Sunday Social: Twickenham turmoil, historic win in Fiji and a prop’s try
It is time for Planet Rugby’s Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past week’s action.
England players suffering and struggling to walk up the stairs after leg day. It seems like this was on the morning of the Twickenham disaster, considering how slowly the defensive line set against France.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲… 😂@o2 | #WearTheRose
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) March 7, 2023
Just a sneaky bit of banter from the team amidst the Gary Lineker saga. But really, where was England in their record loss at Twickenham?
😬🏴 #GuinnessSixNations #ENGvFRA pic.twitter.com/ftCRfMfNhr
— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) March 11, 2023
Antoine Dupont was pretty much perfect against England, and just when one thinks he cannot do more, he rips this absolute beauty of a social media post. Genuinely what can’t he do?
5️⃣3️⃣ 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 💙 #ENGFRA pic.twitter.com/hLynJDyvfi
— 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗨𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗧 (@Dupont9A) March 11, 2023
Dupont is truly ridiculous. That’s it.
Dupont is silly. He shouldn’t be allowed to play because it’s not fair.
Like picking Neo from The Matrix #ENGvFRA
— Ruck ’n’ Roll (@RnRRugby) March 11, 2023
Just look at how much it means to Fabien Galthie!! The French coach breaks down in tears following the record win, a genuine moment of emotion from the masterful tactician.
Fabien Galthie in tears on French TV#ENGvFRA #SixNations pic.twitter.com/1VvHSDsrz1
— Illtud W. Dafydd (@IlltudDafydd) March 11, 2023
A lovely detailed analysis of France’s last try to rub further salt in the wound. It is worth noting that the side scored this with a few minutes to play and a massive lead. Brilliant discipline and meticulous attention to detail from Les Bleus.
Think this is the best strike play of the Six Nations so far from France.
Every pass and running line timed to perfection.#ENGvFRA #ANGFRA #SixNations #RugbyAnalysis pic.twitter.com/Jm26mlTi2s
— EK Rugby Analysis (@ek_rugby) March 11, 2023
France star Gregory Alldritt grabbed more plaudits than deserved as commentators mismatched him and teammate Francois Cros! The black headgear and both of them playing tremendously well doesn’t help!
No issue with the ITV commentary, but there are two men with a black and yellow scrum cap on
Alldritt is having a good game, but he is also being credited for everything good Cros is doing (which is a lot!)#ENGvFRA
— Paul Eddison (@pauleddison) March 11, 2023
Cringe warning! Welsh players took to some dad jokes during their preparation for the Italy Test this week. Possibly more effective preparation than leg day but painful for the ears. Don’t worry, we did chuckle too.
"These are terrible, honestly"
🤨 Some more Dad Jokes! Please try to laugh! #WelshRugby pic.twitter.com/6P8nYRwM21
— Welsh Rugby Union 🏴 (@WelshRugbyUnion) March 7, 2023
The Fijian Drua created history in Lautoka with their first win over the Crusaders. Again Super Rugby Pacific showed off its cultural richness as the two teams huddled together in song over the love of the game.
‘We have overcome’
Our boys get it done at home.
Wananavu @Fijian_Drua #SuperRugbyPacific pic.twitter.com/Tlzw1CgTk7— Joe Kotobalavu (@joekotobalavu) March 11, 2023
An immediate classic this image is. Lovely scenes as one young fan help another to get a glimpse of the historic action unfolding. Fiji once again shows its tremendous value through kindness and enjoyment.
Fiji can be a beautiful place at times…🇫🇯❤️ pic.twitter.com/QwLp4ZCk5G
— Simon Raiwalui (@SimonRaiwalui) March 11, 2023
Ardie Savea watched from the stands this week after being suspended for a slit-throat gesture. Have a go at that retro kit, though. Bring it back, indeed!
Ardie Savea absolutely ROCKING the 1998 Hurricanes jersey as he watches his team from the naughty step this week – BRING IT BACK pic.twitter.com/SPSljFba1G
— Rucked Magazine (@rucked_mag) March 11, 2023
Hang in it in the Louvre! Props everywhere are smiling from ear to ear. This fella has absolute gas, very very impressive. Give him the 11 shirt. Another Nemani Nadolo in training?
When you're a wing in a prop's body 😉
Pasililo Tosi showing off his speed and step for the @Hurricanesrugby development side!
🎥 @ClubRugby #SuperRugbyPacific pic.twitter.com/3ukuePTajw
— RUGBYcomau (@rugbycomau) March 8, 2023
READ MORE: Francois Cros: Record victory over England at Twickenham was ‘beyond our wildest dreams’