The rugby

[Dogtrousers]

I'm going to call this one as an England win. They've stopped their last minute loosing habit, and don't have a sufficient winning habit yet to succumb to arrogance. Scotland will be short of a couple of their stars to HIA protocols.

I'm saying nothing. What you say makes sense, it's not wrong, but I don't trust England at the moment. Mind you, if I was a Scotland fan I'm not sure I'd trust them either.

 

[Beebo]

Both teams lost convincingly to Ireland. The final score line against Ireland very much flattered England.
I hope the home advantage can swing it for England but we have a rest week now, so momentum could be lost.

 

[matticus]

I'm going to call this one as an England win. They've stopped their last minute loosing habit, and don't have a sufficient winning habit yet to succumb to arrogance. Scotland will be short of a couple of their stars to HIA protocols.

Yeah, fair summary - if I was a neutral, considering a bet, it would go on ENG; but as a fan, life is more complicated ... !

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Gatland's going. Just announced.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cpwrj451k95o

 

[Rusty Nails]

Gatland's going. Just announced.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cpwrj451k95o

Probably for the best.

The problem will now be to find a coach who wants a real challenge.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Probably for the best.

The problem will now be to find a coach who wants a real challenge.

WRU: Would anybody like this chalice? It's not poisoned, honest.

 

[Beebo]

Bugger. He could have waited until after the England match. 😁
We all know Wales play better against England than anyone else.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Probably for the best.

The problem will now be to find a coach who wants a real challenge.

One man's challenge is another man's ARE YOU farkING JOKING, YOU THINK I'D BE INTERESTED IN THAT JOB BECAUSE EXACTLY WHY? moment.

Sadly, but entirely understandably.

 

[Beebo]

One man's challenge is another man's ARE YOU farkING JOKING, YOU THINK I'D BE INTERESTED IN THAT JOB BECAUSE EXACTLY WHY? moment.

Sadly, but entirely understandably.

Depends on the money. I suspect the WRU will have to dig deep to attract a candidate.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Depends on the money. I suspect the WRU will have to dig deep to attract a candidate.

As long as it’s not Howley.

He’d take a gamble on the job.

Edit: Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt is caretaker Head Coach. Not exactly an exciting prospect.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

As long as it’s not Howley.

He’d take a gamble on the job.

Edit: Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt is caretaker Head Coach. Not exactly an exciting prospect.

Bit of a no-lose situation for him (I suspect not literally...) Three Internationals and out since they appoint a new coach before a Japan Tour in summer.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Bit of a no-lose situation for him (I suspect not literally...) Three Internationals and out since they appoint a new coach before a Japan Tour in summer.

When asked he said he's not a gambling man and wouldn't be putting a bet on Wales winning the triple crown.


Howley said he'd be tempted.

 

[geocycle]

I thought WG would wait for a final go against England. The fans are still mainly behind him if not the WRU. If by any chance they beat England they have something to show for the 6 nations and can hope for a decent tour of Japan.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I wonder if he's just said "That's it. I've had enough. Life's too short" and walked away.

It would seem to be an odd thing to give your team boss the push mid-tournament. Especially as it's not so very long since he offered to resign and it was turned down.

 

[Rusty Nails]

It would seem to be an odd thing to give your team boss the push mid-tournament. Especially as it's not so very long since he offered to resign and it was turned down.

Not odd for the WRU. It is not really noted for its progressive management.