In the meantime, the 6 Nations kicked-off today with an unconvincing (flattering 36-11) England win over a lack-lustre Italy side playing with no recognised scrum-half. Mauro Bergamasco stood in and was as just as dire as the pre-match commentators had predicted. Italy's fifth-choice srum-half made his appearance at half-time and they steadied the ship a bit. England look a mile away from winning the tournament at this stage.
In Dublin the fans were treated to a cracking game of rugby which was genuinely end-to-end and which saw an impressive Ireland side beat France 30-21.
Tomorrow will see Scotland take on champions Wales at Murrayfield and yours truly will be there, full of early competition optimism. The arrogant Frank Haddon has made the first collossal mistake of the tournament by starting without metronomic kicker Chris Paterson. He made the same mistake in the Autumn test against South Africa and it cost us the win. Assuming Haddon gets sacked after this year's tournament, as I suspect he will, I have decided I will drink a nice bottle of red to celebrate.
And strangely the Pools Panel gave us a score draw against Cardiff yesterday...maybe they can see something we're having difficulty seeing.
ReplyDeleteOf course normal service resumed with the cricket. England losing...an innings and 23 runs.
I'm having difficulties looking for the bright side.