World Rugby - 2023 Thread

[Troy]

Italy have turned it around to lead 28-17. I can't see Uruguay coming back, but they had a good first half.

[happynz]

The upcoming South Africa - Ireland match looks to be the must watch this coming weekend. Wales - Australia should aslo be a good one. The Georgia - Portugal game might prove to be entertaining. The "minnows v minnows" are more fun for the spectator than say France v Namibia.

[happynz]

France 96 - 0 Namibia

the victors saw Antoine Dupont go off with a potential serious facial injury.

Reports in France suggest Dupont had suffered a fractured cheekbone, which could put his participation in the rest of the tournament in doubt.

Antoine Dupont injury overshadows France’s record win over Namibia | Rugby World Cup 2023 | The Guardian

[harrybarracuda]

I bet they'll be really pleased they lost a player to a meaningless pool match.

"There is a suspicion of a crack or fracture of the maxillary bone [upper jaw]," France head coach Fabien Galthie said afterwards.

"Currently he's in hospital being tested, there is the suspicion. I cannot tell you more than that. We are extremely concerned."

[PlanK]

With risk of injury and a lottery system for accidental red card outcomes it's a wonder they played him for such a low ranked game.

[happynz]

Argentina kicks their way past Samoa 19-10. Los Pumas one try and four penalty kicks.

[happynz]

First up, Georgia v Portugal. It’s on at 7 PM Thailand time so something to watch at the sport pub.

England v Chile if you’re still sober around midnight.

Ireland v Springboks middle of the night kickoff for Thailand. Maybe better to watch the highlights.

[DrWilly]

First up, Georgia v Portugal. It’s on at 7 PM Thailand time so something to watch at the sport pub.

England v Chile if you’re still sober around midnight.

Ireland v Springboks middle of the night kickoff for Thailand. Maybe better to watch the highlights.

Portugal in front by a try, with 5 mins to go.

Eng v Chile…meh

Ireland v Boks is the only interesting game this weekend. Will have an early nap and get up for it.

[PlanK]

^
And Wales v Aus doesn't rate?

[Troy]

England 71 - 0 Chile

Slow start from England and there will be plenty moaning about the performance.

[DrWilly]

^
And Wales v Aus doesn't rate?

Not really. Aussies clearly going out early.

[DrWilly]

Ireland Boks looking even so far.

But what the af is the colours that the Springboks are wearing???

[Norton]

Quickly, not very even.

[Norton]

And just as quick. Near even again.

[malmomike77]

Come on the Pikeys - you won't hear me say that often

[malmomike77]

Tasty game - first game that's really looked like a WC game imo

[DrWilly]

3-7 at half time.

[malmomike77]

Can't see the same for the 2nd half but one can hope - i imagine the coaches are going to be a bit twitchy on injuries if its this intense in the second half.

[malmomike77]

Its nice to see some proper Mullets. I wonder if Snubs could supply some pacific salmon fillets for body protection?

[malmomike77]

Looks like Ire are getting sucked into the centre with the Jappies power and leaving the side open

[malmomike77]

Have to say the camera work is shite, they sit back off the scrums when they should be on the engage - rubish

edit

except that one = brutal by the Jappies

[malmomike77]

luck of the Oirish on the shit drop goal attempt - come on pikeys

[happynz]

Wow! That was a clash of rugby powerhouses.

[malmomike77]

What ..... a .....test. I cannot stand Sinead but that song at the end was great.

[malmomike77]

Ok last atm . This has to be the most open WC ever. I reckon anyone from NZ, Eng, Fra, Ire, Aus or SA imo.