2018 6Nations - Game 1: Italy

[16th man]

Got to say that was nicely built and taken.

Looked like Teo was a bit slow pushing up following the scrum for the initial break.

[Banquo]

If only we had a 10 who could kick.

we have, but the 12 has been doing it

[Galfon]

Allen 1/1, (Farrell 0/2.)

7 - 10. game on.

[Stom]

Poor. Don't like Brown's decision making so far...

[Banquo]

Got to say that was nicely built and taken.

Looked like Teo was a bit slow pushing up following the scrum for the initial break.

correct, and the from the next traverse across the pitch, the numbers were there, but both Faz and Care bit in slightly and there was no talking with May

[Banquo]

Nice from the running threat Faz

[WaspInWales]

Some nice hands there.

[Galfon]

Faz in after good carries by the dump-trucks.
7 - 17.

[WaspInWales]

Nails the kick. The lad has it all.

[Zhivago]

Tries aplenty in this match

[Galfon]

Another try would be a real bonus for Eng..

[Stom]

But that was good in attack

[WaspInWales]

Care is getting the ball away well.

[Peej]

Has Simmonds been told he can't carry the ball? He's got such good footwork and gets beyond the first shoulder, let's get him on the ball.

[Banquo]

Some may be surprised, but nice pass from Teo. Runners getting a little isolated, mostly because we are recycling quickly

[16th man]

Proper clog on the knee for Courtney there.

[WaspInWales]

That was harsh on Itoje

[Galfon]

Penalty count not exemplorary at this stage.

[Zhivago]

That was harsh on Itoje

Why?

[Galfon]

Odd french that..

[Banquo]

That was harsh on Itoje

sure was, but good reffing from the last lineout

[WaspInWales]

That was harsh on Itoje

Why?

Will have to watch the replay, as Flatman said it looked ok, but I thought Itoje contested legally.

[Banquo]

another really odd piece of planned play. Nice gainline from Simmonds, then pulled back to Ford to kick high. Just weird tbh.

[Galfon]

Brown adopting Mr Fumble persona for today..

[Which Tyler]

Nails the kick. The lad has it all.

Takes a real ice-man to nail that kick after missing the previous 2...