World Cup Rugby - Bring it on!!!

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Alarm set 0140hrs - check

Wallabies Jersey out - check

Neighbours warned in advance - check

Cold Beer in fridge - bugger! Damn work!

Oh well, three out of four will have to do. Go the Wallabies!!!

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Well the old pre-match butterflies are kickin in....... Here's hoping the Welsh can rally and keep it a close contest

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Aussie scrum is awesome, we are on the comeback.

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Lack of discipline from Moore though, now even again

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Good first half performance from the Welsh, now watch the Wallabies step up the pressure in the 2nd half

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Bit each way with discipline. A good proper game of Rugby so far though.

[Clunk]

Bit each way with discipline. A good proper game of Rugby so far though.
Sure is....... hoping it stays that way too

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Incredible game!

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Fantastic plays by the coach making those desperate changes there too.

[Clunk]

The Wallabies were incredible in defence........ Cuthbert's a twat for that deliberate knock on though

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Game of the tournament so far! Fantastic defence effort.

[Clunk]

That's a game I dont mind Wales losing in, although they should have taken a couple of penalties instead of going for a try but absolutely superb game and effort by both teams......
And another tough one for Wales next week against the Boks

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and they might just give the Boks a big surprise... Can only hope so.

[fracster]

I fancied either an Aus or RSA victory in this world cup. Now that they avoid each other in the quarters, I ain`t changing my mind.

Clunk, on a serious note, you have to admire Wales, with the injuries they sustained before and during the tournament, they have been remarkable.

I don`t know why every one was surprised by England not getting out of that group, Wales and Aus were always better teams. I think we are more of a WIP at the moment. Blaming Sam for all our faults is just ridiculous, last time I watched union it was a 15 man sport with subs and a whole coaching set up.

[rusty_nail]

I fancied either an Aus or RSA victory in this world cup. Now that they avoid each other in the quarters, I ain`t changing my mind.

Clunk, on a serious note, you have to admire Wales, with the injuries they sustained before and during the tournament, they have been remarkable.

I don`t know why every one was surprised by England not getting out of that group, Wales and Aus were always better teams. I think we are more of a WIP at the moment. Blaming Sam for all our faults is just ridiculous, last time I watched union it was a 15 man sport with subs and a whole coaching set up.

honestly think it will be aus ireland final. shud be interesting!

[fracster]

Hmmmm..........Ireland eh? Could be a good shout that, still think RSA will get there. Getting beat by Japan seems to have kicked them in the stones. Must say that the Aus defence whilst down to 13 yesterday was probably the best defensive 10 minutes of Rugby union that I have seen. Painful as this is, Australia were simply superb..................God it hurts typing that..........;)
honestly think it will be aus ireland final. shud be interesting!

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Hmmmm..........Ireland eh? Could be a good shout that, still think RSA will get there. Getting beat by Japan seems to have kicked them in the stones. Must say that the Aus defence whilst down to 13 yesterday was probably the best defensive 10 minutes of Rugby union that I have seen. Painful as this is, Australia were simply superb..................God it hurts typing that..........;)

hey mate, they have come along way, and went through the hard slogs of retiring all the golden oldies, and bringing and training all the up and comers through the ranks... now they have a world class team, something which RSA and the all blacks have yet to bite the bullet and do!

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hey mate, they have come along way, and went through the hard slogs of retiring all the golden oldies, and bringing and training all the up and comers through the ranks... now they have a world class team, something which RSA and the all blacks have yet to bite the bullet and do!Agree with that,Aus new younger team looks good and the pack is finally working after a few years of being poor. NZ always seem to produce good young talent and will always be strong, RSA will have to rebuild soon.

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Agree with that,Aus new younger team looks good and the pack is finally working after a few years of being poor. NZ always seem to produce good young talent and will always be strong, RSA will have to rebuild soon.

one thing im dissapointed about from aus tho is how cheika has let overseas not true (in my opinion) australian rugby players such as matt giteau who plays in the french comp for toulon... bloody great player but doesnt IMHO. oh well UP UP AUSSIES!!!!

[fracster]

one thing im dissapointed about from aus tho is how cheika has let overseas not true (in my opinion) australian rugby players such as matt giteau who plays in the french comp for toulon... bloody great player but doesnt IMHO. oh well UP UP AUSSIES!!!!
See, I disagree with that. What does it matter were they play, the guy is Australian, he should play for Australia.

We are in the same boat with Delon Armitage, best player in Europe, yet RFU won`t pick him, bloody silly in my opinion.

[rusty_nail]

See, I disagree with that. What does it matter were they play, the guy is Australian, he should play for Australia.

We are in the same boat with Delon Armitage, best player in Europe, yet RFU won`t pick him, bloody silly in my opinion.

because it encourages a culture of mercenaries, sure those blokes are just plying their trade and they only have a limited time to make as much $$ as they can, but at the same time, rugby for me isnt about picking the strongest team no matter what, its about a privilege that people who are true to that country should only get. im not explaining myself very well, but what im trying to say is if you moved to another country, lets say Australia, just because you were born in the UK does that mean you would call yourself a pom? or would you call yourself an Australian? does that make sense?

leave the merc work for soccer, those players have no loyalty, and are only interested in who is the highest bidder

[fracster]

I understand what you mean. If I moved to Aus I would still,and always, be a pom, especially to you guys.......;-)

I also get the soccer comparison, it is good point.

[Irish]

honestly think it will be aus ireland final. shud be interesting!

I'll be all conflicted about that one..........*cough*


C'mon Ireland!!!!!!


Was cheering on my B team(Australia) last night though, great display of grit from the Aussies in the face of a lot of pretty cynical play from Wales.

Wales are a great side, but Gatland has always encouraged that kind of game in his players.

[Clunk]

C'mon Wales, C'mon Wales. ........... oh and Im hoping for a celtic win tonight too........ but those onion eaters have a habit of spoling things for teams in the RWC

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Hmmmm..........Ireland eh? Could be a good shout that, still think RSA will get there. Getting beat by Japan seems to have kicked them in the stones. Must say that the Aus defence whilst down to 13 yesterday was probably the best defensive 10 minutes of Rugby union that I have seen. Painful as this is, Australia were simply superb..................God it hurts typing that..........;)


C'mon Wales, C'mon Wales. ........... oh and Im hoping for a celtic win tonight too........ but those onion eaters have a habit of spoling things for teams in the RWC


I'll be all conflicted about that one..........*cough*


C'mon Ireland!!!!!!


Was cheering on my B team(Australia) last night though, great display of grit from the Aussies in the face of a lot of pretty cynical play from Wales.

Wales are a great side, but Gatland has always encouraged that kind of game in his players.

i could be wrong but the irish have stuffed up my predictions right? because now, no matter what at the very best it will be ireland v australia in the semi final? looks like the welsh might be in with a shot after all haha

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i could be wrong but the irish had stuffed up my predictions right? because now, no matter what at the very best it will be ireland v australia in the semi final? looks like the welsh might be in with a shot after all haha


yep, a Wales v Australia final would be good

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I reckon Wales are going to give Seth Efrica a real shock coming up, but they will have to sort their scrum and some of their attacking play if they are to win. I also agree with Irish re those negative plays while defending. Not great form that, but they played it deliberately.

The Cuzzy Bro's shuld do in the Frogs, but that one also is an unknown. Either way, the losers of both games will be big name teams and all have a lot to prove.

Unfortunately due to the draw I don't think it can be an Ireland v Aus final, as they would meet in the Semi.

Wales is a team I just can't help but like, ever since they played their hearts out when Warburton got sent off last time in the WC. Would love to see a Wales v Aus Final but they will have to beat Sth Africa and NZ to do it.

Don't think I'll be getting much sleep next weekend...

[rusty_nail]

What a sad game. Although the abs outmatched the frogs there were some serious inconsistencies with the ref calls. The Black's were consistently outside and yet rarely pinged for it.

I liked the Wales game tho, both teams played with real heart.

nz v sa will be an interesting match!

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The French were all over the place like a mad woman's sh..t. Yeah, I agree, some Ref calls were inconsistent, but really, they never changed the outcome of that game. Disappointing, but the AB's were big, strong and fast and tactically played all over the Frogs.

The Wales v SA game was a good strong game of Rugby, with both sides making errors that could have cost them. In the end, SA made less errors and their Forwards were better, which was what set them up for that winning try, and their decision making was better. I was surprised that Wales left it so open on the blindside, but a great decision by the SA skipper to go for the corner. Warburton must have just not seen it. The best team won there too.

Yep, can't wait to watch SA v NZ. I don't reckon SA will let NZ run around them like the French did, and they will definitely contest those kicks that the French kept losing.

Another late one tonight coming up too!

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Ha-ha yep, I managed to get about 5 hours broken sleep so kinda tired. at least the games aren't too late, 1030 and 130. Def agree that sa will contest a lot more of the game, especially in the air and lineouts where the french were lacking.

Ha-ha for a moment there did u think the old french were back with an eye gouge on McCaw? I thought it was for a sec till I saw the punch ha-ha.

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Hey Ben is this the thread you want the title change?

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Hey Ben is this the thread you want the title change?
That would be good mate!

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Hey Ben is this the thread you want the title change?

Cheers mate, thanks

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So who is watching the game tonight? It's only in at 1:30 so not to late!!

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Ireland v Argentina at 10:00pm first, then I'll be watching the Aus v Scotland at 1:00am. No point sleeping really....

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Ireland v Argentina at 10:00pm first, then I'll be watching the Aus v Scotland at 1:00am. No point sleeping really....
What's sleep during world cup time? Lol

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Here we go! Who you barracking for Ben?

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[Clunk]

The Argies have come out to play hey....... the Micks are gonna have to sort themselves out and quick

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Goo the pumas!!!

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Surprising result from the pumas, Irish just never showed up, and the explosion from Argentina at the start never fizzled out. They played a good game

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yeah, shit, I didn't expect that either. Thought the Irish would do it. I reckon the Pumas just wanted it more, developed and then played a good strategy for Ireland's style of play. Some good rugby.

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Now for the main game...

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Carrnn wallabies!!

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Some good plays here. Could be try time...

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Noooooo!!!!

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This is looking really promising for a great attacking game. That was a good try after a couple of poor mistakes.

[rusty_nail]

Scots looking very dangerous tonight

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[Clunk]

Scots looking very dangerous tonight

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Very, theyre catching the Wallabies sleeping

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Very, theyre catching the Wallabies sleeping
Agreed. If we want the win we will have to work for it

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That was a good play. Big relief to score after the decision to kick for touch. If we don't start kicking better we are going to lose this.

[Clunk]

Not the scoreline I was expecting

[rusty_nail]

I think we have finally realised its the quarter finals. But we really need those bloody conversions

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[FNQGU]

Mistakes and poor kicking. We should be leading by 15 points, but we are behind!

[Clunk]

I think we have finally realised its the quarter finals. But we really need those bloody conversions

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Yeah Foley's doing a Quade

[rusty_nail]

Hopefully cheika wakes em up at halftime. The first 10 and last 10 will be the teller

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[Clunk]

Good start to the 2nd half

[rusty_nail]

Yep it's the confidence boost et need. In such of these scrum calls tho, apparently we are collapsing everyone of em

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messy play... Not liking this form. Farrrrkkkkkk!!!! Chargedown try to the Scotts!

[rusty_nail]

Take Foley off, he's having a shocker!!!

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We'll be lucky to get a win out of this at all.

[rusty_nail]

If we make it through this and play against nz or sa like this we have no bloody hope

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Thank God for that!!

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If Scotland win this, it will be because of Laidlaw. Brilliant kicking.

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I think we're done for

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[Clunk]

Hell of an intercept by Scotland then

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That was just terrible.

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shiiiite! Yes!!!!

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HOLY FARKIN SHEEETTTT!!!!!

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[Clunk]

They were lucky to win that

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Unbelievable ending. Out of jail at the last minute, and not without controversy on that decision.

[rusty_nail]

Yep but the ref made some savage calls v aus too. So I guess tit for tat

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Yep, he is a controversial ref at the best of times. Anyway, we are through. Argies next!

[Clunk]

Yep, he is a controversial ref at the best of times. Anyway, we are through. Argies next!
Yep that he is........ time to step it up a notch or 3

[threedogs]

Missed the game but seems we got the chocolates.
Hate it when refs get it wrong especially at International level.
Reeks of something more sinister.
So Argentine is next, BRING IT ON lol
Hopefully back to full strength

[fracster]

You guys got out of jail against Scotland. Bad enough that Joubert missed that awful late hit on the Scottish full back, but how on earth was that a penalty?

Even worse was the ref running off the pitch at the end. That was pitiful.

But onwards and upwards, Aus will have to improve on that performance to progress.

I know decisions go both ways, but the end of the game was a shocker for Joubert.

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You guys got out of jail against Scotland. Bad enough that Joubert missed that awful late hit on the Scottish full back, but how on earth was that a penalty?

Even worse was the ref running off the pitch at the end. That was pitiful.

But onwards and upwards, Aus will have to improve on that performance to progress.

I know decisions go both ways, but the end of the game was a shocker for Joubert.
Yeah mate agree that that ref call was abit questionable but there were so many calls through the night against both teams that were questionable. It's his call at the end of the day, we all just have to live with it.

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I think the fact that that penalty was right at the end of the game is why it has attracted such a focus and vehement reactions. No one seems to be talking about all the shit calls that went against the Aussie scrum earlier on, or that very dubious knock-on in the scrum against Genia. Yes, the Scots are understandably not happy, but one ref's call was not the deciding factor in that game and I think it is piss weak that World Rugby threw Joubert under the bus for that one call. Nick Phipps didn't 'intentionally' play the ball anyway, so whose to say that the call was not correct and the video ref would not have agreed?

No one is saying that ALL of the other penalties given during the game were all correct. It was 5 tries to 2 and despite all the mistakes, at the end of the day I personally think the better team won. But maybe I am seeing things through my Wallaby eyes...

Joubert has never been a Wallabies fan either, so it comes down to a human error, if it was one, and that is part of the game.

What's the saying - 'Swings and Roundabouts'?

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snip

It was 5 tries to 2 and despite all the mistakes, at the end of the day I personally think the better team won. But maybe I am seeing things through my Wallaby eyes...

snip?

agree with everything else you said, especially the unfair scrum penalties. i REALLY REALLY agree with this though, 5 tries to 2, and the scots didnt even earn those tries we handed them to them...an intercept and a charge down are valid tries but all the same they were really just freebies.

[Clunk]

agree with everything else you said, especially the unfair scrum penalties. i REALLY REALLY agree with this though, 5 tries to 2, and the scots didnt even earn those tries we handed them to them...an intercept and a charge down are valid tries but all the same they were really just freebies.

bollox...........

[threedogs]

bollox...........

Sorry my bad I thought you said Bonox lol

[rusty_nail]

bollox...........

haha was wondering if i would get a bite =D

[Clunk]

haha was wondering if i would get a bite =D

bollox..........

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Folau, Sio and Pocock still uncertain to make the starting line-up! Not good news...

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Folau, Sio and Pocock still uncertain to make the starting line-up! Not good news...

nope! if anything we NEED pocock! our ruck wasnt anywhere near as competitive v the scots!

[fracster]

You guys confident of beating the Pumas?

They looked good against Ireland.

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The Pumas were good, very good. And they obviously really wanted to win that game. We'll need to bring out A-game to beat them if they play like that again.

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Alright, I'm not good at waiting when it is Semi-Finals time... Pocock and Folau are back in the squad, can we start now?!

[firm351]

Does anyone know of a good website I can get a live stream for tonights game? stuck on bloody night shift with no telly.

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[Clunk]

No idea, sorry mate...... watchin it on Foxtel.

Reckon the ref is gonna be very careful tonight

[firm351]

Cant bloody stream anything on the work network. Oh well listening to the radio.

Pretty good game so far.

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[FNQGU]

Got my times wrong and only managed to watch the second half. Seemed like a good game, nothing overly exciting, and a few too many penalties... Defence from both sides was very good too.

[Clunk]

Watched the first 10 minutes, then promptly fell asleep, woke up with 10 minutes to go..... will watch a rrplay àt some point

[FNQGU]

Neither side seemed to make bad strategic decisions though...ala Wales, England and the Scotts...oh, and England.... Did I mention England?

[fracster]

Neither side seemed to make bad strategic decisions though...ala Wales, England and the Scotts...oh, and England.... Did I mention England?Yeah, you did mate......:D

Boks and NZ was an interesting game, defensively good without a great deal of flowing rugby, RSA have always played in a similar way, NZ showed they can play that way if needs be.

I think you guys will contest the final with NZ.

[boots]

If mccaw doesn't get a week on the pine for his elbow then it's rigged I reckon

[rusty_nail]

Come on wallabies!!!

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[rusty_nail]

Interesting first half, folou having an average game. Pocock is on fire. In the lineout Have you noticed where the defending hooker would stand it hasn't been the hooker lol, Aussie put a center there and Argentina put their half back which is interesting!

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[threedogs]

Don't cry for me Argentina,,,,,,,,Best two teams in the final lol

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A good game, not a great game. But it did show that Aus will be real contenders against the AB's. Folau was not in the hunt, and neither was Genia. In fact Genia hasn't had a good game all tournament. Great to have Pocock and Hooper firing together again though. They really played well. Foley needs to go back to the practice nets...or church.

It looked to me though that the ref let his bias against Australia shine through for all to see. Can't believe some of those penalties against us, and then not against the Argies for blatant transgressions. Felt like we were being punished for the last game results... Bring back Joubert!

Anyway, it seems that the best two teams are in the final, nuf whinging from me...

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If mccaw doesn't get a week on the pine for his elbow then it's rigged I reckon

well hes off scot free... what a joke...

[threedogs]

Just watched the replay and have to agree it was an OK game nothing to write home about.
Plenty of blood as would be expected from playing the Pumas,
Well thats done and dusted we won go Wallabies

[rusty_nail]

Just watched the replay and have to agree it was an OK game nothing to write home about.
Plenty of blood as would be expected from playing the Pumas,
Well thats done and dusted we won go Wallabies
Have to agree there! Sooo many bloody noses. I'd say pocock copped a boot to the face. What a tough guy

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[boots]

well hes off scot free... what a joke...

Lets hope the karma train hits him Vs the wallabies . The dirtiest player I have seen play the game that mccaw . Not a fan .

[threedogs]

The play off for third is about to start, should be plenty of blood spilt .
Sth Africa V Argentine.

[tuckertrucker]

Are you aussies ready for the kiwis.......

[threedogs]

OOOOOOHHHHHHhh we're ready my friend be sure of that,,,,, just make sure you bring your A game, eh cuz lol

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It should be an EPIC matchup! The two best teams currently in World Rugby playing for the biggest prize. Can't wait. BBQ in the evening, then hitting the town to find the big screens and crowds. Should be a big night.

Did anyone manage to watch the Boks play the Argies? Heard the result, but I missed it unfortunately. Must be hard for teams to step up to play for 3rd and still put in their best.

[threedogs]

It should be an EPIC matchup! The two best teams currently in World Rugby playing for the biggest prize. Can't wait. BBQ in the evening, then hitting the town to find the big screens and crowds. Should be a big night.

Did anyone manage to watch the Boks play the Argies? Heard the result, but I missed it unfortunately. Must be hard for teams to step up to play for 3rd and still put in their best.


watched the first half nothing to right home about,
it was more about the retiring players as SA had it won by half time

[fracster]

Well, here goes. Best of luck guys.

[Maxhead]

Not to be unfortunately :(

[threedogs]

Well that didn't go to plan did it, ??

[BigRAWesty]

Guessing we got flogged

[threedogs]

Guessing we got flogged

34-17 I think flogging yes

[BigRAWesty]

Dam..............

[Clunk]

jeez you Ozzies are saw losers.......... I don't see it as a flogging if they played well, which they did on the second half....... I can't say anything about the first half coz I was asleep lol

[FNQGU]

Don't mean to sound like a sore loser, but that was some disgraceful refereeing. The better team did win, but it was pretty hard to keep having to try and come back from one BS call after another too.

Anyway, as Gregan once said... "Another four years..."

[tuckertrucker]

Well that didn't go to plan did it, ??

you had a plan?? I'd say it went rather swimmingly. Get up at 0500, crack a cold one, turn on the telly, watch the AB's spay the wallies, the get on with the day :eck05:

hahaha, was a good game though, well done guys!!

[threedogs]

Can we all just move on please its over, 4 years till we whip your butts lol

[tuckertrucker]

Can we all just move on please its over, 4 years till we whip your butts lol

................... we shall see ;)

[threedogs]

Close thread bloody KIWI's lol

[tuckertrucker]

Close thread bloody KIWI's lol

we're everywhere mate.... you wont see us till its too late hahaha

[fracster]

Fantastic game and I really thought the Aussies were going to do it in the second half. Man did they get on a roll. But NZ held firm and deserved the win. Scoreline flattered them a bit, but they deserved the win.

Watched all the game and thought the ref was pretty good to be honest.

[tuckertrucker]

Fantastic game and I really thought the Aussies were going to do it in the second half. Man did they get on a roll. But NZ held firm and deserved the win. Scoreline flattered them a bit, but they deserved the win.

Watched all the game and thought the ref was pretty good to be honest.

yeah I agree, the ref was pretty good IMO, even though Im biased. I thought he did let a few things slip, but that went both ways