Seven-try France hammer Italy in Rome
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France sweep Italy aside to start the 2021 Six Nations with an emphatic 50-10 bonus-point win at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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06/02/2021 16:36:24
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DuPont is pretty outrageous
Italy are a shower of shyte
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Italy look good enough to beat Scotland all the same
Dupont and Thomas are world class.
However, Italy many a few line breaks, which other teams may be able to capitalise on.
I actually think Scotland could be a good match up against France.
However, Italy many a few line breaks, which other teams may be able to capitalise on.
I actually think Scotland could be a good match up against France.
Teddy Thomas is the dogs back wheels.
It is indeed a strange 6 team competition when one team ALWAYS loses.
Is there not a case for Italy to join with the likes of Georgia etc to form a Rest of Europe XV. ?
Is there not a case for Italy to join with the likes of Georgia etc to form a Rest of Europe XV. ?
I thoght the Italians had beaten all teams other than England
Well that’s a good benchmark .
I thought Italy played really well, but they came up against a class side and were made to look ordinary. France now have the best nine in the world, three of the best 10s and backs coming out of the woodwork.Up front they didn't really have to do a lot.But they may well go all the way this year.Brice far better than Ramos at 15, Thomas had a great game, but he doesn't under pressure, Vincent tidy
Why don't Italy & Georgia just play off in November for each 6Ns??
Not a bad idea. Maybe the bottom team of the 6N's dropping down into a mini-competition and the winner being promoted. The promoted team can then play in the 6N for at least 2 seasons so they can go through a cycle of home and away games. Bottom team can even receive a parachute payment. Surely there is a solution somewhere to expand the game......
Italy woeful, France good. Didn't see that coming!
All the arguments for Italy joining the 5 Nations (funding, development, competition, sponsorship) are now being made for Georgia but can't imagine them offering any more than Italy do. Time for promotion and relegation?
Agree with promotion delegation. It's how things are with the rest of rugby in Europe. Italy would beat Georgia I guess. Georgia is only higher on the ranking because they consistently play weaker teams and Italy are lower because they consitstently play stronger teams.
Even if it most likely becomes one year Italy and the next Georgia I'd be happy with that
Teddy Thomas is the dogs back wheels.
Teddy Thomas is the dogs back wheels.
Italy are a shower of shyte
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France are a quility team, no question of that. But it must be so frustrating been coach of the Italian Rugby side, they're able to produce decent passages of play, but when threatening the opposition goaline, a lack of concentration, lack of discipline or clumsy errors often means a turnaround when in dangerous area's. Unfortunately I cant see anything more than a now customary 5 defeats looming.
I love quilts.
Time to kick italy out this competition they keep wales off the bottom every year
They kept Eng off the bottom in 2018 GS to Wales in 19 your talking rubbish
lol..... last year yes but not the Slam the year before and others plus Championship before also.... kept Scotland off the bottom more so get your facts right... and if England continue like this will lose at home !!!!
Many said the same about Scotland a few years ago but have to disagree, considering what is happening at Twickers right now! As for Italy, keep playing the talented youngsters, give the coaches time and it will happen eventually.
Nailed on for the Grand Slam
I am now convinced that's four Welsh scrum halves who are better than Youngs and Varney plays for Italy!!! It might be 5 actually
Randell might be better than all of them Tarw, with the exception of Dupont of course.
It’s true.....Italy must only be remaining in the competition due to the fact Rome is a good weekend away! They are getting worse each year!! Shambolic!!
All the arguments for Italy joining the 5 Nations (funding, development, competition, sponsorship) are now being made for Georgia but can't imagine them offering any more than Italy do. Time for promotion and relegation?
France are a quility team, no question of that. But it must be so frustrating been coach of the Italian Rugby side, they're able to produce decent passages of play, but when threatening the opposition goaline, a lack of concentration, lack of discipline or clumsy errors often means a turnaround when in dangerous area's. Unfortunately I cant see anything more than a now customary 5 defeats looming.
Based on this England performance, France will thrash them. Worst performance for 20 years!
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WHY ON WHY DID WALES allow shaun edwards to join france. worst decision of all time
Looks like Steve Tandy is doing a good job at Scotland as well.
The decision equally criminal was how england didnt nab him. A chance missed. Edwards is a real mastermind.
Why oh why did England not hire him. A number of French players postponed retirement to play under him. They love his ideas, modus operandi and enthusiasm. Here is a coach who won the European Cup, brought success to Wales and is now doing the same for France. Bit rough round the edges is he, for the top brass. England need a winner not a runner up. Thats what it takes.
Meanwhile ... England ... Kick, Kick, Kick, Kick, Kick, Kick, Kick .... I'm embarrassed to be English with this inept display
Italy are a shower of shyte
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Based on this England performance, France will thrash them. Worst performance for 20 years!
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Amazing French play, it's their title to lose now, England were awful, but saying that the Scots did not allow them to play,
Why is Italy still in the six nations? They are just embarrassing themselves. It's time there was a promotion and relegation system.
WHY ON WHY DID WALES allow shaun edwards to join france. worst decision of all time
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Utterly dull boring and pointless game. 90 minutes of standing around huffing and puffing and waiting for ref to explain rules how to make a scrum without falling over lol
Pitiful sport
Pitiful sport
Going to take a wild guess that you're a young person. And certainly a thick one.
J
Just replace the Hs in your user name for Cs and we are laughing. Why bother? I love football. cricket, rugby leage and rugby union. You really bother trolling an HYS.............why?
For some it is too difficult to understand, and too hard to play.
Get scotlands HYS up quick??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
The only winner is Covid.
No French teams allowed to play in Europe,yet the National team can scrum down in Rome no probs ?
No French teams allowed to play in Europe,yet the National team can scrum down in Rome no probs ?
France just simply too good for Italy. The game was over before half time with France in control. Its not good for the 6N's to see Italy getting drubbed and it cant do their confidence and development any good. Some say give Georgia a chance but it would be more of the same.
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Nice to see imaginative running rugby instead of the usual brute strength and flair lacking game so boringly served up by the English.
Totally agree with that. England are - and have always been - purveyors of Yawn Rugby.
The English game is unfortunately, what has evolved rugby union from free flowing, running and passing game of its first 100 years, into this hybrid of armour-wearing NFL/Rugby League, complete with the
Title will be between France and South Africa, whoops, I meant Scotland this year.
Here's to running rugby!
The English game is unfortunately, what has evolved rugby union from free flowing, running and passing game of its first 100 years, into this hybrid of armour-wearing NFL/Rugby League, complete with the
Title will be between France and South Africa, whoops, I meant Scotland this year.
Here's to running rugby!
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Get real! The French-Italian game had loads of tries and large amounts of skill.. the Scottish-English game had utter will and determination from the Scots which proved entertaining. if you're not a rugby fan then why bother commenting?
So go away and do some ironing and bake a cake. Probably home alone with nothing better to do.
Have to say it wasn't the game anticipated. However, wiping the usual smirk off Eddie Jones' face, PRICELESS!!!!! As for Clive Woodward.............ditto.
28 matches without a win, not a match won in the 6N since 2015, 50 points shipped at home to France - surely it's time to expand to 7N and give Georgia a chance?
It gives Italy a chance of winning a game, Georgia a chance to build on their improvement in the ANC, whilst if the additional match is scheduled during the existing window it won't trouble the big five too much.
Open up the sport!!
It gives Italy a chance of winning a game, Georgia a chance to build on their improvement in the ANC, whilst if the additional match is scheduled during the existing window it won't trouble the big five too much.
Open up the sport!!
I feel your sentiment. I dont think Georgia would have done much better. But, play offs would be fairer in my opinion. Make the "6th nation" a prize to those who play best against the side who last played worst.
Georgia would be destroyed. Italy have improved but so have the other 5 teams.
IF you’re going to go to a 7N then ,imho, Japan are a better choice for automatic inclusion on playing ability.
For Georgia (& Russia, Romania, Spain , Portugal etc etc ) a home playoff for whoever wins T2 euro championship vs bottom of 6N would be a sizable incentive to help investment to grow the game. Even if lost , a home playoff would bring a huge amount of exposure for the sport & players.
For Georgia (& Russia, Romania, Spain , Portugal etc etc ) a home playoff for whoever wins T2 euro championship vs bottom of 6N would be a sizable incentive to help investment to grow the game. Even if lost , a home playoff would bring a huge amount of exposure for the sport & players.
Utterly dull boring and pointless game. 90 minutes of standing around huffing and puffing and waiting for ref to explain rules how to make a scrum without falling over lol
Pitiful sport
Pitiful sport
Utterly dull boring and pointless game. 90 minutes of standing around huffing and puffing and waiting for ref to explain rules how to make a scrum without falling over lol
Pitiful sport
Pitiful sport
Italy look good enough to beat Scotland all the same
28 matches without a win, not a match won in the 6N since 2015, 50 points shipped at home to France - surely it's time to expand to 7N and give Georgia a chance?
It gives Italy a chance of winning a game, Georgia a chance to build on their improvement in the ANC, whilst if the additional match is scheduled during the existing window it won't trouble the big five too much.
Open up the sport!!
It gives Italy a chance of winning a game, Georgia a chance to build on their improvement in the ANC, whilst if the additional match is scheduled during the existing window it won't trouble the big five too much.
Open up the sport!!
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
WHY ON WHY DID WALES allow shaun edwards to join france. worst decision of all time
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Yes Italy were bad but the French were very very decent particularly early on , no doubt the luddites will batter batter and batter again until the door collapses and they may score more points but i have absolutely no doubt the whole performance will not be better than this
I didn't think that Italy were too bad. France were just on a different level. They will be very hard to beat.
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Dulin was ahead of the ball when he chased the kick through. Clear as day.
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Utterly dull boring and pointless game. 90 minutes of standing around huffing and puffing and waiting for ref to explain rules how to make a scrum without falling over lol
Pitiful sport
Pitiful sport
Scotland v France is going to be the 6 nations decider... England v Italy is vital to see who gets the wooden spoon
France were excellent all round. Italy tried hard and showed some flair, but their defence was poor. Teams need to quickly read the game when attacking to seize opportunities. Defending sides need to read the game to block those opportunities. The difference was that the Italians did not read the game in defence.
Yes Italy were bad but the French were very very decent particularly early on , no doubt the luddites will batter batter and batter again until the door collapses and they may score more points but i have absolutely no doubt the whole performance will not be better than this
28 matches without a win, not a match won in the 6N since 2015, 50 points shipped at home to France - surely it's time to expand to 7N and give Georgia a chance?
It gives Italy a chance of winning a game, Georgia a chance to build on their improvement in the ANC, whilst if the additional match is scheduled during the existing window it won't trouble the big five too much.
Open up the sport!!
It gives Italy a chance of winning a game, Georgia a chance to build on their improvement in the ANC, whilst if the additional match is scheduled during the existing window it won't trouble the big five too much.
Open up the sport!!
They weren't destroyed in the autumn and showed serious progress across the tournament. I would wager if they were given the chance they would be competitive very quickly - they just need regular opportunity .
And Italy were completely destroyed or weren't you watching?
And Italy were completely destroyed or weren't you watching?
Nothing for France to worrt about with Scotland and England other than the French inability to travel. Scotland will not be able to throw away so many chances to score. Why did England kick away what little ball they had? Bereft of ideas and so is the coach.
All the arguments for Italy joining the 5 Nations (funding, development, competition, sponsorship) are now being made for Georgia but can't imagine them offering any more than Italy do. Time for promotion and relegation?
If England had scored a try like Italy's in the first half, and they have quite a few times in the last 12 months, the commentators and ref wouldn't even bat an eyelid. Pundits would say something like "Hint of a forward pass but a lovely finish" when they looked at it after the game. Absolute joke.
And I'm an England fan!
And I'm an England fan!
Picked France to win the 6N and nothing I've seen so far has changed my mind. Have the potential to be the best side on the planet.
As much as I love having Italy in the 6N, there must now be a relegation system? allow Georgia, Romania, Germany,Russia etc to have a play off. What about top of the second european tier league to have a play off with bottom of 6N?
I love Dupont. Kicks, passes, supports, makes individual breaks and plays with his head up. Good job this isn’t pre-professional era, he’d be turning out for Wigan.
I am glad to have Italy in the six nations.
I would prefer to expand the 6 nations rather than remove Italy. Italy is part of the growth of rugby union.
I would prefer to have two conferences invite in the USA, and Canada, and some of the European nations.
I would prefer to expand the 6 nations rather than remove Italy. Italy is part of the growth of rugby union.
I would prefer to have two conferences invite in the USA, and Canada, and some of the European nations.
Georgia would be destroyed. Italy have improved but so have the other 5 teams.
Who cares - it is only boring Rugby.
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Would probably have been an empty stadium even without Covid.
Yawn - world's most stupid and boring game EVER
Six nations rugby ltd need to call time on Italy. It's a well intentioned but failed experiment. They are a cultural bonus but endless dead rubbers are boring, they are not even statistically significant at the bottom of the table any more. Italy might have improved in 20 years but the 5 other nations have just improved more, CVC want to invest in the best product, they won't be sentimental.