Six Nations

Discussion in 'Rugby Union Discussion' started by The Boy Brumby, Feb 2, 2013.

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  1. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Backs: Sexton (playing Ford at 12), Halfpenny and North on the wings. I'd keep Brown at 15. Saying that though I'd like to see how/if a JJ Manu partnership could work so maybe I'd put Ford on the bench

    Forwards: I'd maybe drop Wood but I can't decide who I want at 6 to replace him. Parisse in for Morgan who can go back to being super sub is a must but I'd keep Robshaw because I love him. I think we easily have the best tight 5 in the NH though
     
    Last edited: Mar 16, 2015
    BoyBlunder, Mar 16, 2015
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  2. Weeman27bob BE Force

    Feel like you can make arguments for most of those, but I don't think they're necessarily choices you'd make immediately.

    Parisse is good, but I don't think he's as good as he was a few years ago. Might be a slightly controversial opinion, but I don't think he's *that* much better than Healsip/Falateau/Morgan.

    Fair enough on the Fofana thing. I was definitely debating putting him on the list, although I think Manu comes back in when he's fit, and it'd be hard to drop Joseph.

    Could see some rearrangement of the flankers, bringing in a new flanker and either moving Robshaw across, or replacing him entirely. Again, feel like that would be a bit of a bold move.

    Not sure I agree about Murray and Hogg though.
     
    Weeman27bob, Mar 16, 2015
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  3. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Brown at his best is much better than Hogg imo. Sure Hogg may have a bit more gas but Brown does everything else better
     
    BoyBlunder, Mar 16, 2015
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  4. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Hogg's the best open play runner in the NH, IMHO.

    No slouch in defence either, as he proved with a couple of try-savers yesterday.

    Wee but wiry, as his countrymen probably wouldn't say.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Mar 16, 2015
    #1704

  5. Weeman27bob BE Force

    There's an embarrassment of riches at full-back at the moment.
     
    Weeman27bob, Mar 16, 2015
    #1705

  6. Howe JHF Howe

    This is currently a contender for worst 6N match I've seen.

    Handling is sub club standard.
     
    Howe, Mar 16, 2015
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  7. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    This is a faintly shite game, eh?

    One of those were the closeness of the score holds the interest rather than the quality of the play.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Mar 16, 2015
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  8. Weeman27bob BE Force

    Feel like we'd take more All Blacks than we would players from NH nations:

    Ben Smith, Savea, whoever they pick as their other winger, Aaron Smith, Ruchie, Read, Retallick and probably Conrad Smith.
     
    Weeman27bob, Mar 16, 2015
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  9. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Yeh not got a bad boot on him either. I do feel Hogg's defence leaves something to be desired when faced with someone who know what they're doing. Yesterday Burrell ran straight at him and Nowell fell over. JJ made him look a tit though
     
    BoyBlunder, Mar 16, 2015
    #1709

  10. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Good news for next week...
     
    BoyBlunder, Mar 16, 2015
    #1710

  11. Weeman27bob BE Force

    Total points scored sweepstake:

    0-10
    10-17
    17-25
    26-32
    32-40
    40+

    Ranges up for debate
     
    Weeman27bob, Mar 16, 2015
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  12. Weeman27bob BE Force

    I think Brown is much better than Hogg off non-first phase ball as well.
     
    Weeman27bob, Mar 16, 2015
    #1712

  13. Howe JHF Howe

    Total points scored sweepstake:

    0-10
    10-17
    17-25 - Howe
    26-32
    32-40
    40+
     
    Howe, Mar 16, 2015
    #1713

  14. Weeman27bob BE Force

    Still on for more knock-ons than points as well.
     
    Weeman27bob, Mar 16, 2015
    #1714

  15. Madness B Morganpola

    If you look at the 6 nations some positions have huge depth (players not in order)

    Loose head - Marler, Corbs, Vunipola, Jenkins, Healy all
    2nd row - Lawes, Launch, Parling, AWJ, POC, the Gray brothers
    Full back - Brown, Halfpenny, Kearney, Hogg

    You'd have to say you'd be happy with any of them turning out for the Lions but other positions....

    Hooker - no standouts, all have weaknesses in their game
    Inside centre - Roberts, one dimensional but effective, Henshaw still developing
    Wings - North on form but thats not been seen for Wales in a while, Bowe?
     
    Madness, Mar 16, 2015
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  16. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Not sure about Retallick; Launchers and Lawes the perfect combo when fit.

    The rangy lineout specialist and the borderline nutjob enforcer who plays like a third flanker.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Mar 16, 2015
    #1716

  17. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    Total points scored sweepstake:

    0-10
    10-17 - Blunder
    17-25 - Howe
    26-32
    32-40
    40+
     
    BoyBlunder, Mar 16, 2015
    #1717

  18. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    0-10
    10-17 - Blunder
    17-25 - Howe
    26-32 - Brumby
    32-40
    40+

    My second beer has hit my optimism stream.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Mar 16, 2015
    #1718

  19. BoyBlunder BOY Blunder

    I wouldn't change our tight 5 at all. I'm not saying man for man theyre the best in the world, they just work so well atm.
     
    BoyBlunder, Mar 16, 2015
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  20. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Man.

    Strange game sometimes; we went in 3 points down yesterday, France go in 9 ahead.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Mar 16, 2015
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