[2024 Six Nations] Scotland vs England - 24/02/24

[Duck a l'Orange]

I don't think I'll bother with the rest of the 6N. I've had enough of this team and the RFU. 4 years of absolute dirge.

6 years really, since 2018. Concealed by two flattering World Cup results.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

If we lose our next 2 games, that will put Borthwicks win rate below that of Brian Ashton... Bearing in mind this is skewed by playing Tier 2 teams during the WC, it could drop even further.

 

[Booboobang]

So are we saying that Steward wouldn't have been able to flop over the line from 5m? Because apart from that, I'm not seeing the upgrade.

I am also not seeing what steward would have done that furbank didnt.

 

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[Bluemoon]

England tactics have to be questioned in that second half. Reverted to the weird Gatlandesque high ball kicking attack game and Scotland ate it up. I don't care what the % say, it took all the sting out of England. When England played a high tempo game they looked much better.

How good does IFW look mind? Outstanding.

 

[BrokenWing]

I am also not seeing what steward would have done that furbank didnt.

Not drop the ball so much?

 

[Booboobang]

England tactics have to be questioned in that second half. Reverted to the weird Gatlandesque high ball kicking attack game and Scotland ate it up. I don't care what the % say, it took all the sting out of England. When England played a high tempo game they looked much better.

How good does IFW look mind? Outstanding.

Even more confusing since we saw what this should look lik in th first 5. Kicking to apply pressure followed by competent attack to finish it.

 

[AlRums]

With no Anne I'm surprised they didn't get Butler to present the cup

 

[dirty harry]

I've been a big Steve Borthwick defender as I think his 2023 was a very good base performance...

But this England team is going backwards, to be fair to Borthwick some of those newer England players are limited, but he has to be more progressive in his selection!

 

[TopTen2003]

Did Duhan say: 'I've never scored a hat trick for England?'

He did- to use a political word he may have "misspoke" haha

 

[Bluemoon]

Even more confusing since we saw what this should look lik in th first 5. Kicking to apply pressure followed by competent attack to finish it.

Yes I agree, completely different type of kicking. It's the high ball from the half way type attack that's just not that effective. Why change a system that was working. They were very frustrating.

 

[Booboobang]

Not drop the ball so much?

What drops are you talking about? The lasers at his head? Steward wouldnt hav offered anything more, especially since scotland didnt attack with the kick as much. In fact his speed likely causes more issues when the blitz failed.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

100% this.

England have only got worse since SB has taken over the England team. Result prove this. Not sure how anyone can deny it.

SB has made England worse and continually will do.

Because of the cost of sacking him only someone out of contract is likely affordable. The RFU can't afford sacking him and hiring an expensive replacement

 

[higgik]

Might as well start replanning now.
IFW to start, Freeman to 13, Smith to start,

 

[Protalus rampart]

Did Duhan say: 'I've never scored a hat trick for England?'

In fairness England created all his tries so it's an easy mistake to make

 

[Bluemoon]

Genge - "Kicking game was good today"

 

[Rugbyfan564]

6 years really, since 2018. Concealed by two flattering World Cup results.

2020 six nations wasn't that bad.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Might as well start replanning now.
IFW to start, Freeman to 13, Smith to start,

I am not sure Fin Smith starting in two weeks.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

What drops are you talking about? The lasers at his head? Steward wouldnt hav offered anything more, especially since scotland didnt attack with the kick as much. In fact his speed likely causes more issues when the blitz failed.

He's been offering more so far in this comp


Offered a carry
Furbank was worth a try, but it isn't saints

 

[Duck a l'Orange]

Might as well start replanning now.
IFW to start, Freeman to 13, Smith to start,

Hopefully SB uses the next two games to blood young talent against proper, high class test opposition.

Unlikely though, as I suspect he'll be more focussed on making the scorelines look good to cover his arse.