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Yes, against New Zealand, and I think the Aussies might do it.
Wales lose today and still qualify if rugby and football, where is the justice?
God clearly loves sheep, and those that like woolly carpeted love.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Don't know much about the football, but we had won all the games we needed to to already qualify for the rugby. We were just playing to see who tops the group.
I think that loss may bite us back. We now have to play the brutal resurgent Springboks. I'd much rather play ScotlandM
WELL we lost in the FOOTBALL,! and the RUGBY and we still qualify what a day.;D :sheep:
Ireland having a nightmare. Their two most important players probably now out for the tournament, and their best player on the pitch today, is probably going to be chucked out of the tournament after the match.
Japan win 3 out of 4 matches and get knocked out.
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They gave us a giggle, but if you get hammered by the Jocks, you really should not get through. But it does bode well for 2019, when they host.
Bit harsh like. They did play Scotland with just three days to prepare and recover after their heroic effort against South Africa. They were within touching distance for most of the game too, just faded in the last twenty minutes or so.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Master
They gave us a giggle, but if you get hammered by the Jocks, you really should not get through. But it does bode well for 2019, when they host.
I know you all missed my gloating after the Wales v England game, I wish I could have been here to provide you with this. Nonetheless, big game against the Boks tomorrow, and hope the Biggarena is enough to keep Dan knocking over those kicks regularly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnk_hp5huYQ
I am glad you were not here superheavy.
Wales gave it a go, but were outsmarted by a tough team, in what I fear maybe a clean sweep of Southern Hemisphere sides in the semis. This World Cup has shown the Northern Hemisphere has a lot of catching up to do.
4 points hell that was edge of the seat stuff,:vd: the divide is getting smaller between northern andQuote:
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southern Hemisphere sides, again this world cup has been the hardest on players for injury's on
players , some good games and no doubt a few more to come.
I have enjoyed this World Cup, maybe not the results for the home sides but some really tough games
and a treat to watch.:)
Celtic naivety. You can get fired up and stuff an English side, but this week and last week shows, you always find a way to lose against the Southern Hemisphere big boys. There should be little comfort in losing by only four points; South Africa relative to New Zealand and Australia are average...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bando4 points hell that was edge of the seat stuff,:vd: the divide is getting smaller between northern andQuote:
Originally Posted by Britkid
southern Hemisphere sides, again this world cup has been the hardest on players for injury's on
players , some good games and no doubt a few more to come.
I have enjoyed this World Cup, maybe not the results for the home sides but some really tough games
and a treat to watch.:)
But I will agree it has been a fun world cup, not least because the improvement has been among the second tier nations; they are a lot more competitive. So there now has to be serious debate as to weather to have relegation in the Six Nations; Georgia deserve a go, maybe Romania too, and hopefully the threat of potential relegation will sharpen up Italy, Scotland and to a point England and France! Of course that will not happen, there is no way some of these countries are going to vote to probably lose six nation money for a year or two.
Could well be the case, Argentina v Ireland is where this sweep will be won or lost, and it is much closer than the Irish hope it will be. France are showing some character, but really NZ have to be a hugely strong favourite from their position at 24-6.Quote:
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Originally Posted by superheavyrhunCould well be the case, Argentina v Ireland is where this sweep will be won or lost, and it is much closer than the Irish hope it will be. France are showing some character, but really NZ have to be a hugely strong favourite from their position at 24-6.Quote:
Originally Posted by Britkid
The All Blacks are putting in a performance that is a level above anything seen so far. That is what they can do, that no one in the Northern Hemisphere can approach. Australia are the only team that might compete on this form.
The all black jersey is very expensive but looks cool cost over £50. England is half that.Quote:
Originally Posted by BritkidQuote:
Originally Posted by superheavyrhunCould well be the case, Argentina v Ireland is where this sweep will be won or lost, and it is much closer than the Irish hope it will be. France are showing some character, but really NZ have to be a hugely strong favourite from their position at 24-6.Quote:
Originally Posted by Britkid
The All Blacks are putting in a performance that is a level above anything seen so far. That is what they can do, that no one in the Northern Hemisphere can approach. Australia are the only team that might compete on this form.