Italy v England
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@sparky said in Italy v England:
Eddie Jones talking some shit about Ali and Liston before the game. So obviously an attempt to wind up Colt and the Italians. Eddie's losing his subtlety in his old age. He needs to try harder.
So the Italians are going to throw the fight cos of their affiliation to the mob then ?
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Not too sure that Ital are really up to 6N standards, but they have played well in the last 2 games. Much more disciplined and their defence at times is top notch.
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@victor-meldrew said in Italy v England:
Not too sure that Ital are really up to 6N standards, but they have played well in the last 2 games. Much more disciplined and their defence at times is top notch.
Based on the first 1.5 matches, Italy are streets ahead of the chasing pack
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Fuck. Just fuck.
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Italy look the fitter team going into the last 20.
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@victor-meldrew said in Italy v England:
Italy look the fitter team going into the last 20.
If either Wales or Scotland take significant injuries in the next rounds then the Italy match could be nightmare
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@mikethesnow said in Italy v England:
@victor-meldrew said in Italy v England:
Italy look the fitter team going into the last 20.
If either Wales or Scotland take significant injuries in the next rounds then the Italy match could be nightmare
Hope the Italians get a win soon.
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@pakman said in Italy v England:
@mikethesnow said in Italy v England:
@victor-meldrew said in Italy v England:
Italy look the fitter team going into the last 20.
If either Wales or Scotland take significant injuries in the next rounds then the Italy match could be nightmare
Hope the Italians get a win soon.
They seem to be where Scotland were a few seasons back - competitive but buggering up opportunity after opportunity from set pieces near the tryline.
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Finished 33-0. I like the look of Dombrandt at 8 and Marcus Smith at 10 for England. Jamie George, Kyle Sinkler, Maro Itoje and Henry Slade all quality players too.
Solid win today, but they look like a side who need more power up front and more pace outwide and to make far fewer mistakes if they are to match the achievements of England's 2003 team.
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Malins is shaping up to be a real handful
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@mikethesnow said in Italy v England:
@catogrande said in Italy v England:
Fuck. Just fuck.
Is that for Youngs coming on?
Yes. I know the bench is supposed to change the game and all but it would be nice if it were for the better.
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@catogrande said in Italy v England:
@mikethesnow said in Italy v England:
@catogrande said in Italy v England:
Fuck. Just fuck.
Is that for Youngs coming on?
Yes. I know the bench is supposed to change the game and all but it would be nice if it were for the better.
I really hope Eddie plays Youngs, Manu and Daly against us
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Youngs is likely. Manu less so I feel. Daly will be dependent on alternatives. Nowell if fit I’d guess.
But it’s Youngs that is killing us atm. Too much kicking. Kicking at the wrong time/circumstances and of course kicking poorly.
It’s going to be an interesting game that’s for sure. I make us slight favourites due to being at home but it’s close.
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@catogrande said in Italy v England:
Youngs is likely. Manu less so I feel. Daly will be dependent on alternatives. Nowell if fit I’d guess.
But it’s Youngs that is killing us atm. Too much kicking. Kicking at the wrong time/circumstances and of course kicking poorly.
It’s going to be an interesting game that’s for sure. I make us slight favourites due to being at home but it’s close.
Big favourites I’d say
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@mikethesnow said in Italy v England:
@catogrande said in Italy v England:
Youngs is likely. Manu less so I feel. Daly will be dependent on alternatives. Nowell if fit I’d guess.
But it’s Youngs that is killing us atm. Too much kicking. Kicking at the wrong time/circumstances and of course kicking poorly.
It’s going to be an interesting game that’s for sure. I make us slight favourites due to being at home but it’s close.
Big favourites I’d say
England by 20+ I reckon.
