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Match thread: Six Nations round 5 (lemmy.world)
submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/rugby
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It ends today, and at first glance it's Ireland's to lose. Second too, but a third you can maybe see a route. Scotland beat Ireland and England beat France, some bonus point arithmetic in there too. But first...

Wales v Italy

Spoon decider here. Italy off the back of a well earned win vs Scotland. Wales licking wounds, but keen to avoid the spoon. Hope for an early try or this could be a nervy knock fest

Ireland vs Scotland

In theory Scotland could still win, but really Toonie hasn't produced any goods in this fixture in the last 9. Ireland have been not as good as 2023, but a shock last week will see them fired up. Triple crown is on the line here too

France vs England

Hold on to your livers, late 9pm local kick off here. And if Scotland somehow do England a favour, this one will be juicy. Even without an earlier upset both teams looking for a strong finish and to build. Probably the game of the day, if you mind it tomorrow!

Who's out? Any predictions pre matches?

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Are Italy good now? Not a great game, but one to stamp Italian ascendancy

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Bit of drama at the end there but I think this is the start of a new Italy. All of the grass roots work paying off through the youth teams.

Going to be a good afternoon.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Second time this tournament where they got a debatable try (Mitchell vs England Dee vs Wales) and and let that shift the momentum 180 degrees. I think they should work on their mental game a bit more to fix that.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Gutted that England lost, but actually feel like 3rd showed an improvement from even the start of the tournament.

Delighted for Italy and a bit disappointed by Scotland in the end.

Overall - this was a really cracking championship. One of the best for a while and it's looking very healthy going forward!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

I think England were better today for 60% of that match. France made good use of ball though, making more of 22 visits. Unlike Scotland. And lets not talk about Wales

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Home, home, home my predictions, wishing we see an upset for the middle to keep the last game alive. In the pub all day, babysitter booked, yaas

[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sam Warburton predicted two home wins for Wales right before the loss to France. I'm hoping he's wrong again. Wales have been the worst team of the tournament.

Unfortunately I think Ireland will seal it. Can't see them losing two in a row.

Away for the last one. Wales were rubbish but France gave them two very soft tries. If England can get near the Ireland performance level again they will get plenty of tries.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Fingers crossed. Half time and Wales are struggling...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

I know I'm saying this half way through the first game, but it was what I thought after last week too

Away, Home, Away

Wales have been really poor and France didn't beat them by much, so they both lose this weekend and Ireland take revenge for last week on Scotland.

The question I've got is "do Italy get 4th in the final table over France?". If they can can 4 true over Wales they can.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Morning prep, air fryer food and plenty of beer. France showed some better attacking form last week, but against that Wales defense it's not saying much, their own defense was full of holes but can England blitz keep on improving? Whatever, should be a good day.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Arm wrestle in Dublin here. Think the bench says Ireland still

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I'm going blue on this one

More a heart than head decision. Well played Ireland.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Well, shit...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Can't say Ireland didn't deserve the win, even after last week, although obviously I was hoping England would still have a shot at the title! Need to secure second place, now. I think England will win, but you definitely can't write off France.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

With the title gone, it's something more to play for somehow. Here's hoping for a fun game

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Disappointed for Scotland, Ireland played better but they had heart.