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Wales v England - 10 days.
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<blockquote data-quote="spartan32" data-source="post: 932923" data-attributes="member: 72322"><p>Agree with the sentiment that England seem to have the stronger side. For me this all comes down to psychology on the day. If England can hold their heads and play their game they have enough firepower to turn the Welsh over. However any mental ****les start to creep in and Wales will capitalise. In addition the first two games England put themselves out of reach quite early, which always takes some fight out of the opposition. If the Welsh stay in touching distance they are re just going to keep on coming, and usually Welsh sides are pretty fit, so they have the ability to push to the last. This could easily require a full 80 minutes plus of complete concentration from England, and in some ways I hope it does because they need to be tested properly. </p><p></p><p>Jones was very clever to say "this is the best Welsh side ever". Not something that Gatland can really counter without suggesting that his players aren't the best, but also doesn't make them favourites. </p><p></p><p>Real shame about Mako, but Genge and Moon are pretty handy and need gametime so not too worried.</p><p>I know etoje is due back, but I think Lawes deserves to keep his place.</p><p>Haven't heard what the score with Underhill is but I'm loving the thought of Curry starting with Underhill to finish. Just endless waves of tackles raining down on the opposition. </p><p></p><p>Hoping for another good game. And if weather is in play I hope the roof gets closed so we get to see some decent running rugby.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spartan32, post: 932923, member: 72322"] Agree with the sentiment that England seem to have the stronger side. For me this all comes down to psychology on the day. If England can hold their heads and play their game they have enough firepower to turn the Welsh over. However any mental ****les start to creep in and Wales will capitalise. In addition the first two games England put themselves out of reach quite early, which always takes some fight out of the opposition. If the Welsh stay in touching distance they are re just going to keep on coming, and usually Welsh sides are pretty fit, so they have the ability to push to the last. This could easily require a full 80 minutes plus of complete concentration from England, and in some ways I hope it does because they need to be tested properly. Jones was very clever to say “this is the best Welsh side ever”. Not something that Gatland can really counter without suggesting that his players aren’t the best, but also doesn’t make them favourites. Real shame about Mako, but Genge and Moon are pretty handy and need gametime so not too worried. I know etoje is due back, but I think Lawes deserves to keep his place. Haven’t heard what the score with Underhill is but I’m loving the thought of Curry starting with Underhill to finish. Just endless waves of tackles raining down on the opposition. Hoping for another good game. And if weather is in play I hope the roof gets closed so we get to see some decent running rugby. [/QUOTE]
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