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@Hill66Murray @GoodBadRugby They did. They were told to hoof the ball away and run after it, and that’s what they did. Did it work? No. Was it a tough watch? Yes. Was it a coached gameplan? Clearly otherwise the coaches would have hauled players off

@GoodBadRugby It’s the players who didn’t perform

Thoughts, England fans? 😬 “Steve and his coaching team are working tirelessly to make improvements, and we remain fully committed to supporting them and the players as they face France this weekend and then look ahead to the Nations Championship.” - Bill Sweeney #EnglandRugby

@Official_JAH @IamAustinHealey And Kickleswick

@IamAustinHealey It’s almost like it’s the coach that is causing issues not the players 🤔

More concerned now with our style of play, pace too slow and kicking too much

@notthatGraeme @IamAustinHealey Yes. 1980s muddy pitch rugby

@IamAustinHealey It's purely a coaching issue. We play at a different (slower) pace to every other side

@IamAustinHealey It’s been poor for a while

Well done Italy

@JHJCSports @FogartyJack Cards are getting silly these days. Not what was intended when introduced.

@FogartyJack I’m saying I don’t think rugby is better with 14 players on one side, so no i don’t think it should be a full red. That’s for acts of thuggery for me, as originally intended

Hang on a minute. 2 yellows is only a 20min red?? That's not right. How has that become a law......

@Christianjw92 @Jackshitstorm Yes. Spoiling games. And at grassroots too. Need to look at the laws re cards. Last resort not first. And maybe not bin as sanction. See what other sports do

@GDZSport @Jackshitstorm The Ireland South Africa game in the autumn was the worst for seen for it but most games now seem to be having 2-3 cards

@Christianjw92 Why no warning before Arundell first? Oh well. Scotland better atm

@Christianjw92 @Jackshitstorm I don’t know. Rugby survived over 100 years until 2001 without cards. Then with head injury’s more cards. Now it’s just cards for fun. In that case make it like football and a warning not a bin.

@GDZSport @Jackshitstorm Refs seem to have become far more card happy lately. Is there a law change ?

@Jackshitstorm @Christianjw92 Scotland worthy of the lead

@GDZSport @Christianjw92 First was 60-40. In that position on the field especially, the tackler needs to present a very clear picture of the release before re-engaging.

@RugbyInsideLine Fake yellow card after 6 mins

🌹 England forgotten they are allowed to defend on the edges? Why so narrow?

@jonallenpt Yes. I’d love that card to be explained as it makes no sense

ITV fancy analysing Arundell’s first yellow and not just the second? Can even stick an ad on it but at least discuss it. 😂 No probs with the second because the laws give advantage to the player receiving the ball in the air #SCOvENG

@Jackshitstorm @Christianjw92 100% agree. As much as I 100% believe the first yellow was an absolute travesty.

@Christianjw92 Arundell didn't know what he was doing and created a situation where the Scottish player could potentially be seriously injured. It's a yellow card. Stick tae fitba.

@Christianjw92 I’m not sure you’d jump to land dangerously for yourself. He attacked the ball.

@njwoodward Incredible decision, let alone getting a card out for it

Two tries when England are down a man due to a piss poor refereeing decision. #SCOvENG

@The_fusse Shocking. Bordeaux looking great. But that was poor call. Also yellow card for Kate tackle NOR. No yellow for Kate tackle BOR. Too many cards.

#BORvNOR That Woki knock down is a knock on. This is bad officiating. Ala Eben !

@fergalcol @Outhalf None. Think TMO had though

TMO has destroyed the game of Rugby Union #IREvNZ

@AndroidRoss Shit law wording then. He wasn’t even attempting a tackle. Just stood there. Wasn’t expecting BB to get ball

So my understanding of the laws is shoulder to head starts at red and then mitigation is applied. However, mitigation can only be applied if there is an attempt to make a legal tackle. As Beirne is upright with arms crossed, it is always illegal and so not mitigation? #IREvNZ