You can't keep politics out of football for one simple reason: there is so much money in football, and where money goes, politics follows. The Netflix FIFA documentary shows this. Also hate the idea that sport shouldn't be used to make the world a better place. Why not?

Starting to think the pre-season loss of talismans Genge & Ford, the mid-season loss of title-winning coach Borthwich and injuries to two of our best players in Montoya & Wiese might be having a detrimental effect? Tough to say 🤔

Gary Lineker is a Leicester legend and a people's champion. Huge respect to Wright & Shearer for their solidarity. The politicisation of basic human rights is disgusting.

Not sure playing a territory-focussed game for 60mins, then opening up your attack in the final 20mins to secure a BP, is the terrible idea a lot of people seem to think it is. Execution not always flawless but the logic is sound #RWC2023 #ENGvJPN

Really pleased with my decision to explain all the permutations to non-rugby fan friends in the pub pre-match. Time well spent 👍#irevsco

What do the permutations say about losing by 26 points? Did that send Scotland through? I forget

The entry for "balanced runner" in the rugby dictionary should just be a picture of Richie Mo'unga 😮‍💨 #IREvNZL

It's comforting that France can be this good but still find ways to do mad shit like kick a penalty backwards and a 22 out on the full. Never change. #FRAvRSA

That was the best rugby match since last night #FRAvsRSA

Yes

Scotland are world beaters every week at 0-0, but give us a lead and we consistently capitulate. Italy were absolutely magnificent but massively aided by repeated errors and ill discipline - AGAIN. How do you fix this problem? It's endemic. #ITAvSCO

I don't think Townsend should go because honestly when it clicks Scotland are still such a good rugby team, but we need some sort of change somewhere in the set-up. No other team consistently loses their collective minds like we do. #ITAvSCO

Thought Angus Gardner had a largely excellent game today btw. If you're consistently on the wrong side of the referee, the problem is you not them. #ITAvSCO

So if Wales beat France tomorrow, France beat England next weekend, and Scotland beat Ireland by a 77 point margin, the title is Scotland's! (I think?) #SixNationsRugby

Excited to watch the Scotland rugby team again this afternoon