.... i see Scotalnd A THRASHED the Saxons ...
matches live on bbc today .... weather permitting ...
matches live on bbc today .... weather permitting ...
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1430 France v Italy
1700 Scotland v England
... both on BBC1 ...hoorah no, as they say, interruptions and no $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to MurdochAccording to the best estimates of astronomers there are at least one hundred billion galaxies in the observable universe. -
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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OhOriginally posted by Caliban View Post
pork products AND cheese toasties all round!
[a sound slow ground-out last-minute win to the Scots would make my afternoon complete
There is no finer sight than England's Six Nations campaign getting off to a really bad start after the blanket coverage they get in all the London-based sports pages 
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Not forgetting, tomorrow, Ireland v Wales (3pm KO) and I've just seen the Referee for that match is to be Wayne 'should have gone to Specsavers' Barnes!
Really looking forward to the Scotland/England clash and echo Ammy's sentiments above.
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well if Italy can get one over on the French as a prelude to a stunning victory for England .....According to the best estimates of astronomers there are at least one hundred billion galaxies in the observable universe.Comment
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Well spotted, AnnaOriginally posted by Anna View PostNot forgetting, tomorrow, Ireland v Wales (3pm KO) and I've just seen the Referee for that match is to be Wayne 'should have gone to Specsavers' Barnes! Really looking forward to the Scotland/England clash and echo Ammy's sentiments above.
The Ireland v Wales game will be President Michael D Higgins' first sporting outing since his election, I think so it'll be a change to see him greeting the players. Much as I wish his Presidency well, I'm hoping that his 'coping in defeat' muscles will be exercised by the end, tho' Wales look seriously depleted by injury & retirement ( but since when did that stop them
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Originally posted by amateur51 View Post I'm fresh out of pork pies
Will have to be content with the chorizo in Tesco's Finest paella... 
At least it keeps me neutral...
EDIT: oh! there's some Pea and Ham soup too!
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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My money is on home wins all round. I hope Italy will give France a tough game, and that Rhys Priestland does well against the land of priests....Comment
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As do I! I intend to give Scotland the best possible chance by not watching. They never seem to win when I do.Originally posted by Anna View PostNot forgetting, tomorrow, Ireland v Wales (3pm KO) and I've just seen the Referee for that match is to be Wayne 'should have gone to Specsavers' Barnes! Really looking forward to the Scotland/England clash and echo Ammy's sentiments above.
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It should be an interesting weekend. Italy and England both have new coaches, O'Driscoll and Bergamasco are both unable to play (amongst others injured), England have chucked out the old guard (Tindall, Wilkinson etc) and which French team will turn up - the one which laboured against Tonga, Canada and Japan in the World Cup or their brilliant one (which the pundits are saying in today's papers are odds on to win the Tournament?) Always entertaining to watch the French team Edit: Isn't the Italian National Anthem fun?Last edited by Guest; 04-02-12, 14:29.Comment
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well Italy gave a good account; Scotland just gave it away ... underwhelmed all roundAccording to the best estimates of astronomers there are at least one hundred billion galaxies in the observable universe.Comment
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The Italian anthem is a great anthem, I agree Anna. Once heard it's a real ear-worm - as our long-departed American friend might sayOriginally posted by Anna View Post
Scotland won't get many scoring opportunities easier than they had today I'm afraid and England didn't look very impressive as a team either but then it's early days.Comment
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Not the most auspicious start, but, we have another 12 weeks of thrills, spills and excitement!Comment
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In all honesty, I think all England supporters have been quite spoiled over the recent years - to the extent that they could perhaps be forgiven for reasonably expecting to win the championship, even Grand Slam each time, but on today's match, we are simply back to the old days when there was no sitting back comfortably at all; eek!
In fact bar that charge down, Scotland should have won it, I feel.
Talking of National Anthems, I wish the Scots would decide whether or not to flatten the 'leading note' on "to think again"; I gather it's a pipe thing, but why 'westernise' the tune - they are picts and celts afterall! And yes, the Italians' "de, de dum; de, de dum; de,de, dum, dum, dum dum dum..." bit is my favourite !!
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