6N Ireland v England
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It was his forehead the broke BBBR’s cheekbone and he actually wasn’t going backwards at the time of the collision. Another bullshit call.
Anyway, at times the game of rugby I very dynamic around the gainline but unfortunately the players are actually not fast enough for the Laws. So, we will always have this problem unfortunately
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Watched the tackle a number of times. Just seemed like a crazy ill-fated accident. Sure Steward could have wrapped or tried to, but there still was the issue of "ducking* into the tackle from Keenan. The natural human instinct is to raise your arm to protect/soften the blow from an "incoming" missile. Just these stupid frickin laws atm. Definitely needs an overhaul.
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Will be interesting to see the outcome of the hearing. Will he get 3 weeks or will they downgrade the charge.
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@Kruse said in 6N Ireland v England:
@Crucial said in 6N Ireland v England:
Obviously wasn’t avoidable because he tried and failed.
Too late.
He put himself into a position where it had become unavoidable.
Which was avoidable.A simplistic view, perhaps, but the sort of view that players need to be trained in, to stop this from happening.
Whether or not anybody agrees with how it's being ruled, it's pretty obvious that if you don't want to get carded, don't put yourself in a situation where it becomes a TMO lottery.I just don’t understand the assertion that “he put himself in a position where it had become unavoidable “. That’s his job. Line speed on D.
If Hansen doesn’t drop it he is going to empty Keenan with a tackle. Hansen drops it , Keenan continues to play at the ball and connects with Steward who has abandoned the play.
If Steward had played for the ball and Keenan head butted him I wouldn’t be calling for Keenan to be marched. It’s an accidental collision during a breakdown in play . I’m not sure what lesson Steward is supposed to be taught by getting that red. What behaviour he can change etc. Kaino won two world cups and he is face palming the decision. As are many other professionals past and present. I don’t think I’m having some sort of contrarian left field hot take here.
I love nothing more than seeing perfidious Albion getting a good spanking. Everybody does. But these things are going to happen to “your” team one day so we at least need to be consistent . For me if we are going to be sending lads off for that - the game ,as we know and love it, is gone.
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@DaGrubster said in 6N Ireland v England:
It was his forehead the broke BBBR’s cheekbone and he actually wasn’t going backwards at the time of the collision. Another bullshit call.
Anyway, at times the game of rugby I very dynamic around the gainline but unfortunately the players are actually not fast enough for the Laws. So, we will always have this problem unfortunately
You’re dead right. I stand corrected .
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@Billy-Tell said in 6N Ireland v England:
Will be interesting to see the outcome of the hearing. Will he get 3 weeks or will they downgrade the charge.
Can understand the Red being given in how these things are reffed today, but any ban would be ludicrous IMHO.
Nothing malicious at all.
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@Bones said in 6N Ireland v England:
@MajorRage so if you were Keenan you'd be happy to brush it off as just one of those things? There were other options for Steward. Keenan didn't get to come back on.
Fuck I hate I'm semi representing Ireland on this. Yuck.
Yes.
Tries to avoid hitting him, hands down, turning away.
Basically he got sent off because of a shitty Irish pass which changed his body position and everything. Keenan head butted his arm, not the other way around.
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I wonder what the outcome would have been if Peyper had blown up quickly for the knock on?
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As an aside, and it has been noted in other forums and on social media.
The Irish team have taken holding their heads and staying down to get stuff looked at to a new level. This is not a dig at Keenan during his incident by the way.
They are also audibly heard calling for a red for Steward. That carryon should be kept on soccer pitches.
Sexton has a bit of the Andrew Hore inspired “ are we not allowed tackle Dan Carter” about him these days. Any contact after he has passed the ball necessitates arm waving and sulking. Super player but doesn’t want anyone be allowed touch him.
I know everyone hates you when you are winning but they are becoming a thoroughly un-likeable bunch.
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@Higgins said in 6N Ireland v England:
Oh dear, and he is, presumably, paid to comment on the game!
https://www.msn.com/en-nz/sports/other/sonny-bill-williams-makes-shock-predictions-for-six-nations-finale/ar-AA18MN4A?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a3a0970317054bb4bef563afab774e10&ei=16Consistency! His predictions are as accurate as his commentary!
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Perhaps the outrage and indignation about this RC may encourage NH teams to advocate for the 20 min RC.
That aside, as a defender you place yourself in postitions where you need to make good decisions. Steward didn't and he owes the person he's about to shoulder charge better execution.
I see no difference between this and SBW's RC.
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@Steve said in 6N Ireland v England:
I know everyone hates you when you are winning but they are becoming a thoroughly un-likeable bunch.
Becoming? Their soccer theatrics have been an issue for a long time now. I fervently hope that it all comes to bite them in the arse at the worst possible time. Preferably a quarter final.
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@antipodean said in 6N Ireland v England:
@Steve said in 6N Ireland v England:
I know everyone hates you when you are winning but they are becoming a thoroughly un-likeable bunch.
Becoming? Their soccer theatrics have been an issue for a long time now. I fervently hope that it all comes to bite them in the arse at the wow=rst possible time. Perferably a quarter final.
I hate their sort of theatrical BS as much as I hate itoje's woopin' and hollerin'. One of the least likable teams I've come across.
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Ten years ago that would have been seen as a nothing incident, play on. The game's only got itself to play for the boring farce it's becoming.
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@mariner4life said in 6N Ireland v England:
Test rugby is less and less a game of constant contest
100% this. Never thought I stop enjoying watching Rugby.
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@MajorRage said in 6N Ireland v England:
Tries to avoid hitting him, hands down, turning away.
What's better, opening his body up and carrying on with the tackle, or even at least starting to drop - or turning your body and tucking the arm so that your nice, soft elbow/shoulder is pointed at the opposition player? I can't think of much worse he could have done.
I reckon I know which Keenan's face would have preferred.
Players need to stop having a first instinct to throw out the shoulder charge if they get caught out and can't control the collision.
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@Steve said in 6N Ireland v England:
The Irish team have taken holding their heads and staying down to get stuff looked at to a new level.
Take a look at Penaud's effort from yesterday. Used to like him, but yesterday's theatrics made Sevu Reece look like a pretender.
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@Steve said in 6N Ireland v England:
Kaino won two world cups and he is face palming the decision.
Did he actually clarify that? The tweet you posted was him saying red card, with a face palm, wasn't it?
How do you know he's not facepalming at Steward's act?
