Reply to: Weekend Rugby predictions please

[Doggy Styles]

That 5/8 for Italy was great, Orquera.

Best match so far, because it was close throughout.

[Mich the Tester]

Missed that one sounds like it was good match

Yep, good game, very tough battle; France didn't seem to have any ideas and panicked while Italy have gained a few top class backs to add to what was always a very good pack. Parisse was immense, McLean was creative, even sublime at times, Castrogiovanni and Lo Cicero were on top form again. Italy could cause problems for everyone this year; maybe to early to call them championship contenders but on that form I think they'll win a couple of games, especially if they sort out the discipline in the last 10 minutes.

[Troll]

Well done Italy!

Missed that one sounds like it was good match

[MarillionFan]

Well done Italy!

8-1. Wow, odds look generous now

[Mich the Tester]

Ireland to Win by a point
Scotland drubbed
Italy spanked

Well done Italy!

[Doggy Styles]

Well, the Scots did well to keep the gap down to 20 points.

Whose commission did dodgy's £30 come out of?

[Doggy Styles]

Just for a laugh, take a look at this and admire the amazing sidestep skills of Mr Peter Dawson at 'sidestep central'. First there's a video of Phil Bennett showing skill, timing and flair, but then scroll down for the films of Mr Dawson demonstrating that there really is no beginning to his talents;

Evtechs - evasion techniques for contact sports like rugby

Was Bennett better than The King? I only caught the tail end of the latter's career.

[Mich the Tester]

which of these skills do you have Mitch?

I was very good at this one;

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[DodgyAgent]

Just for a laugh, take a look at this and admire the amazing sidestep skills of Mr Peter Dawson at 'sidestep central'. First there's a video of Phil Bennett showing skill, timing and flair, but then scroll down for the films of Mr Dawson demonstrating that there really is no beginning to his talents;

Evtechs - evasion techniques for contact sports like rugby

which of these skills do you have Mitch?

[Mich the Tester]

It was easier in my day, none of that nonsense of positioning lifters for example

Just for a laugh, take a look at this and admire the amazing sidestep skills of Mr Peter Dawson at 'sidestep central'. First there's a video of Phil Bennett showing skill, timing and flair, but then scroll down for the films of Mr Dawson demonstrating that there really is no beginning to his talents;

Evtechs - evasion techniques for contact sports like rugby

[Mich the Tester]

It was easier in my day, none of that nonsense of positioning lifters for example

What, shirtlifters? Stick them on the wing.

[Doggy Styles]

Yes, forwards are expected to learn moves these days. That was never a strong point of mine.

It was easier in my day, none of that nonsense of positioning lifters for example

[Mich the Tester]

If you get bored try this

6 Nations Drinking Game

I defy anyone to survive point 8 without having his stomach pumped.

[Mich the Tester]

I'm not sure what's good or bad about this. The article only really mentions a list of calls and plays to learn in their own time, which can be easily updated with alerts if Scotch spies find any out.

The impression I got from MJ's time was that England fell into the trap of meta-coaching (the babble you talk about), emphasising the processes instead of the practicalities, but this doesn't seem to be like that.

Yes, forwards are expected to learn moves these days. That was never a strong point of mine.

[DodgyAgent]

I've got to take my son to see England v France. Another wasted afternoon surrounded by a bunch off pissed up toffs while a group of men try to snatch a ball off each other, run for a bit and then have yet another group cuddle!

Can't wait!

If you get bored try this

6 Nations Drinking Game