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28/09/2007, 22:08 UlsterRugby1999 Joined on 27/04/2006 Posts 235 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV Sorry raindog but you must be having a laugh. There was no aspect of that win that can give you the impression that Australia are going to lose to England. Tonga were woeful in the breakdown, in the loose, in the lineout (for which they did not challenge one English lineout) their scrum was ok (ish) they dropped more ball than they caught and they kicked away more hard yards than they won in the whole year. For England to win in Marseille, they need to up the ante 300% and I dont think they have it. That said, Nick Easter was immense. Corry (for whom I have no love) is the true bulldog but ................ what else ?????? If England play lackluster like that against the Wallabies - God help you. And remember, they are out for blood for the 2003 final is still      Report

28/09/2007, 22:56 LyndaandRichard Joined on 01/05/2005 Posts 1,087 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV So, it looks like an Australia v New Zealand semi final then. Your Property in France    Report

28/09/2007, 23:15 Gardian Joined on 15/02/2006 Gard Posts 1,443 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV It's never over till the (proverbial) fat lady sings. Of course the Aussies are favourites, but funnier things have happened.  I think I heard that they're 7-2 on, and us 5-2 against.  Got to be worth a few quid? (on us) We're improving.  Chuster motm for me.   By the way, I hope that Ireland do it on Sunday (?), but it looks doubtful.  In truth, they don't deserve it.       Report

29/09/2007, 7:32 UlsterRugby1999 Joined on 27/04/2006 Posts 235 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV Cant disagree with any of that Gardian especially in relation to the criminal Irish (non) showing. I feel a demolition job coming from the Argentinians tomorrow night. And then maybe thats just what we need. We used to be a team that played from the heart first and head second. The passion has gone and the head is full of rehearsed set pieces which dont fire anyway. AS for Chuter and the rest of the English pack - it seemed to click pretty well and while your lineout wasnt tested once, it functioned well and the throwing was pretty accurate. Easter was my MOTM for his inventive play and drive. He was tireless and drove his forwards on. Has a little look of Johnston about him. Corry worked hard but looks tired after 50 minutes.    Report

29/09/2007, 8:40 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 797 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV I WAS having a BIT of a laugh, but..... Haven't watched the game yet, my next door neighbour has taped it for me, so i'll watch it later. I followed it on the internet and the bbc said it was our best game yet (yes, I know, that dosen't mean much) and they said our backs were actually getting decent ball. If there is a big team we can beat if we play well, it's the Aussies - that's all I meant. Rugby's a funny game, were almost anything can happen - one reason we love it so much? sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

29/09/2007, 11:10 Bluebells Joined on 23/08/2004 Deux Sevres Posts 90 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV Well not a bad game last night and improving slowely, whether it will be enough who knows, all will have to turn up and play their hearts out and that still may not be enough as the aussies do look good so far.   I do hope Jason Robinson gets over his problem, as I would love to see him play and dazzle us once more in what could well be his final game.   So I will stack the fridge and get me curry ready and let battle commence.   Oh and good luck to the Welsh, Scots and Irish guys over the weekend, bring it on.   All we want is pride and passion, to much to ask?? A walk in a bluebell wood is heaven on earth    Report

29/09/2007, 11:26 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 797 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV Finally watched the game this morning and England's first try was pure genius. Some great open play from both sides, which was surprising considering the ball was wet for most of the game. Best England play i've seen since we beat France in the last 6Ns. Paul Sackey gaining in confidence in every game, even though that second try was from Tonga fumbling the ball. Good to see Tait get something too at last. Can't wait for Marseille! Some other great crunch games this week end - bring it on! sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

29/09/2007, 18:03 raindog Joined on 26/09/2007 HERAULT Posts 797 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV Christ on a bike - Fiji through to the quarters! That must've been an incredibly exciting 2nd half to watch.... sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth    Report

29/09/2007, 18:11 Bluebells Joined on 23/08/2004 Deux Sevres Posts 90 Re: Rugby World Cup 3rd XV cant believe you did not watch it, as Michael Lynagh said after wards one of best games ever, just brilliant, hope you got it taped  A walk in a bluebell wood is heaven on earth    Report

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