Quote from: dave shelley on February 10, 2019, 07:39:45 PMQuote from: Jon Crofts on February 10, 2019, 07:29:50 PMWe seemed to run out of ideas and steam a bit in the last 20, hitting 50 would have been nice.I had my ref link in today and listening to Nigel Owens was an absolute treat, a master class in how to let a game run, well played Sir, you’ll be sorely missed. We were out for lunch with Mrs S's siblings so I only got to see the second half in the hotel we were at. It was disappointing to see that they had the volume off and so I couldn't hear the commentary but more disappointing that I couldn't hear what Nigel Owens was saying. Nigel Owens has made me understand more about rugby than anyone and you are right Jon, he will be missed.Deep,in the second half the French number 1 was lying injured on the ground awaiting the medics, Owens went over to him and asked him ‘are you ok young man? ‘Oui monsieuer’ came the reply then Owens said ‘Ooh rainbow laces, I like that’Throughout the game he was constantly telling players and officials what he wanted and encouraging them with little pep talks especially in gaps in play. Can’t think of another referee I’ve heard do that.
Quote from: Jon Crofts on February 10, 2019, 07:29:50 PMWe seemed to run out of ideas and steam a bit in the last 20, hitting 50 would have been nice.I had my ref link in today and listening to Nigel Owens was an absolute treat, a master class in how to let a game run, well played Sir, you’ll be sorely missed. We were out for lunch with Mrs S's siblings so I only got to see the second half in the hotel we were at. It was disappointing to see that they had the volume off and so I couldn't hear the commentary but more disappointing that I couldn't hear what Nigel Owens was saying. Nigel Owens has made me understand more about rugby than anyone and you are right Jon, he will be missed.
We seemed to run out of ideas and steam a bit in the last 20, hitting 50 would have been nice.I had my ref link in today and listening to Nigel Owens was an absolute treat, a master class in how to let a game run, well played Sir, you’ll be sorely missed.
Quote from: Jon Crofts on February 10, 2019, 08:14:54 PMQuote from: dave shelley on February 10, 2019, 07:39:45 PMQuote from: Jon Crofts on February 10, 2019, 07:29:50 PMWe seemed to run out of ideas and steam a bit in the last 20, hitting 50 would have been nice.I had my ref link in today and listening to Nigel Owens was an absolute treat, a master class in how to let a game run, well played Sir, youll be sorely missed. We were out for lunch with Mrs S's siblings so I only got to see the second half in the hotel we were at. It was disappointing to see that they had the volume off and so I couldn't hear the commentary but more disappointing that I couldn't hear what Nigel Owens was saying. Nigel Owens has made me understand more about rugby than anyone and you are right Jon, he will be missed.Deep,in the second half the French number 1 was lying injured on the ground awaiting the medics, Owens went over to him and asked him are you ok young man? Oui monsieuer came the reply then Owens said Ooh rainbow laces, I like thatThroughout the game he was constantly telling players and officials what he wanted and encouraging them with little pep talks especially in gaps in play. Cant think of another referee Ive heard do that. Wonderful.
Quote from: dave shelley on February 10, 2019, 07:39:45 PMQuote from: Jon Crofts on February 10, 2019, 07:29:50 PMWe seemed to run out of ideas and steam a bit in the last 20, hitting 50 would have been nice.I had my ref link in today and listening to Nigel Owens was an absolute treat, a master class in how to let a game run, well played Sir, youll be sorely missed. We were out for lunch with Mrs S's siblings so I only got to see the second half in the hotel we were at. It was disappointing to see that they had the volume off and so I couldn't hear the commentary but more disappointing that I couldn't hear what Nigel Owens was saying. Nigel Owens has made me understand more about rugby than anyone and you are right Jon, he will be missed.Deep,in the second half the French number 1 was lying injured on the ground awaiting the medics, Owens went over to him and asked him are you ok young man? Oui monsieuer came the reply then Owens said Ooh rainbow laces, I like thatThroughout the game he was constantly telling players and officials what he wanted and encouraging them with little pep talks especially in gaps in play. Cant think of another referee Ive heard do that.
Quote from: Jon Crofts on February 10, 2019, 07:29:50 PMWe seemed to run out of ideas and steam a bit in the last 20, hitting 50 would have been nice.I had my ref link in today and listening to Nigel Owens was an absolute treat, a master class in how to let a game run, well played Sir, youll be sorely missed. We were out for lunch with Mrs S's siblings so I only got to see the second half in the hotel we were at. It was disappointing to see that they had the volume off and so I couldn't hear the commentary but more disappointing that I couldn't hear what Nigel Owens was saying. Nigel Owens has made me understand more about rugby than anyone and you are right Jon, he will be missed.
We seemed to run out of ideas and steam a bit in the last 20, hitting 50 would have been nice.I had my ref link in today and listening to Nigel Owens was an absolute treat, a master class in how to let a game run, well played Sir, youll be sorely missed.
Owens is easily the best referee in the world and will be a huge loss. He was excellent today, handled the Farrell try superbly, handled the handbags brilliantly and was spot on with the penalty try and yellow card. He also did a great job with the scrums which led to the best set we've seen all tournament, I can only think of 1-2 that were reset and they were resolved quickly. Compare and contrast to the confused bullshit from Garces last week or the awful shite from Poite yesterday.From and English point of view Carley and Pearce are both improving fast and look like they'll be very good refs in a couple of years and then Dickson will come through soon as well. Not sure about refs outside the English system though because I don't watch the other domestic games and the European competitions use the same set as the 6N.
Forgot him, yep, he's another who's doing a good job. I think the standard in the premiership is generally pretty solid, I'm just not a fan of Barnes, Doyle or Foley who are, unfortunately, 3 of the highest profile refs we have at the minute.
Some bloke moaned behind me that it was Owens. He was quickly put in his place by a few of us sitting around him. Excellent ref.As for Wales, we will have enough to beat them, looking forward to it.
Here we go, Mako out for the rest of the 6 Nations.