Round two of the 2017 Six Nations brought three very differnt games of rugby. Italy were embarrassed by the Irish in Rome, France snatched victory against Scotland in a scrappy game in Paris and England continued their unbeaten run after a dramatic night in Cardiff.
But aside from the action off the pitch, let’s take a look at how social media reacted to round 2.
Firstly, here’s what the table looks like after the second weekend of the tournament.
#RBS6Nations weekend wrap 3??? @EnglandRugby rose to the top but four teams are on their shoulder
???? Full table: https://t.co/457FEHkfNK pic.twitter.com/CSF5vhq9PN— RBS 6 Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 13, 2017
DRAMA IN CARDIFF
There were a few surprise supporters coming from the Premier League.
Real team performance from @EnglandRugby Tough, rugged afternoon but sign of a good team when you can win in different ways. #SixNations
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 11, 2017
class, what a team ????????????@EnglandRugby
— Jack Butland (@JackButland_One) February 11, 2017
Former England back row Nick Easter gave some insight into the dramatic game in Cardiff.
If England win this game they will thank the decision by Wales to take off Moriarty and Webb!?!!!!
— Nick Easter (@nick_easter) February 11, 2017
And here is Will Greenwood’s personal weekly Twitter round up.
Whatever you think of @EnglandRugby they are physically and mentally extraordinarily tough!!! #topmoment
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) February 11, 2017
Incredible @Scotlandteam defence in first half – @alexdunbar13 would tackle an elephant who caught you trying to steal his breakfast!
— Will Greenwood (@WillGreenwood) February 12, 2017
But who knew Chris Robshaw was good friends with Jack Whitehall?
And Wales legend Mike Phillps was spotted in the crowd in Cardiff.
That’s the one, the only @mikephillips009 sitting watching… sad. pic.twitter.com/vglfIYTCoJ
— I Loves The ‘Diff (@ILovesTheDiff) February 11, 2017
Wallaby legend Matt Giteau wasn’t on England’s side…
Not sure who I want to win.. ????#ENGvWAL #6nations2017 pic.twitter.com/sf091RX0St
— Matt Giteau (@giteau_rugby) February 11, 2017
TUNNEL CAM
???? TUNNEL CAM | ERTV take you behind-the-scenes at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday. #carrythemhome ???? pic.twitter.com/TclWTwlu9u
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) February 12, 2017
It’s hard to explain this one, but it may have something to do with TV show The Jump.
Wales number eight Ross Moriarty was grabbing some unusual attention…
When you’re watching #WALvENG and they keep saying Moriarty.. pic.twitter.com/nFqdM4WuFS
— Sherlock Holmes (@PeopleBoreMe) February 11, 2017
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan recognised the influence of Eddie Jones.
We must all take this lovely moment to thank our good friends down under for Eddie Jones … very much appreciated … #WALvENG #VinoOClock
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 11, 2017
And here is some cheeky bare chest action from James Haskell and Nathan Hughes.
UNFORTUNATE FINN
That awkward moment when Finn Russell forgot he was playing Rugby and not football… pic.twitter.com/L5q2Pgp2eL
— Ewan (@DeadlyGriezmann) February 12, 2017
But the French were gracious in victory.
Huge respect @Scotlandteam ! It was a great battle! #FRAECO pic.twitter.com/xJzc9LFILj
— FF Rugby (@FFRugby) February 12, 2017
SERGEANT STANDER
Ireland back row CJ Stander became the first forward in history to score a Six Nations hat trick.
CJ Stander strolling through the Italian defence like…. #ITAvIRE #IREvITA pic.twitter.com/sfTPeQ26aW
— iRadio ???????????? (@ThisisiRadio) February 11, 2017
Great to get the W in Rome ???????? great squad effort ????????,thanks for the awesome support ???? pic.twitter.com/BA0cfvVijF
— Simon Zebo (@SimonZebo) February 12, 2017
Well done @IrishRugby on a comprehensive display. Back in the mix.
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) February 11, 2017
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
You catch up on the official match highlights here:
Italy vs Ireland | Wales vs England | France vs Scotland
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