hi

Having been at Old Trafford for the Man United v West Brom game I too watched the France v England game game on my recording with bated breath.

Pheeeeeew!!! They just about made it, but I believe that they just deserved to to win.

I believe that the "sin bin that never was" made the England side disjointed and though they held out with one man down, France had got on top and they attacked the stubborn but tiring England defence.

Full marks to both teams for a thoroughly entertaining game.

Three months ago who would have given England a hope of beating France on their own soil and still having a chance to win the Championship ( albeit a remote one ). I do not fancy them against the Irish,especially on St Patrick's day!!

Wales accomplished another win but not with the style and creativity that some thought they would. Still a win is a win and they will be up for the France game.

Alas the Scots again showed promise but once again seemed not to be able to convert their authority into tries.

Again I wonder about the the way the backs line up when they have the ball in the scrums and line-outs. Several forward passes when in possible scoring positions indicate to me that something is wrong.

Ireland played some enterprising rugby and showed that they know where the try line is. Bexton is improving with every game and his place kicking is top class.

Cheers

Mike