Congratulations England

by ScarletSpiderman Sat 12 Mar 2016, 6:51 pm

Congratulations to England, the best team won today. And to be perfectly honest, the Welsh comeback felt very tainted by the fact Francus was still on the pitch.

As unpopular as I know this will be, and painful for me to say, I wish you the best next week and hope you win the grand slam as Lord knows you deserve it.

by **RiscaGame** Sat 12 Mar 2016, 6:59 pm

Yes they clearly do deserve the slam. And Wales didn't deserve to only lose by four today either. Congrats England. Can't see them losing next week either. No pressure next week either, seeing as they're as good as champions already. I expect them to be pretty comfortable in Paris anyway.

by ScarletSpiderman Sat 12 Mar 2016, 7:07 pm

I think it's a good situation for them. They will, assuming Wales win, know that it either Feanslam or nothing, going into the France game, which I think will be the extra kick up the rear to ensure they perfrom n Paris.

by Allty Sat 12 Mar 2016, 7:09 pm

Well done England.

by TightHEAD Sat 12 Mar 2016, 7:10 pm

We will probably blow it in Paris and lose on points difference. How important that come back by Wales might yet be.

by majesticimperialman Sat 12 Mar 2016, 7:14 pm

If you listend to sir clive he said that when England made their changes, it change the game.

Eddie Jones admited they made the changes too see how other players played. and that was a mistake.
I just hoe England learn from this. (do not make changes for changes sake ). It could of cost us the game.

by **RiscaGame** Sat 12 Mar 2016, 7:17 pm

ScarletSpiderman wrote:I think it's a good situation for them. They will, assuming Wales win, know that it either Feanslam or nothing, going into the France game, which I think will be the extra kick up the rear to ensure they perfrom n Paris.

If Wales win, it makes no odds now. It's whether France do by a big score. They won't win anyway, but won't turn the points around regardless.

by ScarletSpiderman Sat 12 Mar 2016, 7:17 pm

TightHEAD wrote:We will probably blow it in Paris and lose on points difference. How important that come back by Wales might yet be.

I think that even though that has happened in the previous years under Lancaster, that it's unlikely to happen under Jones. He's been around enough to know the importance of keeping his men grounded, and that the 6 nations is not won until the final whistle next weekend.

by WELL-PAST-IT Sat 12 Mar 2016, 7:30 pm

Does anyone know how Warburton is

by Guest Sat 12 Mar 2016, 8:28 pm

Well done England. I'm still walking the mean streets of Newport so will try a better synopsis tomorrow, but Christ you smashed us royally. We were smashed. Late comeback. But generally over run.

by greenandpleasantland Sat 12 Mar 2016, 8:37 pm

Thank you sirs. Truly gentlemanly and rugby related behaviour. Another 5 minutes and we would have been in trouble for our profiglacy. Good luck next week sirs. Please take my sincerest best wishes

by Cyril Sat 12 Mar 2016, 8:41 pm

Thanks for the congrats, Welsh fans Smile

It goes to show that Wales don't know when they're beaten and England really need to start putting points down when they're on top.

Appreciate the graciousness displayed on here tonight.

That last 10 minutes wasn't good for the health!

by aucklandlaurie Sat 12 Mar 2016, 8:47 pm

From a neutrals perspective it was an easy game to watch, and I definitely didnt see the last 7 0r 8 minutes coming.

Well played England in the most part, and well played Wales in some parts.

by nathan Sat 12 Mar 2016, 8:54 pm

WELL-PAST-IT wrote:Does anyone know how Warburton is

Gatland said it was just a knock and that he was sitting up and is fine. He will go through the concussion protocols

by Cyril Sat 12 Mar 2016, 8:57 pm

nathan wrote:
WELL-PAST-IT wrote:Does anyone know how Warburton is
Gatland said it was just a knock and that he was sitting up and is fine. He will go through the concussion protocols

That's good to hear Smile

You always need to watch out when Welsh players get injured. They just seem to get better when they're up against it.

by **RiscaGame** Sat 12 Mar 2016, 9:39 pm

Cyril wrote:
nathan wrote:
WELL-PAST-IT wrote:Does anyone know how Warburton is
Gatland said it was just a knock and that he was sitting up and is fine. He will go through the concussion protocols
That's good to hear

You always need to watch out when Welsh players get injured. They just seem to get better when they're up against it.

Haha. True. Maybe that was the problem.

Good news on Sam. Should be rested next week regardless of whether he's passed fit. Nothing game now. Going to finish second, no bother. Nothing else to worry about

by Guest Sat 12 Mar 2016, 9:44 pm

Just wanted to add, again well done. For all of the crap on here there was always going to be a loser (rarely a draw), so congrats England. I didn't expect that from England to be honest. Thought it would be a to and fro game but England played a running rugby game that I quite envy and wish we could emulate. Our much vaunted defence was run ragged. It was embarrasing at times. Some might say we had an off day. I prefer to think we were found out. Or out thought. Same thing, defensively/strategically I suppose.

I predicted an england win pre game, as I posted elsewhere, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. But this was a cracking display. I'm really dejected. I think England showed signs of great things to come. Kudos. clap

by aucklandlaurie Sat 12 Mar 2016, 9:52 pm

Griff wrote:Just wanted to add, again well done. For all of the crap on here there was always going to be a loser (rarely a draw), so congrats England. I didn't expect that from England to be honest. Thought it would be a to and fro game but England played a running rugby game that I quite envy and wish we could emulate. Our much vaunted defence was run ragged. It was embarrasing at times. Some might say we had an off day. I prefer to think we were found out. Or out thought. Same thing, defensively/strategically I suppose.

I predicted an england win pre game, as I posted elsewhere, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. But this was a cracking display. I'm really rejected. I think England showed signs of great things to come. Kudos.

Griff I dont think many teams on the planet would have scored many points against that England team today , well for the first 72 minutes anyway.

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 12 Mar 2016, 9:57 pm

Cyril wrote:Thanks for the congrats, Welsh fans It goes to show that Wales don't know when they're beaten and England really need to start putting points down when they're on top.

Appreciate the graciousness displayed on here tonight.

That last 10 minutes wasn't good for the health!

Agree totally - shows class

by stub Sat 12 Mar 2016, 10:09 pm

Classy indeed from Welsh fans on here. Tight match in the end as I thought but exciting to watch. Have an awful feeling the French will have us next but who knows - slam still on, just.

by True Raven Sat 12 Mar 2016, 10:14 pm

The French wont be a problem, its the worst French team I've ever seen. If you thought our back play in the first 60 minutes was bad this match, you should have seen the French play against us!

by **RiscaGame** Sat 12 Mar 2016, 10:18 pm

True Raven wrote:The French wont be a problem, its the worst French team I've ever seen. If you thought our back play in the first 60 minutes was bad this match, you should have seen the French play against us!

Agree. England will be ridiculously comfortable next week, especially when they turn the French crowd pretty early. We managed to win v them comfortably, without offering much in the way of an attacking game. England will be more than comfortable next week.

by stub Sat 12 Mar 2016, 10:26 pm

We'll see - do hope you're right..

by HammerofThunor Sat 12 Mar 2016, 10:33 pm

Thanks for the congratulations. Although we only deserve the Grand Slam if we can beat France. I'm expecting us to lose and by enough to come second. That is the current English way Smile

But I was really expecting LCD to fluff the last lineout and Wales to score a last minute try!

by Steve_rugby Sat 12 Mar 2016, 11:00 pm

greenandpleasantland wrote:Thank you sirs. Truly gentlemanly and rugby related behaviour. Another 5 minutes and we would have been in trouble for our profiglacy. Good luck next week sirs. Please take my sincerest best wishes

Rugby matches are only 80 minutes though, not 85.

by **RiscaGame** Sat 12 Mar 2016, 11:16 pm

Steve_rugby wrote:
greenandpleasantland wrote:Thank you sirs. Truly gentlemanly and rugby related behaviour. Another 5 minutes and we would have been in trouble for our profiglacy. Good luck next week sirs. Please take my sincerest best wishes

Rugby matches are only 80 minutes though, not 85.

Wow. Every day really is a school day. Consider me educated teach.

by Steve_rugby Sat 12 Mar 2016, 11:23 pm

RiscaGame wrote:

Wow. Every day really is a school day. Consider me educated teach.

No problem, happy to help thumbsup

by rainbow-warrior Sat 12 Mar 2016, 11:42 pm

Well done England on the win. If only Wales had come to the party a little sooner could well have been a different story.

by Cyril Sat 12 Mar 2016, 11:48 pm

rainbow-warrior wrote:Well done England on the win. If only Wales had come to the party a little sooner could well have been a different story.

Thanks for the congrats, rainbow Smile

by Steve_rugby Sat 12 Mar 2016, 11:59 pm

rainbow-warrior wrote:Well done England on the win. If only Wales had come to the party a little sooner could well have been a different story.

And if my Auntie had testicles, she'd be my Uncle thumbsup

by rainbow-warrior Sun 13 Mar 2016, 12:01 am

Steve_rugby wrote:
rainbow-warrior wrote:Well done England on the win. If only Wales had come to the party a little sooner could well have been a different story.

And if my Auntie had testicles, she'd be my Uncle

Well you would have a strange Auntie but no Triple Crown. Whistle

by Steve_rugby Sun 13 Mar 2016, 12:17 am

rainbow-warrior wrote:

Well you would have a strange Auntie but no Triple Crown.

We still have a Triple crown thumbsup

by rainbow-warrior Sun 13 Mar 2016, 1:35 am

Steve_rugby wrote:
rainbow-warrior wrote:

Well you would have a strange Auntie but no Triple Crown.

We still have a Triple crown

I am glad your auntie is okay, I am sure your Uncle is too

by nobbled Sun 13 Mar 2016, 8:23 am

Bloody hell Wales. You're guys are like Rocky! The hits keep coming but you don't go down! You come back swinging and almost took it at the end. My poor heart. Nearly as damaged as my liver....

by eirebilly Sun 13 Mar 2016, 8:42 am

I expect that England will win the slam now and deservedly.

That said, they will have to be a hell of a lot more clinical against the French. Smashed Wales in the first half for the 16-0 lead but it really should have been much more.

by englandglory4ever Sun 13 Mar 2016, 8:57 am

Wales really went hard in the last 8 minutes. Our subs and only having 14 players didn't help. The Welsh comeback is straight out of the NZ playbook. Eddie knows now that Wales can take a lot of punches.

by Dontheman2 Sun 13 Mar 2016, 9:05 am

Well done England and hope you get the GS. I'm glad you'll get that monkey off your backs. Quite enjoyed Itoje what a terrier! Not too despondent for Wales after the late revival. North did well outside the 13 channel hope he continues that. Now the boys. Can go and express themselves in Rome. But for now England's day.

by kingjohn7 Sun 13 Mar 2016, 9:44 am

Well done to England. 1st half especially they were terrific! Complete demolition job. Could probably have been another try up even.
I was disappointed obviously with Welsh play, but I was really happy with comeback. We were destroyed but didnt throw in the towel and capitulate and went down swinging.
Was in London and had great day watching rugby, drinking and singing in pubs with English fans. Brilliant time and reason I love rugby.

by Blueschief Sun 13 Mar 2016, 10:45 am

Yes agree, congrats to England on your win. That was a hell of a match to watch in a pub, and a great comeback. You fully deserve to win the Slam next week. Ah well we'll see you in Cardiff next time.

by Sgt_Pooly Sun 13 Mar 2016, 11:22 am

Great comments and good to see, it was a cracking game.

by mikey_dragon Sun 13 Mar 2016, 12:45 pm

England are a good team and a tournament win is overdue IMO. Coming second on many occasions shows that they're good but often lack something extra. Perhaps something extra is what Eddie is bringing to the team, as I fully expect England to win next week. Good luck.

by Breadvan Sun 13 Mar 2016, 12:49 pm

mikey_dragon wrote:England are a good team and a tournament win is overdue IMO. Coming second on many occasions shows that they're good but often lack something extra. Perhaps something extra is what Eddie is bringing to the team, as I fully expect England to win next week. Good luck.

:thumbsup:My thoughts exactly, cheers saint.

by BamBam Sun 13 Mar 2016, 4:24 pm

Cheers to all the Welsh who've been sporting

Anyone know when the game is being shown in Vancouver?

Run

by gregortree Sun 13 Mar 2016, 5:35 pm

mikey_dragon wrote:England are a good team and a tournament win is overdue IMO. Coming second on many occasions shows that they're good but often lack something extra. Perhaps something extra is what Eddie is bringing to the team, as I fully expect England to win next week. Good luck.

Thank you Mikey....v sporting, after our shared past banter.
And I appreciate your good wishes for next week, hope you are right.

by Sgt_Pooly Sun 13 Mar 2016, 5:36 pm

Fair play Mikey thumbsup

by R!skysports Sun 13 Mar 2016, 9:15 pm

Well done England - and I am glad our Scottish team could help by making next week a little less stressful

:-)

by Pot Hale Sun 13 Mar 2016, 9:39 pm

Congrats to England on winning the Six Nations Championship 2016.

Well deserved.

by mikey_dragon Sun 13 Mar 2016, 9:45 pm

Early World Cup exit to winning the 6N championship is a remarkable turnaround, I remember those good old days too...

by Knackeredknees Sun 13 Mar 2016, 9:54 pm

mikey_dragon wrote:Early World Cup exit to winning the 6N championship is a remarkable turnaround, I remember those good old days too...

I'll be happy with 3GS in the next 5 years, but I think it will be harder to win next year.............providing we Do get the GS next week

by mikey_dragon Sun 13 Mar 2016, 9:56 pm

I think teams will improve next year, and I certainly hope that Wales do. That said I think it will be tougher to beat a confident England team on a winning streak.

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