England fans called 'yobs' for behaviour during Six Nations clash with Wales

Rugby News
Monday, 12 February 2024 at 12:58
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England supporters have been labeled as "yobs" following their treatment of referee James Doleman during Saturday afternoon's match.
In a familiar narrative, Steve Borthwick's team once again turned around a halftime deficit in the Six Nations, narrowly defeating a spirited Wales team 16-14 at Twickenham.
Similar to their previous match in Rome, England found themselves trailing at halftime as Wales secured a penalty try and an Alex Mann score, threatening their first victory at Twickenham since 2015.
Fraser Dingwall's try narrowed the gap for England before George Ford's penalty secured the win. However, some fans were unhappy with referee James Doleman's decision to yellow card Ollie Chessum in the first half, resulting in audible booing from the stands.
While the decision was debatable, many fans expressed their displeasure, within their rights to do so. Nevertheless, this dissent did not go unnoticed by opposing fans, with one remarking, "Do the English fans at Twickenham not understand the rules of the game? It's baffling why they're booing such clear decisions."
Another questioned, "Do England fans at Twickenham truly comprehend the game and its rules? It's absurd to boo a clear yellow card."

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Four players Steve Borthwick should drop – and who should replace them for Scotland 

#1. Fraser Dingwall

Telegraph 5/10: "The try covered a multitude of sins - from George North running straight through him, to not holding his line before passing to Daly."
Planet Rugby 6/10: "Not a huge carrying threat but a smart operator. Took his try well and is a good distributor on the gain line, although he needs to show more in the rest of the Six Nations."
Replacement: Ollie Lawrence or Manu Tuilagi (If fit)

#2. Ethan Roots

Evening Standard 6/10: "Showed his inexperience at the level for his yellow card, but recovered as the game progressed."
Telegraph 5/10: "Struggled to match the heights of last week, losing the ball in contact deep inside the Welsh 22 before conceding a penalty and yellow card for killing a maul."
Planet Rugby 4/10: "A great debut last week but not so good this time around. The yellow card was needless as all he had to do was hold them up as he had got onto the ball."
Replacement: Chandler Cunningham-South

#3. Tommy Freeman

Planet Rugby 5/10: "Much quieter than last weekend. Didn’t really get the opportunity to run but he was a useful chasing option."
Rugby Pass 6/10: "Unable to follow up his livewire Stadio Olimpico effort with another eye-catching display. Still had some good moments, namely his scramble defence."
Guardian 5/10: "A try-saving tackle on Josh Adams was a highlight but denied chances to repeat the attacking threat shown in Rome."
Replacement: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 

#4. Joe Marler

Rugby Pass 6/10: "Didn’t shirk his tackle load with England under the first-half pump and had a lively second-half start before exiting on 52 minutes."
Rugby Dump 5/10: "Hauled off in the 50th minute after struggling to impose his mountable size over the young welsh pack."
Planet Rugby 5/10: "The scrum was not really a factor while he was on the field thanks to some smart (possibly underhand) tactics from the Welsh."
Replacement: Ellis Genge
Rugby Pass 7//10: "England needed a hurry up when he was introduced on 52 and he gave them that and more. A very energetic effort."

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