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Mellsblue wrote:

p/d wrote:

jngf wrote:
I agree that Curry is highly capable over a range of things but I expect you will struggle to tell me what what his X factor actually is! (because I’m not sure he has one). Yes I have seen Dombrandt play a full game, the point being?

Curry is the X factor

Yep. Curry’s X factor is consistently being one of the best players on the pitch. He’s just f**king good at everything he’s asked to do.

Epaminondas Pules wrote:

Mikey Brown wrote:

fivepointer wrote:6 out of 10 is probably fair enough. Dont think there was any danger of Wales winning but we made hard work of it for a time. Obviously the FH needlessly kicking when there are options to run isnt just because Farrell has been playing there. Ford guilty of this mind numbingly dull stuff too. Creativity in attack sorely missing but the real issue is a lack of intent to build attacks and put the ball through the hands, even when it is on.
Underhill and Launchbury excellent, though.
Wales a bit better than expected.

Yep, Ford standing incredibly deep all game was frustrating. Often looked in two minds about his kicking.

Ford’s kicking was pretty shit today. Out in the full, badly positioned, too long, too short. The rest of his game was mixed between good and ok but his boot was largely rubbish.

p/d wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:

p/d wrote: Curry is the X factor

Yep. Curry’s X factor is consistently being one of the best players on the pitch. He’s just f**king good at everything he’s asked to do.

Even when running off down the tunnel he did it with an outstanding gait and a sprinkle of stardust!!...............He is to rugby what his namesake was to Blue Peter

p/d wrote:

Mellsblue wrote:

p/d wrote: Curry is the X factor

Yep. Curry’s X factor is consistently being one of the best players on the pitch. He’s just f**king good at everything he’s asked to do.

Even when running off down the tunnel he did it with an outstanding gait and a sprinkle of stardust!!...............He is to rugby what his namesake was to Blue Peter

Mellsblue wrote:

p/d wrote:

Mellsblue wrote: Yep. Curry’s X factor is consistently being one of the best players on the pitch. He’s just f**king good at everything he’s asked to do.

Even when running off down the tunnel he did it with an outstanding gait and a sprinkle of stardust!!...............He is to rugby what his namesake was to Blue Peter

Yep. England rugby’s answer to Todd Carty

Digby wrote:

p/d wrote:

Mellsblue wrote: Yep. Curry’s X factor is consistently being one of the best players on the pitch. He’s just f**king good at everything he’s asked to do.

Even when running off down the tunnel he did it with an outstanding gait and a sprinkle of stardust!!...............He is to rugby what his namesake was to Blue Peter

Was one of the dogs called Curry back in the day?

JellyHead wrote:

Puja wrote:Poite is giving some comedy decisions today. How was that a Welsh scrum? England in possession, ball coming very slowly out, if it's any decision at all, it's an England scrum. All's well that ends well though.

We've had worse halves, but not by a great distance. At least we stopped autokicking after the wondrous tactic gave away the Welsh try.

Puja

He called use it about 30 seconds before and then sinker fell on it blocking it.

Scrumhead wrote:My god. How have we allowed to let Wales score 13 points. Every single one of them a gift.

padprop wrote:I guess we also have to dismiss Richard Hill and McCaw due to them not having obvious, single-factor x-factors

jngf wrote:

padprop wrote:I guess we also have to dismiss Richard Hill and McCaw due to them not having obvious, single-factor x-factors

Those two did have X factors though - for the former work on the floor and for the latter fetching skills beyond peer.

fivepointer wrote:I'd agree and i'm no admirer. Youngs has been one of our better backs.

Epaminondas Pules wrote:

Banquo wrote:

jngf wrote:I suspect that injury not withstanding Willis and Underhill will be the first choice starting flank pairing before too long if only because they both have X factors of fetching and defence respectively, time will tell. Billy had a good game but imo he’s not as skilled as Falatau and doesn’t take quite so much stopping or make the metres in the tight that he did a few years back. Would really like to see Dombrandt introduced at 8 in next 6 Nations.

Well except Curry is fantastic.

Have you actually seen Dombrandt play btw? Like a full game?

That was partly my point

Dombrandt has played a full game? I mean he’s been on the pitch for 80 minutes sure, but actually played a full game?

jngf wrote:

Banquo wrote:

jngf wrote:I suspect that injury not withstanding Willis and Underhill will be the first choice starting flank pairing before too long if only because they both have X factors of fetching and defence respectively, time will tell. Billy had a good game but imo he’s not as skilled as Falatau and doesn’t take quite so much stopping or make the metres in the tight that he did a few years back. Would really like to see Dombrandt introduced at 8 in next 6 Nations.

Well except Curry is fantastic.

Have you actually seen Dombrandt play btw? Like a full game?

I agree that Curry is highly capable over a range of things but I expect you will struggle to tell me what what his X factor actually is! (because I’m not sure he has one). Yes I have seen Dombrandt play a full game, the point being?

jngf wrote:

padprop wrote:I guess we also have to dismiss Richard Hill and McCaw due to them not having obvious, single-factor x-factors

Those two did have X factors though - for the former work on the floor and for the latter fetching skills beyond peer.

padprop wrote:

jngf wrote:

padprop wrote:I guess we also have to dismiss Richard Hill and McCaw due to them not having obvious, single-factor x-factors

Those two did have X factors though - for the former work on the floor and for the latter fetching skills beyond peer.

Pocock would like a chat.

Don't know what work on the floor is meant to mean to be honest, seeing that you are out of the game when that happens.

Scrumhead wrote:Seriously ... did Curry do something to upset you? You seem to dislike him for no actual reason whatsoever.

Mikey Brown wrote:

jngf wrote:

padprop wrote:I guess we also have to dismiss Richard Hill and McCaw due to them not having obvious, single-factor x-factors

Those two did have X factors though - for the former work on the floor and for the latter fetching skills beyond peer.

Which flankers in world rugby today are considerably better in those areas than Curry?

Mellsblue wrote:

padprop wrote:

jngf wrote:
Those two did have X factors though - for the former work on the floor and for the latter fetching skills beyond peer.

Pocock would like a chat.

Don't know what work on the floor is meant to mean to be honest, seeing that you are out of the game when that happens.

I believe he lays a mean carpet.

Banquo wrote:

jngf wrote:

Banquo wrote: Well except Curry is fantastic.

Have you actually seen Dombrandt play btw? Like a full game?

I agree that Curry is highly capable over a range of things but I expect you will struggle to tell me what what his X factor actually is! (because I’m not sure he has one). Yes I have seen Dombrandt play a full game, the point being?

The points being- Curry’s decision making and all round skill set means he stands out to everyone bar you. You have to also admit he’s useful in the lineout now you’ve seen it ?
On Dombrandt you regularly say you watch little rugby outside internationals, and you’ve kind of proved it, as every time Dombrandt plays he’s either subbed after 50, or comes off the bench. You’ve seen some highlights and thought ‘he looks good’; and he can look good. But also a bit not very good- still learning his trade and not in good condition tbh