What a fantastic game and Jones got his tactics spot-on. Huge effort from England, especially at the break down and a joy to watch. (Can't believe I'm saying that!)
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What a fantastic game and Jones got his tactics spot-on. Huge effort from England, especially at the break down and a joy to watch. (Can't believe I'm saying that!)
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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
good treble carlsberg weekend for you
england
liverpool
hibs
LiverpoolQuote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Hibs
Villa
Is my choice
Don't worry. It will be worth it for the seethe if Wales beat them in the final.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
Congratulations to England on a massive performance and result. Beating the All Blacks is always a big achievement; to beat them in a World Cup semi-final is very special. New Zealand were looking good too; this isn't a poor New Zealand team. I hope they now win the final.
It doesn't come easy for me to say, but what a magnificent performance from England this morning. They thoroughly deserved their win, the All Blacks can consider themselves lucky that they didn't suffer a heavier defeat.
Not many people could see that coming, respect where respect is due and I genuinely wish them well in the Final.
Indeed. You have to say hats off to England. What a performance that was.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Pointer
England were brilliant. Great game.Quote:
Originally Posted by G B Young
Come on Wales.
Going to be tough but we can do it.
Hopefully it will be a cracker. South Africa were my tip at the start, personally I think they will be be a bit too strong for Wales today but England pulled one out yesterday so you never know.
HT south africa v wales............thankfully, *the adverts will be a welcome distraction :greengrin
9-6 in a game of kicks, poor ball is battered and bruised
*until the just eat advert
This is going to go either way.
No clear favourite.
converted try SA 16-9
What a call from the Welsh that was, thought it was the wrong one but they had the confidence and it was rewarded. 16-16
converted try Wal 16-16
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Originally Posted by Hibeesmad
Looking good.
19-16 RSA
Was hoping for a draw, extra time, sudden death, then penalty kicks 😁
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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
That’s what I want too. Never seen a rugby penalty shootout before
Brilliant effort from the boy 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Full time 19-16 South Africa.
England vs South Africa final
Horrible way to lose, such a close game. South Africa monsters in defence, think England will go on to win it now.
I saw one a few years ago in the Europeans cup (semi I think). Cardiff vs someone (maybe Leicester). It’s a pretty dire way to decide it when non kickers have to take kicks like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
Anyway that game today was dire stuff. SA have got to hope they can stifle England otherwise they could be on the end of a hiding.
Wales have been fairly disappointing in the tournament- first game against Australia was comfortable but other than that they’ve scraped by.
Heartbreak for Wales, but they pushed South Africa every inch of the way and can be proud of their tournament.
I think England will win relatively easily, they will outpower SA then capitalise in the last 20 mins, if not before.
England to win by 15 points next week. The game today was a poor advert for rugby. Tipped England weeks before the tournament started and nothing has changed my mind all the way through. I will be absolutely delighted to be wrong though!
Eddie Jones’ comeback to Gatland’s needless sour grapes comment is quality. It’s on bbc sport if you’ve not seen it yet.
Looking forward to to both final games of this Rugby World Cup.
Predicting New Zealand to comfortably win the bronze.
Can’t see past England for the final but hopefully the Springboks prove me wrong.
I could take or leave the game this morning. Pointless match.Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
And I think England will win comfortably tomorrow - SA are dull and boring.
ah well, was looking forward to the all-blacks v wales game tomorrow, only to realise it was played this morning :greengrin i thought the games were sat/sun, pretty odd playing the SF on a friday morning imo :rolleyes: