesus saves", and made similar remarks on Twitter.

He doesn't like many people does he ?? what a charmer

[PaulWinch again]

What an absolute moron.

[Ger Regan]

Billy Vunipola has decided to get involved in the situation too.

[PaulWinch again]

He’s an idiot as well. It’s especially stupid given the obvious perception of Folau’s post.

There is zero justification for saying someone of a particular sexual orientation must “repent” or go to hell. It’s completely unacceptable.

[Tayls_7]

Billy Vunipola has decided to get involved in the situation too.

We need to do a head count on the amount of ignorant wankers there are kicking around.  We best get started.  There's a lot to get through.

[PaulWinch again]

Just seen Folau’s latest comments, he really does sound like an absolute lunatic.