2020/21 Championship - Round 7 (VII)

islander wrote: castleparknight wrote: If "sir" had done his job even handed I think a fair number of the English international players could have faced a number of warnings, if not yellow card, for the amount of back talk and moaning about decisions they gave to him. Perhaps this is the difference, in that they get coached on how far to press the buttons...... Now being fair Sarries deserved the win, but cast your mind back to the year Exeter went up - Bristol were hot favourites going into the playoffs, entered the arena over confident and lost out. Bristol then had to remain in the Championship for a few more years. If Sarries take their foot off of the peddle just a bit this may well happen again. P.S. when does the Lions training camp start? approx dates for Lions' camp 13-24 June - they'll fly direct from Jersey to Edinburgh for Japan game on 26/6. Don't think GKIPAC PO final k-o times yet confirmed but due to be weekends of 12/19 June

castleparknight wrote: If "sir" had done his job even handed I think a fair number of the English international players could have faced a number of warnings, if not yellow card, for the amount of back talk and moaning about decisions they gave to him. Perhaps this is the difference, in that they get coached on how far to press the buttons...... Now being fair Sarries deserved the win, but cast your mind back to the year Exeter went up - Bristol were hot favourites going into the playoffs, entered the arena over confident and lost out. Bristol then had to remain in the Championship for a few more years. If Sarries take their foot off of the peddle just a bit this may well happen again. P.S. when does the Lions training camp start?

Saracens players will be subject to the same release as Premiership players as Saracens are one of the 13 Golden Ticket holders.

isleonian wrote: Remember Nottingham's halcyon days as one of England's top sides (at their 'old' ground)!

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WEvans wrote: gerg_861 wrote: Cricks at 2 wrote: No 7 wrote: Instead they have sold their soul to Northampton Saints and are forced to have all their youngs players and literally have games with men against boys. Also some diva like ‘that’s not my effing tee’ from Farrell.  I caught that lovely sentiment as well. From the England captain, really nice Rugby values there. A deeply unpleasant player who captains a deeply unpleasant illegally assembled club. He and they have nothing to do with ruby.

Cricks at 2 wrote: No 7 wrote: Instead they have sold their soul to Northampton Saints and are forced to have all their youngs players and literally have games with men against boys. Also some diva like ‘that’s not my effing tee’ from Farrell.

Edited by gerg_861 - 26 Apr 2021 at 14:08

Let's not forget that this wasn't just a PL side that Ealing played against, it is one of the best sides in Europe.

On a different note, it was great to be back watching live rugby on Saturday. One of the biggest cheers, as the players took the field, that I have heard at St. Peter and you could physically see the spring in the home teams step increase and the chests puffed out just that little bit more. Possibly a little unfair on Nottingham, but this is a 'different' season and i am sure that they would not begrudge us being allowed back in to watch.

I am delighted to hear that the Nottingham 10 is fine after, what looked like, an horrific injury. Not often that the crowd go instantly silent and then applaud when the player starts to move their legs. I am told that after tests he is fine, but has a split lip....Phew!
That aside, great to be back and see a good home performance. Nottingham have 2 lightning quick wingers, but they saw too little of the ball to make too much of an impact, but in truth Jersey looked like scoring every time they got the ball....Can't wait for Cov's visit. Hopefully, away fans will also be allowed to attend now that travel restrictions have eased.

The referee had a massive impact on the game . Every time every point of contact ( and occasionally absolutely correctly ) he blew his whistle against the Ealing attack and defence at the point of contact.

The refs performance had no affect on the game. Was pretty clear cut (as a neutral)

If "sir" had done his job even handed I think a fair number of the English international players could have faced a number of warnings, if not yellow card, for the amount of back talk and moaning about decisions they gave to him. Perhaps this is the difference, in that they get coached on how far to press the buttons......