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Pleasing!
easy in the end :agree:
:devil: and i still win a mega £14, the £100+ winnings from the footy was a little easier though
A bit tougher than I thought, oh well.
Thank **** for that!
Thank **** for that.
England actually deserved to win that. Credit to Borthwick, who's proved a lot of critics wrong.
that was the 2nd time i watched England this WC, the first was v Argentina in their first game and even though they won that 27-10 every single point was from a kick, that haul included 3 drop kicks, i very seldom see one drop kick nowayears so to see three in just one game was quite surreal, their intention was to beat Argentina by kicking everything and i honestly can't remember if they got anywhere near scoring a try? even Argentina were adventurous enough to score a Try, i've obviously no idea if they played more attacking the rest of their group stage games and their QF game but they bore me to tears. they get credit for keeping the scoreline very tight tonight but that's it.
let the Rugby commence
As far as rugby content is involved. tonight's game was one of the poorest we've seen in this world Cup. England's spoiling tactics nearly paid off so all credit to their coaches for a game plan which was devised to frustrate the Springboks - it nearly succeeded but didn't quite. Shame really. ��
It was quite scrappy due to the conditions mainly but the intensity of rugby at this level is stirring to behold. I have to admit I enjoy it more than watching footballers passing it back and across and feigning injury all the time.
I agree. The raw passion and commitment to their respective Nations has been a feature of this World Cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
Wake up man its about winning. Didnt see any of Scotlands games but from your post I take it you played "rugby"? And how far did that get you?Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
England are rotten. A semi final that is nothing more than the result of a sham of a draw.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lancs Harp
The poster is right. They might find ways to scrape wins but it's rotten to watch.
End result for both England and Scotland. Shows how bad England have become that they're trotting a 1 point defeat out as a moral victory.
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So glad that on a day of crap results this one landed right. If England ever decide to play rugby again they will be a top side. While they continue with that strategy of kick, kick again and then kick some more they will keep losing to the very best sides. That is the one difficult match they have had in the tournament and they lost. They also struggled in the group and also against Fiji in the quarters. They have some unbelievably talented players but thankfully for the rest of us that skill is being coached out of them.
Tortuous watch even accounting for the weather. So many cracking players in their team as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by weecounty hibby
I can't get so enthused about club rugby. I always feel they don't tackle with quite the same commitment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
I don't think it's commitment, there is a smaller pool of players in the sport compared to football, so the jump to international standard is hugeQuote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
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from the Times
As an Edinburgh ST holder, I find this an odd take...Quote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
back to club rugby for now :)
Dragons 17 Edinburgh 22
Glasgow 43 Leinster 25, albeit a rather weakened Leinster side, my viewing timing as usual was impeccable by tuning in just in time to see the players shaking hands at the end :rolleyes:
That was yesterday!:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
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Originally Posted by greenlex
i know :wink: Edinburgh game was Saturday but i waited until the Glasgow game finished on the Sunday to put both results up instead of one each day :)
anyways, tough games this weekend for the Scottish sides
Edinburgh v Lions
Connaught v Glasgow
both Sat 28th :)
WC predictions
3rd place Friday night Argentina v England
Final Saturday night New Zealand v South Africa
I'll most likely miss the WC final as I'm at the Edinburgh v Lions game - first home game of the season, so wasn't missing it. They are showing it in the Clubhouse after the Edinburgh game, but I don't think the Mrs would take too kindly to me leaving around 3pm to get to Edinburgh for the game, and not getting back home til near midnight while she chases our two around the entire day :greengrin
stuck £20 on England just before ko at -8
Argentina like giving gifts
73 mins Argentina 23 England 26
stadium playing if you wanna be my lover by the spice girls, ffs :rolleyes:
75 mins penalty Argentina, go for it never mind ET...aww taking the penalty from out wide and he's made an erse of it, they've blown a great chance his team mates on the bench look gutted
lots of regrets for Argentina players, whoever made that decision not to be that bit braver and going for touch ultimately cost his side
Win for England a certainty. 3rd place ……meh!!
Turn the ****ing music off ffs
England get the diddy medal.
And Scotland dont even get to the knock out. Knock it all you want England finished 3rd .. draw blah blah blah but France, Scotland, Wales and Ireland failed. England with their most disappointing World Cup team for years finished 3rd. Get over it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jones28
I thought England were mince for most the second half. 2nd best of the losers is something I suppose. :greengrin
all three Barrett brothers start
Only about a dozen nations in the world play it seriously its like bragging about winning an international trophy at cricket, baseball or kabaddiQuote:
Originally Posted by Lancs Harp