There are a good number of teams who are stronger than us this year. We are about where we belong, and considering the injuries Oscar has done well. I'd be happy to see his contract extended as the club looks to the longer term.
I agree, it could turn out that we have saved ourselves a lot of money, or at least bought ourselves some good time to think again whilst adding strength to the frontline.
As much as the result is a setback, it's not terminal. The French have to go to Cardiff yet. It's going to be tight this year, and Wales struggles against Italy as well as the tightness of this result leave everything to play for. It's been an excellent start to the tournament.
Agree with everything you have said. I can't see why people post on a thread like this if they have nothing helpful to add.
I share a season ticket at Harlequins and find it a very different experience to football, but equally as enjoyable as football.
Are you a member of a club locally at all?
It's a shame Flower is going for me. It's clear he has the confidence of most folk. It looks like they are combining all the teams as one again and just having the single head coach. Cricket isn't like football though, the team are more accountable than the management.
Ooh ello, didn't see this thread.
France for me. If England win in Paris though my money is on them.
Going to Twickers for my first international, against Wales, in March.
PADDY POWER
Wales 2/1
England 5/2
France 3/1
Ireland 5/1
Scotland 50/1
Italy 200/1
I'm backing France who are under-rated at the moment and seemingly slipping under the radar. Some quotes have them out at 9/1. The match in Paris tomorrow is crucial and may come to early for England with their...