Thread: Rugby World Cup 2019

What is the state of Retallick's injury? It'd be a big blow to their WC chances if he doesn't play (imho, he is more important to them than any other 2 players combined although Scott Barrett is very good as a replacement second row).

Last I heard is that big Brodie's injury may be not as serious as most shoulder dislocations go and he may be ready for the quarterfinals.

Yeah he is rated to go to the WC apparently. Not ideal but as said he's very important to the team.

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

As for Goodhue who knows. He's still young and has a long way to go and develop but so many options in midfield right now even with SBW out injured so that's probably more about getting combos going. Someone like him or Ennor are likely to be the long-term options.

Ennor has been a real breakthrough player. Brings speed and power along with good vision.

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

And good to see ALB getting a crack as he never quite seems to get the credit he deserves.

ALB has been very good with ball in hand and hasn't embarrassed himself in defense. Deffo underrated.

Originally Posted by Little Chuchok

I watched Auckland play North Harbour last night. Big Karl karl tu'inukuafe, played for Harbour. He looked slow and unfit.Mind you, the man has been very ill, so here is hoping that he will be good to go...if he's picked.We need the big man.

Yeah he had a bout with Meningitis or something?? It was quite serious I think

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Yeah he had a bout with Meningitis or something?? It was quite serious I think

Yep.They thought it was concussion.(Symptoms very similar) Spent a week in Hospital.

He looked about 140kgs last night. He did get a good try though. We are going to need him.

Interesting article on the BBC sport website about some proposed rule changes but wont let me copy the link. Bringing tackle height down to waist high, yellow card when a team reaches a certain amount of penalties in a game, when the ball is held up over the line the defending team gets a goal line drop out instead of the attacking team getting a 5m scrum and 50/22 kicks as in if you kick from your own half into touch undirecting into the opposition 22 you get the throw at the lineout idea being it will force the wingers to sit deeper giving more attacking opportunities.

Indirectly not undirecting that should read.

All Blacks getting the hiding of a lifetime v Wallabies, 26-40 with 5 to go... behind from about the 3rd minute and last 45 min with 14 men after Scott Barrett red carded
Who have expected that?

Originally Posted by prawnograph

^ just the way the ranking points system works .... Wales last beat NZ in 1953 and have 30 straight losses since

If Australia does win, Wales could be #1 for just a day if they lose to England on Monday, putting NZ back at #1

World Rankings
WALES #1

?

Originally Posted by David48atTD

Eden Park next week

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47 - 26 ... Aussies highest ever score against the All Blacks.

Smile now because you've gotta expect a reversal, by probably more points, next week.

Nonetheless, good to see the Convicts coming into form.

New Zealand are beatable. This WC is wide open...

Jeez, my Cantabs go down to Waikato 31-28 and the All Blacks get pummeled 47-26. I'm off to drown my disappointment.

^ next week.... Barrett will be suspended, Retallick still injured leaves Tuipolutu and... someone... as locks, Goodhue injured and Williams will play as he's managed 3 x 80min games for Counties without injury

Wallabies will be confident, best chance at winning the Bledisloe Cup in 15yrs

And Wales may hold that #1ranking, named a full strength side vs England who have 5 new caps in their 23

Originally Posted by prawnograph

14 men after Scott Barrett red carded

And rightly so.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/rugb...1r0gploplk207g

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

And rightly so.

https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/rugb...1r0gploplk207g

Not for me.

Of course, it looks bad in slow motion, but that's a penalty and yellow card, play on...

^^ NZ looking below strength at centre and lock, so yeah, it's there for the taking if the Aussies turn up next week.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Not for me.

Of course, it looks bad in slow motion, but that's a penalty and yellow card, play on...

Nah, he never used his arms to make the tackle. He used his shoulder and upper arm to tackle(?) the Aussie. Plus the attempted tackle was over shoulder height. Red card was the right decision.

Good week for the Aussies.

Smashed the unwashed Poms in the cricket and then gave the South Pacific Poms a hiding in the rugby.

One step at a time, LT.

but certainly bodes well for the upcoming WC.

Fkn French refs, it’s like they’re obligated to be dicks.

Originally Posted by prawnograph

^ next week.... Barrett will be suspended, Retallick still injured leaves Tuipolutu and... someone... as locks, Goodhue injured and Williams will play as he's managed 3 x 80min games for Counties without injury

Wallabies will be confident, best chance at winning the Bledisloe Cup in 15yrs

And Wales may hold that #1ranking, named a full strength side vs England who have 5 new caps in their 23

Last one was 2002, so 17 years.

Originally Posted by buriramboy

Interesting article on the BBC sport website about some proposed rule changes but wont let me copy the link. Bringing tackle height down to waist high, yellow card when a team reaches a certain amount of penalties in a game, when the ball is held up over the line the defending team gets a goal line drop out instead of the attacking team getting a 5m scrum and 50/22 kicks as in if you kick from your own half into touch undirecting into the opposition 22 you get the throw at the lineout idea being it will force the wingers to sit deeper giving more attacking opportunities.

Might as well just change the unlimited tackle count to 6 and call it Rugby League.