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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dioltach" data-source="post: 3193491" data-attributes="member: 21843">Well, an ambiguous weekend of rugby so far. I only saw the Wales v NZ game, and part of Scotland v Australia, but I hope to catch the highlights of the England game this afternoon and then watch Ireland against the Islanders -- that should be a good one, with lots of running rugby and hard tackles.Wales looked hopeless against the All Blacks: despite their possession and territory, they rarely managed to convert anything into points. While NZ seemed to score whenever they felt like picking up the ball. It's almost as if they decided to focus purely on their defensive skills yesterday.Australia seem to have gelled somewhat; I expect them to keep improving over the coming year. They'll be a force to be reckoned with come the World Cup.A typically battling display from Scotland, from what I saw of it. Lots of spirit, but lacking in precision. With New Zealand and a continually improving Italy in their group at the WC, they may struggle to reach the knock-out stages.And finally, England ... Like I said, I haven't seen the match yet, but judging by the reports they have only got worse as the series progressed. It seems ironic that their best display was perhaps against the All Blacks, and in fact they've fared better against NZ than any of the other countries. But it's just been downhill from there on. How can Andy Robinson justify his position now? He keeps repeating that he wants to see the job through, and to bring England back to where they should be, but they've just got worse over the past 22 games. Interestingly, BBC Five Live are reported to have said that, according to "a well-placed source", Robinson is on the way out, to be replaced by Martin Johnson. Now I know that I was joking earlier that Johnno could instil some fear and discipline into the team, but I'm not sure yet whether he has his coaching credentials, or if he even wants to be involved; although I'm sure every rugby fan in England (except visiting New Zealanders, of course!) would like nothing more than a chance to say their piece and try to help things along.So, Robinson out? Sounds good to me. And although Johnno might not be head coach material yet, I'd love to see him involved in some way. One thing is certain, though: unless things change in the current set-up, England will struggle in the Six Nations, and by then it will be too late to prepare properly for the World Cup.</blockquote>

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