SIX NATIONS: TEAM (and PLAYER) of the TOURNAMENT???

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  • Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
  • With the dust settled on a brilliant Championship, here's my thoughts on the best XV from all players of all 6 teams, and a Top 3 countdown of the best individual in this years competition.

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  • @EggchasersRugby
    @EggchasersRugby  Рік тому +25

    MY BENCH (to round out the 23):
    16. MARCHAND
    17. BAILLE
    18. BEALHAM
    19. R. GRAY
    20. CROS
    21. WHITE
    22. RUSSELL
    23. KEENAN

    • @briankean7153
      @briankean7153 Рік тому

      IN A PREVIOUS VIDEO YOU SAiD ULSTER IS NORTHERN IRELAND ITS NOT ITS 66% OF ULSTER , DONEGAL MONAGHAN AND CAVAN ARE 3 COUNTIES OUT OF THE 9 COUNTIES THATS IN ULSTER AND THOSE 3 ARE PART OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 🇮🇪

    • @karlosdeevs
      @karlosdeevs Рік тому +2

      I‘d have JGP instead of White. White was brill but Jammo is on a different level, was defo PotM v England behind Sheehan.

    • @cgrw1
      @cgrw1 Рік тому

      I'd definitely take JGP over White on the bench - I see Dupont as a Scrum Half Plus Plus; as a pure SH he isn't leagues ahead of JGP or Captain Underpants (Faf De Klerk), but he's clear 1st pick as he can fill any gap the team needs whilst fully performing as a world class SH. I reckon he could put in a test-quality shift as any backs player or 2/6/7/8 in the forwards given the chance 😂 (I think JGP has a bit of 'plus' in him too - but Faf is still the gold standard for the pure SH role for me)

    • @johnmccrea864
      @johnmccrea864 Рік тому +1

      How could you not put an Irish player in the top 3, that's a shocking top 3. How Dan Sheehan isn't in that is flabbergasting. Mentioning Freddie Stewart at 15 when he hasn't read the rules of tackling

    • @aaronjoyce9569
      @aaronjoyce9569 Рік тому

      @@briankean7153 SHOUT MORE!

  • @bernieone1
    @bernieone1 Рік тому +44

    Mack Hanson had an unbelievable tournament. Showed up at big points both in attack and defence. Scored a couple of brilliant tries, set up some more and had one big poach. Definitely will be in the conversation for Irish player of the tournament.

    • @PB22559
      @PB22559 Рік тому +3

      Hansen was excellent against Scotland but had a terrible game against the French. He was the worse player on the field that day. Loads of unforced errors and I lost count of the amount of times he chased up and unders only to miss the subsequent tackle on the receiving player.

    • @johngibson540
      @johngibson540 Рік тому +3

      @@PB22559 What are you talking about. I’m Irish and was never a huge fan of his selection However, he has won me around and in the argument for Irish player of the tournament (Hugo Keenan for me). Solid in attack and defence.

    • @pilgrim3387
      @pilgrim3387 Рік тому +4

      @@PB22559 go back and look at ramos and fickou made a few gaffs during the games also. What about hansons catch over big VdM and his offload to sexton that resulted in a try. I'd have him in there over VdM all day.

    • @PB22559
      @PB22559 Рік тому +2

      @@johngibson540 And what has any of that got to do with what i ACTUALLY said? Hansen was GREAT against the Scots.
      Watch the French game again and pay attention to Hansens performance. He was awful.

    • @PB22559
      @PB22559 Рік тому +2

      @@pilgrim3387 You obviously have trouble with basic reading comprehension. I said Hansen was 'EXCELLENT' against Scotland.
      Why are even you bringing up Fickou? I didn't even mention him.

  • @guillaumes1298
    @guillaumes1298 Рік тому +15

    It’s always hard to pick players to make the team of the tournament but I think you nailed it pretty good. Just like you I don’t see any players from Wales England or Italy, and I’m glad to see Scotland back on track for a couple years. As a French, I will have to disagree with you about the player of the tournament. To me Flament was clearly the best player of that French team this year, such a steady player, he played every game 80 mn, that’s crazy for a second row, he scored 3 tries, has the 2nd tackles made record of the tournament (26/26 against Ireland, wow!), he was just impressive with everything he did. And he’s a very good guy! Anyway, thanks for your video, can’t wait for the World Cup now! Cheers! (Hope my English is correct!)

  • @nigelhaworth1353
    @nigelhaworth1353 Рік тому +24

    3 French players of the tournament yet Ireland won the Grand Slam is an interesting take.

    • @Dansshirts
      @Dansshirts Рік тому +2

      Agreed, probably the most entertaining but ireland as a team work better

    • @08padam
      @08padam Рік тому

      Hogg won it twice I don't recall Scotland winning the 6N trophy

  • @alanmulcahy7749
    @alanmulcahy7749 Рік тому +6

    Dupont & Sexton is a scary combination. The best player in the world being guided by the best tactical brain.

  • @cathalhealy4861
    @cathalhealy4861 Рік тому +9

    Only positions I would change are Baille for Porter (Porter conceded the most penalties in the tournament) and then Keenan for Ramos. Keenan I believe ran the most metres in the championship while also being significantly better than Ramos in defence stopping a few tries over the course of the championship against Wales and Scotland from my memory. I'd also put the scottish 12 in for Jones and put Fickou back to 13 but thats definitely a 50/50.
    The top 3 players were Dupoint. Keenan and Doris imo. Olivion was good but far from the 2nd best in the tournament, got schooled by the boys in green and was very poor vs Italy

    • @financialliberty2381
      @financialliberty2381 Рік тому +1

      I agree about your take in Keenan having been better than Ramos and i'm French nevertheless.
      Ramos has been pretty good attacking wise with superb goal kicking but defensively he's been too much of a liability

  • @chrissilver7719
    @chrissilver7719 Рік тому +8

    The big thing I took from a Scotland perspective was 😢that in the games against France and Ireland in crucial moments in both games we failed to score because we were over eager. When you look at Ireland they make their pressure into points, no matter how many times the recycle . Dupont was a joy to watch , WC should be a fantastic watch .

  • @jamiesheehan6277
    @jamiesheehan6277 Рік тому +11

    Serious recency bias on that top 3 from the English game.
    Dupont is the player of the tournament and that's coming from an Irish person. After that is Caelen Dorris and toss a coin between Keenan and Penaud for third.

  • @johneire31
    @johneire31 Рік тому +2

    Agree in general, but left wing by a country mile in this tournament for me was Mack Hansen, he was literally everywhere. Full back, I would have to go Keenan, he was outstanding against France. Other than that I would agree with you especially about Dupont, he is something special and it is a privilege to watch him play for club and country

  • @Dedbeatz.
    @Dedbeatz. Рік тому +15

    A game between your combined and a combined team from the southern hemisphere would be a great watch.

    • @EggchasersRugby
      @EggchasersRugby  Рік тому +1

      🔥

    • @shaneoballs
      @shaneoballs Рік тому +1

      Be a great game but at present the NH would comfortably win

    • @paulmulryne8405
      @paulmulryne8405 Рік тому +1

      @@shaneoballs not sure about comfortably. Ireland’s success is built on understanding the system and always being in the right place... that would change in a scratch game.

    • @shaneoballs
      @shaneoballs Рік тому +1

      @@paulmulryne8405 fair point, perhaps. Both teams would be in similar situations though and the semi hem has very divergent approaches too mixing SA and NZ would likely result in mayhem

  • @arundolan6584
    @arundolan6584 Рік тому +8

    Great team! - I would switch Van der Merwe out for Hansen and Ramos out for Keenan (but I am Irish after all)

    • @michaelmoynihan9591
      @michaelmoynihan9591 Рік тому

      Irish imposter 😂😂😂

    • @alanmulcahy7749
      @alanmulcahy7749 Рік тому

      I would sneak Capuozo in for VdM,
      Because Ireland know how to expose VdM....and I just want to see Capuozo play!

  • @daire1012
    @daire1012 Рік тому +5

    My only gripe is number 15, Keenan really should have made it in my opinion but it is close and I'm biased, it says a lot for ireland that there is an ireland player to mention at every single position

  • @stephanegregoire4435
    @stephanegregoire4435 Рік тому +6

    Well I would give the "best 6 nations ever" badge to all teams and players! What an exceptional level overall, so many thrilling games. Mention to Italy, even if they finished last, they have shown some cool rugby, far from being the sitting ducks from the past. Can't wait for the world cup, give us more!

  • @NosajKnows
    @NosajKnows Рік тому +3

    I saw Dupont play against Ulster for Toulouse. Incredible. Hurts me still.

    • @EggchasersRugby
      @EggchasersRugby  Рік тому

      I worked at that game! Heart breaking but inevitable. Special player.

  • @glenallen196
    @glenallen196 Рік тому +20

    I'm Irish and I think I would have gone with baille and cros. I don't think there's that much between Ireland and France.

    • @jimbo1706
      @jimbo1706 Рік тому

      Same. Baille ahead of everyone

    • @johnmead3485
      @johnmead3485 Рік тому +3

      Baille at 1 and Keenan at 15, I like the rest of the picks

    • @shaneosullivan3358
      @shaneosullivan3358 Рік тому

      Personally I thought baile had his quietest championship of the galthie era. Still an absolutely phenomenal player

    • @johnmead3485
      @johnmead3485 Рік тому +1

      And Caelan Doris 8 not 20!

  • @jms1669
    @jms1669 Рік тому +1

    I agree with you, I love Ollivon, he is so pleasant to watch. He reminds me of Lawrence Dallaglio : always classy with a great presence.

  • @gillotube1
    @gillotube1 Рік тому +4

    New to the channel, I thought your 6 nations coverage was excellent and looked forward to your daily updates and will again during the World Cup.

  • @scottvalentine86
    @scottvalentine86 Рік тому +3

    It's a close one but I'd have Russell in at 10 instead, he had an injury for racing the week before the Ireland game which he ended up going off injured for towards the end of the game. But in the three games prior to that he was world class and at the end of the tournament is still ahead of Sexton in almost every key stat (tries, assists, metres made, carries, passes, tackles broken, offloads and tackles made) and scored only 3 points less while playing in a weaker team.

    • @harshbutfair8993
      @harshbutfair8993 Рік тому +1

      He's also ahead of Sexton in every negative stat

  • @dermotwalsh6878
    @dermotwalsh6878 Рік тому +3

    Van Der Merwe is a brilliant attacking weapon but defensively can be very poor.

  • @jimbo1706
    @jimbo1706 Рік тому +16

    Baille must be in. Cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪 and thanks for your 6N cover. I think home advantage was all that separated us from France. Shout out to young Nthamak. Awesome player

    • @dbcooper8676
      @dbcooper8676 Рік тому +1

      Nah Ireland were way better
      France could have lost against
      Italy and Scotland they were cracking

    • @sharronwood2823
      @sharronwood2823 Рік тому +2

      The difference between France and Ireland in Paris last year was no Sexton! This year Ireland way better

    • @dbcooper8676
      @dbcooper8676 Рік тому

      @@sharronwood2823 I think Ireland
      Showed other teams that France
      Are very beatable

    • @08padam
      @08padam Рік тому +2

      ​@@dbcooper8676 I think that France weren't fit and ready at the start of the tournament and that the game in Ireland actually helped them fix some strategic issues. Just look at how they played against Italy compared to England or Wales. And they got Cros and Danty back at the end, both made a terrific impact for the team. What they did in England will go down in history. However Ireland are just so consistent, so hard to say. I just think that France will be so much fitter at the world cup, and with the home advantage they will be favourite in my opinion.

    • @dbcooper8676
      @dbcooper8676 Рік тому +1

      @@08padam yes you are right
      But I still think Ireland were way better we handily beat Wales and France, beat Italy with the second
      Team, beat Scotland in a game
      Against impossible odds, beat
      England under pressure that was
      Off the charts for what was on the
      Line, bravo the boys in green 10/10
      Legends they are.

  • @conorpp1
    @conorpp1 Рік тому +4

    Dont know if you saw my comment on one of your previous videos about taking a look at the Under 20s competition. It was also excellent quality and worth looking at for future upcoming talent. France, England, Italy and Ireland seem to have a good crop of young players. Slightly worrying for Scotland and Wales, they had a poor competition and looked to be quite a bit behind the other countries.

  • @henryburton6529
    @henryburton6529 Рік тому +11

    All three best players French? No Caelan Doris or Dan Sheehan?

  • @RazorMouth
    @RazorMouth Рік тому +4

    Doris went off early vs Scotland at the lineout where Scotland used the wrong ball.

  • @ajmcdonald1415
    @ajmcdonald1415 Рік тому +30

    Keenan didn’t make it. No way. And Doris not in top 3, not better than Flament, even Ollivant. In the match up against Ireland, 1-1, what did they do? Dupont, no question there. Shocking!! You were right on the money up until no. 15 and then went off the rails 😀😀. But thanks for the effort throughout the 6N, much appreciated.

    • @fawltyoldboybasil.2178
      @fawltyoldboybasil.2178 Рік тому +3

      Your comment is not clear - are you saying that Doris shouldn't be in Eggchasers selection for the team of the tournament?

    • @ajmcdonald1415
      @ajmcdonald1415 Рік тому

      @@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 read the comment - “Doris not in top 3”

    • @Camcolito
      @Camcolito Рік тому +1

      @@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 He's saying he should be in the Top 3, which he clearly should despite a quiet last game. France put 50 on England but lost against Ireland largely due to Doris tearing them a new one.

    • @fawltyoldboybasil.2178
      @fawltyoldboybasil.2178 Рік тому +1

      @@Camcolito Thank you for clearing that up. Doris was the best #8 in this tournament.

  • @Villafarrell
    @Villafarrell Рік тому +1

    Great vid, always enjoy these achievement reviews.
    Great to see 3 Scots on yr 15 :)

  • @andrewkelly7065
    @andrewkelly7065 Рік тому +4

    All good apart from full back as Hugo Keenan is by far the best 15 in world rugby

  • @gerryrafferty7500
    @gerryrafferty7500 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for that Tim would largely agree with you team except though Keenan was better full back , otherwise would concur .I do wonder if the games had fallen in a different order would We have won but it does set up the World Cup up . Roll on April and let’s see if Leinster can get their fifth star !

  • @aaronjoyce9569
    @aaronjoyce9569 Рік тому +17

    Think Mack Hansen has to be mentioned, played so well, arguably Irelands best player at the Tournament.

    • @DeusExMamiya
      @DeusExMamiya Рік тому +3

      Hansen also gave the most entertaining interviews and quotes 😊

    • @Dreyno
      @Dreyno Рік тому +2

      @@DeusExMamiya “Faaaark!”

    • @DAGATHire
      @DAGATHire Рік тому +2

      Ireland's best player was sexton. By a millions miles. Not cos he finished trys or came up with a poach here or there.
      ut because he led the team. In every crucial moment. He's ridiculously important.

    • @DAGATHire
      @DAGATHire Рік тому

      @@fomora12 Naa M8, Dupont will get that and he'll deserve it.
      keenan to be fair is deffo in the conversation. But Dupont is supernatural. Ya just got to appreciate him. Regardless of nationality

    • @inBODwetrust13
      @inBODwetrust13 Рік тому

      That was James Ryan. Played every minute and dominated every game

  • @garthmcguigan2357
    @garthmcguigan2357 Рік тому

    Had it all spot on most of the way, could make a few arguments about the backs, but what a team

  • @kennethhammond4028
    @kennethhammond4028 Рік тому +1

    As a one eyed Kiwi I found this interesting as, 6 French 6 Irish 3 Scots spot on dude, so glad NH are so much more competitive these days, boy the RWC is going to be a ding dong battle for sure can't wait. 😊😂

  • @patanouketgersiflet9486
    @patanouketgersiflet9486 Рік тому +2

    Not gonna lie, it's a frankly damn good team. Hard to argue against any of your picks.
    Also, I agree 100% with your take on Dupont. When it comes to players who are absolute monsters, redefine what you expect from a player in position XYZ, first there was Lomu, now there's Dupont. Scrum halves will be compared to him for decades to come.

    • @financialliberty2381
      @financialliberty2381 Рік тому +4

      Actually and paradoxally, i wouldn't advise a young scrummie to copy DuPont but rather guys like A.Smith or Gregan.
      DuPont is really one of kind (not the least in his superhuman strength for his size and his insane ability to brush off tackes) and actually not even a true scrummie most of time but more like a guy who is at the same time a world class 9, a world class backrower, a world class 10 and a world class centre without necessarily being the best in any of those position.
      You see the picture.

    • @patanouketgersiflet9486
      @patanouketgersiflet9486 Рік тому

      @@financialliberty2381 Good point. I also agree with Dupont being world class at other positions : tackles like a back rower, runs like a winger etc. That being said, I'm pretty sure young 9's around the globe try and emulate him, and coaches are taking notes too.

  • @rugbyfan9225
    @rugbyfan9225 Рік тому +21

    Video Idea: It would be cool to see your opinion on a 'Most Disappointing' XV of the Six Nations.
    Not necessarily the worst players but the players who lived up to their expectations the least.

  • @pilgrim3387
    @pilgrim3387 Рік тому +12

    I'd have to go with keenan full back. VdM not sure on the wing. Going forward he's good but defence not so. Look at hanson not half the size as VdM but winning turnovers.

  • @22grena
    @22grena Рік тому +2

    Based on your selection you have to wonder how Ireland won the Grand Slam.

  • @benoitterneyre5064
    @benoitterneyre5064 Рік тому +1

    2:55 Not to mention we used to have Bernard le Roux as a starter at 4, with his very consistent 15-20 tackles per game, although his career has been in question due to repetitive injuries and concussions playing for Racing 92, which would be a shame after losing Vakatawa

  • @RazorMouth
    @RazorMouth Рік тому +3

    No Irish player in your top 3?
    Not even Josh VDF - played full 400 minutes and stood in as lineout thrower.

    • @1477wales4
      @1477wales4 Рік тому

      struggled at times especially against England and France.

    • @joemoody7440
      @joemoody7440 Рік тому +3

      ​@@1477wales4 like all those three players struggled against Ireland and Italy.

  • @secondchance4498
    @secondchance4498 Рік тому +3

    I appreciate its 'player/team of the tournament', although I think it would be fair to say, that should some of the players be wearing different shirts, how we judge those players would change.
    For example: If Itoje was playing for Ireland and Ryan for England, who would 'look' the better of the two?
    Thanks Tim,
    Chris.

    • @Nova-zz8fh
      @Nova-zz8fh Рік тому

      itoje had a shocking tournament ngl

    • @higuk999
      @higuk999 Рік тому

      You think itoje had a better tournament than ryan??
      - 400 min played
      - 2 Tries
      - 5.2m per carry
      - 97% tackle completion (1st of players with 60+ tackles)
      - 6 Dominant tackles (joint 4th)
      - 5 Turnovers won (joint 1st)
      - 1 Turnover won in the tackle
      - 5 Lineout steals (1st, next highest is 2)

    • @secondchance4498
      @secondchance4498 Рік тому

      @@higuk999 No, I don't.
      IF Itoje was playing in a better team (Ireland) and Ryan was in a lesser team (ENG) one would look better due to the superior system and the other worse.
      Even with that said, it still doesn't mean Itoje would have been the better of the two (maybe, maybe not), but playing in a better team/system will allow anyone to play to a higher standard.

    • @secondchance4498
      @secondchance4498 Рік тому

      @@Nova-zz8fh Nothing to do with my point. And its nothing to do with Itoje or Ryan. They were examples of two players. It would apply to any player.

    • @Nova-zz8fh
      @Nova-zz8fh Рік тому +1

      @@secondchance4498 if itoje had an outstanding tournament then he would be up for player of the tournament regardless of the team he is on

  • @jamesmajury
    @jamesmajury Рік тому

    As an Ireland fan I want to give major kudos to Genge, a shining light in an otherwise lacklustre England team.

  • @olivierarnaud-freaud6369
    @olivierarnaud-freaud6369 Рік тому

    Great pick, I like the idea of having Ollivon back in, he is such a quiet but ever present player.
    Your colleague @two cents takes the challenge of picking one player per team victory, which I find a fun challenge. It would go 5 Ire 4 fra 3 sco etc.

  • @richardmccaw3514
    @richardmccaw3514 Рік тому +1

    Con el torneo que se ha marcado fischetti considero que sus estadísticas son de lejos el mejor 1 del torneo sin ninguna duda. La posición de 3 es más claro quizá.
    Por otro lado quitaría a penaud y metería a lowe, pero entiendo en este caso la difícil decisión. Y metería también a tipuric que pese a las dificultades sus estadísticas son una auténtica pasada, en lugar de ollivon.
    Como jugador del torneo me quedo con flament, creo que es una auténtica joya que espero que Francia sepa apreciar y lo ha demostrado. Creo que el número 4 es sin duda suyo, muy a pesar de Cameron woki.

  • @johnhanson5943
    @johnhanson5943 Рік тому +4

    Difficult to disagree. Who would be on the bench?

    • @EggchasersRugby
      @EggchasersRugby  Рік тому

      Baille, Marchand, Bealham, Richie Gray, Doris, Ben White, Russell, Keenan

  • @louisixlefourbe8075
    @louisixlefourbe8075 Рік тому +1

    At least a XV of the Tournament that I totally agree with! Nothing to add

  • @joanlarkin7808
    @joanlarkin7808 Рік тому +1

    Loved your comments dont think there is much between France and Ireland it will be all on the day in the world cup and the best thing I think from now until then is for coaches to concentrate on coaching the high tackling out of their players because it is clear that in the heat of battle it is easy to get it wrong even if you dont mean it I feel it is going to be a huge problem in the world cup I see how it needs to be tackled as the safety of the players is paramount Take the red card on Saturday it was harsh and mitigation was not considered but at the end of the day James Ryan got hit and that was the end of his match plus the fact that he has had problem with concussions before look forward to following you come the world cup.

  • @insertnamehere865
    @insertnamehere865 Рік тому +8

    Keenan has to be fullback in my opinion

  • @jtoriordan
    @jtoriordan Рік тому +2

    France also have the exclusive access to their players for two months before the tournament. Something Ireland enjoy 52 weeks of the year. Not sure how Ireland can possibly get better whereas France possibly/ probably have 10% extra in S&C alone.

    • @financialliberty2381
      @financialliberty2381 Рік тому +1

      Very good point not to mention the freshness factor will also play a part cause French players are of course over the year less fresh than their Irish counterparts who play much less games.
      The 3 months preparation will even up things in that regard

  • @joshhunter1129
    @joshhunter1129 Рік тому +1

    1. Schoeman
    2. Sheehan
    3. Fagerson
    4. Filament
    5. Ryan
    6. Olivia
    7. Van Der Flier
    8. Doris
    9. DuPont
    10. Russell
    11. VDM
    12. Fickou
    13. Ringrose
    14. Hansen
    15. Keenan

  • @conwayniall
    @conwayniall Рік тому +1

    Toss up between Porter or Baille at #1, and Tuipulotu or Jones to partner Fickou in midfield. 👍

  • @michaelanderson5636
    @michaelanderson5636 Рік тому +2

    Dan Sheehan is Keith Wood reincarnated

  • @Dreyno
    @Dreyno Рік тому +1

    Ramos was good but Keenan was the gold standard for fullback.

  • @naomhfermin
    @naomhfermin Рік тому +1

    9, 14 and 15. Couldnt agree more, and I'm Irish

  • @karlosdeevs
    @karlosdeevs Рік тому

    My squad:
    1. Porter
    2. Sheehan
    3. Bealham (had a belter in the opening 3 games)
    4. Flament
    5. Ryan (PotT all the way)
    6. Ollivon/Negri
    7. VdF
    8. Doris
    9. Dupont
    10. Sexton (can still crack on for 2024, 2025..)
    11. van der Merve
    12. Bundee Aki (had it all on the line & came through with gold stars)
    13. Huw Jones (better than ever!)
    14. Penaud (top try-scorer; billy whiz) {Lowe & Hansen were close behind}
    15. Keenan/Ramos (nothing sets them apart)
    16. Nicotera/Turner/Roberts 17. Antonio/Schoeman/Cian Healy 18. Fagerson/Furlong 19. Baird/N.Cannone 20. Lamaro/O’Mahony 21. JGP (White & Webb were in phenomenal form too) 22. Ntamack/Russell (absolutely nothing to seperate..) 23. Dumortier (LRZ & Arundell right behind ya!)

  • @johncrookes9119
    @johncrookes9119 Рік тому +4

    Hi Tim, listened to the pod earlier and you and Phil talking about 15s who have gone to 12, surprised you didn't mention Jamie Roberts, probably the most succsesful 15 to 12 move ever

  • @TurtleFPL
    @TurtleFPL Рік тому +2

    Top 3 players of the tournament being French is very suspect man...

  • @neilkellett732
    @neilkellett732 Рік тому

    Thanks Tim and yes Sheehan is amazing. I have always been a fan; is he a hooker or strongest winger with pace? .so versatile .. he is two men on the field .... Ireland's greatest try in Ireland's greatest game, third test in Wellington, Sheehan to Sexton to Aki to Henshaw ... but it was Sheehan's back pass that left the AB's stunned. I watch it with the NZ commentary for added oomph! Yes Dupont is incredible.

  • @connorhawkins2297
    @connorhawkins2297 Рік тому +1

    1. Schoeman
    2.turner
    3.fergerson
    4. Flament
    5. Ryan
    6.Ritchie
    7. Olivion
    8. Doris
    9. DuPont
    10. Russell
    11. Van Der Merwe
    12.tuipuloty
    13. Jones
    14. Penaud
    15. Ramos
    That my team of the 6 nations

    • @connorhawkins2297
      @connorhawkins2297 Рік тому

      😂😅 not sure why I put a Y at the end of TUIPULOTU

  • @Camcolito
    @Camcolito Рік тому +1

    France seem to benefit here largely from putting 50 on England, for which there are no prizes.

  • @andremaube5069
    @andremaube5069 Рік тому +1

    Now we can literally create a world rugby dream team with just irish and french players AHAHAH

  • @1477wales4
    @1477wales4 Рік тому +1

    Great selection first......though I have a feeling you picked alot French based on their performance against England, they were only average in the other 4 games.....

  • @ThatGuyMofo
    @ThatGuyMofo Рік тому +2

    Lowe Hansen both better than dhvm over the whole tournament. Dhvm was nullified against Ireland and not great against Italy. Keenan over Ramos too

  • @33corsaire
    @33corsaire Рік тому +1

    Someone described DuPont as “bullshit level skillful” and yeah… that’s the best description

    • @olivierarnaud-freaud6369
      @olivierarnaud-freaud6369 Рік тому

      Yep I like that !
      I feel Russell has moments like that too, but sometimes he misses the move.

  • @philmumu5001
    @philmumu5001 Рік тому +2

    would be fun to organize a NH vs SH with this fabulous selection

    • @kurtpunchesthings2411
      @kurtpunchesthings2411 Рік тому

      ah tbf a SH combined would probably crush the NH combined i mean ffs All Blacks Boks Aussies yea that combined would have some insane talent

    • @RazorMouth
      @RazorMouth Рік тому

      European Eagles
      Vs
      Southern Sharks
      There I've even named them for you
      🤤🤤🤤🤤

    • @RazorMouth
      @RazorMouth Рік тому +5

      ​@@kurtpunchesthings2411 Man Ireland alone just won a series in New Zealand.
      Stop living in the past, ridiculous.
      Ireland and France are easily the best teams in the world right now.

    • @bigscaryman7421
      @bigscaryman7421 Рік тому

      @@kurtpunchesthings2411 L opinion, NH would get destroyed

    • @AlexBrown-xp7mt
      @AlexBrown-xp7mt Рік тому

      @@kurtpunchesthings2411 I wouldn't say so. I'd back the NH at the moment.

  • @MU-TH-UR
    @MU-TH-UR Рік тому +1

    For England you could add Jack Willis.

  • @tomfarrelly4552
    @tomfarrelly4552 Рік тому +1

    You had me till you didn't include Hugo Keenan

  • @rafafederer832
    @rafafederer832 Рік тому +1

    Lions pack would be the Irish pack at present, to make an argument for anyone else they’d have to be a lot better than the Irishman who has settled into the pack. Definitely no Welshman,hard to see an Englishman, fagerson and Dempsey outside shouts. Great 6 nations and outstanding play from Ireland and France and Scotland to be fair to them, was a shame Italy didn’t bring their A game v wales

  • @multymedia5320
    @multymedia5320 Рік тому

    great choice - youve the most interesting rugby commentry channel on utube

  • @peelyzinc7503
    @peelyzinc7503 Рік тому +1

    I’d have Lowe instead of van Der merwe he has been stupidly good

  • @naomhfermin
    @naomhfermin Рік тому +6

    Dupont MVP for sure

    • @kurtpunchesthings2411
      @kurtpunchesthings2411 Рік тому

      really ? in a Six Nations where Ireland Won The GrandSlam your gonna pick Dupont ????

    • @financialliberty2381
      @financialliberty2381 Рік тому

      @@kurtpunchesthings2411it's a collective sport.
      Put DuPont into that Irish team and they trash prozvsbly everyone by 5/6 tries

  • @rafafederer832
    @rafafederer832 Рік тому +2

    On their showings in this 6 nations England and especially wales are very lucky not to have Scotland as the 3 rd team in their group

  • @101MIGHTYJOE
    @101MIGHTYJOE Рік тому

    Don't have many disagreements with your selections, however I'm surprised that yourself and other rugby analysts/journalists have made little to no reference to the Scottish loosehead. He was massively impressive with his carrying and poach threat (I'm an Irish fan in case anyone thinks I'm being biased)
    On a completely separate note I'd love to see a video how the English underage academies/talent development works and how successful the premiership teams are in developing young talent compared to just buying in established players

  • @fryinryan01
    @fryinryan01 Рік тому

    The terrifying thing about Penaud is he's just always there, lurking to get on the end of a pass or crossfield or popping up on a shoulder in midfield and despite not being overly physical despite his size, he always seems to get out of a tackle. The geezer is just inhuman...
    Baba Yaga

  • @eddiebell5181
    @eddiebell5181 Рік тому +1

    What about Dombrandt at number eight? Yes I know... but we kept picking him

  • @justinlouismusic
    @justinlouismusic Рік тому +1

    I think the team of the tournament was Ireland - no? 😂 Good picks thanks.

  • @gavinconnolly4430
    @gavinconnolly4430 Рік тому

    Dupont is obviously the best at 9. Though Gibson Park has been essentiall for Ireland and the drop of between him and Murray is insane. Gibson Park is so fast

  • @inBODwetrust13
    @inBODwetrust13 Рік тому +3

    Not sure about Van Der Merwe his poor defence and awful decision making literally cost Scotland the game against Ireland

  • @brentpope100
    @brentpope100 Рік тому +3

    Over all the games, Doris for me makes the top 3 at least, Mack H not far behind, you have to remember that France lost to Ireland and were not that impressive in the earlier games, but pretty good selection overall, Genge was possibly the only English player you could have looked at over all the matches.

  • @t2theizzo146
    @t2theizzo146 Рік тому +1

    Good selection and I understand all of your picks but Mack Hansen was POTM in 3 of his 5 matches and VDM was found out defensively on a number of occasions

  • @Tellemore
    @Tellemore Рік тому +3

    Van der Merwe is great going forward but a dreadful defender.

    • @iainbeattie2970
      @iainbeattie2970 Рік тому

      I agree that. VdM is not the greatest defender but the only team to expose him was Ireland when he bit in too early.That should be fixable but what he adds in attack more than compensates for his deficiencies

  • @cofy3295
    @cofy3295 Рік тому +2

    Van De Merve is not a good enough defender to be on this team. Lowe is my 11.

  • @milkmancometh420
    @milkmancometh420 Рік тому

    Porter had an unwanted record this tournament - most penalties given away. Schoemann should be an honourable mention - Scotland were a totally different side without him on the pitch. Fischetti would be my pick at Loose head - huge in every game for Italy

  • @joeowens8091
    @joeowens8091 Рік тому

    Great selection

  • @fracer6246
    @fracer6246 Рік тому

    Great selection....

  • @ogamiitto8627
    @ogamiitto8627 Рік тому

    5:30 Aldritt had only 12 minutes against Scotland because of Haouas' red card, he was then replaced by Falatea.

  • @leosex3146
    @leosex3146 Рік тому +2

    Tadgh Beirne I think very unlucky with injury, on form was the best 2nd row/6 of the six nations when playing. Honourable mention perhaps. Don’t know if I would agree with all top 3 players being French when comfortably beaten by Ireland. I’d have Ringrose as top 3 and obviously in the team. Good debate though and liking your videos. Keep it up!

    • @harshbutfair8993
      @harshbutfair8993 Рік тому +1

      Ringrose was superb, but he was out for a good chunk of the 6N, so I don't think he could be picked.

  • @marcbrehaut9510
    @marcbrehaut9510 Рік тому

    You alluded to the selection problems facing current and future makeups of national teams, and again it’s Ireland and France making the running with incredible bench strength in the U20 category. They’re all great matches and deserving of wider audiences yet a little worrying for those who hope their national squad might get better in the short term. Wales U20 gave up ten tries the the French U20 squad. Only Italy could take some comfort that their U20 talent pipeline might yield results based on the 2023 showing.

  • @alcoyne3333333333333
    @alcoyne3333333333333 Рік тому +1

    Not often I disagree with you . But come on no Ireland player in top 3 😮 Keenan best 15 by a mile and a half 👍😮😮😮

  • @IrishInsomniac76
    @IrishInsomniac76 Рік тому

    Dan Sheehan is Keith Wood with hair

  • @deadlybai345
    @deadlybai345 Рік тому

    James Ryan was my player of the tournament with Calaen Dorris a close second and Dupoint third

  • @AlexBrown-xp7mt
    @AlexBrown-xp7mt Рік тому

    1. Baille
    2. Sheehan
    3. Fagerson
    4. Flament
    5. Ryan
    6. Ollivon
    7. Van der Flier
    8. Doris
    9. Dupont
    10. Russell
    11. van der Merwe
    12. Fickou
    13. Ringrose
    14. Penaud
    15. Keenan
    Top 3 Players in the Tournament:
    1. Dupont
    2. Doris
    3. Penaud

  • @aidanmasterson50
    @aidanmasterson50 Рік тому +2

    Nailed the whole pack. After JVDF, Lamaro beats Crox for me though. The back line stats were pretty influenced by results against England which was Irelands worst game of the tournament. I think if Ireland had of done a number on England, Lowe, Hansen and Keenan, could have easily replaced their French counterparts in that lineup because in their head to head they shaded their French opposites. PS loved your coverage of the 6N.

    • @daire1012
      @daire1012 Рік тому +2

      And England played completely differently against ireland than they did france, England left it all out there that last match, though it has to be said ireland didn't play near their best

  • @nolans11
    @nolans11 Рік тому +1

    If you were picking a Lions team now, how many English and Welsh are in it? My guess is not many.

    • @kurtpunchesthings2411
      @kurtpunchesthings2411 Рік тому +1

      hmmmm yea it would be very Ireland and Scotland lopsided that's for sure lol

    • @thecuttingsark5094
      @thecuttingsark5094 Рік тому +1

      Zero

    • @joeboonmusic4004
      @joeboonmusic4004 Рік тому +1

      Ask the same question in 2019 and it's a very different story. Peaks and troughs, every team has them.

  • @kevincallaghan3212
    @kevincallaghan3212 Рік тому +1

    No kennan???

  • @shane-irish
    @shane-irish Рік тому

    Player off the tournment james ryan really awesome player

  • @joeboonmusic4004
    @joeboonmusic4004 Рік тому +1

    On the English players closest to a team of the tournament I'd say Genge, Chessum, Ludlam, Willis, Lawrence and Steward, personally. Lawrence and Chessum have been one of the great positives of this 6N. We actually have options at centre now... Finally.

    • @inBODwetrust13
      @inBODwetrust13 Рік тому

      Can't nominate any English player for team of the tournament after that France game

  • @Mulletman4
    @Mulletman4 Рік тому +1

    Huw was brilliant this year

  • @deedrabbit
    @deedrabbit Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on France winning the egg chasers tournament

  • @pompspostalboy9524
    @pompspostalboy9524 Рік тому

    Dan Shaheen=keith wood reincarnated

  • @michaelmccarthy9411
    @michaelmccarthy9411 Рік тому

    Players of the tournament seem to be based on the last round, which makes them all wrong

  • @degsiemcdegface459
    @degsiemcdegface459 Рік тому

    Mack Hanson has to be there or thereabouts surely.

  • @nojosm
    @nojosm Рік тому +1

    Genge and Steward Tim ??? nooooo Number one player Ramos

    • @EggchasersRugby
      @EggchasersRugby  Рік тому +1

      Gave those two an honourable mention. Ramos was class in later rounds especially.

  • @bmw-e30
    @bmw-e30 Рік тому

    Hard to disagree with your choices.