SchumacherFerrari said:
France were disappointing to say the least, there's a lot of promise in that team, but the tactics sucked.
You're being a bit harsh on the Frogs there, it was their own mistakes and ill discipline that cost them but they were lovely to watch in attack! Definitely the best game of the weekend (where did BOD suddenly get that pace from?).
SchumacherFerrari said:
In the first half, Wales played exactly as they did last year in the second half against England, pure genius and how rugby should be played. But after the break? What the hell were they doing?
Changing half the side, losing Martyn Williams for 10 mins, and relaxing. Game was won and they play England in 6 days.
If the kicks had gone over they'd have been out of sight. Scotland picked-up because they finally brought the right players on (Cusiter, Paterson) and Wales had backed off.
SchumacherFerrari said:
It was a poor performance against one of the 2 contenders for the wooden spoon.
3 contenders, England were rubbish! They work hard individually but offer no cohesion, penetration or creativity as a team. The Italians in the first-half were abominable.
If Wales keep it tidy on Saturday they'll demolish England. I'm still hoping Shane recovers for it though.
It's looking like Wales and Ireland at the moment, but I wouldn't discount France from the running just yet, let's see how Round 2 goes first!