England - Italy Match thread

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 3:35 pm

First topic message reminder :

Looking forward to the game, had no idea they had that much snow. Pitch doesn't look too good!

EDIT: Got to comment on Guscutt's scarf, it's soooo bad!!

by Full Credit Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:06 pm

Anyone else having trouble seeing the ball? Might just be my dodgy stream.

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:08 pm

Full Credit wrote:Anyone else having trouble seeing the ball? Might just be my dodgy stream.

yeah it is hard.

England seem to be losing concentration.

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:08 pm

I'm watching on a big TV so I'm OK, but I can see why it'd be a problem on an internet screen.

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:08 pm

Youngs isn't taking that step before he passes and we seem to be quicker as a result.

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:09 pm

Good phase play by England but the Italians are now pressuring them..

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:10 pm

Cowshot wrote:Youngs isn't taking that step before he passes and we seem to be quicker as a result.

That is when he has his eye on the ball Whistle

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:10 pm

Speaking of dodgy pitches, looks like Stade's is in doubt...
http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/rugby/2012/0211/1224311639722.html

Nice to hear the locals having a sing song on here...

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:11 pm

Bad news Cari Sad

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:12 pm

I'm really hoping it'll be given the go ahead Billy...it can't be worse than this surely?

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:12 pm

It will be called off i fear Cari

by **Biltong** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:13 pm

Italy's kicking has been very poor.

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:13 pm

Anyone know what the temperature out on the pitch is? The ref seems to be going blue.

eirebilly: Yep, he's not really on song. But he has lost that damned one step he was taking. Someone's had a word, I'd guess.

Scrappy and chilly. Fun though! Smile

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:13 pm

anyone finding this site slow?

by **RDW** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:14 pm

As a neutral (or at least as neutral as a scotsman can be! Braveheart

) this has the makings of a horrendous game!

by **Biltong** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:14 pm

Cowshot wrote:Anyone know what the temperature out on the pitch is? The ref seems to be going blue.

eirebilly: Yep, he's not really on song. But he has lost that damned one step he was taking. Someone's had a word, I'd guess.

Scrappy and chilly. Fun though!

Nick Mallet was saying it can get to minus 12 there.

by Shifty Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:14 pm

Cari wrote:I'm really hoping it'll be given the go ahead Billy...it can't be worse than this surely?

You can always watch Ulster Vs Dragons on I player to get your "Irish fix" for the day, if the Paris game is called off! censored

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:15 pm

Englands lineout is a real worry

by Shifty Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:15 pm

nathan wrote:anyone finding this site slow?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/tv/bbc_one

Try this

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:15 pm

eirebilly wrote:It will be called off i fear Cari

Well a Six Nations game hasn't been called off due to adverse weather since 1982 (they said that on the coverage last week). I'm hoping that it goes ahead regardless.

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:15 pm

Cole is getting better and better at winnning turnovers. good to see.

by **Biltong** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:15 pm

Geez, this referee is merciless on ITaly.

by Full Credit Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:15 pm

Is there any law about pegging a snowball at someone? I guess it would be frowned upon.

by Shifty Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:16 pm

Thank god Wales have the foresight to build a roof, and thank god the Scots want to use it!

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:16 pm

biltongbek wrote:

Nick Mallet was saying it can get to minus 12 there.

Good grief, player's bits will be shrivelling up and falling off! Shocked

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:17 pm

Full Credit wrote:Is there any law about pegging a snowball at someone? I guess it would be frowned upon.

Probably a binning... Whistle

Gwaaaan Maclean!

by Shifty Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:17 pm

Cowshot wrote:Anyone know what the temperature out on the pitch is? The ref seems to be going blue.

Well if the players are holding their private parts with one hand while their walking to the baths after the game, then you know it's bloody cold! laughing

by bsando Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:18 pm

Wow! Italy look game!

by **Biltong** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:18 pm

Cari wrote:
biltongbek wrote:

Nick Mallet was saying it can get to minus 12 there.

Good grief, player's bits will be shrivelling up and falling off!

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:18 pm

That was a nice break by the Italians...

Ref is not helping Italy here at all!!!!

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:19 pm

Cari wrote:
biltongbek wrote:

Nick Mallet was saying it can get to minus 12 there.

Good grief, player's bits will be shrivelling up and falling off!

Bet your hoping that Bowe doesnt play and stays warm Cari Wink

by whocares Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:19 pm

biltongbek wrote:Geez, this referee is merciless on ITaly.

Some italian player must have been making fun of his eyesbrows

by Shifty Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:20 pm

Cor if I was an Italian I'd be flicking all those Englands players ears when they were in the rucks.... mwuhahahaha Whistle

Not really much between the teams is there? they look even.

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:20 pm

eirebilly wrote:
Cari wrote:
biltongbek wrote:

Nick Mallet was saying it can get to minus 12 there.

Good grief, player's bits will be shrivelling up and falling off!

Bet your hoping that Bowe doesnt play and stays warm Cari

Read my mind Billy! Laugh

Actually I'm just hoping they all play!

by Standulstermen Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:21 pm

Zanni is an absolute beast in contact. Destroyed the english at every collision so far.

by **Biltong** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:22 pm

You would be thinking the Italians are having espresso's

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:22 pm

Come on England. DDDrive!

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:22 pm

England in prime position now

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:23 pm

The waterboy will be delivering mugs of Bovril instead today...

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:23 pm

Great clearance by Italy

by nathan Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:24 pm

Cari wrote:The waterboy will be delivering mugs of Bovril instead today...

or wiskey!

by **Biltong** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:24 pm

Italy's forwards have been very effective instopping the English line out to gather any momentum

by **RDW** Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:25 pm

When was the last time a game finished 0-0? Run

by Full Credit Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:25 pm

Italy need to hang on to the pill and stop kicking it away aimlessly.

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:25 pm

nathan wrote:
Cari wrote:The waterboy will be delivering mugs of Bovril instead today...

or wiskey!

Whiskey actually works Wink

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:25 pm

I like the way the players start steaming after a while Smile

by TycroesOsprey Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:25 pm

I see Italy have their very own Dan Biggar in Burton Doh

by Cari Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:25 pm

Gwaaaan Parisse! Wouldn't it be great if he was the first to score at the new gaff?

by Cowshot Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:26 pm

Parisse opening his legs and showing his class! (teehee)

by whocares Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:27 pm

So many good opportunities wasted by Italy outhalves
Shame as the forwards doing a great job

by eirebilly Sat 11 Feb 2012, 4:28 pm

Hmmm, interesting call

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