Well then. Wales not looking that sharp I thought, considering the stellar line-up. And England closely beaten by a dangerous looking France. I wouldn't like to put money on who was going to win the 6 nations this year.
England are cannily building a team for the next World Championship. Ireland are leaving it a bit too late and sticking to too many of the 'old guard', though I won't hear a word against Brian O'Driscoll!
B o'd slept on my sister's couch once! Wales looking better but it was not a particularly enjoyable game to watch. Two tries were fun though. We were rooting for Ireland (DH born there) but that was a great match. Exciting last two weeks of the championship with 3 teams in contention.
Such an emotional match for Ireland. I've been a big fan of O'Driscoll for years and have never forgiven the All Blacks for that spear tackle that took him out right at the beginning of a Lions' Tour. An emphatic victory over Italy. Now it's half time in the Scotland France match with Scotland ahead. If I was a nail biter my nails would be down to the quick.
Yes anno the All Blacks are dirty players, particularly at the beginning of matches. B o'D has been the best player Ireland has ever had, surely. If they had knighthoods, he'd get one. I always remember watching on TV when he played a match in Wellington NZ and there was a southerly storm (the cold kind in NZ) going on. B o'D was interviewed as soon as he came off and his teeth were chattering he was so cold. Glad Ireland had a good win on his last match in Dublin.
Oh, the shame of it!Where were the side that used to be able to play rugby? Well done England, you deserved it, but you've made me a very unhappy Welsh woman!