jaz  Mar 7

   Match thread #ITAvENG #M6N #6Nations #Rugby

Mute or follow these hashtags and this thread and me as needed for three hours or so. Six if #Italy win 😜

Nine changes to the #England team, might be their downfall?

Let's watch some rugby!

Show threadjaz  Mar 7
Now up to TEN changes for #England #Rugby !Tom Curry injured during the warmup, Underhill takes his place.
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Ref Luc Ramos - his first #6Nations match in charge
Show threadjaz  Mar 7
I'd have taken the three points on offer. And Italy snaffle it up, three points wasted.
Show threadjaz  Mar 7
Good mauling from Italy. Good yards.
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#OnThisDayInHistory 2024 #ITAvENG
Show threadjaz  Mar 7

Genge. Oh Genge. "I want a gap, I do. I don't think they do sir. I think they want to pre-engage".

😜

Is that blood or paint?

Show threadjaz  Mar 7

Italy committing hard at the breakdown, I think we'll see quite a few turnovers. Italy so far nimble, agile, creating opportunities if kicking a little too deep.

20 minutes in, no scores, great competition so far.

Show threadjaz  Mar 7
Take the three! Yes, Italy call for posts, should be three on the board.
Show threadjaz  Mar 7
Try England, no conversion. Clever use of the ball to create overlap.
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Gonzalo getting very excited in the coach box,
Show threadjaz  Mar 7
Ref getting into England physio team about a blood injury. Medic assures him it's not a blood injury, while wiping up all the blood and covering it with a very large bandage.
Show threadJayne 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈Mar 7

@jaz

It's definitely not blood, sir, it's just a drop of claret left over from lunch 🍷🍷🍷

Show threadjaz  Mar 7
@TCMuffin 😂
Show threadJayne 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈

@jaz

I was following rugby union in the 1960s and 70s 🤷

Mar 7 at 5:26pmWeb