APV1 says...

@ jonesy2 - it's his nickname and, as such, gets used a lot. Much like "Freddie" Flintoff, I suppose.

And, in fairness, he is one too!

Posted 16:00 06th June 2012

5Lock4ward says...

@Makemehappy, I suppose that would comfort a Wales fan. However I don't think Cole is at the same level as Jones yet thus England can't afford to make that comparison and hope for the same outcome. I believe that if Murray had been healthy the Lions would've won the series. Victor Matfield was even quoted as saying Murray's absence was a major difference maker. People like to bash Murray for his religious beliefs which have resulted in his having to play for an inferior club team but he is one of, if not the best, tight head props in the world.

Posted 14:14 06th June 2012

makemehappy says...

@5Lock4ward - isn't it more appropriate to note that Jones wasn't injured and sent the Beast packing?

Posted 13:17 06th June 2012

Voice says...

Wow!! some of the comments here are a tad jauundice eyed to say the very least. Beast walks around the corner, bores in and up!!! Hell, show me a prop or 2 that has not done that?? As for the game, I am a SAFFA and give the 1st game to England, they have some momentum and been together for a while now. Good to see their improvement. They won`t shoot the lights out with an expansive game but will grind out matches. As for the Boks, well none of us know what to expect but am hyper excited about some of the new kids in the side.

Posted 12:00 06th June 2012

APV1 says...

"...infamously outmuscled British and Irish Lions prop Phil Vickery..." - or, in it's correct term, cheated and got away with boring in at the scrum. That said, he's an awesome prop and his strength to not drop his fellow-players was incredible.

It's going to be a good match-up, that's for sure.

Posted 10:05 06th June 2012

lawynd says...

@pembs - it certainly didn't seem that way during the 6N game, you naughty little troll you! If Jones had been pinged for binding on the arm at all, Wales may have less than the parity they had overall.

Posted 09:29 06th June 2012

edhutson says...

can not wait for these two forward packs to clash on saturday, this will surely decide who has the beastiest pack in world rugby, england are the underdogs, i would say italy might have something to say about this but i feel they lack presence in the second row

Posted 01:58 06th June 2012

Headhunter99 says...

Nice middle of the road comment that we have come to expect in Rugby. Total respect etc. What would be nice is to say" yep he destroyed Vickery by boring in and getting under him, however when

Adam jones came on he did the same to the beast and nailed him - lesson learned "

Props are just to nice to each other these days

Posted 22:29 05th June 2012