England - Italy Match thread

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 3:35 pm

First topic message reminder :

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!!

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:32 pm

Well earned penalty. Good stuff lads. clap

Ice cold Owen.

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:33 pm

ooh that was waaay off!

by Gibson Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:33 pm

Wooops. Italy need these points bad.

Oooh man!

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:33 pm

oooohh that was'nt very good.

by Full Credit Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:33 pm

That kick was Giteau-esque.

by Gibson Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:33 pm

Great kick! Use the head Italy!

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:34 pm

PJHolybloke wrote:England have looked far sharper since Dickson came on. the fact that he's playing with a busted hand should give Youngs a kick up the jotter.

Apparently he was a bit petulent when he was replaced, Lancaster should smack his legs.

I'm sure he is, probably annoyed how he played.

by gowales Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:34 pm

PJHolybloke wrote:England have looked far sharper since Dickson came on. the fact that he's playing with a busted hand should give Youngs a kick up the jotter.

Apparently he was a bit petulent when he was replaced, Lancaster should smack his legs.

Thats what Sonja said. So I wouldn't read too much into it shes just trying to stir up controversy. He was probably just peed off at his own game.

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:34 pm

Still all to play for...

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:35 pm

Good stuff from Italy, they are not giving up

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:35 pm

gowales wrote:
PJHolybloke wrote:England have looked far sharper since Dickson came on. the fact that he's playing with a busted hand should give Youngs a kick up the jotter.

Apparently he was a bit petulent when he was replaced, Lancaster should smack his legs.

Thats what Sonja said. So I wouldn't read too much into it shes just trying to stir up controversy. He was probably just peed off at his own game.

yeah at least daglo tried to explain. ltaly looking good here

by Knackeredknees Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:35 pm

weel all considered with the weather, england have been trying to use the backs

by PJHolybloke Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:36 pm

I don't expect players to be happy being replaced, but as long as Youngs is angry at himself that's OK.

Massive 10 mins coming up now, next team to score will win it.

by Gibson Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:36 pm

Sloppy Italy. Sloppy.

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:36 pm

That was Italy's chance i feel

by PJHolybloke Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:38 pm

Feckin hell!!!!!! knobber!

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:39 pm

thats a joke!!

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:39 pm

Some footballesq diving here from the Italians. I dont like it

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:39 pm

Ashton's gives a penalty.

by gowales Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

How was that a penalty!

by Gibson Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

It just shows how far Italy have come. Used be a formality beating them. Not any more. If they can iron-out the basic errors and bad decision-making... They will win 2 a year and progress.

PRO12 has really helped their development.

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

eeeeeeeek

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

Cari wrote:Ashton's gives a penalty.

It was a seriusly soft penalty to be honest

by Knackeredknees Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

looks like the football style of Italy is creeping into the Rugby furious

by TJ1 Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

gowales wrote:How was that a penalty!

a push in the back after the ball had gone? clear pen

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

Doesn't matter anyway cause the kicker is dogpoo.

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:40 pm

Aweful, simply aweful kicking.

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:41 pm

Did he slip on the surface?

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:41 pm

was burton injuried when he went off?

by Gibson Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:41 pm

Completely bottled it. They so badly need a kicker. They should have had 6 more pts and be in the lead.

by Full Credit Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:41 pm

When did Matt Giteau become Italy's kicking consultant?

by Golden Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:41 pm

had to go to the corner from there.

Poor decision from parisse and a shocking kick

by gowales Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:41 pm

Looks like the Italian rugby players have been taking advice from the footballers

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:42 pm

here come's mr happy for italy!

by Morgannwg Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:42 pm

Lawrence has been poor this afternoon. England have taken out an Italian a few times now and it's not been their fault once. Tom Croft's was so blatant.

Italy made the wrong decision back there. Had they even got the 3 points, 5 minutes was not long enough for them to make their way back towards the English 22 and attempt to win the game.

by PJHolybloke Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:42 pm

Let-off for England, that could be the game right there, had to go over.

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:42 pm

Well, whatever the result from here, this young England side have made a lot of progress today. Proud of the lads.

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:42 pm

Golden wrote:had to go to the corner from there.

Poor decision from parisse and a shocking kick

To be fair, i also would have gone for the corner.

by Full Credit Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:43 pm

Can't see England losing it from here, Italy had their chances.

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:43 pm

Morgannwg wrote:Lawrence has been poor this afternoon. England have taken out an Italian a few times now and it's not been their fault once. Tom Croft's was so blatant.

Italy made the wrong decision back there. Had they even got the 3 points, 5 minutes was not long enough for them to make their way back towards the English 22 and attempt to win the game.

stop being silly, croft wasn't even looking!!

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:43 pm

Strong defence from England

by PJHolybloke Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:44 pm

Cari wrote:Doesn't matter anyway cause the kicker is dogpoo.

England - Italy Match thread - Page 8 810156456

Nice critique of his kicking style Cari, brief but accurate.

by **RDW** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:44 pm

Why did Italy take Burton off? That other kicker is mince.

by Shifty Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:44 pm

Full Credit wrote:Can't see England losing it from here, Italy had their chances.

Yup I agree Italy dont have any more ideas.

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:45 pm

Farrel MOTM in my book.

by TJ1 Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:45 pm

Cowshot wrote:Well, whatever the result from here, this young England side have made a lot of progress today. Proud of the lads.

Really? still created nothing going forward. Ashton / Foden / strettle have hardly had a pass

by niwatts Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:46 pm

I would have given Brown a run out before now, probably brought JTH on as well (aside from the charge down, don't think Hodgson had a great game).

Out of hand kicking has been pretty poor.

by **rodders** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:46 pm

Jeebus two weeks running and England get out of jail! Unbelievable!.... Whistle

Far to many unforced errors by Italy.

Fair play that lad Farrell has nerves of steel, looks like a chip of the old block.

by PJHolybloke Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:46 pm

RDW_Scotland wrote:Why did Italy take Burton off? That other kicker is mince.

Another one! "Mince", love it.

by TJ1 Sat 11 Feb 2012, 5:46 pm

nathan wrote:
Morgannwg wrote:Lawrence has been poor this afternoon. England have taken out an Italian a few times now and it's not been their fault once. Tom Croft's was so blatant.

Italy made the wrong decision back there. Had they even got the 3 points, 5 minutes was not long enough for them to make their way back towards the English 22 and attempt to win the game.

stop being silly, croft wasn't even looking!!

He knew exactly what he was doing - he was not running towards the ball he was running to block the Italian

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