Six Nations in a Pandemic?

Extugger replied on 01/02/2021 08:07

Extugger

Posted on 01/02/2021 08:07

No one loves the game more than I, but is it morally right for the Six Nations to go ahead this year?

The French government have recently forced the postponement of two rounds of European club rugby, but insist the Six Nations are not in doubt. So Toulouse cannot travel to Exeter, for example, because it’s not safe, but France can still travel to Twickenham in March?

I understand there are "tighter bubbles" in professional rugby (indeed all professional sport) but is it right to have a Six Nations competition this year?

Perhaps a 4 nation home tournament should've been called for? Whatever, it's going ahead (at the moment) and for me, whoever wins on 13th March at Twickenham will lift the trophy.

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Tinwheeler replied on 28/02/2021 13:36

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 28/02/2021 13:26 by Fisherman

The six nations may not be the best World Teams but its the passion in the rivalry that makes it such a great tournament.( its good humoured rivalry as you would witness if you came to Cardiff on match days) Of course when England loose its not the same for yourselves.

Posted on 28/02/2021 13:36

Never give up, Fish 🤣🤣🤣🙂

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 28/02/2021 16:10

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 28/02/2021 10:31 by Fisherman

Not Pandemic but panic. England poorly coached and led on the field. Totally unable to change things when the wheels came off.

Posted on 28/02/2021 16:10

It’s good to see you putting in an appearance fish, whilst Wales have suffered a few setbacks in the rebuilding you’ve been absent, you got a win & hey presto here you are. I hope Wales continue to win then we’ll see more of you👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 28/02/2021 16:12

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 28/02/2021 12:24 by Tinwheeler

Not in my experience. It's no different to Scotland or Ireland playing England.

Posted on 28/02/2021 16:12

It’s called ‘minor Country syndrome’ or ‘a chip on the shoulder’🤷🏻‍♂️🙄

Fisherman replied on 28/02/2021 16:36

Fisherman

from Gwynedd

Posted on 28/02/2021 16:36

Visit to Cardiff on the England/Wales match should be on your bucket list.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 28/02/2021 16:44

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 28/02/2021 16:36 by Fisherman

Visit to Cardiff on the England/Wales match should be on your bucket list.

Posted on 28/02/2021 16:44

If the borders ever open🤷🏻‍♂️

Extugger replied on 28/02/2021 19:20

Extugger

Posted on 28/02/2021 11:27 by scoutman

Oh dear me! We can't have the Welsh "crowing" about a record score victory, can we? When the one wheeled chariot eventually limps back to "Twickers", give your head a real wobble and reflect on an abysmal performance. Out thought, out fought, out played. How England had 15 players on the pitch for the full 80 minutes is a wonder, constant foul play by one player in particular, deserved a yellow card at least. To many penalties given away, cost England that game not two French officials.

Posted on 28/02/2021 19:20

Record score? Remember 2007 when England posted a 62-5 win? THAT'S a record score to crow about 😀👍

Interesting to read all the comments and to see the passion we all have for this great game and our National teams. Long may it continue.

For what it's worth Fish, Cardiff on match day should be on everyone's bucket list - just once is enough! The banter in the pubs is legendary, but the best thing about the day, win or lose, any route back into England 😂😂

allanandjean replied on 28/02/2021 22:33

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allanandjean

Caravanner from Cornwall

Posted on 28/02/2021 22:33

Hi jonray, just looking at this page, on an iPad, and as I moved my finger the page zoomed in and, if I am not mistaken, your avatar is taken in Sirmione by the wall overlooking the Scaglieri??

Now that’s a place that should be on everyone’s bucket list!!

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Extugger replied on 01/03/2021 06:28

Extugger

Posted on 28/02/2021 22:33 by allanandjean

Hi jonray, just looking at this page, on an iPad, and as I moved my finger the page zoomed in and, if I am not mistaken, your avatar is taken in Sirmione by the wall overlooking the Scaglieri??

Now that’s a place that should be on everyone’s bucket list!!

Posted on 01/03/2021 06:28

Hi Allanandjean - your detective work has paid off and you're sooooooo correct! Thankfully, the Clubs' IT wont currently allow me to change my avatar, so now have a constant reminder of the wonderful place!

If Carlsberg made rugby stadiums.............

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 01/03/2021 07:39

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 01/03/2021 06:28 by Extugger

Hi Allanandjean - your detective work has paid off and you're sooooooo correct! Thankfully, the Clubs' IT wont currently allow me to change my avatar, so now have a constant reminder of the wonderful place!

If Carlsberg made rugby stadiums.............

Posted on 01/03/2021 07:39

Not far off tbh👍🏻😁-