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Rugby 6 Nations 2007

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Rugby 6 Nations 2007

  • England

    Votes: 25 36.2%

  • France

    Votes: 8 11.6%

  • Ireland

    Votes: 14 20.3%

  • Italy

    Votes: 1 1.4%

  • Scotland

    Votes: 10 14.5%

  • Wales

    Votes: 11 15.9%
  • Total voters
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As there seem to be a few rugby fans on the goat I thought i'd get some predictions for this years 6 Nations....

My Prediction:

Ireland to complete a Grand Slam, they're the only team in world rugby that could give the All Blacks a serious run for their money.
 
probably right but wouldnt it be good if England pulled it out of the bag.......
:PDT_Xtremez_42:
 
I'll go along with the Ireland thing, although France could spring a suprise and spoil the Micks grand slam.
1. Ireland
2. France
3. Wales
4.England
5.Scotland
6.Italy

I hate to say it but the bottom three will be close.
 
rugby then work said:
As there seem to be a few rugby fans on the goat I thought i'd get some predictions for this years 6 Nations....

My Prediction:

Ireland to complete a Grand Slam, they're the only team in world rugby that could give the All Blacks a serious run for their money.
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As it says on my shirt England World Champions I'd love to be able to argue the point but I think you may be right. I was at Murrayfield when the sweatys beat us this year and the old Jock I was sat next to apologised mischievously and assured me we would be back stronger than ever next year. I think he'd had as much to drink as me by that time.

Talking 6 nations do you think the Argies should be allowed in? Or should the tri nation southern Hemisphere be forced to expand to accept them? I'd like to see them play here more myself.
 
dkp1 said:
probably right but wouldnt it be good if England pulled it out of the bag.......
:PDT_Xtremez_42:
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I'd love England to pull it out of the bag but unfortunately the bags been empty for the last couple of years, Andy Robinson was never a good choice as Head coach, failed at Bath then ended up with the England job by default. The blokes an excellent specialist forwards coach but hasn't got the vision to plan a long term campaign as Head coach. Now it's going to take the next man in the post a while to turn things round.
 
gemarriott said:
As it says on my shirt England World Champions I'd love to be able to argue the point but I think you may be right. I was at Murrayfield when the sweatys beat us this year and the old Jock I was sat next to apologised mischievously and assured me we would be back stronger than ever next year. I think he'd had as much to drink as me by that time.

Talking 6 nations do you think the Argies should be allowed in? Or should the tri nation southern Hemisphere be forced to expand to accept them? I'd like to see them play here more myself.
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I think the Tri nations should be expanded to include Argentina and perhaps the Pacific islands team. I wouldn't be against Argentina joining in a 7 nations but quite a trip for aways fans! (Away trips being what the 6 nations is all about for me)

I've booked to go and watch Wales in Italy this year to complete my tour of away grounds (England playing them at home this year). But might be a bit expensive travelling away to Argentina.
 
rugby then work said:
I'd love England to pull it out of the bag but unfortunately the bags been empty for the last couple of years, Andy Robinson was never a good choice as Head coach, failed at Bath then ended up with the England job by default. The blokes an excellent specialist forwards coach but hasn't got the vision to plan a long term campaign as Head coach. Now it's going to take the next man in the post a while to turn things round.
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Spot on fella, forget this 6 nations, nexyt years world cup and the 2008
6 nations, it's not going to happen for England by then. If and only if the right man is chosen for the job things will start looking up for the 2008 autumn internationals.

I think we should definately invite the Argentines into the 6 nations. They play a type of rugby that would benefit the rest of the 6 nations, i.e. passionate, something our home grown boys seem to have forgotten and these days are a true power in world rugby.
 
rugby then work said:
I think the Tri nations should be expanded to include Argentina and perhaps the Pacific islands team. I wouldn't be against Argentina joining in a 7 nations but quite a trip for aways fans! (Away trips being what the 6 nations is all about for me)

I've booked to go and watch Wales in Italy this year to complete my tour of away grounds (England playing them at home this year). But might be a bit expensive travelling away to Argentina.
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The Argies were offering to base themselves in Spain I believe for the Nations if they were allowed in. I know what you mean about travelling though, I love Murrayfield when we go there and tank the scots, a few pints at the Murrayfield hotel, a couple of those burgers then into the beer tent and hip flask through the game belting afternoon out.
 
wgaf said:
I'll go along with the Ireland thing, although France could spring a suprise and spoil the Micks grand slam.
1. Ireland
2. France
3. Wales
4.England
5.Scotland
6.Italy

I hate to say it but the bottom three will be close.
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my order would be: 1,2,3,5,6,4!!
 
As far as I'm concerned, England should come last just to prove to Baron and the rest of the old farts what a complete waste of space 'Offside' was. Saying that Corry is/was inefectual as captain. A good clear out is needed and a few years in the wilderness getting thumped, bringing on the exciting young talent (Gloucester is full of it! ;) )
 
The FOMz said:
As far as I'm concerned, England should come last just to prove to Baron and the rest of the old farts what a complete waste of space 'Offside' was. Saying that Corry is/was inefectual as captain. A good clear out is needed and a few years in the wilderness getting thumped, bringing on the exciting young talent (Gloucester is full of it! ;) )
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Trouble is that would do the English game irreprable damage, youngsters are attracted to success as are investors.
Rugby thrives on both.
 
Corry's display in the post match interview after losing to SA ws disgraceful. I would never expect an England captain to look at the floor with his tail between his legs.... Jonno would have been seething and would have had the fire of hell in his eyes....
We need a passionate Captain to lead us!!:PDT_Xtremez_32:
 
dkp1 said:
Corry's display in the post match interview after losing to SA ws disgraceful. I would never expect an England captain to look at the floor with his tail between his legs.... Jonno would have been seething and would have had the fire of hell in his eyes....
We need a passionate Captain to lead us!!:PDT_Xtremez_32:
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I totally agree with you here, but who in the current England set up would you suggest?
Having watched Mike Catt inspire London Irish last weekend then heard his after match huddle speach, despite his age, I can think of noone in the current England set up who can get that fired up. As an added bonus he's coming along leaps and bounds as a coach.
Novel idea as it seems why not bring him in as a player and coach, not as head coach but maybe as an under study to Brian Ashton.
 
it's hard to choose anyone.... As we know adversity often brings out great things and leadership in people... Just check out who the heroes are in Iraq at the moment many are not who you would expect to carry out great things...... Someone will be on the fringes that just need the opportunity to shine.... 5 games at the 6 nations should do it....:PDT_Xtremez_31:
 
Got to agree with that, a natural leader on the field could come from anywhere. Trouble is when we won the world cup we had a team of leaders out there not just Johnno but Neil Back, Dawson, Dallalgio,Wilkinson, Robinson, hill and Leonard. all capable of stepping into the job if needed. We don't seem to have that now and only Dalagllio is left in the squad and let's be honest he is over the hill.
 
Playing wise I'll agree with you about Dallalgio being over the hill, although he's still a quality player, but we are desperate for leaders and as you say the man is a natural leader, but is this enough to overcome the advancing years. In the case of Catt I would argue that it probably is, I've not always been a big Catt fan but fair play he really is on form for London Irish.
 
As far as the back row goes Dalagllio is not up there with international 8s and blindsides now. Not quick enough and a bit brittle. Never liked Catt much until I stood behind the goal at Newcastle one weekend and watched him demolish newcastle for Bath. changed my mind then he moves oppostions around like nobody else in the english set up at the moment. I think we need to play him at stand off until somebody better turns up or wilkinson gets off the sick parade.
 
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