6 Nations Match Day Thread Previews - Apply Now

.ak

6N Match Day Threads:

As with any international window you may notice the amount of posts peak on the forum, this is especially so during the Six Nations.

One of the appeals of the forum is the amount of knowledgeable posters that give their time and skill to the forum in the form of Match Day Previews.

However, as the forum is especially busy during the 6N we have decided to pre-arrange who gets to write which preview. This will be operated on a first come first serve basis.

The rules are simple, pick one of the matches below and post below. The first to register their interest in a match will have their name edited into the OP here so we know who's doing what and when.

The stipulations are as follows:

• Apply by posting which game you'd like to write a preview for below. First come, first serve.
• Although the same user can do multiple previews, if multiple users want to do the same preview preference will be given to those who have not all ready done or are doing a preview.
• The thread must be created within 4 hours of the last team announcement. If the thread isn't created then anyone may create one at will.
• If you can't complete the thread for any reason let us know here prior to the announcements and then someone else can apply for it.
• You may, if you wish, create a generic 'Build up' thread for any match during the week - more on this below.
• Finally, no two-line wonders! Please only apply if you're serious about writing up a decent, engaging preview.

With that, here are the following matches:

ROUND 3:|DATE|Preview By
Italy vs Wales | Sat 23rd Feb | Losty Dublin
England vs France | Sat 23rd Feb | Available
Scotland vs Ireland | Sun 24th Feb | totallegend
ROUND 4: |
Scotland vs Wales | Sat 9th Mar | Available
Ireland vs France | Sat 9th Mar | Podge_irl
England vs Italy | Sun 10th Mar | Available
ROUND 5: |
Italy vs Ireland | Sat 16th Mar | P_1
Wales vs England | Sat 16th Mar | Tox56
France vs Scotland | Sat 16th Mar | Swiwi

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Build Up Threads:

In conjunction with the above, we understand that people will want to discuss the merits of the games prior to the team announcements, so during the week building up to the game anyone may start a thread to discuss the game at any point. However, once the team announcements have been made and the matchday thread started these threads will be closed.

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This is just a trial process for the 6N window, however if it proves successful we may use it again in the future.

irishbucsfan

Can I do a preview of Thomond's previews?

Just to add to the anticipation?

Swiwi

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Can I do a preview of Thomond's previews?

Just to add to the anticipation?

Or whatabout a review of Thomond's previews?

Put some pressure on him to perform...

awec

Does the thread have to take a positive tone with regards to our selected 15 or can we call it like it is? :pac:

.ak

So long as it doesn't break the charter you can write whatever you want.

keith16

Excellent work .ak, might be no harm to sticky this thread too.

awec

.ak wrote: »

So long as it doesn't break the charter you can write whatever you want.

"Kidney, looking to fulfil his obligatory Munster quota for the squad has drafted in Ian Keatley to the 23 and promoted Dave Kilcoyne to the starting 15 ahead of the in-form Tom Court, not selected today because he plays for someone other than Munster. Ronan O'Gara starts at 10, much to the delight of Ronan O'Gara, half of Limerick and pretty much nobody else."




(I jest, I jest...)

Swiwi

If there are no objections raised (or even if there are) I don't mind putting fingers to keyboard and previewing Fra v Scot.

Podge_irl

I'll take Ireland v. France sure.

thomond2006

I don't think I'll be able to do many more this season.

Swiwi

thomond2006 wrote: »

I don't think I'll be able to do many more this season.

These last few days have really been a succession of bad news stories for Irish rugby.

Grimebox

awec wrote: »

"Kidney, looking to fulfil his obligatory Munster quota for the squad has drafted in Ian Keatley to the 23 and promoted Dave Kilcoyne to the starting 15 ahead of the in-form Tom Court, not selected today because he plays for someone other than Munster. Ronan O'Gara starts at 10, much to the delight of Ronan O'Gara, half of Limerick and pretty much nobody else."




(I jest, I jest...)

I would pay to read something like that!

durkadurka

Could I do one of my nine word previews?

thomond2006

durkadurka wrote: »

Could I do one of my nine word previews?

"Come back Mister John Hayes you are a ligind"

irishbucsfan

thomond2006 wrote: »

"Come back Mister John Hayes you are a ligind"

"Leinster - Wasps: Biggest game of the weekend, I wish"

thomond2006

irishbucsfan wrote: »

"Leinster - Wasps: Biggest game of the weekend, I wish"

"Leinster by five points, Jamie Heaslip is Houdini, trolololol"

awec

Grimebox wrote: »

I would pay to read something like that!

I can send you my paypal if you want? :pac:

Swiwi

awec wrote: »

I can send you my paypal if you want? :pac:

That is one helluva cryptic 9-word preview.

Toulon v Racing Metro?

durkadurka

Leinster good Munster bad, ROG ancient, BOD God, seanie.......

[Jackass]

I'm pretty snowed under with work for the next few weeks, but will definitely try and contribute - if not in the 6 nations, then maybe to a big Rabo game (Leinster / Ulster / Munster derby later in the season) or some European knock-out rugby previews.

durkadurka

This surely doesn't apply to Rabo games?

.ak

Nah, normal service resumes for those. :P

totallegend

Yeah, go on then, I'll do one for the Scotland v Ireland game.

Is the policy that we wait until the teams are announced?

.ak

Yep. Thanks I'll edit the OP.

Losty Dublin

I can take on Italy amd Wales for this weekend if you like, AK.

.ak

Cool, OP editted.

P_1

I'll give the Italy v Ireland match in round 5 a bash if ye'll let me

.ak

Sweet, OP edited.

jacothelad

Swiwi wrote: »

Or whatabout a review of Thomond's previews?

Put some pressure on him to perform...

Is he now too old to do them and where does he get his p.j.s made?

TheKeenMachine

I'll do Wales England if no one else wants it

.ak

Good on ya, edited.

thomond2006

I can take England v France.

.ak

Sound.

Swiwi

thomond2006 wrote: »

I can take England v France.

In the RED corner England...

...in the BLUE corner France

*size of text corresponds to current form

I'm sure you could come up with all sorts of boxing analogies to preview this contest.

thomond2006

Swiwi wrote: »

In the RED corner England...

...in the BLUE corner France

*size of text corresponds to current form

I'm sure you could come up with all sorts of boxing analogies to preview this contest.

"The boxing promoter chews his fingernails on the day of the fight, terrified the boxer in the blue corner won't turn up to the bout"

Swiwi

thomond2006 wrote: »

"The boxing promoter chews his fingernails on the day of the fight, terrified the boxer in the blue corner won't turn up to the bout"

However, the boxing promoter is actually from NZ, and he knows the sneaky little b*st*rd in the blue corner will pull out a knockout punch from nowhere, impossible to predict when though.

PhatPiggins

.ak wrote: »

[SIZE="6"]6N Match Day Threads:[/SIZE]

As with any international window you may notice the amount of posts peak on the forum, this is especially so during the Six Nations.

One of the appeals of the forum is the amount of knowledgeable posters that give their time and skill to the forum in the form of Match Day Previews.

However, as the forum is especially busy during the 6N we have decided to pre-arrange who gets to write which preview. This will be operated on a first come first serve basis.

The rules are simple, pick one of the matches below and post below. The first to register their interest in a match will have their name edited into the OP here so we know who's doing what and when.

The stipulations are as follows:

• Apply by posting which game you'd like to write a preview for below. First come, first serve.
• Although the same user can do multiple previews, if multiple users want to do the same preview preference will be given to those who have not all ready done or are doing a preview.
• The thread must be created within 4 hours of the last team announcement. If the thread isn't created then anyone may create one at will.
• If you can't complete the thread for any reason let us know here prior to the announcements and then someone else can apply for it.
• You may, if you wish, create a generic 'Build up' thread for any match during the week - more on this below.
• Finally, no two-line wonders! Please only apply if you're serious about writing up a decent, engaging preview.

With that, here are the following matches:

ROUND 3:|DATE|Preview By
Italy vs Wales | Sat 23rd Feb | [COLOR="Red"]Losty Dublin[/COLOR]
England vs France | Sat 23rd Feb | [COLOR="Red"]thomond2006[/COLOR]
Scotland vs Ireland | Sun 24th Feb | [COLOR="Red"]totallegend[/COLOR]
ROUND 4: |
Scotland vs Wales | Sat 9th Mar | Available
Ireland vs France | Sat 9th Mar | [COLOR="Red"]Podge_irl[/COLOR]
England vs Italy | Sun 10th Mar | Available
ROUND 5: |
Italy vs Ireland | Sat 16th Mar | [COLOR="red"]P_1[/COLOR]
Wales vs England | Sat 16th Mar | [COLOR="red"]TheKeenMachine[/COLOR]
France vs Scotland | Sat 16th Mar | [COLOR="red"]Swiwi[/COLOR]

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[SIZE="6"]Build Up Threads:[/SIZE]

In conjunction with the above, we understand that people will want to discuss the merits of the games prior to the team announcements, so during the week building up to the game anyone may start a thread to discuss the game at any point. However, once the team announcements have been made and the matchday thread started these threads will be closed.

---

This is just a trial process for the 6N window, however if it proves successful we may use it again in the future.

Utterly ridiculous concept. "Please teacher can I speak next".

We re not far off being charged for membership on what is rapidly becoming a nanny state.

Grimebox

PhatPiggins wrote: »

Utterly ridiculous concept. "Please teacher can I speak next".

We re not far off being charged for membership on what is rapidly becoming a nanny state.

Everyone who frequents this forum loves the write ups for big games from regular posters. This is the fairest way to continue with those write ups and give everyone a chance.

Swiwi

PhatPiggins wrote: »

Utterly ridiculous concept. "Please teacher can I speak next".

We re not far off being charged for membership on what is rapidly becoming a nanny state.

Instead of throwing toys out of cot, why not showcase a preview of your own? It does actually take a bit of time if it's not to be a cut n paste job, and it's a bit of a hassle if there are already other previews floating about. Since I'm doing Scot v France I will make sure I actually watch all their games, so that the preview is my reasoned opinion, and not just what I've gleaned from the internet. I know what you're getting it, but I don't think that was the point of .ak setting up this thread.

thomond2006

PhatPiggins wrote: »

Utterly ridiculous concept. "Please teacher can I speak next".

We re not far off being charged for membership on what is rapidly becoming a nanny state.

tbf PP this wasn't forced on us, most posters were in favour of it in the feedback thread.

I've no issue with it myself.

P_1

Yeah I'd have no objections either myself, I've always wanted to do up one of them and it takes the 'crap I'd best get this up before someone else' does element to it too.

ScissorPaperRock

PhatPiggins wrote: »

Utterly ridiculous concept. "Please teacher can I speak next".

We re not far off being charged for membership on what is rapidly becoming a nanny state.

Fight the system, man!

No but seriously, I think you need to lay off the peyote.

.ak

PhatPiggins wrote: »

Utterly ridiculous concept. "Please teacher can I speak next".

We re not far off being charged for membership on what is rapidly becoming a nanny state.

There was a feedback thread here, you had the opportunity to speak out on the issue then, but this thread isn't here for you to vent.

thomond2006

I won't be able to do England/France till tomorrow, if someone wants to do one today then go ahead.

Swiwi

.ak, has anyone taken Eng or Welsh previews this weekend? I'm already frothing at the bit in anticipation of Podge's Ire v Fr preview (no pressure Podge). Maybe English Lurker or Penypont Exile could step up to the plate...

.ak

Swiwi wrote: »

.ak, has anyone taken Eng or Welsh previews this weekend? I'm already frothing at the bit in anticipation of Podge's Ire v Fr preview (no pressure Podge). Maybe English Lurker or Penypont Exile could step up to the plate...

Nope, nobody has taken them, any are welcome!

TheKeenMachine

I feel bad now, but I had totally forgotten at the time - I'm going away for the bank holiday weekend, so I unfortunately won't be able to do the England Wales preview. Sorry!

Tox56

TheKeenMachine wrote: »

I feel bad now, but I had totally forgotten at the time - I'm going away for the bank holiday weekend, so I unfortunately won't be able to do the England Wales preview. Sorry!

ooh I'll take it if possible

.ak

All good, I'll update the OP.