'Orns Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'm not entirely surprised that Farrell is starting- the Welsh are physical and it might be more important to have someone who can stand up to that in the first 60 than someone like Ford who can create gaps. The Burgess one is stranger- I'm not sure quite where they think he's going to punch the holes. I would still say England are favourites, providing the scrum sorts itself ourI'm going to Italy v Canada and Scotland v USA in Leeds this weekend, can't frigging wait Will the Welsh be anymore physical than Fiji? More disciplined with it, perhaps, but that wasn't a bad test last weekend. I'm at a wedding all day with no chance of watching, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not!Enjoy the games you're off to, as my eldest says, well jel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Outstanding maulage from Japan. Gwan Japan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Only following on bbc live text, but the Scots seemed to be in complete control of that oneCan Japan do it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Laidlaw acting a total gobshite there. Japan's discipline letting them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 GREAT tackle at the end there, however feel Scotland should have just played hands across to draw players in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Will the Welsh be anymore physical than Fiji? More disciplined with it, perhaps, but that wasn't a bad test last weekend. I'm at a wedding all day with no chance of watching, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not!Enjoy the games you're off to, as my eldest says, well jel!Oh, I'm not saying I agree with the decision, just speculating on the reasons behind itI was at a wedding on Friday just gone- a combination of mobile phone and frequent trips back to the hotel room because "I forgot something" or "need a lie down for ten minutes" meant I saw most of the England game. The wife wasn't impressed mind (she rarely is!)I've got my fingers crossed for a Canadian win on Saturday, can't decide who to support on Sunday. Normally would go for the underdog, but I'll be damned if I'm chanting "USA! USA! USA!" For 80 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Fantastic offload in the build up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Oh, I'm not saying I agree with the decision, just speculating on the reasons behind itI was at a wedding on Friday just gone- a combination of mobile phone and frequent trips back to the hotel room because "I forgot something" or "need a lie down for ten minutes" meant I saw most of the England game. The wife wasn't impressed mind (she rarely is!)I've got my fingers crossed for a Canadian win on Saturday, can't decide who to support on Sunday. Normally would go for the underdog, but I'll be damned if I'm chanting "USA! USA! USA!" For 80 minutes! Drinking bud, eating hot dogs, you'll be all over it Chip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Only just got the ball down in time there, however great line and pass to him in the build up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Scotland ruining everyone's fun there.Onto the next one: Gwan Fiji! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Portland Bill Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Only just got the ball down in time there, however great line and pass to him in the build upI'm dumbfounded that the ref didn't go to the TMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I don't suppose Aussie has reinvented himself after the Ashes and resurfaced on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'm dumbfounded that the ref didn't go to the TMO.Wasn't up to speed with play so probably looked like he easily got it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 No bonus point for the Wallabies, good stuffOnly saw bits of the match, looked like Australia started well and faded badly. Not really sure what the implications of that are for England and Wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 England to top the group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Still think the Aussies will top the group. Decent enough run-out for them and I don't think they'll lose any sleep over not getting the bonus point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 French player cynically kills the ball under his own posts - no yellow card.Romanian collapses a maul on his own line - yellow card.Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 new Zealand win 58-14 tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Excellent from Namibia.By the way, I normally hate these petition things, but this is for itv to drop the Paloma Faith version of world in unionhttps://www.change.org/p/itv-sport-remove-paloma-faith-from-the-rugby-world-cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Fair play to Namibia last night, not the 100 point mauling I predicted to MR yesterdayTo get a try as well - what a night for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Excellent from Namibia.By the way, I normally hate these petition things, but this is for itv to drop the Paloma Faith version of world in unionhttps://www.change.org/p/itv-sport-remove-paloma-faith-from-the-rugby-world-cupAgreed- they gave a great account of themselves and the way they kept kicking for touch when given penalties looking for a try was great. Glad they got the reward in the end. It was a decent score too. Not quite as good as Sonny Bill's offload for that Fekitoa try though- my wordTo be honest, everything about the ITV coverage is that shit, I have the sound down until 5 minutes before play starts. It's only saving grace is that it's not quite as bad as I thought it would be (I'd worked on the assumption it would be practically unwatchable, as most itv sport is) EDIT: http://www.punditarena.com/rugby/bbarry/video-sonny-bill-williams-majestic-off-load-v-namibia/Theee tacklers in attendance, his days playing 13-man rugby definitely coming through there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Fair play to Namibia last night, not the 100 point mauling I predicted to MR yesterdayTo get a try as well - what a night for themI think I said they'd get hockeyed as well to be fair. They played great, couldn't really have done any more. The try was brilliant for them and I think everyone was really pleased - except NZ.Agreed- they gave a great account of themselves and the way they kept kicking for touch when given penalties looking for a try was great. Glad they got the reward in the end. It was a decent score too. Not quite as good as Sonny Bill's offload for that Fekitoa try though- my wordTo be honest, everything about the ITV coverage is that shit, I have the sound down until 5 minutes before play starts. It's only saving grace is that it's not quite as bad as I thought it would be (I'd worked on the assumption it would be practically unwatchable, as most itv sport is) EDIT: http://www.punditarena.com/rugby/bbarry/video-sonny-bill-williams-majestic-off-load-v-namibia/Theee tacklers in attendance, his days playing 13-man rugby definitely coming through thereSpot on, Chip. ITV make a real balls of almost anything they turn their hand to. Still, we must be grateful that they haven't whacked some adverts on when they should be showing a match-winning try, as they love doing with the football. Absolute shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Delilah played at Twickenham, world cup organisers can do one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 And bloody "bread of heaven", "men of garlic", as well.What's wrong with these fools ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 It's not England in control of the music so it has to be 'neutral' ffs, how many other countries would really do this in a game against one of, if not their biggest rival in a world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 England still lacking discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Great try that. One thing about Farrell is that he never looks like missing a kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Great try that. One thing about Farrell is that he never looks like missing a kick.For me the best kicker in the world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Great try that. One thing about Farrell is that he never looks like missing a kick.Eyes of a sniper, I like that. So different from that Welsh kicker, he's so damn twitchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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