RugbyRebels

So who collapsed that? Ref is f*cking awful. That Italy maul was fragmented and all over the place the second it was formed.

In all the years that Humphreys had been forwards coach we've never once had a non standard form of maul defence.

It's quite damp but how many times has Dunbar taken the ball on?

F*ck me, we are clueless. When does the redemption start?

Jones hammy gone.

He picks such great lines.

Clueless. We've been shipping the ball to first receiver on the 22 for about 15 phases.

How many fucking high tackles is that?

How about a card for all these round the face/neck tackles?

Well worked try though. We do look pretty panicky - Dunbar had options but Finn made it count.

Big D wrote:How many fucking high tackles is that?

It's f*cking mental. We'd be balls deep in cards if this was us at Twicks the other week. Someone is going to get hurt. Barclay needs a word.

The Italian backs can't defend for shit. Get the ball to the centre's.

That's really dull by jonny

Interesting priorities from the ref.

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Clueless. We've been shipping the ball to first receiver on the 22 for about 15 phases.

That's fine. Wait for the right opportunity. The difference from the last 20 years is that we now have players that know when the right moment is. Stay patient.

Gilchrist looking as sharp as a sponge.

Finn is one of our better players today. Good build up play but messy try. I'll take it!

MB must be jizzing his pantaloons over the Scott try. He's been good since he came on.

No need for that by Seymour there.

Can't see Italy making that kick but still a stupid pen to give away. Poor decisions on 38 mins got us in this position.

Big D wrote:No need for that by Seymour there.

It was probably the best decision given how close to the touchline it was.

Thought Hogg was a tad offside for the second try. Still, we'll take it. Score first here and I can see Italy going to shit. A bit like us last week.

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Gilchrist looking as sharp as a sponge.

You're looking for fault. He's carried well and made his tackles. Not world beating but still far from the worst player on the pitch.

Tommy Allan concentrating on areas where he's better than Canna, clever boy.

Mossy's analysis a step up from the rest of the pundits and commentators.

White really does look half the size of his playing weight. Hines too. Amazing what these guys can put on.

switchskier wrote:

hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Gilchrist looking as sharp as a sponge.

You're looking for fault. He's carried well and made his tackles. Not world beating but still far from the worst player on the pitch.

Ha, indeed.

Stop talking shite Greg.

General Zod wrote:Thought Hogg was a tad offside for the second try. Still, we'll take it. Score first here and I can see Italy going to shit. A bit like us last week.

Yeah, thought that too.

Where do you lot reckon the opportunities are? We need to target the 10-12-13 axis more IMO. Send the heavies & centres, a couple of inside balls to Seymour down there and we'll make big metres and send their defence into disarray. We've not exploited it enough IMO. There are big holes there.