Strange tactics indeed by Italy, and didn't make for an edifying spectacle. It is clearly an area where the law should be adjusted.

However, it was hilarious, that moment where a puzzled Dylan Hartley asked the ref what to do and Romain Poite had to gently point out that he was the ref & not the coach of the England team.

Mind you, England were pretty awful for much of the game, and if anything were flattered by the final score.

Kudos again to the Jocks for a magnificent performance against Wales. The Calcutta cup is going to be some match this year.

Good solid effort by Ireland against France. Yet again, les bleus looked very curate's egg. Their pack is strong, yet they lost 3 of their lineouts, there are definite issues with the halves too.


Giles. Mogless in Paris.