Author Topic: Six Nations 2021 (Read 13375 times)

Beardy · « **Reply #100 on:** 26 March, 2021, 08:07:36 pm »

We can discount Scotlandland fielding the B team to allow the French a real go given the losers to such shenanigans would be Wales and not the ald foes.

Basil · « **Reply #101 on:** 26 March, 2021, 08:16:43 pm »

Why did France take the 3? They need tries. 4 of them.

Basil · « **Reply #102 on:** 26 March, 2021, 08:17:56 pm »

Also.
Yay. \0/

Wowbagger · « **Reply #103 on:** 26 March, 2021, 08:26:23 pm »

France have been sailing close to the wind a few times in defence.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #104 on:** 26 March, 2021, 08:45:45 pm »

Oooh, handbags! Norty Scotland!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #105 on:** 26 March, 2021, 08:52:58 pm »

It's interesting that the pundits are question France's decision to kick a couple of penalties. Points are points. Years ago, if ever a team chose to run when there was a chance to kick a penalty, that was the questionable decision.

Jaded · « **Reply #106 on:** 26 March, 2021, 08:54:51 pm »

They need tries.

Basil · « **Reply #107 on:** 26 March, 2021, 08:57:27 pm »

In a normal game I would agree. Take the points. However France must take the bonus point to draw level with Wales.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #108 on:** 26 March, 2021, 09:36:44 pm »

Something tells me this championship will go to the wire...

Jaded · « **Reply #109 on:** 26 March, 2021, 09:48:16 pm »

Not any more.

Basil · « **Reply #110 on:** 26 March, 2021, 09:50:05 pm »

Gosh. Haven't Wales played well tonight?

Jaded · « **Reply #111 on:** 26 March, 2021, 09:59:52 pm »

That was tense!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #112 on:** 26 March, 2021, 10:00:04 pm »

What a wonderful game!

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #113 on:** 26 March, 2021, 10:00:53 pm »

John Stonebridge · « **Reply #114 on:** 26 March, 2021, 10:10:21 pm »

Quote from: Peter on 21 March, 2021, 11:17:18 pm

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 21 March, 2021, 12:36:49 am
Oh yes. France have to beat Scotland and score four tries to make them equal on points with Wales and then it all goes down to mathemagical nerdery which ICBA to look up.

Frankly, my bear, I don't think you'll need to be A: France should be up to the task. Is there a date for this, yet?

I was otherwise engaged tonight, how did the game go?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #115 on:** 26 March, 2021, 10:14:07 pm »

Scotland did very well.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #116 on:** 26 March, 2021, 10:14:17 pm »

Scotland won 27-23 with a last-gasp try.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #117 on:** 26 March, 2021, 10:49:14 pm »

It was a bit like old times really, in the 1970s 5-nations sense: Wales & France were top, and England got the wooden spoon...

CommuteTooFar · « **Reply #118 on:** 26 March, 2021, 10:52:10 pm »

Its a pity Scotland did not get one more try. They needed a bonus point and France not to get one. They would then be 2nd in the championship.

TimC · « **Reply #119 on:** 27 March, 2021, 12:12:56 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 26 March, 2021, 08:52:58 pm

It's interesting that the pundits are question France's decision to kick a couple of penalties. Points are points. Years ago, if ever a team chose to run when there was a chance to kick a penalty, that was the questionable decision.

Scotland forfeited 9 guaranteed points by not kicking penalties when they could have done. France forfeited the game by not taking the ball to touch at 82 minutes. Decisions you later live to regret...

But what a game!

toontra · « **Reply #120 on:** 27 March, 2021, 09:07:00 am »

Quote from: TimC on 27 March, 2021, 12:12:56 am

France forfeited the game by not taking the ball to touch at 82 minutes.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing, and it was barely mentioned (if at all) in the live TV commentary. I had to wait and listen to the post-match analysis to get confirmation of what had actually happened.

Jaded · « **Reply #121 on:** 27 March, 2021, 09:32:00 am »

Yes, that was extraordinary. What did they stand to gain by playing on? Denying Scotland a losing bonus piint?

T42 · « **Reply #122 on:** 27 March, 2021, 09:55:52 am »

Bugger.

What did Wales do that so displeased M. Larrington?

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #123 on:** 27 March, 2021, 11:27:33 am »

Quote from: T42 on 27 March, 2021, 09:55:52 am

Bugger.

What did Wales do that so displeased M. Larrington?

Have Professor Larrington as a supporter*, mostly. Opportunities for sibling oneupmanship must be pursued wherever possible.

* our late mother spent her early childhood in Stradey Park Avenue, Llanelli

Steph · « **Reply #124 on:** 27 March, 2021, 11:34:33 am »

Quote from: Basil on 26 March, 2021, 08:17:56 pm

Also.
Yay. \0/

And furthermore

YAY

and in conclusionYAY!