England - Italy Match thread

[nathan]

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Looking forward to the game, had no idea they had that much snow. Pitch doesn't look too good!

EDIT: Got to comment on Guscutt's scarf, it's soooo bad!!

[ChequeredJersey]

Maybe we'll try and play some rugby next half now?

[overlordofthewest]

Fair reflection of the game. Italy with twice as many points as England.

[TycroesOsprey]

Why is Sonia so rubbish

[Biltong]

Get Youngs off!!

He's doing my feckin head in, any more ponderous and he'll be needing a feckin deck chair.

he isn't doing anywhere near as bad as you think!

England just aren't getting any quick ball from Youngs, just like last week, it all looks so slow and premeditated they're having to force the game to get anywhere and right now they're getting nowhere.

England will go down today, I kind of expected it this morning.

Well what do you expect they are frozen in place.

[nathan]

Get Youngs off!!

He's doing my feckin head in, any more ponderous and he'll be needing a feckin deck chair.

he isn't doing anywhere near as bad as you think!

England just aren't getting any quick ball from Youngs, just like last week, it all looks so slow and premeditated they're having to force the game to get anywhere and right now they're getting nowhere.

England will go down today, I kind of expected it this morning.

i see your pinning it all on Youngs which is complete bull.

[Shifty]

Woah! game on now!

Jesus the Italian relatives in Aberavon will be bouncing, lol.

[Knackeredknees]

Am amazed by how many Welsh posters want England to lose, then get all shirty if we dont bow down and support them or dare to support their opposition


Bollox we are our own worse problem

HERSH
CYRIL
LASTKINGOFENGLAND

AND ON AND ON AND ON AND ON...

I would put all the Welsh ones on but this site only has so much bandwidth

[Cari]

Nathan - unfortunately the Six Nations does bring out the odd unsavoury poster. I just hope that England come out and respond to those two tries because then we'll have a good game on. On my Sportsguru picks, I've got England to win, so...

[majesticimperialman]

Italy 12 England 6 at half time.

Some more defending from England, and becausae England are trying to force the game.

Lets hope for a better 40 minutes in the second half.

[nathan]

Maybe we'll try and play some rugby next half now?

you never know!

[Shifty]

Why is Sonia so rubbish

I agree but the players wont snap at her because shes blonde.

Jacques Brunel is 58 according to Wiki, yet he looks about 30

[gnollbeast]

Nathan - unfortunately the Six Nations does bring out the odd unsavoury poster. I just hope that England come out and respond to those two tries because then we'll have a good game on. On my Sportsguru picks, I've got England to win, so...

The other 99% of Welsh people feel the opposite way.

[gowales]

I'd bring Ben Morgan on for impact. Dowson has looked under powered again.

[eirebilly]

Italy are absolutely no mugs at home.

I think that the ref has made some interesting decisions but he hasnt had a bad game so far imo

[Biltong]

I think I predicted england by 12.

[Cari]

Gnollbeast - well, I never was one to fit in and follow like every bugger else.

[Gibson]

UNBELIEVABLE! 2 trys in 2 mins. New Italy spanking New England atm.

spanking, 6 points really?

For Italy, at this stage in their development - yes. 2 x tries for Italy is showing they are changing their game and its great to watch. Long way to go yet Nathan. I still fancy England to react and win. Big test.

I agree that there is a bit of anti-English sheet on this thread. WHY? England have a new coach (good geezer) and a new, youngish team. Give them a break lads.

[Knackeredknees]

So two lucky Bounces and all of a sudden Italy are battering us. Its only half time i would may save any gloating until the final whistle or if we win you will look a little bit stupid

[gnollbeast]

Playing at Lazio's/Roma's world cup Italia 90 stadium.

70,000+ capacity

That's more like it!!!!

[Cari]

OMG! Gussett is praising Italy!? I bet John Inversnail wouldn't be!

[Shifty]

Gnollbeast - well, I never was one to fit in and follow like every bugger else.

Anyone who lives in Cardiff but supports the Ospreys...
I'll stop there

[Pot Hale]

Am amazed by how many Welsh and Irish posters want England to lose, then get all shirty if we dont bow down and support them or dare to support their opposition


Bollox we are our own worse problem

In a 'sudden death' style comp like 6N another team's loss is your own team's gain.

For Welsh fans, If England lose, then only Wales can win the Triple Crown/Grand Slam.

For Ireland fans, well maybe they won't finish fourth after all.....

By the same logic, will you support Ireland and Scotland in the next two matches?

[gnollbeast]

No longer will the English mention Fiji beating Wales...

[Full Credit]

Pleased for Italy but they're far from the finished article, in general there's too many forced passes and aimless kicking. If Italy can get their fair share of possession and play it tight there's no reason they can't sneak this.

[eirebilly]

I had it as a close game with England winning. Still can happen but that last 2 minutes will really bump Italy up.

[Shifty]

What I hate about Sonia is even when were having a fantastic game of rugby, all she wants to do is bring up anything controversial or petty, instead of focusing on the positive aspects of the game. She seems to have no idea what she's looking at.

[Biltong]

So two lucky Bounces and all of a sudden Italy are battering us. Its only half time i would may save any gloating until the final whistle or if we win you will look a little bit stupid

Unfortunately the game is often won and lost by those little things mate.

[eirebilly]

Italy showed some good signs last week against France. Castro is a huge loss for Italy so i imagine that England will target the scrums for penalty's

[Cari]

England are a new team, they're starting again and building for the next RWC...it'll come. This is only their second game with the new set up. I don't know what our reason will be if we lose to England...

[Guest]

We're often told by England fans on here that it is their business if they want to support the team that Wales is playing. And why should they support Wales? etc., etc. They have a point really as why would they support Wales when they're not Welsh??? Therefore the opposite is also true: why should anyone support England if they are not English? People will support who they like. Let them get on with it.

[Biltong]

No longer will the English mention Fiji beating Wales...

When?

[Standulstermen]

Some very over sensitive posts on this thread. Most fans support italy against anyone but their own team.

Im worried about playing Italy on their first 120mins in this tournament.

[nathan]

No longer will the English mention Fiji beating Wales...

Why?

Does England losing to Italy somehow make that result void? You really do need to grow up

[gnollbeast]

Where is HERSH?

This "building" thing is nonsense. Select your best XV. England don't exactly have a shortage of players!!!

[gnollbeast]

No longer will the English mention Fiji beating Wales...

Why?

Does England losing to Italy somehow make that result void? You really do need to grow up

Touchy touchy. Can't wait for the turkey stuffing on the 25th.

[Knackeredknees]

So two lucky Bounces and all of a sudden Italy are battering us. Its only half time i would may save any gloating until the final whistle or if we win you will look a little bit stupid

Unfortunately the game is often won and lost by those little things mate.

True but some of the reaction so far would have Italy beating us up all over the park and were really lucky to only be 6 points behind.

[nathan]

We're often told by England fans on here that it is their business if they want to support the team that Wales is playing. And why should they support Wales? etc., etc. They have a point really as why would they support Wales when they're not Welsh??? Therefore the opposite is also true: why should anyone support England if they are not English? People will support who they like. Let them get on with it.

Please point me to these posts, if their "often" you shouldnt find them hard to find...

[PJHolybloke]

Get Youngs off!!

He's doing my feckin head in, any more ponderous and he'll be needing a feckin deck chair.

he isn't doing anywhere near as bad as you think!

England just aren't getting any quick ball from Youngs, just like last week, it all looks so slow and premeditated they're having to force the game to get anywhere and right now they're getting nowhere.

England will go down today, I kind of expected it this morning.

i see your pinning it all on Youngs which is complete bull.

It's bull saying I'm pinning it all on Youngs, but as the main distributor it's where it starts isn't it? Foden is also having a poor game, does that make you feel better?

[slartibartfast]

I would say I want England to lose because it's for the welsh teams benefit.

But I can't

[gowales]

But this is the Best English xv...

[eirebilly]

Some very over sensitive posts on this thread. Most fans support italy against anyone but their own team.

Im worried about playing Italy on their first 120mins in this tournament.

Yes, as am i. If they play like this against Ireland, i think that Ireland will struggle.

[nathan]

Get Youngs off!!

He's doing my feckin head in, any more ponderous and he'll be needing a feckin deck chair.

he isn't doing anywhere near as bad as you think!

England just aren't getting any quick ball from Youngs, just like last week, it all looks so slow and premeditated they're having to force the game to get anywhere and right now they're getting nowhere.

England will go down today, I kind of expected it this morning.

i see your pinning it all on Youngs which is complete bull.

It's bull saying I'm pinning it all on Youngs, but as the main distributor it's where it starts isn't it? Foden is also having a poor game, does that make you feel better?

lol, couple of mistakes (which all players in all games make) and there having a poor game!!

[TJ1]

come on Italy :-) it will be a huge triumph for them to beat England - they are getting there to be competitive in the 6N and its only good for the sport.

england? ruck, fight for the ball, get some urgency into the game

[Shifty]

No longer will the English mention Fiji beating Wales...

But they will no doubt mention Samoa, Romania, Canada and all the others?

[Gibson]

An Italian win, an Irish win(yeah right) and a Scottish win, would bring this 6-N to boiling-point. Too many fans taking things for granted. There is not much between the lot of them. The French stand out. The rest? Anything can happen between them.

I love the 6-N.

[Cymroglan]

France Ireland game subject to pitch inspection.

[Cari]

OK guys, chill out a bit, let's focus on THIS game. What's gone before isn't important right now.

[BlueNote]

I wouldn't count England out of this game yet.

[Knackeredknees]

We're often told by England fans on here that it is their business if they want to support the team that Wales is playing. And why should they support Wales? etc., etc. They have a point really as why would they support Wales when they're not Welsh??? Therefore the opposite is also true: why should anyone support England if they are not English? People will support who they like. Let them get on with it.

That is true Griff, however our default setting is not ABE

[nathan]

Will be interesting to see how England react to this. Hopefully something positive!

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