England v Italy 6 Nations

[Catogrande]

At las the wait is over. Waiting an extra day for selection just because the game is on a Sunday screws with my equilibrium. Thursday is the day for such announcements.

Anyway, England team here:

England: Steward; Malins, Slade, Lawrence, Hassell-Collins; Farrell (c), Van Poortvliet; Genge, George, Sinckler; Itoje, Chessum; Ludlam, Willis, Dombrandt

Replacements: Walker, M Vunipola, Cole, Isiekwe, Earl, Mitchell, M Smith, Arundell

Overall I'm happier about this selection over last week's. A couple of quibbles - what does Earl have to do get a starting nod? And Isiekwe over Ribbans - that just seems daft to me even though the sauce says Ribbans is off to Toulon next season.

[Victor Meldrew]

Italy's no pushover and England still finding their feet - looking forward to this game.Think it could be a real good watch and poss. the game of the WE.

[Crucial]

@Catogrande said in England V Italy 6 Nations:

At las the wait is over. Waiting an extra day for selection just because the game is on a Sunday screws with my equilibrium. Thursday is the day for such announcements.

Anyway, England team here:

England: Steward; Malins, Slade, Lawrence, Hassell-Collins; Farrell (c), Van Poortvliet; Genge, George, Sinckler; Itoje, Chessum; Ludlam, Willis, Dombrandt

Replacements: Walker, M Vunipola, Cole, Isiekwe, Earl, Mitchell, M Smith, Arundell

Overall I'm happier about this selection over last week's. A couple of quibbles - what does Earl have to do get a starting nod? And Isiekwe over Ribbans - that just seems daft to me even though the sauce says Ribbans is off to Toulon next season.

One for the GOM thread but why can't some rugby countries get with the numbering system that changed decades ago?
It's worse than buying fuel in litres to travel miles.
1-15 or 15-1. It's not difficult.

[Catogrande]

@Crucial

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[Crucial]

That's the algorithm I have to use to work out who the fuck Hassell-Collins is and what position he plays because some retarded troglodyte has listed players in code.

[Catogrande]

@Crucial

Sorry.

Have now edited to make your post redundant and illustrate just what a GOM you are.

You’re welcome.

[Jailbreak7]

Nervy start by Italy

[Jailbreak7]

All England so far. Not surprising after Scotland last week. Italy gone back into their shells. England score. Yawn.

[Jailbreak7]

Not much sign of FB Capuozzo so far. Italy pack have been MIA. Could be a long afternoon for them.

[Bones]

Yeah Italy look uncoached again. Disorganised, with little endeavour.

[Bones]

@Jailbreak7 said in England v Italy 6 Nations:

sign of FB Capuozzo

And then...

[sparky]

Strong England defence so far.

England 7 Italy 0. 20 minutes gone

[sparky]

England scrum wins another penalty.

[Bones]

The reasoning Doleman is using to penalise Italy might have been nice to apply to the 3 blokes bound by a fingernail at the front of the England maul.

[sparky]

It's a bit boring.

[sparky]

Looks like Chessum scored.

[Jailbreak7]

Cant understand the logic Doleman is using. England are clearly sealing off as well.

[sparky]

England 14 Italy 0.

[sparky]

Quality a lot lower than Ireland- France yesterday.

[Jailbreak7]

England comms talking up the team into world-beaters.