Wavell Wakefield: It has been a good game, and a lovely day for it too. Deacon does a job, but he doesn’t have the athleticism of Lawes or Shaw. I thought Palmer was sound, but I think he’s a bit catchweight still. Pierre and...
Colin N: “The sooner Lawes develops the better. I’m glad he’s getting a game at 4 today.” Have you been watching it? It’s been a super game – 20-14 to Northampton at half-time. I agree about Deacon, he’s...
pothale: Who’s not being honest, Sam? France were the deserved winners – no question. It’s the performance of the other teams that is up for debate. Did Ireland really deserve the Triple Crown? Your use of the word...
pothale: Hmmmm…. news today that does not augur well for Leinster. Both O’Driscoll (6 weeks) and Darcy(unspecified) are likely to be out. Berne and McFadden are not going to be good enough for taking on Clermont.
Wavell Wakefield: I thought Easter was fierce last night, Colin, but then wet weather probably suits his pace. I thought Worsley was pretty sluggish, as he was on the Lions tour, and Moody, despite putting in the occasional big shift, is...
Colin N: “The best in Europe and shaping nicely for 2011.” If that’s how France play under pressure then they won’t challenge in the world cup. The problem is that they play a kicking game, but they don’t...
rugbyfuture: City of churches falls for game they play in sevens GREG GROWDEN March 22, 2010 MONDAY MAUL It’s not always smart to admit you spent your early years in Adelaide, the weird crime capital of Australia. Neither does it...
pothale: Ireland and Australia to play against USA and Russia in the World Cup Pool C. Kind of looks odd that the two ’superpowers’ are the seeming minnows. USA could surprise a few people yet.
LH: I hope Harlequins rugby league doesn’t fold. It would sent rugby league back.
Harlequins RL: For the first time ever that I can remember the attendance figure didn’t appear on Sky’s summary screen at the end of the match. Why was that I wonder? The crowd definitely couldn’t have been difficult to...