[Natwest 6 Nations] Round 4 : France Vs England (10/03/2018)

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

***** **** **** *****

 

[ncurd]

Correct decision feel sorry for Watson but utterly correct.

 

[McTallshort]

Sorry but that's ********

 

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

That's the game then

Hmm maybe, the championship without doubt.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

The game is starting to be reffed in a colour by numbers approach it seems no room for common sense.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Letter of the law and all that, I get it, but that's harsh.
Watson was making a (legal) tackle, head down and driving to get his man into touch, contact going to be made legally - French player dives for the tryline and ducks into the challenge.
Nothing Watson could do, short of spontaneously disappearing.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Bad rule but I thought that'd be the call in real time.

 

[Reiser99]

Correct decision based on the laws. However England fans can't complain. We've been **** and have shown we've learnt nothing from 2 weeks ago.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I'm not sure we can hide Ford's defence much longer.
Would be tempted at a Farrell/Teo/Joseph midfield for Ireland

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Might as well hire Lancaster again at least we are expected to choke with him in charge. (Just ask Leinster...)

I'm not sure we can hide Ford's defence much longer.
Would be tempted at a Farrell/Teo/Joseph midfield for Ireland

Trouble is even Scotland ripped though us and didn't even target ford.

And Ireland have the god that is ringrose.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

How did they not score there?? Butchered central.

 

[Big_Grumper]

I'm not sure we can hide Ford's defence much longer.
Would be tempted at a Farrell/Teo/Joseph midfield for Ireland

+1.

 

[ratsapprentice]

I'm not sure we can hide Ford's defence much longer.
Would be tempted at a Farrell/Teo/Joseph midfield for Ireland

You really think Ford's defence is the pre-eminent problem with our game at the moment?

 

[ncurd]

I'm not sure we can hide Ford's defence much longer.
Would be tempted at a Farrell/Teo/Joseph midfield for Ireland

Its problematic today but it first game I can remember it being a problem despite multiple teams challenging it. I Don't thinks need to hit the panic button yet.

 

[Bluemoon]

I'm not sure we can hide Ford's defence much longer.
Would be tempted at a Farrell/Teo/Joseph midfield for Ireland

He's certainly the obvious point of attack for most teams. English backline really hasn't been functioning at all over the last two games.

 

[Jimbo]

Indeed that descision in theory is correct as the letter of the law BUT that has to be consistent and refs cannot be allowed individual interprotantions and leniency I have seen worse not given, England have be **** no doubt.

Bring in Tualangi, especially if the tournament has completely gone especially with the WC.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

You really think Ford's defence is the pre-eminent problem with our game at the moment?

I mean TBF it's an issue.

But our entire system is a mess.

 

[higgik]

The forwards are at 6's and 7's excuse the pun.

There is no organisation and no one seems to know the plan.

And if you are going to try to attack wide you need pace in the forwards to support quickly. Otherwise keep it tight and drive.... Oh no the forwards can't keep to the plan.

 

[Maverick1987]

I'm not sure we can hide Ford's defence much longer.
Would be tempted at a Farrell/Teo/Joseph midfield for Ireland

Teo is one of the main problems tbh .....

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Might as well hire Lancaster again at least we are expected to choke with him in charge. (Just ask Leinster...)




Trouble is even Scotland ripped though us and didn't even target ford.

And Ireland have the god that is ringrose.

Uggghhhh, I really want to like this post but can't.

France really should have scored there, Teddy Thomas would make them hugely dangerous at home.