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<blockquote data-quote="MartinJohnson" data-source="post: 154627"><p>England can't score tries.</p><p>From what I saw it was one nil last night.</p><p></p><p>England are boring.</p><p>What I saw was a beautiful synergy of forwards and backs constantly pushing the French back and defending like Spartans.</p><p></p><p>England can't break the line.</p><p>Well I saw both Jason Robinson and Dan Hipkiss breaking the line almost every time they received the ball... Besides, this is the French defence that stopped NZ from getting past them. Very impressive.</p><p></p><p>England are ugly.</p><p>Well, I thought again, the combination of forwards and backs picking and going, battering the fringes, the strength and heart of the team putting in a huge performance was pretty beautiful. As was Johnny's final drop goal from over 40 yards out. Now that's how to win a game.</p><p></p><p>Rugby Union is a 15 man game - to say the backs were not invloved is just not true. The beauty of union is that it mixes the brain with the brawn. The flair with the tactics. For those of you who want freeflowing there is a game called rugby league, maybe you should stick to watching that or 7's? That is not what Union has ever been or should be.</p><p></p><p>I supect that our SH friends are starting to wake up to the fact that even though they may be more athletic and have superior ball skills they will not win in games like these. Why? They just can't play the way that is required. They want to change the rules to give themselves a chance, that's all.</p><p></p><p>The ab's choked, aussie had a shite front 5 (for years they have covered this with illegal tactics) - when push come to shove the shear belief and mental strength of the english is what sets them apart. Oh and one Jonny Wilkinson. </p><p></p><p>Wilko may not be the most graceful or naturally talented of 10's in the world - but when your back is against the wall and the pressure is on - who would you want Wilko or Carter? His defence and mental strength is second to none. </p><p></p><p>I am very very proud. We will never surrender.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MartinJohnson, post: 154627"] England can't score tries. From what I saw it was one nil last night. England are boring. What I saw was a beautiful synergy of forwards and backs constantly pushing the French back and defending like Spartans. England can't break the line. Well I saw both Jason Robinson and Dan Hipkiss breaking the line almost every time they received the ball... Besides, this is the French defence that stopped NZ from getting past them. Very impressive. England are ugly. Well, I thought again, the combination of forwards and backs picking and going, battering the fringes, the strength and heart of the team putting in a huge performance was pretty beautiful. As was Johnny's final drop goal from over 40 yards out. Now that's how to win a game. Rugby Union is a 15 man game - to say the backs were not invloved is just not true. The beauty of union is that it mixes the brain with the brawn. The flair with the tactics. For those of you who want freeflowing there is a game called rugby league, maybe you should stick to watching that or 7's? That is not what Union has ever been or should be. I supect that our SH friends are starting to wake up to the fact that even though they may be more athletic and have superior ball skills they will not win in games like these. Why? They just can't play the way that is required. They want to change the rules to give themselves a chance, that's all. The ab's choked, aussie had a shite front 5 (for years they have covered this with illegal tactics) - when push come to shove the shear belief and mental strength of the english is what sets them apart. Oh and one Jonny Wilkinson. Wilko may not be the most graceful or naturally talented of 10's in the world - but when your back is against the wall and the pressure is on - who would you want Wilko or Carter? His defence and mental strength is second to none. I am very very proud. We will never surrender. [/QUOTE]
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