Ireland vs England

[strawclearer]

As we build up to the 'big one' on Saturday, Charlie Hodgson sets the ball rolling with a piece on the England Rugby website:

http://www.englandrugby.com/news/featur ... 62213785=1

Here's an extract:

"One of the fundamentals of the game now is the set piece and the one person that is the cornerstone to this England pack is Dan Cole.

He is the only player that has started in every game of the unbeaten 18 games and his contribution should never be underestimated.

A quiet, unassuming bloke with a dry sense of humour, Coley is a very important cog in this England team and no doubt the work he does in the engine room is appreciated by everyone else in this side."

[Chobbsy]

As we build up to the 'big one' on Saturday, Charlie Hodgson sets the ball rolling with a piece on the England Rugby website:

http://www.englandrugby.com/news/featur ... 62213785=1

Here's an extract:

"One of the fundamentals of the game now is the set piece and the one person that is the cornerstone to this England pack is Dan Cole.

He is the only player that has started in every game of the unbeaten 18 games and his contribution should never be underestimated.

A quiet, unassuming bloke with a dry sense of humour, Coley is a very important cog in this England team and no doubt the work he does in the engine room is appreciated by everyone else in this side."

I think this is shown in the fact that on Saturday he will be England's second every most capped prop after the legend Jason Leonard

[ourla]

Love the fact that Cole has defied the critics and slaps that has made at by some and you'd say he's now I guy who would command universal respect.

England could do with another good start on Saturday. You wouldn't want to get that team up and firing with the Dublin crowd in full voice behind them. Hopefully we can stifle them like Wales did and then cut loose when we get the chance.

[chewbacca]

As we build up to the 'big one' on Saturday, Charlie Hodgson sets the ball rolling with a piece on the England Rugby website:

http://www.englandrugby.com/news/featur ... 62213785=1

Here's an extract:

"One of the fundamentals of the game now is the set piece and the one person that is the cornerstone to this England pack is Dan Cole.

He is the only player that has started in every game of the unbeaten 18 games and his contribution should never be underestimated.

A quiet, unassuming bloke with a dry sense of humour, Coley is a very important cog in this England team and no doubt the work he does in the engine room is appreciated by everyone else in this side."

Absolutely right. A legend.

[ellis9]

It's not that big of a game anymore. England are 2017 Six Nations Champions.

[Chobbsy]

It's not that big of a game anymore. England are 2017 Six Nations Champions.

The fact that we are champions now means it is an even bigger game, all the others Nations want to stop us getting the grand slam, Ireland are hurting and after 2 defeats do not want to lose a third, plus they DO NOT want to lose at home.

[Scott1]

Ridiculous Ellis9! It's a huge game,back to back GS winners puts these guys close to immortality! And if we lose this game the line that we are closing the gap on NZ can no longer be used,it's these games that will define how great we can become. I'm just glad that the squad and coaches won't have your attitude!

[h's dad]

It's not that big of a game anymore. England are 2017 Six Nations Champions.

Until 1993 there was no champion unless it was a Grand Slam. Unless you can beat everybody you're not a winner.

[ourla]

It's not that big of a game anymore. England are 2017 Six Nations Champions.

Have a watch on Saturday and then comment.

[Scott1]

I'm still really struggling with that comment,utter nonsense!

[strawclearer]

It's not that big of a game anymore. England are 2017 Six Nations Champions.

Such an environmentally friendly post!

Recycled drivel.

[Mark62]

It's not that big of a game anymore. England are 2017 Six Nations Champions.

What rubbish. It is much harder to win the grand slam than the championship, especially with the introduction of bonus points.
I would imagine the players value it more too

[Maidman]

It's not that big of a game anymore. England are 2017 Six Nations Champions.

Perhaps this is irony?

It's a big game. Massive.

[mol2]

As a player if you aren't motivated to win any 6N match you should retire.

Pride should be enough for both sides whether there is a championship or grand slam or nothing at all.

[JackFlashJonny]

I don't know why any of you are surprised..This person also thinks Owen Farrell is a rubbish player....

A grand slam in a Lions year really would be some achievement along with:

Most consecutive international wins ever (anyone who says Cyprus can do one lol)

Back to back grand slams

Bar a world cup there isn't a bigger game

Ireland would give anything to spoil this nevermind it being at home on Paddys weekend and they are playing for Lions selection