AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS 2021

[wigworth]

Can see how Sean Edwards has worked with them….very evident and they will start as favourites for the Six Nations in my opinion.

100% anything less than a championship would be very disappointing, especially if they truly fancy themselves for the world cup.

[WhitecapTiger]

Northern Hemisphere rugby rules

The clean sweep of AUS, SA and NZ in one day must be pretty rare in the AI

Pretty rare in any competition.. first time in about 15 years I think the commentators said

Second time in last decade. First win for France in Paris vs ABs since 1973.

Fair play to France, that was some performance, thought they'd blown it when ABs came back hard at them, luck of an intercept (well read by penaud) and momentum swung back. Let's hope they've peaked early and 6N and RWC they revert to crumbling under pressure

[Robespierre]

We’re building quite nicely towards the World Cup. Now for a good 6N!

[Downsouth]

From these games, I think in theory 3 teams could win the 6 nations, England, France and Ireland. Given Ireland are away against the other two it will probably come down to the last game in Paris. I wouldn't be shocked if Scotland are 4th but think Wales depending on how many stay on the pitch......

[Darc Tiger]

Lots of deserved plaudits for our Freddie, but Jaminet looks quality at 15 too!

[Scott1]

From these games, I think in theory 3 teams could win the 6 nations, England, France and Ireland. Given Ireland are away against the other two it will probably come down to the last game in Paris. I wouldn't be shocked if Scotland are 4th but think Wales depending on how many stay on the pitch......

How many of their opponents stay on the pitch?

[Jimmy Skitz]

From these games, I think in theory 3 teams could win the 6 nations, England, France and Ireland. Given Ireland are away against the other two it will probably come down to the last game in Paris. I wouldn't be shocked if Scotland are 4th but think Wales depending on how many stay on the pitch......

How many of their opponents stay on the pitch?

or if the ref restarts play having told the captain to speak to his team again

[Old Hob]

A lot can happen between now and the start of the 6N although in commentary it was pointed out that when this French side were U20s they were seen as something special.

[MCC1964]

Did you hear Nick Mullins confirm we are talking to Pollard?

He said both sides are talking apparently. Probably read it on twitter.

What’s the betting Fissler claims an exclusive in TRP tomorrow!

And guess what…..

[Robespierre]

The moment when Ntamack was in the smelly stuff in the in goal area and shimmied out was a thing of beauty almost creating a score at the other end! France have strength in depth in several positions, notably hooker, with Julien Marchand, Camille Chat and Pierre Bougarit (careful with the pronunciation !) in the mix. I thought for one moment that France had run out of steam when NZ got within two points. Either NZ raised their game or the French were knackered, but the impact of the replacements was key. Can’t wait for the 6N!

[wigworth]

The moment when Ntamack was in the smelly stuff in the in goal area and shimmied out was a thing of beauty almost creating a score at the other end! France have strength in depth in several positions, notably hooker, with Julien Marchand, Camille Chat and Pierre Bougarit (careful with the pronunciation !) in the mix. I thought for one moment that France had run out of steam when NZ got within two points. Either NZ raised their game or the French were knackered, but the impact of the replacements was key. Can’t wait for the 6N!

France have both Ireland and England at home in 2022 so this is really their best chance to win it and dare to think possible Grand Slam? They are also the current bookies favourites to win it.

[kk20gb30]

Somewhat inevitable.....
New Zealand look at coaches after France defeat :

https://rugby365.com/countries/new-zeal ... -shake-up/

Looming shadow of Scott Robertson (Crusaders)

[mol2]

Always struggled with the way England always let Edwards coaching talents slip away.

[Big Dai]

Montoya's darts look no better than Dolly's

[Scott1]

Montoya's darts look no better than Dolly's

That's his biggest and only flaw!