chrisjpainter Posted October 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) So we have some WC quarters: England vs Australia New Zealand vs Ireland Japan vs South Africa Wales vs France who are people's picks for the semis? I'm going England, New Zealand, South Africa and....I have no idea, because it's a daft idea to try and predict what the French will do! Edited October 13, 2019 by chrisjpainter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 we're busy all weekend so highlights for me😭😭 I'm hoping Japan somehow manage to beat SA, silly i know but they've played so well. England, New Zealand, Japan(😉) and who knows what Wales will do🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 It will be interesting, will 2 weeks without a game be a good thing? Physically, probably, but mentally? Wales to narrowly beat France in a bit of a tough game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 If I was in Scotland's position, I'd look for a replacement to Finn Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 He is talismanic though, too many think he can do more good than bad but his howlers and greed with the ball are awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 hours ago, henry d said: He is talismanic though, too many think he can do more good than bad but his howlers and greed with the ball are awful. And that's the problem. He dictates the play and forces the others to play in the way he wants them to. The Japan game was a classic example. If Scotland had gone through the phases, built pressure and controlled the ball, Japan would have tired quicker and given the Scots the breaks they needed. But instead, Russell wants to throw a 30yd pass, or kick through into no man's land. Hogg was livid at him by the end. Trying to match the Japanese for flair was never going to work and was unnecessary. They were tiring by the end, but Scotland gave themselves far too much to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 A Scotsman walks into a bar... Normally this joke would feature an Englishman, Irishman and a Welshman but they're all still at the Rugby World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) I hope this doesn't jinx the game for us tomorrow morning! It didn't help McGregor! No Bundeed Aki, and I think Sexton and Murray may be in for some special attention. I hope Joe Schmidt has kept something up his sleeve and we can somehow cause an upset and topple the (Mighty All Blacks) Come on Ireland! Edited October 18, 2019 by SuperGoose75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 2 hours ago, SuperGoose75 said: I hope this doesn't jinx the game for us tomorrow morning! It didn't help McGregor! No Bundeed Aki, and I think Sexton and Murray may be in for some special attention. I hope Joe Schmidt has kept something up his sleeve and we can somehow cause an upset and topple the (Mighty All Blacks) Come on Ireland! It's a pity Ireland and England are on the same side of the draw; that would have made a great final! Still, here's hoping it'll be the semi final instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Getting butterflies in my stomach already! Alarm set and ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, chrisjpainter said: It's a pity Ireland and England are on the same side of the draw; that would have made a great final! Still, here's hoping it'll be the semi final instead... Yeah because that means we've beaten Australia and we're not playing New Zealand 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, chrisjpainter said: It's a pity Ireland and England are on the same side of the draw; that would have made a great final! Still, here's hoping it'll be the semi final instead... Yeah it is a pity! When Ireland and England compete it is usually has that added bit of intensity and a World cup final meeting between the two would have created quite a build up. Who knows what will happen and as you say it could well be ''fingers crossed'' a semi final meeting. The Irish are certainly up against it tommorrow and on form the AB's are rightly favourites. Something tells me Schmidt will have been planning this meeting for quite awhile. As long as we don't get blown away and hammered and they keep it competitive then that would be a consolation although make no bones about it! Ireland will be going in thinking they have every chance of stopping the giants of world rugby. PS Note- I'm only a (Bandwagon Rugby Fan) who watches the 6 Nations and big games that Ireland are involved in or other big games. However when the Anthems and the Haka takes place before kick off tomorrow the blood will be up! I'll be watching with interest on Sunday also. Edited October 18, 2019 by SuperGoose75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 just makes me go to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 1 hour ago, SuperGoose75 said: PS Note- I'm only a (Bandwagon Rugby Fan) who watches the 6 Nations and big games that Ireland are involved in or other big games. However when the Anthems and the Haka takes place before kick off tomorrow the blood will be up! I'll be watching with interest on Sunday also. And me, I watch the highlights program on channel 5 but club and international Rugby union is like two different games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 We're into this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Back row magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Japan v South Africa will be like watching Banzi and Takeshis Castle, they certainly give it all they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 50 minutes ago, henry d said: Back row magic! Front row magic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just found a telly 😁😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 24 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: Front row magic!! But Curry MoM, awesome game, Kerevi is a machine and it was a shame Australia couldn't release the ball to him more and Petaia will be an asset to them in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, henry d said: But Curry MoM, awesome game, Kerevi is a machine and it was a shame Australia couldn't release the ball to him more and Petaia will be an asset to them in the future Yup! Chief lumberjack with able lieutenant Underhill alongside. Their chop tackles and breakdown work was exemplary. Aussies could never get quick ball. Wonderful display Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just watched Hooper's interview and he was gracious and honest and totally gutted, so different to his onfield persona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Well England got the job done and going by the analysts on RTE it was done in pretty impressive fashion. Well done. I was out doing outside chores so didnt see any of it. Over to the (Men in Green) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Well done England very impressive win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 this could be nasty for Ireland... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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