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Post by Stew on Feb 12, 2008 19:24:34 GMT
I thought the Irish showed really strong heart during the last five mins of the game, pity they lost I was hoping for the comeback. The forwards were brilliant in the 2nd half. Great heart and doggedness. Wonderful to see. At last something to smile about from an Irish point of view! |
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Post by kokka78 on Mar 6, 2008 16:55:18 GMT
DANNY CIPRIANI has been sensationally booted out of England's Six Nations squad by ruthless rugby chiefs.
Old blazers at the RFU have dumped the whizkid ahead of Saturday's clash with Scotland for a minor breach of regulations following a night out in Mayfair.
The England players were given a day off yesterday and were under strict orders to be tucked up at home in bed by midnight.
But rugby's suits were furious when they saw pictures of Cipriani coming out of a London nightclub at around 12.15am — just 15 minutes after the curfew.
They immediately kicked him out of the team to face the Scots, even though he is widely regarded as the hottest prospect the country has had for years and is seen as the natural successor to Jonny Wilkinson.
The Wasps youngster, who had been named by Brian Ashton as a replacement for Iain Balshaw at full-back, was distraught after hearing the news this morning.
A friend of Cipriani’s said: “Danny’s gutted. He only popped into the club to give a friend some tickets for the game.
“He didn’t touch a drink all night.”
Cipriani, 20, has been in sparkling form for Wasps this season and his omission leaves Ashton’s team selection in tatters ahead of the crucial Calcutta Cup tie at Murrayfield.
An RFU statement said: "Further to inappropriate behaviour last night by England and London Wasps back Danny Cipriani, Brian Ashton has decided to replace him in the starting XV with Gloucester's Iain Balshaw.
"Charlie Hodgson of Sale Sharks has been added to the bench.
"Danny will not travel with England to Scotland. No further disciplinary action will be taken against him but he has been warned and advised about his future conduct."
Ashton added: “I’ve taken the decision regarding Danny and the matter is now closed. I will keep an open mind on selecting him for future games.”
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Post by johnboy14 on Mar 6, 2008 19:37:15 GMT
DANNY CIPRIANI has been sensationally booted out of England's Six Nations squad by ruthless rugby chiefs.
Old blazers at the RFU have dumped the whizkid ahead of Saturday's clash with Scotland for a minor breach of regulations following a night out in Mayfair.
The England players were given a day off yesterday and were under strict orders to be tucked up at home in bed by midnight.
But rugby's suits were furious when they saw pictures of Cipriani coming out of a London nightclub at around 12.15am — just 15 minutes after the curfew.
They immediately kicked him out of the team to face the Scots, even though he is widely regarded as the hottest prospect the country has had for years and is seen as the natural successor to Jonny Wilkinson.
The Wasps youngster, who had been named by Brian Ashton as a replacement for Iain Balshaw at full-back, was distraught after hearing the news this morning.
A friend of Cipriani’s said: “Danny’s gutted. He only popped into the club to give a friend some tickets for the game.
“He didn’t touch a drink all night.”
Cipriani, 20, has been in sparkling form for Wasps this season and his omission leaves Ashton’s team selection in tatters ahead of the crucial Calcutta Cup tie at Murrayfield.
An RFU statement said: "Further to inappropriate behaviour last night by England and London Wasps back Danny Cipriani, Brian Ashton has decided to replace him in the starting XV with Gloucester's Iain Balshaw.
"Charlie Hodgson of Sale Sharks has been added to the bench.
"Danny will not travel with England to Scotland. No further disciplinary action will be taken against him but he has been warned and advised about his future conduct."
Ashton added: “I’ve taken the decision regarding Danny and the matter is now closed. I will keep an open mind on selecting him for future games.”
This would be a big blow for any player trying to impress, I don't see the point at playing him at full back anyway. |
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