Wales' Six Nations statistics

by Cymroglan Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:26 pm

I'm not sure how accurate these stats are but they make interesting reading.

Wales' Six Nations statistics

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:16 pm

where's Taffin? Wink

by Rory_Gallagher Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:19 pm

biltongbek wrote:where's Taffin?

I think it is quite clear, the people who put up these stats just don't understand rugby!

by slartibartfast Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:23 pm

Looking good

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:23 pm

Rory_Gallagher wrote:
biltongbek wrote:where's Taffin?

I think it is quite clear, the people who put up these stats just don't understand rugby!

I think he is getting fed up with me, perhaps I should hold back for a bit. Whistle

by Taffineastbourne Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:25 pm

biltongbek wrote:where's Taffin?

I am having a bit of a moment! Havent looked at the stats are they good?Bad?Indifferent?Are we not top dog still?What is happening?
Played 3,Won 3,playing pretty average is the only stat I need.
Work yourself into a frenzy all you like,stats will continue to leave me chilled!

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:29 pm

Just one stat I told you about you won't be happy with, of all the players who started in the Six Nations for Wales, North has made the fewest tackles.

by Guest Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:33 pm

yeah but biltong look at his defenders beaten stat...pretty impressive.

Amazed at Faletau's tackle count as well, amazing effort.

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:34 pm

rugbydreamer wrote:yeah but biltong look at his defenders beaten stat...pretty impressive.

Amazed at Faletau's tackle count as well, amazing effort.

Absolutely, problem is though, he does one run an then takes 15 minutes to recover. Whistle

by slartibartfast Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:43 pm

Some stats are gooood

Some stats are baaaad

...and then there's UNBELIEVALE STATS

by Taffineastbourne Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:50 pm

Whatever the stats say we keep on winning playing pretty averagely.Our backrow are tackle machines ,stats or no stats.Warburton and Gethin jackle,stats or no stats.Go to Specsavers or a SA equivolant.Trust your eyes dont trust the geeks!

by slartibartfast Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:01 pm

My wife's stats are still excellent after 2 children.

by SecretFly Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:08 pm

Is that a new medal I see on your chest, biltong????

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:15 pm

It seems so mate, I think they don't know what to do with me anymore, I sit here making up stuff all day long and make as if I know what I am talking about, then some wise crack comes an proves me wrong. So they reckon the badge will give my posts more authority and credibility. Doh

Oh how wrong they could be. Very Happy

by SecretFly Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:18 pm

So I have to be nice to you from now on?

Okay, I'll give it a go for a day or so....but I don't know how long I can hold out for....

Congratulations on the promotion, biltong Smile

by Rory_Gallagher Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:18 pm

Congrats biltong! Well deserved. thumbsup

by Taffineastbourne Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:22 pm

My stats are better than your stats!Nah,nah,nah,nah,nah!

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:24 pm

Thanks guys, but on the rugby forum you may still be yourself, I will mod you though if you step out of line in the cricket section. Rolling Eyes

Be warned, I take no prisoners. Wink

Taffin, you may continue your war against statistics...for now. warning

by Cymroglan Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:27 pm

Congrats Biltong

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:30 pm

Thanks cymro

by Glas a du Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:36 pm

Moderator means you have to be nice to people who are arguing. chin

Good luck

And congrats by the way.

by Taffineastbourne Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:38 pm

The loonies have taken over the asylum,statistically!
Congrats,mate.You still talk guff,but in a saffer accent with capital letters! clap

by Taffineastbourne Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:43 pm

biltongbek wrote:Thanks guys, but on the rugby forum you may still be yourself, I will mod you though if you step out of line in the cricket section.

Be warned, I take no prisoners.

Taffin, you may continue your war against statistics...for now.

How can you when the best saffers are playing for England and Wales Cricket Board?

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:44 pm

I was thinking of using a warning system like this.

The Lion growls - friendly reminder to keep things civil.

The Lion roars - first warning

The Lion crouches - PM and final warning.

The Lion pounces - life ban

The Lion devours - Laptop, I-pad, pc, cell phone all confiscated.

How does that sound? Perhaps a little more subtelty?

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:46 pm

Taffineastbourne wrote:
biltongbek wrote:Thanks guys, but on the rugby forum you may still be yourself, I will mod you though if you step out of line in the cricket section.

Be warned, I take no prisoners.

Taffin, you may continue your war against statistics...for now.
How can you when the best saffers are playing for England and Wales Cricket Board?

Oh, to be fair it isn't our best, we kept Kallis, Amla, De Villiers, Steyn, Morkel, Philander etc.

by Taffineastbourne Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:47 pm

Even we dont want your pensioners and we arent proud!

by SecretFly Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:49 pm

The Lion snoozes - Execution

...............should be added for those of us who might still want to get a final insult in, even with a piece of rock and a stone pencil.

by Glas a du Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:53 pm

Swat of the Lions tail - for minor irritations.

by wonder_man Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:54 pm

biltongbek wrote:Just one stat I told you about you won't be happy with, of all the players who started in the Six Nations for Wales, North has made the fewest tackles.

Yea but only because no ones got the balls to ru at him!

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:56 pm

You only need one ball to run at him. Rolling Eyes

by BigTrevsbigmac Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:56 pm

Won it twice.

France 5 times

England 4

Ireland once.

by Glas a du Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:57 pm

You can only tackle them that's there. How many times did he wallop Morgan off the kick off, twice? That's why stats are pants.

by Taffineastbourne Mon Mar 05, 2012 5:59 pm

biltongbek wrote:Just one stat I told you about you won't be happy with, of all the players who started in the Six Nations for Wales, North has made the fewest tackles.

Ask Farrell whether he can tackle,or not.You can put those stats where the sun dont shine!Make me a Mod coz I have seen the light!

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:01 pm

Taffineastbourne wrote:
biltongbek wrote:Just one stat I told you about you won't be happy with, of all the players who started in the Six Nations for Wales, North has made the fewest tackles.
Ask Farrell whether he can tackle,or not.You can put those stats where the sun dont shine!Make me a Mod coz I have seen the light!

A mod must be able to listen to two sides of an argument and admit when he is wrong. Whistle

by wonder_man Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:01 pm

Do you have the stat as to how many he's missed?

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:03 pm

No, only his work rate in defence, and he hides behind Roberts. Wink

On a serious note when I did the article about the young players that impressed me, I had a look at his stats an for whatever reason his defensvie stats show a low work rate. It could be down to a few factors, but suffice to say he doesn't tackle a lot.

by Glas a du Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:06 pm

What do you want him to do, become a ninth forward? He's on the wing FFS! Until 15 years ago they only ever tackled each other!

by Rory_Gallagher Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:10 pm

If there is one thing I've learnt on this forum, it is never criticise a welsh player..

But I do it anyway Smile

by **Biltong** Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:12 pm

Yep, so true.

by Glas a du Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:16 pm

Me or him?

by Rory_Gallagher Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:17 pm

"him" could be many people.

by Glas a du Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:18 pm

Rory, since you've set me up, I'll take your bait. There was nothing wrong in his tackle on McFadden was there. One tackle but a hell of a good one he failed to reciprocate.

There, happy now?

by Rory_Gallagher Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:21 pm

Glas a du wrote:Rory, since you've set me up, I'll take your bait. There was nothing wrong in his tackle on McFadden was there. One tackle but a hell of a good one he failed to reciprocate.

There, happy now?

I honestly have no idea what you are talking about. The point I made was that anytime a welsh player is criticised, people go nuts. All reasonable debate just flies out the window.

by Morgannwg Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:21 pm

ESPN stats have been known to be a bit suspect in the past so taffin may have a point. Just saying like.

by BigTrevsbigmac Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:31 pm

Rory_Gallagher wrote:
Glas a du wrote:Rory, since you've set me up, I'll take your bait. There was nothing wrong in his tackle on McFadden was there. One tackle but a hell of a good one he failed to reciprocate.

There, happy now?

I honestly have no idea what you are talking about. The point I made was that anytime a welsh player is criticised, people go nuts. All reasonable debate just flies out the window.

Easy sport though laughing

by Glas a du Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:57 pm

Come on bois bach it's a simple point.

The analysis is quantitative not qualitative.

by SecretFly Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:59 pm

But when it suggests qualitative, we'll quote them... otherwise we think they're over-rated?

by Rory_Gallagher Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:00 pm

I wasn't even talking about North though was I? And what does "bois bach" mean, might I ask?

by Glas a du Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:04 pm

It translates as small boys but that's not what it means. thumbsup

by Rory_Gallagher Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:05 pm

Glas a du wrote:It translates as small boys but that's not what it means.

Was it an insult? Ah well.

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