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26/09/2007, 20:06 UlsterRugby1999 Joined on 27/04/2006 Posts 184 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV plod wrote The Irish have been the big disappointment - they came with a settled team, experienced players, pretty good Six Nations record and I though they might mount a challenge. There are rumours of big disagreements in the camp so perhaps this is a reason for their performance.   You are correct about disappointment but one thing is certain. We were most definitely not a settled team. Sure we destroyed England at Croke Park (history and all that went with that) but since that day we have done fig all. Argentina tour was an unmitigated disaster - pre WC07 matches the same and a coach who has singularly failed to deliver on any of his targets. They are experienced if you look at the 1st 15 but due to Comical O'Sullivans failed and crazed strategy, we have always 7 inexperienced men warming the bench. Forget the rumours. There isnt a squad that doesnt see the odd whack player to player but as for the twaddle that L'Equipe has been spewing out - its gutter journo rubbish. Northern Hemisphere's only hopes have always been France and I backed them from the Spring time. They are still in their and I'd bet my months supply of Guinness (no mean wager I assure you) that they will make the last 4 and possibly the last 2.        Report

26/09/2007, 21:58 Gardian Joined on 15/02/2006 Gard Posts 1,325 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV  plod wrote: If we get to the quarters perhaps we might get a result against Australia as I don't think they are as good as SA or NZ.   I agree with the 1st bit, but not the 2nd.  By that, I mean that our pack will probably hold it's own against the Wallabies and (like any match against them), we'll always have an even chance. Having said that, and in the unlikely event of us losing to them or even Tonga (!), I fancy them to go all the way and win it.  Reasons?  They're a 'never say die' nation + and more objectively, they have two match-winning 10's in Larkham and Berwick, & Latham as a wild card.        Report

27/09/2007, 7:21 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 777 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV UlsterRugby1999 wrote   "Northern Hemisphere's only hopes have always been France and I backed them from the Spring time. They are still in their and I'd bet my months supply of Guinness (no mean wager I assure you) that they will make the last 4 and possibly the last 2." I know France are capable of pulling a good match out of thin air, but i'm afraid they'll get taken apart by NZ in the quarters. (i'm new here, and I can't get used to the "quote" system or the typestyle system. Never used this format of board before.) sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

27/09/2007, 13:42 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 777 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV Interesting snippet on the news at lunch about the forthcoming match at the weekend. France have a whole week to recuperate from their last match, while Georgia will only have 3 days, when it's generally considered that a rugby team needs 4 or 5 days between matches. Something bloody wrong there sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

28/09/2007, 10:38 plod Joined on 17/05/2007 Posts 195 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV I suppose it's all done fairly, however it is a bit odd that France started the tournament and yet they are playing on the last day of the pool matches. Pity poor Samoa who had to play on Saturday and then Wednesday.    Report

28/09/2007, 11:52 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,674 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV Blimey 80 minutes every 5 daze. That's less than teachers !!! John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

28/09/2007, 12:40 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 777 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV  Jonzjob wrote: Blimey 80 minutes every 5 daze. That's less than teachers !!! And probably slightly less knackering too! sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

28/09/2007, 21:06 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 777 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV 19 - 10 at half time - what the hell are we doing? sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

28/09/2007, 21:50 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 777 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV Andy Farrell GOT A TRY!!! Next stop Australia - now there's a team we can beat sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

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