felly says...

Dusatoir really is worth every penny! So impressed ~I would give him player of the tournie so far, closely followed by Sam Warburton...but, 2 games each to go!!

Posted 14:16 05th March 2012

makemehappy says...

@lawynd - I understand your points regarding the 15 shirt, but Kearney is just a better player than Foden. There is a huge amount of evidence now. Foden has talent, but seems to have limited rugby intelligence. Lots of pace certainly, which gets him out of trouble quite often. He's really is playing well below club level at the moment though.

As for the scrum. There were a few occasions where this happened. It didn't happen all day. Sadly the scrums have become a joke, with referees not knowing what to do, or chosing to ignore the obvious. Last time the two met, Corbisero drove downwards and one lots of penalties. The only person who didn't know this was the ref! No doubt that Adam is the better scrummager - again just look at the evidence.

Posted 21:23 01st March 2012

Rosbif says...

@Saint_Andre91. Agreed re Dusautoir. 19 tackles apparently. But bloggers talk about the 1 he missed on Hogg. Perfect. Long may it continue. Underestimate this man at your peril :)

Posted 15:29 29th February 2012

makemehappy says...

Can't see many arguing with Kearney now being the Lions fullback. I was amazed that some people thought Foden would be first choice. After 3 games of the 6N's I think those people will have to admit they got it badly wrong!!

I'm pleased to see the Welsh props have reminded everyone that they are a truly top class team!

I'm surprised to see Phillips mentioned. Can't believe anyone thought he had a good game. Just looked slow, which isn't good for the type of game Wales play.

Posted 20:17 28th February 2012

kybone says...

APV1 i disagree. What Sexton managed to do in terms of scoring points and creating opportunities was better than what Farrell managed to do. But the reason he is in and Sexton isn't is because Farrell did it in a tight bruising game against world class opposition whereas Sexton was playing against a rubbish Italian team! All the irish fans on here have criticised Ashton in the past for only scoring against weak opposition and yet when Sexton plays well against equally weak opposition you're bouncing off the walls because he's not in the team of the week! Mind you its what we've come to expect i suppose because of course Ireland, Irish clubs, Irelands provinces, and Irish players are the 3 best things in european rugby.

Posted 15:17 28th February 2012

APV1 says...

@ tuco - what happened to Chabal, my friend? Are you missing him? Don't worry, he'll be back soon - he was just having a jolly in OZ.

With regard to the Farrell : Sexton debate, I think we can all agree that Sexton is the more accomplished 10 and scored more points. But the article did use the caveat of, "...but for another outing that belied his years..." In other words, he played beyond expectation and, arguably, better than all the other 10s on show. As such, he gets the nod. No-one's doubting Sexton's ability, but he didn't exceed expectation, nor do anything "extra special" (he's always that good). That's why OF was chosen and Sexton was runner-up.

Posted 11:58 28th February 2012

Stag says...

Surprising number of scots given that they're incapable of actually winning a game. They're a terrible rugby nation. Farrell's selection over Sexton is disappointing but not surprising. PR writers are salivating at the thought of Wilkinson mark 2.

Posted 08:26 28th February 2012

dannyc28 says...

Nice to see some Englishman in the the team of the weekend for a change. It has not been happening much in recent times. Evidence alone that Lancaster is on the right road. Give him the job I'd say

Posted 07:18 28th February 2012

homergriffin says...

Watched the French game and I'm amazed Dusaitoir made it ahead of Ferris. Back to his bulldozing-line-breaking best. Rennie was standout for me in terms of the Scottish pack. Cannot wait for this time next year when Lions fever is in full tilt.

Posted 23:41 27th February 2012

DJP23 says...

What about the tackle Dusatoir missed on Hogg?

Owen Farrell was decent. But the English backline didn't play as well as Ireland, Wales, France or Scotland

Posted 22:24 27th February 2012