Rugby

vinnyt77 England have admittedly got a bit better this half but still kicking away far too much possession

alistair The try off Marler’s head was sensational.

None of what England are doing is gonna keep Farrell, Erasmus etc up at night - but they’re playing with grit. I’ll take that for now….

vinnyt77 one for the history books!

alistair Much better in second half. Ford > Farrell IMO. Though I have a feeling Farrell will be back for Chile / Samoa, score a hatful, and start in the ¼ final.

Rare frisson of excitement every time Marcus Smith gets ball in hand

alistair This might be where we differ. I’ll take the result every single time. I love watching Smith, when he’s not playing in a team that I want to win.

Workmanlike, but efficient. Actually starting to believe I might see England play when I’m in Marseille in a few weeks.

vinnyt77 I wouldn’t start him in this tournament but he’s a devastating runner in midfield when the game is stretched

alistair

Yeah, same same. I wouldn’t have Farrell in the 23. Smith on at 60 mins.

Smallman1 went to bed.

We are absolutely awful to watch.

Surprised you still let Darren watch?

Check your inbox chief!

Second half improved. Tell you what though, I rather liked watching Fiji beat the Aussies

benson really good game be funny on Jones if they go out in the groups!

Smallman1
Still nothing, is your wand malfunctioning?

Not a euphemism

French massacre. 14 tries.

First game I’ve had a chance to watch so far,fuck me this is brutal.Cracking game they just batter each other and get up and get on with it.
Shows footballers up for the complete twats that they are .

mrrossi Brutal game. Before the game, I had South Africa winning a tight game by seven or so points. Ireland have soaked it up brilliantly so far though…