[2025 Six Nations] France vs Wales - 31/01/25

[dirty harry]

Wales ending up with a Watkin-Tompkins pairing when centre is one of the few areas where they actually have some strong talent is nuts.

You know, I'm not a Tompkins fan, but I think it would have been easy to rush Eddie James in at 13, Tompkins will prove weak defending at 13, but Adam's and Liam Williams hopefully can manage that, and at least he has gas.

I genuinely think it would have been easier to select Edward's, James etc for this game, but that would have been a mistake

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Im surprised Reffel is not starting. He was Wales best player in the last 6 nations. I would have started Reffel and moved Morgan to the blindside.

 

[Saintjay]

What's Dyer done to upset Gatland. He seemed OK when in a Wales jersey

 

[AlRums]

Six Nations: Williams, Adams and Jenkins return for Wales' opener

British and Irish Lions duo Josh Adams and Liam Williams return for Wales' Six Nations opener against France, along with Dafydd Jenkins.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[AlRums]

I'm not sure I have it in me to watch this game.

At least in real time, anyway.

I remember that feeling in 2019 watching the Calcutta cup. It was 31 down at 31 mins, truly depressing and I was about to switch off. Then came the greatest comeback in rugby history to one of the most thrilling games I'd ever seen.

So all may not be lost.

 

[dirty harry]

I remember that feeling in 2019 watching the Calcutta cup. It was 31 down at 31 mins, truly depressing and I was about to switch off. Then came the greatest comeback in rugby history to one of the most thrilling games I'd ever seen.

So all may not be lost.

The greatest almost comeback I'd say... draw can't be considered a comeback.

Wales v Scotland has to be the greatest surely, they won it.

 

[AlRums]

The greatest almost comeback I'd say... draw can't be considered a comeback.

Wales v Scotland has to be the greatest surely, they won it.

Which Wales v Scotland?

An unanswered 38 points from 31-0 down to end in a draw in the last minute is easily the greatest comeback.

From wiki:

Notes:

This was the highest-scoring draw in international rugby history at 76 total points scored.

This was the first time England had conceded a try bonus point in the Six Nations; they became the final team to do so since bonus points were introduced in 2017.

Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup; this was the first time since 1984 they had done so, and the first time since 1989 they had not lost to England at Twickenham (the 1989 match was also a draw).

The 24-point half-time deficit (and 31-point deficit after 30 minutes) Scotland turned around, was the largest comeback for a draw in international rugby history, beating their own previous record against Wales in 2001.

With Jonny May's try in the 31st minute, England earned the fastest bonus point try in the Six Nations, beating the previous record they set against Italy the previous week.

Scotland's six tries were the most they had scored in a match at Twickenham.

 

[Dean Cooperfield-West]

I'm afraid the schools in Wales don't even teach the kids to count high enough for how big the margin of loss will be. 13 for Wales and 100+ for France

 

[OllyM97]

I'm afraid the schools in Wales don't even teach the kids to count high enough for how big the margin of loss will be. 13 for Wales and 100+ for France

Blimey, I thought I was going over the top with saying France by 65!. As poor as Wales are, I'd be absolutely shocked if they conceded over 100 points. That sort of score would just be silly.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Blimey, I thought I was going over the top with saying France by 65!. As poor as Wales are, I'd be absolutely shocked if they conceded over 100 points. That sort of score would just be silly.

I think it's fair to say the post is a bit of a troll.

 

[AlRums]

I think it's fair to say the post is a bit of a troll.

He always is

 

[AlRums]

Six Nations 2025: France vs Wales preview, kick-off time, team news, BBC coverage & match facts

Match preview, team news and key stats as France host Wales in the opening game of the 2025 Men's Six Nations.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[dirty harry]

Which Wales v Scotland?

An unanswered 38 points from 31-0 down to end in a draw in the last minute is easily the greatest comeback.

From wiki:

Notes:

This was the highest-scoring draw in international rugby history at 76 total points scored.

This was the first time England had conceded a try bonus point in the Six Nations; they became the final team to do so since bonus points were introduced in 2017.

Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup; this was the first time since 1984 they had done so, and the first time since 1989 they had not lost to England at Twickenham (the 1989 match was also a draw).

The 24-point half-time deficit (and 31-point deficit after 30 minutes) Scotland turned around, was the largest comeback for a draw in international rugby history, beating their own previous record against Wales in 2001.

With Jonny May's try in the 31st minute, England earned the fastest bonus point try in the Six Nations, beating the previous record they set against Italy the previous week.

Scotland's six tries were the most they had scored in a match at Twickenham.

But you get the comeback doesn't count if they blow the win in the dying minutes...

Technically, Scotland miraculously came back from 31 points down, to lose their lead. Or, England blew a 31 point lead, before coming back in the dying seconds...

Face it, as much as I enjoyed that game, the magic, the records, and the drama, Scotland failed to complete a comeback, and managed to blow a lead in the dying seconds.

I think the biggest comebacks were officially Wales v England, Wales v France, Wales v Scotland, and Italy v FrNce I think.

Scotland have blown 2, that England one, and one against Wales 20 odd years ago, when they came back from 21 down to only draw.