To be fair he did. Going to probably have to continue playing him on the wing though, Freddie Steward is very reliable at full back. Who would you replace him with though? Apparently the RFU want an English coach next time, Borthwick seems front runner but he's very inexperienced. I reckon after consecutive series wins away in Australia, Eddie has probably got the job till his contract expires after the World Cup. Nice to see JVP take to Test rugby so comfortably. Should Quirke overcome his injuries there looks to be life after Care & Youngs. Pity after all the hype Marcus Smith hasn't made the transition from club level look as easy, partnership with Farrell is unconvincing.
Just thought I’d add this here as it’s the first time God save the King is played at a sports arena in the UK in this case the cricket against South Africa. It did give me goosebumps also to be honest. God Save the King. Goosebumps. 🙏#ENGvSA pic.twitter.com/8V2oFbAy3y— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) September 10, 2022
A beautiful few moments as cricket pays its respects to Her Majesty The Queen. pic.twitter.com/3QnZiFEOKq— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 10, 2022 The silent
He’s a proper find isn’t he and still very young, some of his shots are just outrageous and sublime. You can only imagine the batting line up for T20 and one day cricket with the batting of Brook, Bairstow, Butler and Livingstone. Blimey! Duckett has also done well.
We may not win the ICC T20 world cup but that, was one of the most satisfying wins in Cricket you will ever see. Every single thing about a world class Indian cricket side, just dismantled... just annihilated in front of everyone! We did it in the Old enemies backyard, in front of an Indian dominated stadium... against all odds. And we reamed them. They could have set 200 and we'd have chased it so easily. Whatever happens in the final, beating India.. as great as their fans are was worth all of it.
Yeah I agree! There’s something extremely satisfying about the way Butler and Hales just completely destroyed the Indian attack with such ease! It’s also just so satisfying shutting up the most arrogant and self entitled cricket fans on the planet! They are just on another level compared to anyone else.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/63593426 Rain is forecast in Melbourne so the reserve day might be used but that could also be washed out. There is a possibility of a shared trophy.
Thought the womens rugby team did very well today despite losing but playing a lady down for a majority of the game was never going to be easy against an expansive New Zealand side. Thought there was some questionable decisions from the officials but no excuses for the red card but thought the kiwi lady was lucky to just get a yellow but there you go. Well done to New Zealand though and great advert for the womens game.
I'm not going to watch any more international sport this weekend. Watched the WRWC and england lost in excruciating fashion. Just watched England lose a home RWC semi in Rugby League to Samoa. Caught the tail end of England vs Australia in the BJK tennis womens tournament. Every point played that I watched, we also lost. I'm going to do my bit for the cricket team and not watch them. I know my team Bournemouth won 3-0 today but what a ********ing depressing day of sport.
It’s been a rubbish day for England/British teams in knockout matches, hopefully tomorrow will be much better with the cricket final and wheelchair rugby league semi. (And women rugby league semi on Monday.)
England women were unlucky. I hate the way in rugby the TMO just randomly interjects for some things but not others. It’s bizarre. Blatant forward pass for one NZ try. That was ignored but the TMO overrules the ref on a 50/50 call that eventually ended in a NZ try. England would have got a definite try at the end if NZ hadn’t brought down the maul. So, the punishment was merely a penalty retake of the same situation. Can’t see how that was fair.
Exactly my thoughts Baz, I mean I don’t think it would be a contentious decision if the TMO use is consistent with these types of decisions but they seem to pick and choose when to use it. Very odd! Plus you’re right with the penalties at the end, seen many yellow cards given for collapsing the maul! It sounds like sour grapes but you just want consistency. I mean there was a clear knock on for a restart after they scored a try but wasn’t even looked at, again very odd.
Just had to turn off the cricket after Buttler gets out! I have a bad feeling we’re going to through this away after a brilliant fielding and bowling display.
I switched off as soon as Salt went. I am watching it back now through. What a good result. I don’t think after the Ireland match anyone thought winning it was plausible.
Oh wow!! That’s great! To be honest I couldn’t see all the game anyway as had to go out but I feared a batting collapse but should have faith in that middle order because we have some batting depth and quality.
The Scots must look over the border with so much envy. Seeing their neighbours win world titles in so many sports and become number 1 team in the world. Ahh well, at least they have their curling
Player of the Match ✅ Player of the Tournament ✅Some cricketer, @CurranSM 👏 pic.twitter.com/9ABklZ7Gwn— England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 13, 2022 What a player Sam is by the way!
How does the player of the tournament not get into the team of the tournament? Surely that’s not possible!