The Croke 'chicken' - how the bird flew!

Just a word for Vincent Clerc - scorer of two tries that buried Ireland. He is the bain of the Ireland team, denying them a home victory in the six nations and now, thanks to all the girl's favourite non-caveman, Frederick Michalak, he got another. Of course, that's the glamour: the blast came from the France back row, with Bonnaire being periscoped to win line out ball as required. The Irish forwards seemed ponderous, no, just sluggish in comparison. Argentina will be going out with all guns blazing this evening, looking for a bonus point against the abrasive Namibians. Should be interesting for a while as the Argentine boys also 'do' abrasive! England? More words, more stepping up to the plate etc - where is all this going to end and rugby entertainment begin? Doesn't ultimately matter if it is a win or a loss I suppose, but at least be beaten whilst competing, not just lose the plot again...England expects. Meanwhile, in the Samoa team hotel, the players are recovering from an all-night party, having spent the day at the races...they're tucking into piles of crepes, Nutella sandwiches, sausages etc etc - such is the threat of England in full roar! Finally, a look at something interesting; you hear it everywhere,from coaches, rugbymen, even some soccer players who can pair off their brain cells, everyone is supposed to head in that direction...it's the plate!