So how did England outmatch Wales? | Six Nations 2023 Analysis

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    It’s been quite the week. A much-improved England beat an even more improved relative to their performances yet still less good Wales, leaving both sides unsure how to feel. So, what are England building, and are there positives to take for Wales?
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  • @franomano7543
    @franomano7543 ปีที่แล้ว +593

    If you're not going to do a full video at the end of the six nations about the Italian games then I'm going to be very disappointed :(

    • @markfitzgerald7593
      @markfitzgerald7593 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm pretty sure he said he was going to on Twitter!

    • @aggeneysbasson2824
      @aggeneysbasson2824 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Hes just waiting for them to play Wales and then talk all at once about how Wales did or did not deserve the Wooden spoon

    • @crazycjk
      @crazycjk ปีที่แล้ว +20

      See: 31:52

    • @JGrowl-er9md
      @JGrowl-er9md ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Italy have been fantastic. A revelation. That performance against Ireland would have beaten Ireland most years.

    • @ChaSterio
      @ChaSterio ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@JGrowl-er9mdvery true as much as I love my team , Italy had us on the ropes a lot ,way more then wales did

  • @crazycjk
    @crazycjk ปีที่แล้ว +74

    31:30 I love the longer videos and if that means they're a bit delayed, it's totally worth it.

    • @gartht6536
      @gartht6536 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TBH, after watching, I have to replay at 1/3 speed with captions on to catch all of it. There is so much packed in that to compress it more is overcrowding our brains

  • @mpbeastohugbear83
    @mpbeastohugbear83 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Squidge, I love your videos, your content and analysis, but would it be possible for you to start using chapters for your video. It would make them more easy to follow and I think would also make them have a more clear structure. Thanks so much for the amazing video.

  • @TurtleFPL
    @TurtleFPL ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Way back in my school days, I was taught about Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh, who is famed for finding beauty in the banal and ordinary. And I think Squidge is the rugby equivalent with this fantastic analysis of a game that frankly bored the piss out of me and everyone else in the pub

  • @Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart
    @Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Englands defence was incredible because of the lack of ruck challenges, which means they have more men on their feet, one mistake pass leads to a intercept try which wales licked up like a pair of balls on a dog, but apart from that England are building something but will all good things to come is that time is needed, something borthwick doesn’t have, I’m just hoping a miracle can happen in France for the red roses

    • @jakeberry8882
      @jakeberry8882 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Farrell needs to find his shooting boots or make way to Marcus Smith for anything to happen in France

    • @t3649
      @t3649 ปีที่แล้ว

      It reminds me of the All Blacks defensive structure a few years ago

    • @somanytakennames
      @somanytakennames ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As much as I want us to be World Cup contenders, we won’t be. There just isn’t enough time. I think the best we can hope for is a semi-final this time round and make 2027 the goal.

    • @DS-ty2nb
      @DS-ty2nb ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@somanytakennames depends what teams silk u likey face I quarter finale ?

    • @jonm6258
      @jonm6258 ปีที่แล้ว

      "licked up like a pair of balls on a dog" - that my man is a saying I will be borrowing 🤣

  • @thomasblackmore5894
    @thomasblackmore5894 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Is Jack Willis the new Marcus Smith for Squidge? Personally, I think Jack is probably one of the best flankers in the world right now. Suppose each to their own.

    • @joeboonmusic4004
      @joeboonmusic4004 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Agreed. I think he's more mocking the media and their obsession with talented young players... They just go ham! But no reflection on Willis, he deserves the hype. He will easily be world class if he keeps on his trajectory. The thought of seeing Curry, Willis and Mercer in a back row together is also very tantalising!

    • @saoirsedeltufo7436
      @saoirsedeltufo7436 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It is worth remembering he's mocking the media coverage of the player rather than the player themself

    • @GenoAtkins
      @GenoAtkins ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You’ve got to say Sam Simmonds is the best number 8 in the world if you want a BT job

  • @sebclement6253
    @sebclement6253 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Incredibly optimistic view on Wales Squidgy.

  • @Backpfeifengesicht45
    @Backpfeifengesicht45 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I can't help but think that Italy are going to hand Wales' arse to them. The way they play (Ireland light) is so hard for a team like Wales to play that I can only see it go one way.

    • @MrSimonmcc
      @MrSimonmcc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right, and I'm Welsh! They're blwdi awful right now.

    • @Backpfeifengesicht45
      @Backpfeifengesicht45 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrSimonmcc they're in a period of transition at the worst possible time. If Gatland took the wheel even 6 months before he did, they'd be in a very different situation.
      I wouldn't say Italy are any better than Wales, but even Ireland and France struggled against them at times. Italian accuracy isn't where it needs to be, but they're hard to play against.

    • @MrSimonmcc
      @MrSimonmcc ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Backpfeifengesicht45 Italian rugby has come on leaps and bounds in the last couple of years. Wales deserve to be where they are in the World standings right now. It's disappointing because there just doesn't seem to be any cohesion in the squad and no plan B. I'm not even sure there's a plan A. Everything changes I guess. I can remember when Scotland were the whipping boys.

    • @noobtime01
      @noobtime01 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Backpfeifengesicht45 I mean Ireland were missing over 10 players, they play so many matches that rest is a necessity these days

    • @powerbite92
      @powerbite92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      According to Squidge Wales are really good except for the bits where theyre really bad, but apart from that theyre good and they just "need to believe" etc.

  • @anthonymclaughlin9222
    @anthonymclaughlin9222 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm really glad to hear you talk about the mental/emotional state of the players. Too often, we get so bogged down in analysis that we forget these aren't robots executing their coaches' gameplan. Belief and passion are essential for a team to be greater than the sum of it's part's.

    • @MrHsox
      @MrHsox ปีที่แล้ว

      At this level their passion is for executing like a robot! Serious point, I don’t think the players are all that motivated by “national pride” etc. just look at how chummy they are with the opposition in the tunnel

  • @jamesnicolas6495
    @jamesnicolas6495 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video squidge and much prefer the extended full analysis.
    This game was not an entertaining spectacle (for most) compared to the more fluid running/passing/ball-in-hand/high scoring games but I’m glad these games exist because they demonstrate the honesty of a team’s low confidence or adjusting to new set ups.
    If every game is a ‘classic’ then it quickly devalues the memorable true classic games.

    • @lenrichardson7349
      @lenrichardson7349 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did enjoy it for the two imperfect teams trying to win without the full toolkit at hand. Some times the sectacular is like the critisum of Mozart, 'too many notes'. If a game is slick and fast it can seem like a walk over and less like a contest. I like to see the contest and in this game you could see it.

  • @baconcheeseburger4504
    @baconcheeseburger4504 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    that dragged out intro to the sponsorship was one of the greatest I have ever seen in my life😂😂

  • @sozilla
    @sozilla ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bloody great video, really highlighted a lot that I'd missed. Thanks Squidge

  • @naomimallam2212
    @naomimallam2212 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Farrell was fantastic on Saturday everywhere but the tee. It is one of those games that he will be remembered for his poor goal kicking instead of his fantastic game management, his near perfect kicking from boot, his sublime passing. Really a shame

  • @csd.2
    @csd.2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I know a lot of people say that squidge hates Ireland but I think he hates Scotland more because the only time he ever uploads a Scotland game is the calcutta cup

    • @csd.2
      @csd.2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markthomson5534 true

  • @toppercop44muscles92
    @toppercop44muscles92 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Agree with everything apart from AWJ having an “excellent game” he was easily the worst lock on the pitch. The best part of his game is offensive rucking which was ineffective. Apart from one offload you wouldn’t know he was on the pitch.

    • @jhavent1
      @jhavent1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. Was watching this at my local club and we were comparing him to one of our locks because he was Competing at breakdowns he doesn't have a sniff at so he doesn't have to make tackles/get exposed elsewhere

    • @justinstephenson9360
      @justinstephenson9360 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure he was the worst lock on the pitch - apparently Beard was playing, not that anyone noticed

  • @VulgarHumanist
    @VulgarHumanist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great analysis of Owen Williams's play, Squidge. Fascinating.

  • @JamesLee-fl6ip
    @JamesLee-fl6ip ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos, humorous but insightful. Great work

  • @hohum2722
    @hohum2722 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Love your stuff but I think you missed the really obvious. George gave away the softest of penalties and Zamit scored an intercept try. That was all of Wales' points. England left 8 points on the field with Farrell kicking like the tighthead of Old Twatonians III. The score could have been 28 - 0 and no one could have complained about it not reflecting the game.

    • @olivera3365
      @olivera3365 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I mean, he has explained that the intercept try wasn't just blind luck. But as a very pessimistic Welshman I do agree with that point. We have scored 27 points this championship and that is flattering to be honest. It is unacceptable and while I do acknowledge the improvements in this game to keep us in it at the 70 minute mark it does feel like we need to do *something* to start improving on our points conversion

    • @Alfonzridesagain
      @Alfonzridesagain ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I love Squidge but his detail-oriented approach does sometimes miss the wood for the trees.
      The problem is assuming that these crucial moments of initiative by players are part of some orchestrated master plan rather than just split second decisions executed by experienced and rugby smart professionals within a wider structure.
      Shape, tactics and analysis matter more in rugby than ever before, but anyone who has played at any kind of level knows that rugby remains a profoundly psychological game, even in the most elite tournaments. You can't plan or control nearly as much as analysts pretend.

    • @hohum2722
      @hohum2722 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@olivera3365 Hi Oliver. Yes, I agree Zamit's try wasn't sheer luck but a rush defence was also nothing out of the ordinary.
      I think the bottom line is that England are marginally less ordinary than Wales at the moment. I hope both teams pick it up before the WC.

    • @benwilliams-up6ud
      @benwilliams-up6ud ปีที่แล้ว

      FYI, fact is you barely beat a poor Welsh team

    • @hohum2722
      @hohum2722 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@benwilliams-up6ud as I said earlier in this thread
      "I think the bottom line is that England are marginally less ordinary than Wales at the moment. I hope both teams pick it up before the WC."

  • @jeffwatts4264
    @jeffwatts4264 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    another great video im starting to look forward to watching these than the actual games now !

  • @Ewen6177
    @Ewen6177 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very interesting no Scotland v Wales vid..... But we have a England v wales vid...........

  • @mr.codingmaster2
    @mr.codingmaster2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    enjoying the longer videos though... keep it up mate!

  • @neilm838
    @neilm838 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I enjoy these videos often more than the matches. Keep it up!

    • @jean-michel.a
      @jean-michel.a ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great video for a boring game.

    • @gwynevans6440
      @gwynevans6440 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've enjoyed these more than any of Wales matches so far!

  • @vinniechan
    @vinniechan ปีที่แล้ว +9

    that game was the easiest job for the pundit ever
    just say "Freddie Steward" eery 30 seconds

  • @D4rkm00r
    @D4rkm00r ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My daughter is a toddler and keeps shouting 'SUPA-FAST!' as she runs across the living room. I showed her LRZ and said 'SUPA-FAST!', she agreed.
    I've been critical of your work before when it comes to Wales & England analysis, but this was an amazingly good deep dive on both performances whilst sticking a pin your own bias. Thank you Squidge, a pleasure to watch.

  • @dknarft
    @dknarft ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My son put me onto Squidge Rugby and I love it. It's one of the reasons I prefer watching the Six Nations over my local NZ teams in the Super rugby.

  • @tennistank7606
    @tennistank7606 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    you've got to do an Italy match! I assume the only reason you analysed this awful match is because most of audience are from these countries.

    • @jasonsen3367
      @jasonsen3367 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It was probably also because both teams have new head coaches so it makes for interesting analysis on which new directions they are headed.

    • @charlottescott7150
      @charlottescott7150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is doing a deep dive at the end of the six nations. He says it at the end of the video!

  • @jamessinger4995
    @jamessinger4995 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    you don't realise how good itoje is, until he isn't playing

    • @rianpp3696
      @rianpp3696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why then has he had such an unsuccessful international career?

    • @goo9398
      @goo9398 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rianpp3696 how many six nations has he won?

    • @willvince7777
      @willvince7777 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      ​@@rianpp3696 He has over 50 England caps, has been on the last 2 Lions tours (playing in all 6 tests), has started in a world cup final, and is only 28 years old (playing a position where it isn't unusual to see internationals in their mid 30s).
      How is that an unsuccessful international career?

    • @iamnutty8471
      @iamnutty8471 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willvince7777 gael fickou sai we maybe rated te best but what tinware do ww have! england noting besides runner up!

    • @powerbite92
      @powerbite92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Itoje's form is going downhill. It was not a big deal in the past if he is always losing the battle vs Springbok 2nd Rows, as he was still a good player with a successful career. But recently he has not been playing well. Now, owing to media worship of him, he knows that he is undroppable and .. whatever the real reason for it is.. his form has dropped off noticeably

  • @Jcoops39
    @Jcoops39 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for that. I'm been amazed and frustrated at all the negative comments about England this week after what I thought was a very solid performance. Glad to know I'm not going mad.

  • @BS2Dos
    @BS2Dos ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “The flanker does a big fart that knocks him off balance”. 😅

  • @markjeffery
    @markjeffery ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if Wales should consider doing a couple of drop goals with a defence like this. It would vary things and force the defence to rush the 10 more often. This worked well in the RWC for Wales vs Australia

  • @ruairiodonohoe2533
    @ruairiodonohoe2533 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WHOO, SQUIDGE IS BACK. Just in time for the next wales game!

  • @elbubson5600
    @elbubson5600 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tommy bowe joke made me laugh for a couple minutes. Thanks squidge

  • @charlottescott7150
    @charlottescott7150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic and made the game more interesting in retrospect. Thanks as ever

  • @videoaddict961
    @videoaddict961 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So you're saying Maro is better nowthan in 2017 because we notice him less? I wouldn't drop him but he used to do the subtle stuff AND be a masive impact player in more obvious ways.

    • @saoirsedeltufo7436
      @saoirsedeltufo7436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think he's talking about Itoje now but I agree, far better back then

  • @beaustenson1905
    @beaustenson1905 ปีที่แล้ว

    Squidge so glad this video was posted, was having a bad day so happy to see this was posted this has brought me so much joy

  • @clemfandango619
    @clemfandango619 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Henry Slade didn't believe the bollocks, that's why every regime minion is pissed off with him.

  • @SellSignalDoomslayer
    @SellSignalDoomslayer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:17 that Hitman joke had me rolling on the floor

  • @christopherlynch4347
    @christopherlynch4347 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Unfortunately probably the worst match of the weekend... Edited... Definitely the worst game of the weekend.

    • @Formakiwi
      @Formakiwi ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes but his English subscriber base pays the bills, so even if you didn´t see another Squidge video this round, you were absolutely going to get 20+mins on why they´re actually the best team in the competition. 🙄

    • @saoirsedeltufo7436
      @saoirsedeltufo7436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Worst of the tournament for sure...

  • @MrBrrclifford
    @MrBrrclifford ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Squidge I do congratulate you on your detail

  • @stephenreeds3632
    @stephenreeds3632 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating analysis as ever, highlighting the good and bad play of both teams. Listening to Squidge you'd think that Wales won.

  • @finlayD853
    @finlayD853 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    please do Ireland vs Italy or Scotland France ( not the most boring game of the weekend)

    • @bootneck4828
      @bootneck4828 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean Squidge is Welsh so naturally he's going to do the Wales game

    • @finlayD853
      @finlayD853 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bootneck4828 ik but he should do the best games that people want to watch not 2 below average teams battling out the bottom half of the table

    • @mcmustangno1567
      @mcmustangno1567 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bootneck4828 glaring omission of Scotland v Wales so far.........

  • @cathaloscanaill8858
    @cathaloscanaill8858 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone else notice the sneaky pic of Tommy Bowe at 27:22 after he says ten phases. Love it 😂

  • @lost_boy
    @lost_boy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding video, Squidge. Personally I really enjoyed the match - it was certainly entertaining with some moments of great skill from both teams. It certainly looks like England are on the up right now, but I don't think we'll be seeing an upset in Dublin or Paris.

  • @rob.1
    @rob.1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great analysis as ever. Nice to see some balanced commentary, as opposed to the normal "England were rubbish" stuff.

  • @nahAllow
    @nahAllow ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't be only me that jumps out of my seat every time the crhssshhs noise comes in at the start of a Squidge video

  • @jdrumgoole
    @jdrumgoole ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Ants and tired dogs" classic!

  • @techavsupport5921
    @techavsupport5921 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again for the awesome break down!

  • @MrPoPoTe09
    @MrPoPoTe09 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Great video Squidge, as asual !
    About every comment asking him for specific videos about this or that match, I don't know if it's a good idea to put that much pressure on creators. Don't forget there's a human being behind the videos, who I'm sure put everything he can to produce quality content in such short amount of time :)

    • @Jam43341
      @Jam43341 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chill bro 😂fans just asking for content he’s a youtuber

    • @mcmustangno1567
      @mcmustangno1567 ปีที่แล้ว

      A bit of chronological order wouldn’t go amiss 🤷‍♂️

  • @moco_coco_999
    @moco_coco_999 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I haven’t watched yet, but 32 minutes seems like a long time to say “because Wales aren’t very good at the moment”

  • @daracrowley882
    @daracrowley882 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not sure about the Hawkins hit on farrell, lawrence couldn't be the extra man he's already ran too close of a line to farrell so wouldn't make a difference however if hawkins had stayed in the play possibly could've expedited the welsh recovery. Loved the kicking analysis, was dying hear your take after the game cause I couldn't make sense of it while watching and you more than delivered as usual.

  • @chrgf
    @chrgf ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you plan on doing Italy vs Ireland?
    After watching the Ireland vs France review it feels like Italy has found a way do dismantle Ireland's defense (the pocket defense where they focus on stopping offloads rather than smashing the player) by having a player cutting the line right in the created pocket! It felt like in first half they should have scored at least twice with this tactic.
    Impatient on your review!!

    • @charlottescott7150
      @charlottescott7150 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's doing a deep dive on Italy at the end of the 6N. He says it at the end of this video

  • @DM-rp9ik
    @DM-rp9ik ปีที่แล้ว +42

    England and Wales providing vital services to insomniacs

  • @uniqueaerialvideoltd2863
    @uniqueaerialvideoltd2863 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff Squidge.

  • @noelmaher4633
    @noelmaher4633 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was Wales they played, and they were brutal. Lets wait..#Fra #Ire Glad you are back posting.

  • @nigelwilliams8537
    @nigelwilliams8537 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don't know where to start, really, so I'll just plough on and say, "Wow - what an amazingly insightful, perceptive and utterly absorbing analysis"!
    Thank you for a nuanced and compelling 30-minutes of research and de/re/pre-construction which effortlessly side-stepped cliché, lazy stereotyping and "received wisdom". In so doing, you masterfully delivered, yet again, a "Squidge-Worthy" analysis, replete with originality, iconoclasm and insight. In other words, "Uttly triffic - Ta!

  • @joeperkinspt7
    @joeperkinspt7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the detailing in your analysis and work you do, just wonder where you see wales attack improving as I don't think a good defence and kicking game is enough to be competitive any more

    • @gwynevans6440
      @gwynevans6440 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think his comments on Owen Williams as opposed to Biggar were telling, running any plays off 10 are always going to be rubbish if he's that easy to read. I also think Mason Grady looked like a good wide channel attacking threat, or at least he will do when he's up to international speed.

    • @joeperkinspt7
      @joeperkinspt7 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gwynevans6440 100% Grady looks made for this level with a few more games under his belt, still feel like we need more speed of ball from 9 & 10 personally think looking to the future is the only way for welsh rugby as its pointless having quality 12 through 15 if you never use them. Imagine what grady or zammit would do with a Fin Russell. All comes down to selection and the game plan.

  • @jean-michel.a
    @jean-michel.a ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Analysis more entertaining than the actual game.

  • @mhorlor
    @mhorlor ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these vids, mate. Keep it up!

  • @MrBrrclifford
    @MrBrrclifford ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By far and away the best rugby review I've come across. IMHO England's recent performances show how much they had drifted under Eddie. Eddie who?

  • @waynemurray5084
    @waynemurray5084 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I pray that Gats is just holding back an entire new game-plan for the World Cup.

    • @tanguy6288
      @tanguy6288 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wales always do good with a disgusting game plan in the world cup, so don't worry!!

    • @atomic_bear
      @atomic_bear ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He isn't, but this game plan will be much better in the world cup

    • @Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart
      @Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We shall find out on the Italian game because if they cannot avenge their loss to Italy this year then they’ll learn nothing from this upcoming World Cup plus their contracts are pretty much in the wind so it’s not looking very good for some welsh players, which is a shame because as an English man I enjoy nothing more then to watch wales and England bang it out on the rugby field as strong rivals, pushing each other to the limit

    • @Formakiwi
      @Formakiwi ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He´d have been holding that one back for his entire career at this stage.

    • @tomdavies6368
      @tomdavies6368 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt he is. It will be this gameplan, done better, with a more well prepared and confident team.

  • @Samizouza
    @Samizouza ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Leave it to Squidgey to make a boring game alot more interesting with his analysis and tongue-in-cheek humor.

  • @colinbell1354
    @colinbell1354 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where's the analysis of Wales vs Sco - we want to know what your view was of Wales' defensive disintegration in the second half - not one of their back line knew their role and the obvious tension between Dyer and Biggar from the first half spilled over into that. The amount of defensive cover that Dyer produced from nothing was astonishing.

  • @JoshuaWilkes
    @JoshuaWilkes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate, your content. Is amazing.

  • @Natedawg38
    @Natedawg38 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another video over 30 mins? Thank you god

  • @Formakiwi
    @Formakiwi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Warrenball (a dumb but evocative term) is a blueprint for how to play winning rugby with average to middling player stocks. It didn´t work in his time with the Chiefs, ironically because it required the team to play beneath themselves. It´s sad in a way that even hardcore Welsh fans see it as the only way for Wales to play, as you suspect that will become a self-fulfilling prophecy and the wins will still largely elude them. It´s worth remembering that, in the years when they weren´t winning 6 Nations titles or knocking England out of their own World Cup (🤗), Wales were frequently abysmal; regularly thumped by the Southern Hemisphere teams, and typically shooting it out with Scotland for 4th or fifth place just above Italy (apart from the years when France were shit, when they could usually be confident of at least finishing third).

    • @olivera3365
      @olivera3365 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think any team would rather win right now and hope to win later as well, than lose right now and hope to win later. If we can turn this around and win a match this 6N I think it would be great for our confidence and the atmosphere around Welsh rugby and I hope that would lead to better things in the future, especially with things (albeit painfully slowly) seemingly moving forward with the WRU and player contracts

    • @glasblaidd
      @glasblaidd ปีที่แล้ว

      Like big ollie outside of Farrell isn't warrenball??

  • @rorymackie8647
    @rorymackie8647 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Recent 6 nations games covered by Squidge:
    Scotland smashing Wales ❌
    Italy giving Ireland a scare ❌
    Chaotic France v Scotland ❌
    Snooze fest Wales v England ✅
    Just the game everyone wanted….. 😴

    • @saoirsedeltufo7436
      @saoirsedeltufo7436 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Genuinely trying to remember the last time I watched a game that dull...

  • @gabe5247
    @gabe5247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great, not only still no Italy video, now I'm also worried because apparently Wales is good

  • @ruairiobric
    @ruairiobric ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another completely unbiased review of wales rugby, when wales fix the 3 or 4 (well two hundred problems) that they have currently they will be realistic contenders

  • @olivera3365
    @olivera3365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went in to this 6 nations believing England was the most winnable game for Wales and it seems that way at the moment. I'm not sure Italy are the type of team that we will be able to drag into a torrid game that we might be able to sneak a victory out of by the end. If we do manage, I think there is a *chance* we could pull off something like last year's France game and go on to win it, but that is more of a hope than anywhere near to an expectation.
    If we don't finish 6th that'll be an accomplishment. I just hope that if we do beat Italy, they don't randomly beat Scotland on the last day - for Scotland's sake and ours!!

    • @kurtpunchesthings2411
      @kurtpunchesthings2411 ปีที่แล้ว

      but Scotland have already played Wales ???

    • @olivera3365
      @olivera3365 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean Italy beating Scotland on the last day, not us

  • @Headhunter_212
    @Headhunter_212 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta watch that WALvENG RWC 2015 game again.

  • @lyonman1988
    @lyonman1988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos!

  • @FFSMatt
    @FFSMatt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been looking forward to this. 🙈

  • @nickconnor6078
    @nickconnor6078 ปีที่แล้ว

    think Pierre answered that question really well, no criticism of his old team

  • @daliseantonio7856
    @daliseantonio7856 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please talk also about italian games

    • @Malky24
      @Malky24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd like to see some Italian analysis as a Scotland fan. Italy are a really exciting team now.

  • @Cloggieclover
    @Cloggieclover ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still not over Slade I see? imagine basing years of jokes on something you were wrong about lol

  • @Antibot2025
    @Antibot2025 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    67-60 to England now. I remember a time when Wales were leading head to heads comfortably. I can see England pulling away a lot further this decade.

    • @kurtpunchesthings2411
      @kurtpunchesthings2411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yea you wanna talk about Head to heads lol look at Ireland V Scotland currently its 68-66 in favor of Ireland
      at the start of the Millennium it was 60-45 in favor of Scotland .............. but this millennium has seen us beat Scotland 23 times with only 6 losses in that same time frame
      tbh idfk what happened to Scottish Rugby they went into the Millennium as Champions of the last Five Nations
      since then they have collected 4 Wooden Spoons the second highest only behind Italy
      i get that Scotland right now is on the up finally but how long will it last is a good question

    • @Antibot2025
      @Antibot2025 ปีที่แล้ว

      @kurtpunchesthings2411 I know mate. That is just unbelievable how Ireland caught up. France is also closing in on Wales.

  • @jamesoliver7744
    @jamesoliver7744 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of complaints about doing this game and not others.
    Squidge I love your passion for the game and raising my rugby knowledge a billion fold.
    I support you not killing yourself by overworking like you did last you.
    I appreciate and love your work man keep it up.❤
    To everyone complaining, saying how he's biased Vs your country, how about appreciate that this is the best rugby analysis out there and the vast majority of it is free.
    If you want more, then sign up to patreon and give Squidge money. Maybe he can then hire more people to do more things.

  • @lostinsweden5039
    @lostinsweden5039 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What happened to Scotland-Wales?

    • @Malky24
      @Malky24 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's never nice when your second team beats your favourite. We should let him off with it I reckon.

    • @richieclark882
      @richieclark882 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he posted a tweet about why he didn't run it. Basically, he spent a ton of time on Ireland vs France, and Wales was so disappointing against Scotland he only found himself wanting to talk about Scotland. Decided instead of doing a vid on the match he'd just put those notes towards a Scotland overall video for after the tournament

    • @bothi00
      @bothi00 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@richieclark882isn't he also doing that for Italy though ?
      That's disappointing, considering it means we're missing a Scotland v France video.
      His bias is now getting in the way of his quality because if Wales won or Scotland didn't sin by as much you'd bet wed get a decent analysis like we've come to expect. Not bothering just because of your feelings seems odd

    • @iteamy
      @iteamy ปีที่แล้ว

      Ireland France was nearly an hour long so they didn't have the time to put out something of a decent quality - they discussed it on Twitter that they've decided quality over quantity is better.

    • @bothi00
      @bothi00 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iteamy "nearly an hour" you mean a half hour, right ? 10 mins more than a normal squidge analysis

  • @colmcronin7306
    @colmcronin7306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you squidge

  • @ryangibb9288
    @ryangibb9288 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and wait weekly for your videos but why are you not putting up any about the Scotland or the Italy games?

  • @jbmboy
    @jbmboy ปีที่แล้ว

    This video did not need to end with the image of my parents arguing.

  • @divix8897
    @divix8897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure if I look more forward to Italy - Wales or your video analysis of Italy - Wales.

  • @justinstephenson9360
    @justinstephenson9360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a potentially very good Welsh team somewhere - but it was not on the pitch against England.
    The biggest problem is the forwards. Welsh pack was too full of passengers, of the starting 8 only Owens and Tshiunza were competitive. The bench improved things a little - Jenkins, Dillion Lewis and Reffell were clearly better than the starters.
    IMO Beard, Francis and Thomas are not even close to the required standard. Beard has a tendency to go missing as soon as the game gets hard, AWJ is too old, Tips has probably been slowed due to injuries and Faletau looks a long way short of his best.
    The reality is that Wales will, justifiably, be second favourite against Italy. In fact I hope Wales get thoroughly trounced so Gatland realises he needs to cut most of the old guard now

  • @Petyeo1
    @Petyeo1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Warren Gatland's focus is not on this years six nations. He has the unenviable task of trying to build something out of practically nothing for the forthcoming rugby world cup. Presently, he is looking at all his options, and if Wales get hammered a few times, so be it. Re-building is never easy.

  • @Demonarrows1
    @Demonarrows1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Englands defense was so good because they were never challenged or made think. Wales endlessly sending 1 man to run at it means england will get the ball back and so they dont need to worry about risking pens, just let wales have it.
    Wales created nothing, scoring 1 penalty and a try that should never have happened while farrell also missed 10 points of kicks. Could easily have been 0-30
    Whatever quick ball we had Williams was absolutely butchering making phillips look like dupont. So many 4 or 5 second rucks with the ball at his feet...
    Kicking constantly to the best 15 on the planet was utterly absurd with no one doing anything to change to vary or... anything. No dinks over the top, no kicks to touch, nothing.
    I'm all for finding positives but the reality is we've lost 8 in a row? Are 10th in the world and facing a wooden spoon.
    Warrenball was effective because it worked and won games. This is just nothing. Wales are an AI set to easy.
    You KNOW they are offering 0 in attack, you KNOW they arent going to carve you up and score 3 times in 10 mins. What you have to achieve as an offense is known and easy.
    As I say Im all for finding positives, but this was a simple exercise of containing and waiting by England.
    Criticisng England for lacking deception and then saying what Wales are doing well in attack is super disingenuous.

    • @iteamy
      @iteamy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Compare it to the other Twickenham game where Scotland contested everything with the determination of a Jack Russell going after a rabbit

    • @Demonarrows1
      @Demonarrows1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@iteamy exactly. This isnt warrenball this is poor. 1 up runners isnt frustrating anyone, as a defender its easy and just psyching you up for a big easy hit as you know you dont need to hedge your bets.

  • @tanguy6288
    @tanguy6288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Itoje is a beast, I love him as a rguby enthusiast but I hate him as a Frenchman...

    • @powerbite92
      @powerbite92 ปีที่แล้ว

      He isnt very good these days

  • @saoirsedeltufo7436
    @saoirsedeltufo7436 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha thanks for the shoutout Squidge!

  • @philbatchelor9325
    @philbatchelor9325 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @fkeegz8348
    @fkeegz8348 ปีที่แล้ว

    28:38 Bye pencil, bye bottle.

  • @angusbain9913
    @angusbain9913 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos Squidge, but I feel a bit sad that the Scotland Wales game was missed, a much more entertaining game that that boring high ball drudgery we saw with England wales- a complete lack of creativity from both teams!

  • @Johnd161
    @Johnd161 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The analysis quality is really down these days. Completely disagree with most everything said here, wales did not put themselves in a position to win. If England sorted their attack out they’d have thumped wales like Ireland did. I’m still not confident of an Italy win but of course like all neutrals I’ll be cheering them on to smash wales

    • @bothi00
      @bothi00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's been a problem for a while that he's way too biased towards Wales in the sense that the analysis is still there but it's selective. He'll always focus on the positives of Wales and talk about why they didn't lose by more, rather than the fact they lost, and how (which anyone can do, and from the other side no less).
      take the analysis of wal v fra last year. Absolutely no mention or attention brought towards the fact Wales failed to score a single point in the 2nd half. It's always how Wales 'almost won', rather than how they lost or the other team one.

    • @GenoAtkins
      @GenoAtkins ปีที่แล้ว

      Have to agree sadly, the analysis just seems to be results based nonsense at times these days. The jokes aren’t funny and actually quite vicious personal attacks. His new trend of calling players’ performances dog muck followed by little explanation as to why is another new ugly feature to his content #RugbyValues.

    • @bothi00
      @bothi00 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GenoAtkins woah now i big-time disagree, where are these "vicious personal attacks"?

  • @shinywarm6906
    @shinywarm6906 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In future, I'm not going to watch any Wales games, just Squidge's post-defeat analyses. That way, I can believe we are not entirely dogshit

  • @TrezenEN
    @TrezenEN ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope that you're right. I really do.

  • @Arthurvanwinkle69
    @Arthurvanwinkle69 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:30 no mention of tackling the player without the ball?

  • @Gilescowdemdem
    @Gilescowdemdem ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I will never not feel quietly pleased with myself for absorbing enough squidge knowledge into my bones that some of the absolute blathering the commentators come out with during games strikes me as incredibly dumb and lacking in complex knowledge of the game. Let's not begin to discuss the media post game. Never change Squidge.

    • @ccrooper88
      @ccrooper88 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One thing I noticed with the Welsh tactic of bombing it onto steward was it meant that he was often not in a position to chase back after or field the follow up kick. In much the same way that you might target the best opposition ball carrier from kick off.
      But instead of any tactical depth of analysis we get JD whining

    • @saoirsedeltufo7436
      @saoirsedeltufo7436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The absolute nonsense of them whinging every time Wales kicked to Steward, as if that wasn't clearly deliberate

  • @Tominator2
    @Tominator2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've missed a joke here folks - at 29m13s our glorious Squidger has pasted the face of Adam Beard over the actual tryscorer. Anyone know who it really was, and what the joke is? Or is it just Squidge making fun himself for how much he loves Adam Beard?

  • @the_irndome3768
    @the_irndome3768 ปีที่แล้ว

    i beg u to make a video on how to get better in each position

  • @struandickson9082
    @struandickson9082 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ll save everyone some time. Wales are currently awful

  • @robbiejohnston2023
    @robbiejohnston2023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To be honest I think England are pretty good at the moment. People comparing them to the state of Wales is crazy

    • @olivera3365
      @olivera3365 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody deserves to be compared to us atm

  • @outsidestuff5283
    @outsidestuff5283 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Scottish fan here, politely requesting some coverage of the Scotland games x

    • @Malky24
      @Malky24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He did cover Scotland v England. Mainly because I think he enjoyed it 😉

    • @darren806
      @darren806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotland v France is the next vid