[2024 Six Nations] Italy vs England - 03/02/24

[Grizwald]

If only we could pick from a club side or two that have settled combinations....... England look rusty and unsure of their systems. Lots were shouting for Ford in the WC to keep his place over Faz. But now he's not played much or proven any form, although I can see the logic once Smith went down injured.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Can't believe Allan has 80 caps, in my mind he's still a relative newcomer

 

[McTallshort]

Well England have had 66% possession and kicked it away 50% more than italy

Yes because kicking is only a negative

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Yes because kicking is only a negative

It is when they are like that last one.

 

[Bluemoon]

Italy's exits from kick off have been poor all game. Causing them huge pressure

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Borthwick should take Freeman off. Totally ignoring the game plan.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Good try but....double movement?

 

[Which Tyler]

Surely he was tackled before the line there

 

[Wasps92]

Good try but looked like a forward pass in build up.

 

[McTallshort]

It is when they are like that last one.

England's kicking game is keeping Italy in their own half and under pressure.

 

[Bluemoon]

Good try but....double movement?

Think he just about got away from the defender.

 

[Wasps92]

Yes because kicking is only a negative

Oh have a day off.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Yeah that second tackle is completed, surely? Looks like his knees hit the floor then he pulls his foot out the tackle

Surprised they didn't check it

 

[McTallshort]

Surely he was tackled before the line there

Wasn't held

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Well taken by Mitchell but Italy will be disappointed by their defence

 

[Reiser99]

I think forward pass too. Not held though.

 

[Which Tyler]

Surely he was tackled before the line there

Definitely held in the tackle, despite Lawrence thinking that an Italian holding on to your ankle whilst your lying prone doesn't count, and the ref missing it

 

[McTallshort]

Oh have a day off.

Touche!

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Italy need to learn game management and they'll be right there. Having Benetton up the top of the URC and playing playoff games will help that.

Expect England to win by about 15 from here though.

 

[Gavin]

Yeah that second tackle is completed, surely? Looks like his knees hit the floor then he pulls his foot out the tackle

Surprised they didn't check it

First thing I thought was the tackle was complete as the defender had hold of his food with his knees on the ground.

Surprising none of the Italians challenged it