Strange Famous

England 6 - New Zealand 32

England 6 - South Africa 42

England 14 - Australia 28

England 39 - Pacific Islanders 13

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I was one of the people calling for Martin Johnson, and he needs to be given time - but this is an appalling performance. We need a positive reaction in the Six Nations. Its been a brutal introduction to test rugby for Johnno, and what we need know is a clean sweep of the backroom and cut out all the dead wood and let Johnno bring in his own men.

I dont claim to be a tactical genius, but it doesnt matter who the fucking no 10 is if the ball is always so fucking slow. We need to recycle the ball quicker and just be basically tougher and quicker at the breakdown. Our pack - when it at its best - is still fearsome, but they havent been at their best the last few weeks certainly. Even the hapless Australian pack out muscled us.

Wales are the only team to get a result, this has been a very disappointing Autumn for the Northern Hemisphere

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for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."

The Gospel of Thomas

highthief

Ha! Trying being a Rugby League fan and see where that gets you. The Super League boys got their asses handed to them by the Kiwis and Aussies a couple of weeks ago.

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Strange Famous

I saw the final and highlights of most of England's games on BBC. Ive never been able to really get into League - but when I used to have Sky (ie - when I lived with my [parents) I used to watch the Super League.

I thought the format of the tournament was poor - basically guaranteeing the big 3 would be in the semi's - and England just didnt seem to be able to put in a performance over 80 mins. In the semi there were times when we had NZ rocking, but we didnt seem as strong as the Aussies or Kiwi's overall.

Glad NZ won the final though (simply cos it means Australia lost), at least they arent bottlers like the All Blacks!

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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."

The Gospel of Thomas

Daniel_

We (England) were crap.

Down multiple men multiple times. Fumbling the ball feet from an undefended touchline. We need to tighten up before the six nations or we'll risk losing to Italy!

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Strange Famous

Hopefully the Volcano will be back for the Six Nations, would like to see Hipkiss get a run in the team too

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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."

The Gospel of Thomas