I can understand the sentiment that some fans wouldn't be too cut up if England lose this one. Things do seem to have stagnated, and some players waiting in the wings (Robson jumps to mind) don't seem to get a look in at a start no matter how well they play and how poorly their counterpart plays. Maybe another loss would force Jones to think again and open things up...but I wouldn't count on it.
But on the other hand this is a very strange time. Players are undercooked through lack of game time in general, and there has no doubt been a mental impact of Covid to bear in mind. Isolating players from family and friends that may have boosted them in the past. Christ, Marler didn't even want to take that stress on.
in terms of Wales, they've one two games, both against 14 men for a much of the game and they didn't have exactly blow their opposition of the park, so I'm not about to panic. They are still settling in, but will always give their all against England and we can expect a tough contest, although without the massive principality crowd singing them along they may not be as fired up as usual. AWJ will try to wind people up and play the ref, we know this and if any England player falls for it they need a slap.
May will have something to prove no doubt. I'm sure he won't want baby Zammit showing him up. Not sure if they're playing opposite one another. Hope they are.
Either way, looking forward to a day of garden labour followed by an early evening of beer a rugger. What could be better?
