Rugby World Cup

A bonus point try at the death.

Final score 34-12.

Job done again I suppose but we’re really going to need to improve in the knockout stages assuming we get there of course.
 
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JHNG said:
Why is it we have 60m people and Ireland have 6m, yet Ireland are better than us ?
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In football terms I suppose you could ask the same question "why have Portugal, Croatia or Holland got such a good team versus their population?" I don't suppose they can compete in as many sports at the very highest level as a more populous country?
 
Borthwick is England rugby’s version of Critchley, pass the ball back and hoof it upfield, he’s removing creativity from the team who are trying to play a system which is boring. Against Argentina the players were inspired by the red card, against Japan it was kick and run, no one trying anything remotely resembling attacking rugby, until Marcus Smith came on, and that sums him up, leaving one of the most creative players on the bench against a side we should beat easily.

It wouldn’t surprise me if he’s Critchleys replacement when he goes.
 
Was just browsing YouTube and came across this analysis of the Fiji Wales games.

Anyone with knowledge of the game know if this is as poor as it looks.
 
Incredible, very poor, the laws are changing so much it’s difficult to keep up, but those offsides were obvious
 
Halifax71 said:
Was just browsing YouTube and came across this analysis of the Fiji Wales games.

Anyone with knowledge of the game know if this is as poor as it looks.
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yep, watched that and whilst not knowing much about all the rules that does seem to be very poor refereeing. All that said, there is that much happening all around that it's impossible to see everything. Wonder if the authorities have seen it and should the ref be stood down?
 
Matesrates said:
Incredible, very poor, the laws are changing so much it’s difficult to keep up, but those offsides were obvious
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My mate who's into his rugby said that some of the offisides where it was just a hand are easily missed but 6 or 7 players clearly offside, no arms tackles, sliding tackles feet 1st are totally unacceptable.
 
no9 said:
I know very little about Rugby Union but always enjoy the 5 Nations and Lions tours.

France v New Zealand to kick off the World cup.

Needs a thread on the sport forum.
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It's been the 6 nations since 2001 but yes the big competitions are enjoyable.
 
So that's the Taff's out.

Really, really tough call for later. Ireland 7 quarters, 7 defeats. New Zealand 8 wins out of 9 quarters.

I really can't call this one
 
Threepeaksphil said:
Perhaps not for long 🤷🏽‍♂️
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Possibly not, I certainly don't expect to see England in the final. A semi final against France or South Africa would actually represent a decent tournament given the low expectations this time around. I still find it funny Wales and Ireland bottled it again though. 🤣
 
NewburyOne said:
Possibly not, I certainly don't expect to see England in the final. A semi final against France or South Africa would actually represent a decent tournament given the low expectations this time around. I still find it funny Wales and Ireland bottled it again though. 🤣
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England couldn't have picked an easier route to the semi's. I wouldn't call getting to the semi's (if they get there) that much of an achievement.

Managed to avoid all of the heavyweights. Argentina aren't that good.
 
Lewis_Winthorpe said:
England couldn't have picked an easier route to the semi's. I wouldn't call getting to the semi's (if they get there) that much of an achievement.

Managed to avoid all of the heavyweights. Argentina aren't that good.
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We earned an easier group by reaching the final 4yrs ago. Whether that is too early to do the seedings is another argument. I think most expected us to be lining up against Australia or Wales today, the fact Fiji got through in 2nd is hardly our fault either.
 
Don’t understand Freddie Steward being left out completely, I’d have had him in at full back and Marcus Smith for Farrell.
 
100% weill be trying to think we got it all to do but sadly weill automatically to our foot off the gas and make it a long second half.
 
Defensively we have been much better…perhaps Sinfield is finally beginning to have more an influence on what is required. Certainly looks that way
 
Errrr, surprused no-one’s said anything about the tackle on Smith. Yellow card. But this is the same referee involved in the Curry yellow/red. Ok. It’s the buggers in the ‘bunker’ that to blame.
 
Turns out we still getting stuck in. 😄As a non follower of rugby these days have we not a better scrum half than this fella?
 
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