Shaun Edwards

[Proinsias]

In my opinion, the best rugby writer out there at the moment, usually excellent technical assessment of exactly what's going on.

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2007/10/11/france_put_a_strong_ case_for_t.html

He's got a point about the ability of england to neutralise Betsen's presence, and england are fortunate that even if Wilkinson is dragged into the bottom of a ruck, Catt can step in and cover for him.


I don't think England are going to win, I think it's going to be a few point win for France, but Edwards has, in my opinion, pinpointed where England could win it.

[raZor]

I'd fancy England to sneak it by about 6. France have effectively had their final like 99 when they basically never got going against Australia.

[HappyMonday83]

I'd fancy England to sneak it by about 6. France have effectively had their final like 99 when they basically never got going against Australia.

Frankly I think that's a load of bollix. Even if france don't hit top gear thay should still have more than enough for england. The aussies were caught on the hop by england, france have played them 3 times this year and beaten them 3 times.

Allez les bleus.

[raZor]

I'm just saying I wouldn't be surprised if England did sneak it, we all know France should win.

[antipop]

Eh, they lost to them at twikenham in the six nations this. When england had a bunch of kids playing.