2015 Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bris Red said: Another good game, not a huge follower of rugby but Englands WC record is very decent. 1 semi-final appearance (about to become 2) 4 final appearances and a win in 2003.. Certainly not to be sniffed at. Certainly better than the rest of the NH nations 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 If South Africa win now then England are the best northern hemisphere team once again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 England vs Argentina is when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Well done England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Never in doubt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Much better from England with Ben Earl immense. They'll have to up their game again against either France (probably) or South Africa. Please start Danny Care over Mitchell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Much better from England with Ben Earl immense. They'll have to up their game again against either France (probably) or South Africa. Please start Danny Care over Mitchell. I'd be bringing Steward back as well. Smith did okay but whoever we play in the semi will be kicking a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said: Fiji really unlucky. Raynal rode them at the breakdown. Another brilliant game. Been an amazing World Cup so far. Yeah they've been brilliant to watch. Play the game the right way - to entertain - and overachieve immensely for a nation of less than a million people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Hoping tonight’s live up to the last three games. I picked France to win it at the start, but tonight’s game is going to be bruising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 I would rather France win than South Africa tonight because our record vs the Springboks is generally pretty poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I'd be bringing Steward back as well. Smith did okay but whoever we play in the semi will be kicking a lot more. I'd go along with that. Smith is a 10 not a fullback where I feel he takes too many risks. Steward is superb under the high ball of which there is likely to be a lot from our semi final opponents. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, 2015 said: I would rather France win than South Africa tonight because our record vs the Springboks is generally pretty poor. We will have to massively improve to compete with either. We play well in spells. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Bris Red said: Another good game, not a huge follower of rugby but Englands WC record is very decent. 1 semi-final appearance (about to become 2) 4 final appearances and a win in 2003.. Certainly not to be sniffed at. Not sure. Only 5 countries have ever played in a world cup final: SA, NZ, France, Australia and England. England are fourth most successful on that list behind NZ and SA (3 wins each) and Australia (2 wins). Given the player pool at England's disposal and money pumped into the game, starting from public school education to the Premiership clubs, I think you could argue England's record is modest. Edited October 15, 2023 by Kid in the Riot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I'd go along with that. Smith is a 10 not a fullback where I feel he takes too many risks. Steward is superb under the high ball of which there is likely to be a lot from our semi final opponents. Is it just me but Smith always looks like he's snorted a line of something 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 Anyway, my predictions have been carp but hey ho. The upside is I am 50p better off !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, BigTone said: Is it just me but Smith always looks like he's snorted a line of something He looked like he tried snorting something off the front of a high speed train by the end of the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) As a somewhat less than avid fan I am a tad confused, I was definitely given the impression in these pages before the RWC, that England wouldn't even get out of the group stages and that Ireland were going to win the tournament. What's everyone predicting now? Edited October 15, 2023 by Port Said Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, BigTone said: Anyway, my predictions have been carp but hey ho. The upside is I am 50p better off !! Send me those bank details! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: As a somewhat less than avid fan I am a tad confused, I was definitely given the impression in these pages before the RWC, that England wouldn't even get out of the group stages and that Ireland were going to win the tournament. What's everyone predicting now? Thought SA or France pre-tournament so will stick with that! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 26 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: As a somewhat less than avid fan I am a tad confused, I was definitely given the impression in these pages before the RWC, that England wouldn't even get out of the group stages and that Ireland were going to win the tournament. What's everyone predicting now? I thought before the tournament we would kick off with the same two we finish with. France v New Zealand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, 2015 said: I would rather France win than South Africa tonight because our record vs the Springboks is generally pretty poor. Agreed, I fancy our chances more against the French than the springboks. The pressure will be all on France in the semi, and they have a habit of self imploding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 What happens if the two teams are drawing at full time, do they carry on for as long as it takes to score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 51 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: As a somewhat less than avid fan I am a tad confused, I was definitely given the impression in these pages before the RWC, that England wouldn't even get out of the group stages and that Ireland were going to win the tournament. What's everyone predicting now? Don't know if I'm the only Ireland fan on here, but I thought we'd lose to SA in the group and France in the QF so don't look at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Northern Red said: I'd be bringing Steward back as well. Smith did okay but whoever we play in the semi will be kicking a lot more. Didn’t think smith even did ok tbh thought he took chances got caught and was generally poor , brave though he got battered - he ain’t no full back end of shoe horning into the side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 15, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Midred said: What happens if the two teams are drawing at full time, do they carry on for as long as it takes to score? Extra time 2 x 10 minutes Then if equal goes to kicks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Super said: We will have to massively improve to compete with either. We play well in spells. Thought Fiji would have caused most teams problems today , thought England had to work hard but done really well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Given the player pool at England's disposal and money pumped into the game, starting from public school education to the Premiership clubs, I think you could argue England's record is modest. Agree. The RFU is dysfuntional. Basically 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 First games I've seen so far, last night and today. Enjoyed the Argentina win yesterday and I thought today was a great game. Didn't expect much from this England team, but fair play on reaching the Semis. Fiji would have troubled anyone on todays showing, really tough game. I love how they play and when they get going their running is a joy to watch, and a worry if you're England. I do think we have to raise it another level, but however we play, it's knockout Rugby, they have a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: As a somewhat less than avid fan I am a tad confused, I was definitely given the impression in these pages before the RWC, that England wouldn't even get out of the group stages and that Ireland were going to win the tournament. What's everyone predicting now? That England will get out of the group stages and Ireland are unlikely to win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: Not sure. Only 5 countries have ever played in a world cup final: SA, NZ, France, Australia and England. England are fourth most successful on that list behind NZ and SA (3 wins each) and Australia (2 wins). Given the player pool at England's disposal and money pumped into the game, starting from public school education to the Premiership clubs, I think you could argue England's record is modest. What percentage of kids play rugby at schools in England though? Neither my junior school nor my senior school played it therefore I still don't really understand the rules. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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