[2019 Six Nations] Wales vs England (23/02/2019)

[Pom in Exile]

Enjoyed that half.

 

[Leinster Fan]

Wales need to get Biggar on.

 

[oj121]

wtf is Williams complaining about - he grabbed the ball and then dove on the floor, he didn't dive on the ball on the floor.
If Farrell isn't allowed to compete for that then all any ball carrier has to do is go to ground before they're tackled

You have to allow the player to get to his feet. Look at what May did. That is exactly how the laws are written. I wish the refs actually policed that aspect as it isnt just Farrell, its happened throughout the tourny. If they Policed it then it would allow for some potential to counter and open the game up a bit.

 

[oj121]

wtf is Williams complaining about - he grabbed the ball and then dove on the floor, he didn't dive on the ball on the floor.
If Farrell isn't allowed to compete for that then all any ball carrier has to do is go to ground before they're tackled

You have to allow the player to get to his feet. Look at what May did. That is exactly how the laws are written. I wish the refs actually policed that aspect as it isnt just Farrell, its happened throughout the tourny. If they Policed it then it would allow for some potential to counter and open the game up a bit.

 

[Bluemoon]

Wales just look completely unthreatening in attack.

This is my concern.

Anscombe never kicks this much so, as always, this is a classic Gatland tactic with the high ball.

Parkes getting a lot of poessession but taking contact a lot. In fairness, there isn't much of a structure in the attack so he hasn't had many options. JD2 still struggling for form.

Not sure what the answer is. In the last 5 years I wouldn't put it past Wales to come back and win but can't see where it's coming from at the moment.

 

[Mike Rolls]

What's happened to Tuilagi? Scarcely noticed him so far. Worried at the number of hits BV has already taken - hope he doesn't get injured again.
Mike

 

[oj121]

Wales just look completely unthreatening in attack.

I dont agree entirely. Liam Williams looks like he is half a yard away from a Lions score everytime he touches the ball.

 

[Pom in Exile]

You have to allow the player to get to his feet. Look at what May did. That is exactly how the laws are written. I wish the refs actually policed that aspect as it isnt just Farrell, its happened throughout the tourny. If they Policed it then it would allow for some potential to counter and open the game up a bit.

Yeah, but as Olly stated Williams, went to ground to avoid being tackled not to retrieve the ball...then he held on. Penalty to England all day long.

 

[Bluemoon]

I dont agree entirely. Liam Williams looks like he is half a yard away from a Lions score everytime he touches the ball.

Our centres are currently the issue. And the kicking tactics.

 

[Pom in Exile]

This is my concern.

Anscombe never kicks this much so, as always, this is a classic Gatland tactic with the high ball.

Parkes getting a lot of poessession but taking contact a lot. In fairness, there isn't much of a structure in the attack so he hasn't had many options. JD2 still struggling for form.

Not sure what the answer is. In the last 5 years I wouldn't put it past Wales to come back and win but can't see where it's coming from at the moment.

Didn't actually realise that Davies was on the pitch tbh.

 

[Every Time Ref]

"Balls out - oh wait no, changed my mind, its not out anymore"

I think that was one of those where the ball is out so you can play it, but you have to stay on your feet if it's within 2m of the ruck or something?

Pleased with England performance so far, but still so, SO nervous

 

[Every Time Ref]

This is my concern.

Anscombe never kicks this much so, as always, this is a classic Gatland tactic with the high ball.

Parkes getting a lot of poessession but taking contact a lot. In fairness, there isn't much of a structure in the attack so he hasn't had many options. JD2 still struggling for form.

Not sure what the answer is. In the last 5 years I wouldn't put it past Wales to come back and win but can't see where it's coming from at the moment.

We are finding it very easy to rush up and cut down your options in attack. Think you need more lines being cut etc.

 

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

I think that was one of those where the ball is out so you can play it, but you have to stay on your feet if it's within 2m of the ruck or something?

Pleased with England performance so far, but still so, SO nervous

Well that would be a penalty I think

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

I'll take that for a first half. Our power should start to tell.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

You have to allow the player to get to his feet. Look at what May did. That is exactly how the laws are written. I wish the refs actually policed that aspect as it isnt just Farrell, its happened throughout the tourny. If they Policed it then it would allow for some potential to counter and open the game up a bit.

Only if they dive on the ball,
He caught it on his feet then dropped to the floor

 

[big ginger 8]

Pretty sure you don't actually have to let players up, it's just ref shorthand for making sure players don't dive off their feet.

 

[Bill]

Farrell's having a mare.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Some of our line choices are odd,
Daly running an inside line directly into Navidi and Owens

 

[oj121]

Our centres are currently the issue. And the kicking tactics.

Davies isnt on form but how do you get form when you are playing outside a 12 so far below standard?

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Davies isnt on form but how do you get form when you are playing outside a 12 so far below standard?

Parkes is world class my dude, NZ said so