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Only Union, David. I'm not a fan of League.Quote:
Originally Posted by David48atTD
England.Quote:
Originally Posted by David48atTD
BTW, look at the voters in the poll, then look at my votes. :)
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The infamous 'we have a deal...' bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bettyboo
That's why I'm not a fan of French refs in general. Too flaky for my liking and poor communication (and not just because of a language barrier)
No he didn't, Betty. He lost control of it briefly at which time the ball hit the hand of the player behind and then the player in front regained control of the ball. Watch it in slow motion and you can see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bettyboo
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I see the moment you are talking about, and seeing things in real time is very different to rocking-n-rolling in ultra slow motion. I thought in real time it was controlled ball. In a zoom, rocking-n-rolling in slow mo it looks like his hand is away from the ball (and you presume he lost control of it), but I don't think that's true in real time. Slow motion cut ins can be revealing, but can also distort reality, imho.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neverna
The point I was trying to make to Betty was that England got into those positions to score, even though they were debatable decisions...They certainly werent impenetrableQuote:
Originally Posted by Neverna
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Originally Posted by Bettyboo
I'd disagree. I don't think it will be good nor bad, it simply will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Loy Toy
Union in Aus is on the wane, but it is thriving elsewhere . . . though enrolment in union at NZ schools is down by mid double digits outside of the usual schools and areas
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‘Rugby’s next great rivalry’: the New Zealand press react to England defeat
The All Blacks reign is over after they were comprehensively outplayed in Yokohama
Patrick Madden
about 17 hours ago
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What a difference a week makes. New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup dream has been shattered, after they well and truly met their match on Saturday morning.
England are into the final, after they beat the defending champions 19-7 in Yokohama - delivering a performance full of pace, power and unwavering intensity.
Eddie Jones’s side gave the All Blacks a taste of their own medicine. Their linspeed was ferocious, their defence inpenetrable and their handling impeccable.
There were a number of standout players in white shirts, with Maro Itoje, Tom Curry and Sam Underhill - 24, 21 and 23-years-old respectively - completely bullying the Kiwi pack.
And while the future looks bright for England, Saturday’s defeat marks the end of an era for the All Blacks, with Steve Hansen stepping down after seven years at the helm.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wih captain Kieran Read. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen wih captain Kieran Read. Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
So what next for New Zealand? Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Gregor Paul suggests it could take a while for them to recover from such a galling defeat.
“And maybe, too, we saw a few cracks in the All Blacks psychological armour that haven’t been seen for a while.
“They looked rattled for much of the game. They looked like they simply didn’t know where to run as there were white jerseys everywhere and not one of them missed a tackle.
“The nature of the defeat, it being so comprehensive, means it will leave deep scars within the All Blacks. They won’t get over it quickly because they were exposed on the biggest stage of all.
“But their wounds will heal. In time. That’s the All Blacks’ way – to come back stronger and better and they will need to.”
I really hope we don't get a French ref and Junker for the final... :(
Even with bad reffing decisions, in rugby, if you're good enough to win then you usually win... The only England game I remember where we were the better team on the day, but were robbed by the officials one-eyed and terrible decisions was 2007 WC final v the Bokks...
Just realised ABs now have the prospect of the 3rd / 4th play-off game to come.
What an utter pointless match and waste of time that is. Pretty sure none of the players want to be involved, still I suppose it gives Hansen and Read once last chance to go out as winners.
^ I reckon they'll enjoy it - give everyone in the squad a run out and end the tournament with a good win.
You have strong depth, maybe if you're against the Bokks they'll let you play that 7s style throwing the ball around nonsense that you like to play in the SH. :)
Erm..... Yeah right:)Quote:
Originally Posted by AntRobertson
It's loser playing loser
Winners of a game you plank! :D
Both over 85% win ratio incidentally, that's exceptional. Actually I think that was Reads first WC loss.
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Now there's a face that's just begging to be slapped! :D
Know your shapes
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You remind me of someone else.... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by AntRobertson
https://news.sky.com/video/furious-n...tside-11845992
...I don’t know why neutrals fond it so hard to support England...
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Yeah, why is that��https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2019/10/5.jpg
I heard a few racist mentions but towards the English team. Things like 'get in there you big lovely black fucker!' :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan B
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Running into a brick wall...
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Come on Wales, you sheep shagging inbred bastards!
Wales vs SA on in 20 mins
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Either side under 12.5 please :)
Yep, come on the other underdogs Wales or at least injure some of those big fuckers
channel 10 does not seem to be showing todays game
thanks good feed.
^^You will have to pay for that when the game starts:)