Six Nations

by **Guiscard** on Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:04 pm

Alright chaps, tis Six Nations time again.

How do you see things shaping up from next weekend? Seems to me that England have a fairly good squad. The decision not to play Tait was sound one based on his performance. A few tried and tested, a few young guns. Should be interesting.

by **Kaplowitz** on Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:19 pm

sixflags?

by **0ojakeo0** on Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:25 pm

the six indian tribes in new york and new england?

by **Guiscard** on Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:43 pm

I'll give you a clue:

It's like American Football but not as pussy...

by **Grooveman2007** on Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:44 pm

Rugby?

by **Anarkistsdream** on Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:49 pm

Guiscard wrote:I'll give you a clue:

It's like American Football but not as pussy...

Ouch... Can we not start that war again? Frankly, I hate American Football, but I am sick of the threads.

by **Guiscard** on Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:05 pm

Anarkistsdream wrote:
Guiscard wrote:I'll give you a clue:

It's like American Football but not as pussy...

Ouch... Can we not start that war again? Frankly, I hate American Football, but I am sick of the threads.

Of course. This is a thread for the competition, anyway. No arguments. Hopefully will get more interest when the Brits come online.

by **DAZMCFC** on Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:46 am

C'mon Scotland, with Chris Patterson's(i know he is not going to be wearing the number 10 shirt) kicking we have a slight chance of a couple of upsets. :lol:

by **heavycola** on Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:55 am

I cannot wait. Everyone has seemthing to prove, essentiallym, and i think it's going to be a great competition. I don't get too partisan about this (excpet when france are playing, well, anyone) and it would be brilliant to see wales and ireland pick themselves up, and then of course there is new international force Italy™ with a shitload of confidence... ENgland, meanwhile, are WC finallists in name and half the squad, and look what happened the last time that was the case.

ah i cannae WAIT min! Bring on the 6 hour rugby marathons! Bring on john inverdale and brian moore!

by **Guiscard** on Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:02 am

DAZMCFC wrote:C'mon Scotland, with Chris Patterson's(i know he is not going to be wearing the number 10 shirt) kicking we have a slight chance of a couple of upsets.

They're not starting him, are they?

Seems like a mistake to me. He's a consistently good kicker.

by **Gypsys Kiss** on Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:04 pm

I would start Patterson. The way he has been kicking the last couple years he always good for a few points if they can get him in range.

I like to see all the teams play well, except France obviously. Not sure if I hold out much hope for Wales. I dont why know they cant click, they've got some talented players.

Ireland will want to prove something after their abysmal world cup.

France are France and will either play well or self distruct.

Italy. Who knows? They have the potential to cause upsets.

I hope England win and play well, but I will settle for just winning. Like I said during the world cup - whats the point of playing atractive rugby if you dont win.

So come Saturday I will have my Guinness, nibbles and remote control shouting ' f*ck OFF REF' and 'COME ON ENGLAND' much to the annoyance of the mrs.

by **RobinJ** on Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:23 pm

Gypsys Kiss wrote:I would start Patterson. The way he has been kicking the last couple years he always good for a few points if they can get him in range.

I like to see all the teams play well, except France obviously. Not sure if I hold out much hope for Wales. I dont why know they cant click, they've got some talented players.

Ireland will want to prove something after their abysmal world cup.

France are France and will either play well or self distruct.

Italy. Who knows? They have the potential to cause upsets.

I hope England win and play well, but I will settle for just winning. Like I said during the world cup - whats the point of playing atractive rugby if you dont win.

So come Saturday I will have my Guinness, nibbles and remote control shouting ' f*ck OFF REF' and 'COME ON ENGLAND' much to the annoyance of the mrs.

Perhaps you should drink something more English. Only we Irish are allowed the Guinness at 6 nations weekends!

Not too sure how we'll do though. It all looked so great when we nearly won it last year but the worldcup was some setback and a half. At our best we can beat anybody but I'm not so sure whether we can pull that out of the bag so often now, let alone for 5 full games.

this is how I probably see it:

1st: France
2nd: England
3rd: Ireland
4th: Italy
5th: Scotland
6th: Wales

by **samholt** on Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:06 pm

England all the way Vanikolo is awesome and will be top tryscorer..........prolly france second followed by wales

by **DAZMCFC** on Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:46 am

i don't know if they are going to play Patterson on the wing or at Fullback. he might not even start. i'm hoping Sean Lamont has a good 6 nations.

by **Guiscard** on Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:56 am

DAZMCFC wrote:i don't know if they are going to play Patterson on the wing or at Fullback. he might not even start. i'm hoping Sean Lamont has a good 6 nations.

I think he's been named on the bench. He's not too hot on the wing really, so I suppose it makes sense.

by **Gypsys Kiss** on Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:26 am

RobinJ wrote:
Perhaps you should drink something more English. Only we Irish are allowed the Guinness at 6 nations weekends!

My great grandfather was from Wicklow, so I feel justified(just).

by **Iz Man** on Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:19 am

Guiscard wrote:It's like American Football but not as pussy...

Go up to this guy and call him a pussy...... then try to out run him.... :lol:

or this guy:

by **heavycola** on Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:26 am

Iz Man wrote:
Guiscard wrote:It's like American Football but not as pussy...

Go up to this guy and call him a pussy...... then try to out run him....

or this guy:

yeah, all that body armour bulks them up and makes them look really mean.