International Rugby

[paul_e]

That could be a red there for France, deliberate head butt?

I think sticking with the yellow was probably just about the right call.

I want to see that lady chance again, I believe the tmo of he says there was a touch on the line but he looked in to me.

Scotland are really unlucky to go in behind.

[Jon Crofts]

It was a headbutt that’s a red all day long.

[PaulWinch again]

Pollock looks like the ideal future hybrid type player. You could see him in the centre as well.

[Baldy]

France have a player called Fuck You 😁

Keeps getting sent off. Everytime ref asks for his name ..............

[paul_e]

It was a headbutt that’s a red all day long.

After watching it again I think I agree. I think White milking it a little actually worked against them because it made it look like he was exaggerating it a little.

2nd half France just over-powered them.

Pollock looks like the ideal future hybrid type player. You could see him in the centre as well.

He's the best young player I've seen for years, I honestly wouldn't be shocked if he goes with the lions, he's just a special talent.

[cdbearsfan]

France have a player called Fuck You 😁

Keeps getting sent off. Everytime ref asks for his name ..............

🙂

[Jon Crofts]

It’s nice that Borthwick finally realised Finn Smith is the real deal.

[aldridgeboy]

Not a rugby fan, but went to Cardiff on Saturday for the match ( Welsh dad's 80th)

I loved it. It was genuine pleasure to be around fans who don't care who you support.Fab atmosphere and stadium. That didn't come as a surprise as we know thats the case. But to actually be part of that was great

[Jon Crofts]

Not a rugby fan, but went to Cardiff on Saturday for the match ( Welsh dad's 80th)

I loved it. It was genuine pleasure to be around fans who don't care who you support.Fab atmosphere and stadiu. That didn't come as a surprise as we know thats the case. But to actually be part of that was great

There’s nothing quite like an international test match.

[paul_e]

So, Lions squad...

Happy for Itoje as captain, he was the obvious choice once Doris was out.

I'm glad Pollock and Finn Smith have gone, they've been in such good they were impossible to ignore.

After that the only surprise for me is William's ahead of white as the 3rd scrum half.

[Gareth]

Wales would have been down to 1 if White went over Williams

Best thing is no Ford though no doubt he’ll be flown over the moment there’s a knock :-)

[paul_e]

Wales would have been down to 1 if White went over Williams

Best thing is no Ford though no doubt he’ll be flown over the moment there’s a knock :-)

Indeed, but Williams was really poor in the 6N where White had a pretty good tournament. Both have been good for their clubs so there wasn't much in it. Feels like they played it safe and added the extra welshman.

Even Morgan is arguable because Jack Willis has had an exceptional season but seems to have been left out because he wasn't eligible for England so Morgan was an easy one to justify.

At 10 I hate both backup options for the same reason, if there's an injury it'll be Ford or Prendergast and both have fucking awful defence. I've found myself praying for Furbank to be fit so he becomes a viable alternative because it's pretty slim pickings otherwise.

[Gareth]

Agree

Darcy Graham a little unlucky too?

England and Ireland touring squads this summer will be interesting given how many Lions they both have

[paul_e]

Agree

Darcy Graham a little unlucky too?

England and Ireland touring squads this summer will be interesting given how many Lions they both have

Graham is a tough call. I think everyone agrees that Freeman, Lowe and Van de Merwe were on the plane so you have 1 winger and 1 utility back option to fill. They could, potentially, have used Freeman for that latter spot and taken 2 wingers but I think they wanted to be really clear that he is their first choice at 14 so Daly gets that spot instead. That leaves a coinflip between Hansen and Graham and whoever got left behind was always going to be a bit hard done by.

[taylorsworkrate]

For the first time I can't bring myself to care about a Lions series.

Australia are so so poor that they should be hammered in all 3 tests.