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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804   
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It's that time of year when for a few weeks we become perhaps more partisan than as being merely 'Defender Owners'. (Unless we're against Jeep owners, that is...
 ). It's the greatest rugby tournament on earth. So wishing all rugby fans, from whichever side of our various borders, all the best for a cracking couple of months.
Pundit-Grenadier's assessment: England looking like one of two teams for the title, bolstered by their favourable home draws. Ireland looking equal favourites, perhaps with the better functioning squad than England, but two big away matches Scotland looking like the 'exciting' team to watch. Perhaps not with a chance for the title, but certainly some big scalps that might help decide who become champions Wales, lots of new blood, perhaps forcing Gatland into some more up-to-date tactics. First match today against Scotland will set the tone. France, honestly who knows. Will their European club performances translate into national success or is it too soon after GNs departure? But it's France, they could still cause an upset, notably in the England match Italy, sadly despite CoS arrival, (as a Quins supporter, a big fan of the man from Limerick) looks like it might be a whitewash, notably with a resurgent Scotland All in all, the most open 6Ns for some years. No outright winner, points and bonus points will matter, some big scalps will be taken, Hogg will score a wonder-try from behind his own try-line, Clancy will ref badly, I'll have too many beers, England will be called 'arrogant' by the media, scrums will collapse, re-set and collapse again, someone in Cardiff will be wearing a daffodil or sheep hat, someone will cheat (boo, hiss), some new teen wonder-kid will emerge, I'll cry if we lose, Italians will cry during their (awesome) national anthem, we'll wince at crunching tackles, stand and cheer at runners carving up the oppos, raise an eyebrow of acknowledgement when a 20 stone prop at full pelt, side-steps a fullback before off-loading one-handed behind his back, and yet at the end, despite everyone wanting the English to lose (and perhaps the Irish achieving it) we'll once again be rugby-loving brothers in arms, wondering where the time went and waiting impatiently for the next 10 months until it all starts again. Can't wait; perfect, Shakespearean drama.  Monsieur Le Grenadier
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3rd Feb 2018 9:55am |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004  
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I too am a lover of the game ,my son a semi pro so just about to jump in the 90 to go and watch him play
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3rd Feb 2018 11:19am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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^^^ Sounds like an almost perfect day. Add Ale and a Pie, then we're talking!!
 Monsieur Le Grenadier
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3rd Feb 2018 11:31am |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1017 
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Bone crunching, gristle grinding, bruises the size of planets, all followed by a respectful shake of the hands, true sportsmanship Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
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3rd Feb 2018 11:53am |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897  
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Rugby and motor racing - fan talks peace and goodwill to fan
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3rd Feb 2018 11:58am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3498 
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Football supporters, watch and learn
When you get knocked down, get up unless it is serious and respect the Ref Thanks Grenadier. Nice post |
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3rd Feb 2018 1:57pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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Swing low sweet chariot!!
James
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3rd Feb 2018 2:01pm |
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| Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 511 
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A true sport, just watched France v Ireland what a corker of a match, great game and great sportsmanship
Cogito ergo sum |
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3rd Feb 2018 7:25pm |
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| Sulisuli Member Since: 30 Oct 2016 Location: South west Posts: 4795 
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With you on that Paul55. Brilliant especially last few minutes
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3rd Feb 2018 7:38pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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We have an aspiring sports reporter in Grenadier
Have only managed to see the scores today 
Brendan |
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3rd Feb 2018 8:52pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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See if you can find France vs Ireland on catchup Brendan. Excellent game, especially the last three minutes.
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3rd Feb 2018 9:11pm |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004
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They don't write books with endings like that last three minutes !
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4th Feb 2018 10:25am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905
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Good win for England. What a cracking game with with very few errors. James
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4th Feb 2018 5:05pm |
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| Paul55 Member Since: 03 Feb 2009 Location: Somewhere in my head! Posts: 511
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Great game JOW but in all honesty I expected England to really batter the Italians, good result all the same however the Italian play was very good, amazing what a different coach can do to a team and let’s be honest Mr O’Shea is doing a good job, watch out for them in the near future. Cogito ergo sum
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4th Feb 2018 6:30pm |
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