I'm Irish and I'm the complete opposite :P love the Welsh accent but can't stand the way the Welsh and English call us "Island". We are one yes, but our name? No.
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Don't get me wrong. I love the Welsh accent and this is a great video. Great analysis. I'm completely a casual fan so I appriciate you pointing out the detail and nuance. The island thing is just a pet peeve of mine is all. Keep up the good work.
@@Flabfactory Thanks for your message. Glad the video was of use! If it makes you feel any better welsh people don't say Ireland and Island the same. That's the nature of accents to a large extend. My name is a good example of mispronunciation, but such is life!
Great analysis. I think it probably was the best try. Bloody painful for an Englishman to accept. But well done to the Irish. You chaps are building nicely. Good to see Irish rugby coming back.
Thanks, Quentin, really pleased you liked it 👍🏻 Ireland have improved loads during the championship, fair play. I’ve just posted a new vid looking at Penaud’s try v Scotland which might be less painful to relive!
For me, this was the best try of the tournament by a stretch. Clever line out move followed by impeccable timing and fantastic running by the evergreen Earls.
The quality of the throw from Herring can't get enough praise, I really should've included that in the video! Unbelievable move and Earls was fantastic all match!
My first impression was that it was an overthrow but then I was wondering why else Earls would be running that exact line. Cannot believe that you can be that accurate from a lineout, very impressed after seeing this again.
As a Leinster and anything else irish after that I come here for the analysis. It's one of the better channels and should have way more views and subscribers. Keep it up!
That's very good of you to say, Hugo! My channel lives in its own hidden corner of TH-cam but I'm very pleased that it's enjoyed by those who do find it!
Another beauty, Geraint. Great step by Earls, May is so fast he still almost tackles him short of the try after getting beat! I'd rate the LRZ try ahead of this one. And thanks for the sendoff for Stander
I loved conans try from this game. Ireland always have the potential for a strike play from set piece. But over the last couple of years we've been bullied by England at the gain line. So to see the boys put together 23 phases (including 2 with earls at first receiver) was especially satisfying Edit: meant to say - great video as always lad. Love watching them!
Geraint that was excellent breakdown of the play and lead up to the try. Watching at home with my two sons this line-out and Earls into the gap and brilliant finish was a real "Wow moment" and bums off seats to applaud it.
Brilliant video again Geraint, always look forward to your stuff coming out. As a very biased Welshman, my favourite 6N try is Cuthbert's 2nd against England in 2013. The steps from Faletau, the break from Warburton, the show-and-go from Tipuric.... Welsh rugby at its very best. Good luck growing the channel!
Thank you, Joe. That's really kind of you to say. The channel is growing slowly, but what's important to me is that people enjoy what I do and see the game in a different light!
Great vid Geraint. The Toaffoniou try this weekend is probably the dark horse. The front peel dummy - exploiting welsh fears from last year. Not all the glitz and glamour but excellently worked try.
Outstanding try and video, but Penaud's try remains ahead of this one for me as Ireland used a breach that was identified by France last week then relies on Earls' individual brilliance whilst France's try is more of a team effort, making the perfect timing all the more impressive (also I'm French and biased)
Thank you, Louis! Nothing wrong with a bit of bias! I do agree though, Penaud's try is my favourite so far. Perfectly executed with a number of wheels in motion!
Ah that’s great to hear! Finding my channel is like finding a needle in a haystack! Great to have another Irish subscriber too, my grandfather was from Cork!
It was quick reflexes and quick feet that made that try amazing. A great set piece that opens up the hinge and well executed. Tough to say if its the best. Some of Frances tries were amazing to watch. Earls try did help take down England so I will go with Earls try.
@@GeraintDaviesGDD my pleasure mate. Your production quality is incredible. I have no idea what tools you are using. It is clear ypu know what you are doing. I also like that you don't over dumb it down. Without saying who I am, I have a few 15s and 7s caps. I look forward to your further content.
I always think that there’s enough people out there doing vague analysis, so hopefully my stuff adds a bit more to the picture! I put a decent amount of stuff on Twitter too @daviesgdd if you’re interested 👍🏻
Great analysis GDD as ever - love to focus on Aki hips square but also competing - it’s not always about winning the ball 🏉 but giving your teammates improved chances over next few phases need to re watch all the tries after Friday 👍🏻
Thanks for taking a look, Chris! It's always the small things that make a difference! Slowing ball down is key to an effective defence. Big game to come on Friday!
That inside pass to a wrapping player can be so effective when you have numbers. England and France used it so well in their game. It's great to see it being used more often as I think it's a great weapon for attack against stronger defenses these days
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Nice! Its actually an easier skill for the forwards than the pull back pass to a player on the outside and is more effective as the player receiving the ball is hidden from the outside defense so they dont come up too hard. Out of interest... who would be your first choice 15 for France? Dulin, Ramos or Bouthier? I'm a bif fan of Bouthier, he's so good at manipulating defenders. All the French backs are really
@@DavidGannonRugby I'm not certain it's easier, different for sure, but context and intended outcome really does determine which works best. I'm a big Bouthier fan but I still think Dulin gets it. He just covers so many roles, as I've shown in a new video!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD At the end of the first half against England the English were out on their feet praying for the halftime whistle and Dulin kicked the ball away. I was raging 😂 It was a pity France were pragmatic and decided to play the conditions last night. Very unFrenchlike. Decisions to kick at goal and drive lineouts didnt work. Excited to see them continue to improve. The France vs Nz first WC game could be another classic
Its brilliant but I also love the dupont no look over the shoulder pass in the Italy game, dupont vs england, olivon vs Ireland my favorite as it was all about playing good heads up rugby and being willing to take risks
I'm torn between Penaud and Earls's tries for best of the tournament so far. Both are examples of careful planning, and perfect execution under pressure. I think Penaud's one edges aheas due to the sheer number of passes needed to open up the english defence. But both are great, great tries.
This play had me out of my seat on Saturday. As someone newer to the intricacies of rugby- Is England's back line setup standard enough for a line out? I feel like Ireland identified that May would be isolated as long as they could get the ball past the forwards. Support lines from VDF and Murray would have caused incredibly quick ball deep in the 22 even if May made a tackle.
Incredible try, wasn’t it! Yes the D set up is pretty standard. It’s curry’s job to protect the hinge & ideally BV would’ve got across slightly quicker too. It’s then down to May with help from young’s to protect any line break!
@@stevebrown5430 I'm not going to manage a full review unfortunately (the troubles of having a day job and a family!), but I'll definitely be covering some of the key moments!
Excellent try so much happened in the blink of an eye but I think his other try would have been better had it been allowed and as with above comments is there any chance you could take over commentary on live matches thats a hell of an accent 👍
The disallowed try was one of the best finished you could wish to see! I'd love to do live commentary but I don't think that's going to happen any time soon!
At risk of being banned from the site, I think that the best try of the Six Nations, so far, was the final try by France against Wales at full time. It was carefully put together, involved many phases and showed incredibly steady nerves. And Dupont wasn't even on the pitch.
Very shaky ground, Robert! I’m very much not over it, but I do agree. It was a quality piece of work from France and all credit to them for pulling it off! I’m actually doing an analysis of that game & offer my opinion on that try!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Yes, very tough to choose the Lions squad now. Re the Irish tighthead, I just think he's so mobile for a big boy and can really think. Also, Henshaw superb. I have passed your channel on to another old player - today is the first day it has popped up and I've subscribed just now.
@@Ystadcop Henshaw has been one of the players of the tournament for sure. Really consistent in attack and defence. That's very good of you, my channel is a hidden corner of TH-cam so always good when new people find it!
The problem was until the Italian match ireland weren't giving the ball out wide and earls did make a couple of mistakes in previous matches. James lowe must be kicking himself with the amount of ball that ireland finally moved out to the wider channels.
Excellent analysis, thanks. I'd love to know who came up with it..P O'C? Anyway, always nice to see innovation and especially a try scored so clinically off first phase.
@@Red-Revolution708 I'm a massive LRZ fan so would happily see his try voted best! I went for Penaud's try just because of the utter perfection of the play!
Around 2:10 you say “as is common for both Ireland and Leinster, Murray is at 5m and Earls is at 15m” or something like that. Did u mean Munster instead of Leinster? Signed A. Pedant
No, I meant Ireland & Leinster as the set up of having 9 on the 5m and 14/11 on the 15m is common (very common for Leinster) for those teams. I’ve not worded it as well as I might though!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD it’s obvious you are meticulous with your analysis, and your knowledge of the game is deep, sometimes it’s difficult to articulate that efficiently. I guess that’s why I’m not a sports journalist. Your standard is very high and can only continue getting higher, more power to u! Interested to see your take on upcoming Heineken Cup fixtures, keep up the good work!
It’s funny how Ireland scored a try from line out agent’s France, that I don’t think was planed but Ireland and France go back plan and bought team score two of the best try’s off the line out if seen in a wile. Zammit try of tournament from a Irish fan
Well done Geraint.......some great stuff. Sadly, as an Englishman, a quicker No.8 would have got to Earls, and I think Billy is done in the back-row. If he wants to continue at Test level he should move to loose-head. Fair play to Earls though, finishing that off at 33.
Firstly Ireland were fortunate to win the ball at the line out. Best tries are not awarded if luck is involved. Lou Zammits try v Scotland best try without a shadow of a doubt.
Interesting comment about luck, Dick. Why do you think Ireland were lucky to win a lineout they planned to win? And do you think there's any luck in the bounce of the ball?
God I love the Welsh accent! But I am always annoyed by the way Welsh and English people pronounce Ireland. It is an island but the name of the country has a fecking R in. Just pronounce the R for feck sake. In saying that though I am struck with the realisation that the English at least aren't fond of pronouncing Rs if they're not at the front of words.
I will not talk of the tries but the way you have stroke England playing large with multiples phases with discipline .....the true lack of England It was brilliant I am supporting two teams France and the team that plays against England 😉😆
@@kevinvolf8387 Hi Kevin, I can see that what I said could be misinterpreted: "as is common for both Ireland and Leinster Conor Murray is positioned on the 5m line and Keith Earls on the 15m line". The meaning behind the statement is that the alignment of having the 9 and 14 positioned like that is common for both Ireland and Leinster. I kinda hoped that the fact that they both play for Munster would be obvious enough!
Only works because Earls is allowed to encroach off side as the ball is thrown in. It was a great try but it involves the ref and officials not noticing him infringing at the start.
He wasn’t offside. He’s more than 10m back when the ball is thrown & as the ball hasn’t been caught in the Lineout, he’s all good to encroach as soon as the ball is thrown 👍🏻
@@GeraintDaviesGDD A player is allowed to come forward to take the ball from an overthrow as you say....however if that player does not catch the ball they are deemed to be offside and are subject to be penalised. In this case Earls did not directly catch the thrown ball so if he left the 10m prior to the ball crossing the 15m line he was offside. Correct me if I am wrong! !
@@decko20009 You are wrong I'm afraid. It doesn't matter who catches the ball. The moment the ball leaves the hookers hands any player may leave the lineout and any player may play the ball provided the ball travels beyond the 15m line (as the lineout is over).
It was beautiful, but best? Almost too fast, and doesn’t have any outrageous skill moment of the sort such lists normally require. The Keenan one where wee nugget outjumped two people a head taller than him for the tapback was also gorgeous. Get the man on the plane to South Africa. Please.
@@GeraintDaviesGDD well…based on my (predominantly English) media diet, the Sarries lads will be on the plane, despite not playing well at top level for a year, and Emgland having ./a 6n mare. On form the spine should be Russell and Hogg, Biggar and Sexton should compete at 10. Faz jr. Is nowhere. Henshaw has a strong case at 12, may lose out to Gat’s anti-Irish bent. Earls, Harris and VDM all had excellent tournies too. Awj for capt bets should have vlosed, bstween there6 Berne, Ruan and Henso should all get points. Mish was super, Tilpuric i like, Navidi is a good bastard Gbut Berne is in better form.
His was pretty exceptional (I've covered it in detail in my video dedicated to him)! I do think his is the best finish. But Penaud's v England (covered in another video) wins it for me!
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Epic try from earlsy, but his second try which was disallowed was even more impressive!
That would’ve been incredible if it stood!
I’m Irish and love the way you say ‘Ireland’.
😂 said with plenty of love 👍🏻
I'm Irish and I'm the complete opposite :P love the Welsh accent but can't stand the way the Welsh and English call us "Island". We are one yes, but our name? No.
@@Flabfactory Hope you enjoyed the focus on the rugby. As a Welshman I appreciate the value of people pronouncing things well...
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Don't get me wrong. I love the Welsh accent and this is a great video. Great analysis. I'm completely a casual fan so I appriciate you pointing out the detail and nuance. The island thing is just a pet peeve of mine is all. Keep up the good work.
@@Flabfactory Thanks for your message. Glad the video was of use! If it makes you feel any better welsh people don't say Ireland and Island the same. That's the nature of accents to a large extend. My name is a good example of mispronunciation, but such is life!
Great analysis. I think it probably was the best try. Bloody painful for an Englishman to accept. But well done to the Irish. You chaps are building nicely. Good to see Irish rugby coming back.
Thanks, Quentin, really pleased you liked it 👍🏻 Ireland have improved loads during the championship, fair play. I’ve just posted a new vid looking at Penaud’s try v Scotland which might be less painful to relive!
For me, this was the best try of the tournament by a stretch. Clever line out move followed by impeccable timing and fantastic running by the evergreen Earls.
The quality of the throw from Herring can't get enough praise, I really should've included that in the video! Unbelievable move and Earls was fantastic all match!
My first impression was that it was an overthrow but then I was wondering why else Earls would be running that exact line. Cannot believe that you can be that accurate from a lineout, very impressed after seeing this again.
Such a difficult skill, fair play they nailed it!
As a Leinster and anything else irish after that I come here for the analysis.
It's one of the better channels and should have way more views and subscribers.
Keep it up!
That's very good of you to say, Hugo! My channel lives in its own hidden corner of TH-cam but I'm very pleased that it's enjoyed by those who do find it!
A fantastic try by a fantastic player! Ireland were immense!
They really were fantastic weren't they! A real joy to watch!
Another beauty, Geraint. Great step by Earls, May is so fast he still almost tackles him short of the try after getting beat! I'd rate the LRZ try ahead of this one. And thanks for the sendoff for Stander
Thank you, Daniel! Wonderful bit of movement from Earls in the build up to move May like that. Yeah LRZ's was pretty mind blowingly good!
Excellent analysis Geraint Davies.
From a fervent rugby supporter in southern Germany.
Thank you for taking a look! Great to see rugby in Germany continuing to grow!
Thank you, great try and performance from Ireland.
Love the accent 👍.
Very good defensive analysis, thank you sir 🇮🇪
Thanks for taking a look, Patrick! Ireland played a blinder, great day for them!
I loved conans try from this game. Ireland always have the potential for a strike play from set piece. But over the last couple of years we've been bullied by England at the gain line. So to see the boys put together 23 phases (including 2 with earls at first receiver) was especially satisfying
Edit: meant to say - great video as always lad. Love watching them!
Totally agree, Brian. Conan's try was incredible and a really good example of ball retention and a bit of bravery too (the Sexton kick!).
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Keenan competing in the air to retain possession, himself and Zammit have been the breakthrough backs of the 6 NATION'S.
@@aidankearney493 What a great take that was! Pretty brave to go for a kick at that point too!
One of the best tries I have seen in years
Absolute quality wasn’t it! And good to see Earls flying too 👍🏻
Geraint that was excellent breakdown of the play and lead up to the try. Watching at home with my two sons this line-out and Earls into the gap and brilliant finish was a real "Wow moment" and bums off seats to applaud it.
Thanks, Aidan! They nailed this one in a big way!
Brilliant video again Geraint, always look forward to your stuff coming out. As a very biased Welshman, my favourite 6N try is Cuthbert's 2nd against England in 2013. The steps from Faletau, the break from Warburton, the show-and-go from Tipuric.... Welsh rugby at its very best. Good luck growing the channel!
Thank you, Joe. That's really kind of you to say. The channel is growing slowly, but what's important to me is that people enjoy what I do and see the game in a different light!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD nice one for sharing the secrets mate, keep putting out the quality vids and your channel will grow and grow
Fantastic try, great planning,amazing build up Earls got it spot on! Has to be the best try of the 6 Nations. Very good analysis too, thank you
Thanks for taking a look, Jan. really love this try. Well thought out and executed!
french here,wonderfull try from earls with fickou vs scotland,so many fantastics tries during 6n!
I'm English, but I do know that on the day England weren't at the races. A well deserved win from Ireland
Thanks for taking a look, Tim 👍🏻 it was a quality game and one that really summed up this years 6N!
Thanks Tim.I thought Ireland were brillant against a very good England side.Cheers im from Ireland.
Great vid Geraint. The Toaffoniou try this weekend is probably the dark horse. The front peel dummy - exploiting welsh fears from last year. Not all the glitz and glamour but excellently worked try.
Thanks, Carrick! That is a very good try, even though it hurts to see it again!
Outstanding try and video, but Penaud's try remains ahead of this one for me as Ireland used a breach that was identified by France last week then relies on Earls' individual brilliance whilst France's try is more of a team effort, making the perfect timing all the more impressive
(also I'm French and biased)
Thank you, Louis! Nothing wrong with a bit of bias!
I do agree though, Penaud's try is my favourite so far. Perfectly executed with a number of wheels in motion!
Brilliant analysis
Thank you for taking a look, Gary! Hope you're keeping well?
Great analysis thanks for posting this like your detailed breakdown
Thanks for taking a look, Paul. I’ve just posted a new one looking at Penaud’s try v Scotland if you’re interested!
really enjoy your analysis dude,personally i think rugby is the beautiful game
Thank you, Paul! That's really kind of you to say!
Quite honestly I think it was the best try straight off the training paddock
It was an excellently executed training ground move, you love to see it! I just love Penaud's try that little bit more!
except in the training ground Conan wasn't wearing Curry like a cheap suit :)
It was a perfect try by Ireland, all about timing. Perfection.
Beautiful wasn’t it! I’ll never get bored of watching it!
Just found your channel mate👍 class analysis! You've won yourself another Irish sub😋 and well done to Wales on an impressive championship win👏👏👏
Ah that’s great to hear! Finding my channel is like finding a needle in a haystack!
Great to have another Irish subscriber too, my grandfather was from Cork!
Your videos are outstanding.
Thank you! That’s very kind of you to say 🙌
It was quick reflexes and quick feet that made that try amazing. A great set piece that opens up the hinge and well executed. Tough to say if its the best. Some of Frances tries were amazing to watch. Earls try did help take down England so I will go with Earls try.
Wonderful play but Conan in particular, and indeed Herring's throw! Penaud still tops it for me though!
Absolute brilliant analysis. Well done. I think had his called back try been allowed that would have been the winner...
Thank you, that's really kind of you to say! I agree, that finish was incredible!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD my pleasure mate. Your production quality is incredible. I have no idea what tools you are using. It is clear ypu know what you are doing. I also like that you don't over dumb it down. Without saying who I am, I have a few 15s and 7s caps. I look forward to your further content.
I always think that there’s enough people out there doing vague analysis, so hopefully my stuff adds a bit more to the picture! I put a decent amount of stuff on Twitter too @daviesgdd if you’re interested 👍🏻
As an Irishman, I have to give it to the French over throw try against the english. The hands through midfield on that one were sublime
It was magical wasn’t it! Tough to beat, I agree!
As a Frenchman, I have to admit you are right 😂
Really great insight Geraint.
Thank you, really pleased you enjoyed it!
Great analysis here. Practicing this move on the training ground is one thing, pulling it off in a 6N match against Eng is another matter entirely.
I love your Channel, thank you so much for this amazing content !
(From France)
Thank you, that's really lovely to hear!
That's true ! As you don't speak fast, non native speakers can quite easily understand. From France. 😛👍🇬🇧🇨🇵
That’s very of you, thank you! I’ve got a French video coming out hopefully tomorrow night!
I love the analysis!!! And the accent👍👍🏴
Thanks, John 👍🏻 appreciate the kind words!
Great analysis GDD as ever - love to focus on Aki hips square but also competing - it’s not always about winning the ball 🏉 but giving your teammates improved chances over next few phases need to re watch all the tries after Friday 👍🏻
Thanks for taking a look, Chris! It's always the small things that make a difference! Slowing ball down is key to an effective defence. Big game to come on Friday!
Great analysis!
Thank you, David! Really appreciate it 👍
Great video, great try and great 6N!
It's been great hasn't it! Exactly what was needed after a year of lockdown!
That inside pass to a wrapping player can be so effective when you have numbers. England and France used it so well in their game. It's great to see it being used more often as I think it's a great weapon for attack against stronger defenses these days
It worked a treat for Henry Slade in the build up to Watsons try v France. I covered that in the video before this one if you fancy a look!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Nice! Its actually an easier skill for the forwards than the pull back pass to a player on the outside and is more effective as the player receiving the ball is hidden from the outside defense so they dont come up too hard. Out of interest... who would be your first choice 15 for France? Dulin, Ramos or Bouthier? I'm a bif fan of Bouthier, he's so good at manipulating defenders. All the French backs are really
@@DavidGannonRugby I'm not certain it's easier, different for sure, but context and intended outcome really does determine which works best. I'm a big Bouthier fan but I still think Dulin gets it. He just covers so many roles, as I've shown in a new video!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD At the end of the first half against England the English were out on their feet praying for the halftime whistle and Dulin kicked the ball away. I was raging 😂 It was a pity France were pragmatic and decided to play the conditions last night. Very unFrenchlike. Decisions to kick at goal and drive lineouts didnt work. Excited to see them continue to improve. The France vs Nz first WC game could be another classic
Last night was crazy, I don’t know what he was thinking & strange France didn’t want to play a bit more! World Cup should be incredible though!
So, what do you think? Is this the best try of the Six Nations 2021? Or is there another that you prefer?
For me, bias has gone beyond speaking, its screaming....It's Zammit for me. Certainly the best solo try at least.
I agree Rees-Zammits deserves the individual try label! I went for penaud for the big prize because the play is so perfect!
Its brilliant but I also love the dupont no look over the shoulder pass in the Italy game, dupont vs england, olivon vs Ireland my favorite as it was all about playing good heads up rugby and being willing to take risks
@@canadiancontent352 The Dupont try v Italy was magnificent! This 6 Nations has been just what we needed!
@@joshuaoreilly7853 That was a quality try!
Unbelievable analysis. You should have at least as many subs as squige
That’s very kind of you to say! Really pleased you liked it. Hope you enjoy the others too 👍🏻
Great video, thanks.
Thanks for taking a look, Paul! I've just posted a new one too, which you might like a look at!
great video, well done
Thank you for taking a look 👍
I'm torn between Penaud and Earls's tries for best of the tournament so far. Both are examples of careful planning, and perfect execution under pressure. I think Penaud's one edges aheas due to the sheer number of passes needed to open up the english defence. But both are great, great tries.
I'm with you, Thibaud. The moving parts in the Penaud try and the link through Dupont was magical and just tips it for me!
Wow. That's a really great explanation.
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Poor Johnny May looked like a lost child in Tesco
And that’s no fun for anyone. Still gives me nightmares!
Great stuff again Geraint.
Thank you, Patrick! What a try!
This play had me out of my seat on Saturday. As someone newer to the intricacies of rugby- Is England's back line setup standard enough for a line out? I feel like Ireland identified that May would be isolated as long as they could get the ball past the forwards. Support lines from VDF and Murray would have caused incredibly quick ball deep in the 22 even if May made a tackle.
Incredible try, wasn’t it! Yes the D set up is pretty standard. It’s curry’s job to protect the hinge & ideally BV would’ve got across slightly quicker too. It’s then down to May with help from young’s to protect any line break!
Great analysis
Thank you for taking a look, Steve! Really appreciate it!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD hoping that you put some analysis on of the France v Wales game but there are probably too many incidents to review.
@@stevebrown5430 I'm not going to manage a full review unfortunately (the troubles of having a day job and a family!), but I'll definitely be covering some of the key moments!
A good measure of a true sportsman is the ability to recognise greatness in an adversary. Diolch.
Keith Earls is a real pleasure to watch when in full flight. A delight to celebrate 👍🏻
Nice analysis again
Thank you for taking a look 🙌
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Always spot on mate!
Great analysis! It's not Watson that takes the ball in and gets turned over though, it's Ollie Lawrence
Thank you, Joe! You're absolutely right! It's been a few weeks since my last name error so I was due one 🙈😂
Nice breakdown and analysis, Geraint. Your accent is very much like mine, where are you from? I grew up in Pontardulais but now live in Australia.
Thank you! I was born in Pontarddulais & moved to Betws when I was 3! My family are all Betws/Hendy/Swansea. Have some extended family in Sydney too!
Excellent try so much happened in the blink of an eye but I think his other try would have been better had it been allowed and as with above comments is there any chance you could take over commentary on live matches thats a hell of an accent 👍
The disallowed try was one of the best finished you could wish to see!
I'd love to do live commentary but I don't think that's going to happen any time soon!
Anybody think earlsy will make the century of caps? That's rare for a winger.
That would be some doing! All depends on whether he can maintain this form!
Earls is on great form, think he will keep going for another while yet, he had an amazing 6 nations.
@@janwatson9595 good to finally hear from somebody who agrees with me
No for me the best try of the tournament is that of Penaud against England which is just perfect.
I'm with you there, Don (as hopefully you picked up in the video!). Just a perfectly timed play with everything going as you'd want it to!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Exactly 👍
At risk of being banned from the site, I think that the best try of the Six Nations, so far, was the final try by France against Wales at full time. It was carefully put together, involved many phases and showed incredibly steady nerves. And Dupont wasn't even on the pitch.
Very shaky ground, Robert! I’m very much not over it, but I do agree. It was a quality piece of work from France and all credit to them for pulling it off! I’m actually doing an analysis of that game & offer my opinion on that try!
The Irish No 3 also had a great game.
Furlong has had a wonderful championship, he’s booked his lions spot I think!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Yes, very tough to choose the Lions squad now.
Re the Irish tighthead, I just think he's so mobile for a big boy and can really think.
Also, Henshaw superb.
I have passed your channel on to another old player - today is the first day it has popped up and I've subscribed just now.
@@Ystadcop Henshaw has been one of the players of the tournament for sure. Really consistent in attack and defence.
That's very good of you, my channel is a hidden corner of TH-cam so always good when new people find it!
I must admit I questioned Earls' selection and I'm glad I was wrong, that reaction to the set piece, quick feet and killer instinct can't be bought
He's like a new man this championship, really pleased for him!
The problem was until the Italian match ireland weren't giving the ball out wide and earls did make a couple of mistakes in previous matches. James lowe must be kicking himself with the amount of ball that ireland finally moved out to the wider channels.
@@pilgrim3387 Tough for players to shine when they don't see the ball! Good to see him getting some of the limelight again!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD 100%
Excellent analysis, thanks. I'd love to know who came up with it..P O'C? Anyway, always nice to see innovation and especially a try scored so clinically off first phase.
Thank you for taking a look! The play is one used by Leinster a decent amount, but I believe that POC was the man to suggest they use it this game!
havent a clue about half of the technics youre describing but brilluant nonetheless😂greetings from Ireland
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking a look 🙏🏻
No Rees - Zammit against Scotland it was amazing try.
That was incredible wasn't it! I covered that try my Rees-Zammit video, which you might like to check out! This one is pretty special too!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Yeah and against the quickest players in world rugby .
@@Red-Revolution708 I'm a massive LRZ fan so would happily see his try voted best! I went for Penaud's try just because of the utter perfection of the play!
Around 2:10 you say “as is common for both Ireland and Leinster, Murray is at 5m and Earls is at 15m” or something like that. Did u mean Munster instead of Leinster? Signed A. Pedant
No, I meant Ireland & Leinster as the set up of having 9 on the 5m and 14/11 on the 15m is common (very common for Leinster) for those teams. I’ve not worded it as well as I might though!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD ah ok the way it is now, it sounds like Murray and Earls are Leinster players, but you’ve cleared it up, thanks!
@@Chadleyization I should've added a note to the screen when I was doing the final edit as I did think that at the time!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD it’s obvious you are meticulous with your analysis, and your knowledge of the game is deep, sometimes it’s difficult to articulate that efficiently. I guess that’s why I’m not a sports journalist. Your standard is very high and can only continue getting higher, more power to u! Interested to see your take on upcoming Heineken Cup fixtures, keep up the good work!
That’s very good of you to say! Really looking forward to European rugby, some cracking fixtures!
I have to say, now that Dulin's winning try has to be on that podium now.
I’ve covered that in my new video posted today!
Why? My granny could have scored that try!
Yes
It’s got to be up there!
It’s funny how Ireland scored a try from line out agent’s France, that I don’t think was planed but Ireland and France go back plan and bought team score two of the best try’s off the line out if seen in a wile. Zammit try of tournament from a Irish fan
Rees-Zammit’s get my vote as best finish but that Penaud score was something else!
Penaud or May in the corner for best finish
Both awesome tries! Penaud’s is just so perfectly executed I can’t look past it!
Great team try not just individual class,
It was a really good combination of a few players that's for sure! Lovely to watch!
Yes.
It's certainly top 5 I think!
Yes yes yes
It's got to be up there! The voting is open on the Six Nations website!
Your right it's earls
Penaud try vs England was the best team try whilst LRZ was the best individual try
Yeah I’m in agreement, Rhys 👍🏻
If you liked this one, check out my new video looking at Penaud's try v Scotland!! th-cam.com/video/6JNBeYW4B58/w-d-xo.html
Scotland´s final try against France..not flash but very impressive phases under pressure.?
Yeah quality try & you’re right, loads of patience in the build up!
Scotland fans will somehow claim they deserve the best try of the tournament and that the whole lions' squad should be Scottish.
😂 it’s one of the things I love about the 6N! Every fan wants their team to be highlighted 🙌
Well done Geraint.......some great stuff.
Sadly, as an Englishman, a quicker No.8 would have got to Earls, and I think Billy is done in the back-row. If he wants to continue at Test level he should move to loose-head.
Fair play to Earls though, finishing that off at 33.
Thanks for taking a look, Jack. Yes BV does seem to be lagging a little. I wonder how long it'll be before there's a change for England!
It was a good bit of play but one that would only work once I feel.
You could argue it only needs to work once...
Super 🌟
Firstly Ireland were fortunate to win the ball at the line out. Best tries are not awarded if luck is involved. Lou Zammits try v Scotland best try without a shadow of a doubt.
Interesting comment about luck, Dick. Why do you think Ireland were lucky to win a lineout they planned to win? And do you think there's any luck in the bounce of the ball?
i think it was Penaud's try against England
Yeah me too! Just a perfectly executed try!
Yes
😜
It’s certainly one my favourites!
Best try. No doubt
It was pretty special!
Any try against England is the best try.
There’s certainly a ring to it!
It was a good, training ground try, executed very well. But Zammits try against Scotland was pure brilliance.
Yeah very different tries aren’t they. Rees-Zammit’s finish was pretty special!
Yes by a mile
It's better every time I watch it!
God I love the Welsh accent! But I am always annoyed by the way Welsh and English people pronounce Ireland. It is an island but the name of the country has a fecking R in. Just pronounce the R for feck sake. In saying that though I am struck with the realisation that the English at least aren't fond of pronouncing Rs if they're not at the front of words.
The island of island.
I will not talk of the tries but the way you have stroke England playing large with multiples phases with discipline .....the true lack of England
It was brilliant I am supporting two teams France and the team that plays against England 😉😆
Glad you enjoyed it, Jack!
@Ben Parkes i am not a hater I am honest this for rugby....... in football it s Italy but only when we play against them rest of time I don t care
Best by a country mile.
I do love it! But I think Penaud's gets ahead as it's got more moving parts!
Earls was the best
Murray doesn't play for Leinster.
Of course he doesn’t! That’s a rather odd comment John!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD I think you mispoke and said that Earls and Murray line up as they do for Leinster
@@kevinvolf8387 Hi Kevin, I can see that what I said could be misinterpreted: "as is common for both Ireland and Leinster Conor Murray is positioned on the 5m line and Keith Earls on the 15m line". The meaning behind the statement is that the alignment of having the 9 and 14 positioned like that is common for both Ireland and Leinster. I kinda hoped that the fact that they both play for Munster would be obvious enough!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Gotcha
Only works because Earls is allowed to encroach off side as the ball is thrown in. It was a great try but it involves the ref and officials not noticing him infringing at the start.
He wasn’t offside. He’s more than 10m back when the ball is thrown & as the ball hasn’t been caught in the Lineout, he’s all good to encroach as soon as the ball is thrown 👍🏻
Your wrong, never offside. View it again.
@@GeraintDaviesGDD
A player is allowed to come forward to take the ball from an overthrow as you say....however if that player does not catch the ball they are deemed to be offside and are subject to be penalised.
In this case Earls did not directly catch the thrown ball so if he left the 10m prior to the ball crossing the 15m line he was offside.
Correct me if I am wrong! !
@@decko20009 You are wrong I'm afraid. It doesn't matter who catches the ball. The moment the ball leaves the hookers hands any player may leave the lineout and any player may play the ball provided the ball travels beyond the 15m line (as the lineout is over).
It was beautiful, but best? Almost too fast, and doesn’t have any outrageous skill moment of the sort such lists normally require. The Keenan one where wee nugget outjumped two people a head taller than him for the tapback was also gorgeous. Get the man on the plane to South Africa. Please.
Keenan has had a really good period of time haven’t he. I think he’ll make the plane!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD well…based on my (predominantly English) media diet, the Sarries lads will be on the plane, despite not playing well at top level for a year, and Emgland having ./a 6n mare. On form the spine should be Russell and Hogg, Biggar and Sexton should compete at 10. Faz jr. Is nowhere. Henshaw has a strong case at 12, may lose out to Gat’s anti-Irish bent. Earls, Harris and VDM all had excellent tournies too.
Awj for capt bets should have vlosed, bstween there6 Berne, Ruan and Henso should all get points. Mish was super, Tilpuric i like, Navidi is a good bastard Gbut Berne is in better form.
Earls try
Yes indeed, this video is very much focussed on Earls try 👍🏻
No Louis Rees zammit hahaha the best player
LRZ’s was pretty special too! Hope you enjoyed my breakdown on that try in my video on him 👍🏻
You can not plan a great try like this!
That's interesting David. What do you think they planned instead? Or was there no plan at all?
This is a planned move from the Joe Smidth era with Leinster. Paul O'Connell tweaked it a bit. 😉
No. He didn't. Louis Rees Zammit did. Against Scotland.
Great to see that try voted number 1 today. Hope you enjoyed my analysis of it in the video I made focussed on LRZ 👍🏻
No....Louis Reece Zammit was simply head and shoulders better
Hope you enjoyed my analysis of that try too, Vincent 👍🏻
No. Rees-Zammit did.
His was pretty exceptional (I've covered it in detail in my video dedicated to him)! I do think his is the best finish. But Penaud's v England (covered in another video) wins it for me!
That voice. Can you like read the news or bedtime stories or something? 🤤
😂 Always keen on a bit of storytelling!
The adorable Welsh accent really distracts from the content. :D
Ha well I glad you like it!
NO!
Who's your money on?
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Hogg v Wales, Zammit v Scotland, All of Dupont's tries..........All of the tries v England........
All quality tries 👍🏻
No..
Solid!