The Medusa Fora

Bud Byrne wrote:England were unlucky yesterday......The All Blacks turned up.

Cruel but true.
Though why on earth the referee didn't allow that first England try, only he knows.

Yep, I think Ireland can beat both SA and the Aussies. It was a good game between Wales and Oz on Saturday.

Yeah, only seen the highlights of the Wales game but it looked like a good game. There were a couple of great tries in it.

Again, I did'nt see to much of the England game either but Dan Carter proved again yesterday that he is the best outhalf in the world bar none. Can't see Andy Robinson lasting much longer. I am amazed he is still there.

Bud Byrne wrote:... Dan Carter proved again yesterday that he is the best outhalf in the world bar none. Can't see Andy Robinson lasting much longer. I am amazed he is still there.

Carter was impressive, yes.
And looking at Andy Robinson recently, to be honest he looks as if he's amazed to still be there!

although its still a bit early, its hard to see past the all blacks for the world cup. on another note, the lions done well to beat the ozzies in the tri nations

Good win for Ireland at the weekend, though it was a weak Springbok team.

But what has happened to England? They were truly appalling. Don't think they've been so bad for about 20 years or so. Fair play to Argentina, though.

firehazard wrote:Good win for Ireland at the weekend, though it was a weak Springbok team.

But what has happened to England? They were truly appalling. Don't think they've been so bad for about 20 years or so. Fair play to Argentina, though.

was a good win for ireland. england are shocking at present

Irelands win cheered up my palace defeat.

MissWalshy wrote:Irelands win cheered up my palace defeat.

Was a good win for Ireland alright. The backs were excellent, just need a prop or two now and we are all set. Going to the Aussie match next sunday so that should be a good day out as usual.

Poor old England are in serious bother. Robinson must be waiting to be sacked so they will have to pay up his contract.

The demise of the England team since the world cup victory has been staggering.
I am not sure if it reflects how bad the current team is or how special the world cup side was.
I think everything is ripe for a return of Woodword with 9 months to go before the next world cup it would not surprise me.
Of the 6 Nations the Irish are looking very strong at the moment, the French are there usual fickle selves, However the all blacks are looking very strong for next summer, if they don't bottle it in the big comps like they have of late.

moose wrote:The demise of the England team since the world cup victory has been staggering.
I am not sure if it reflects how bad the current team is or how special the world cup side was.
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some of both i imagine

I'd put money on Ireland or France for the Six Nations. NZ for the World Cup, though I still wouldn't rule out France, especially playing at home.

Have no idea what England should do now. Robinson surely has to go. I'd be surprised if they went back to Woodward (or if he'd want to come back to the present mess they're in). Rob Andrew glumly sitting in the stand on Saturday looked as if he was trying to imagine how on earth they'd got themselves into this...

Excellent win for Ireland yesterday. Looked especially impressive in the first half. The firehazard girls hardly needed to put their lucky rugby hats on.

And England scraped a win. They showed a bit of spirit to come from behind at the end, but on the whole they were really poor. Actually this could be the worst possible result for them: probably it saves Robinson's job, but without many signs of improvement in form.

Great rugby yesterday for Ireland. Really good play just before the end of the first half. I had Ireland to win by 11-15 points at 7-1 only put a fiver on though

Ah well better than a slap in the face!

ireland played really well. i was surprised at how poor the aussies were though, esp when they had the wind in the first half. hope thire cricketeers do a lot better come thursday