chrisjpainter Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 45 minutes ago, Mice! said: I just don't see how Smith can play full back, he's a weak point in defence, if I'm a Fijian running through at Smith I'd be giddy knowing I'm going run over him. Oh no. Farrell's wonderful tackling ability will help out there... for five minutes before he's carded for a no arms tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, chrisjpainter said: Oh no. Farrell's wonderful tackling ability will help out there... for five minutes before he's carded for a no arms tackle. He's not been carded in the WC yet, that's what matters, and he makes the tackle, anytime someone runs at Smith I expect them to go straight through him, let's hope I'm wrong. It could be interesting in attack though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) He only played one game give the poor lad chance I think he will behave but I also think you are right about Smith being fullback also I think Ford has done well to get them where they are Edited October 14, 2023 by Rim Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 38 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: He only played one game give the poor lad chance I think he will behave but I also think you are right about Smith being fullback also I think Ford has done well to get them where they are Played two hasn't he? He only missed the first two games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mice! said: Played two hasn't he? He only missed the first two games. Not sure I thought it was but you are brobably right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Twitchy one for the Welsh, their playing the better rugby but making errors. And should be down to 14 for ten minutes, it was a cheap shot, he went down far too easily but come on, what wrap?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 point game now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 What was that call on the card?! I'm baffled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Well done Argentina Wales was there own worst enemy as for the none foul play not looking where he was tackling and a no arms tackle as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: Well done Argentina Wales was there own worst enemy as for the none foul play not looking where he was tackling and a no arms tackle as well Unforced errors and bad kicking, I expected Wales to win, Argentina have been average throughout the tournament so far, but did better on the day. I also thought Wales should have had a yellow on the line for penalties but it doesn't matter now. Try saving tackle from the Argentina player, head in the wrong place, but I don't think he's bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 I missed the game. What happened with the Argentine non-red/yellow? On the text the comms were saying it should have been a red, but then the ref gave nothing at all?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: I missed the game. What happened with the Argentine non-red/yellow? On the text the comms were saying it should have been a red, but then the ref gave nothing at all?! Wales made the tackle, Argentina came in to clear out, and the Welsh 12 dropped down as the Arg made contact, it was only on the third slow mo I realised he had made head contact, bicep looked like it connected with the shoulder, then shoulder to head, TMO flagged it, but ref said the Wales lad had dropped down so there was nothing the player could do, he didn't even look like he'd seen the player move, he was just looking to do his job, so Argentina kept the penalty. Then the Welsh 12 got sent for a HIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mice! said: Wales made the tackle, Argentina came in to clear out, and the Welsh 12 dropped down as the Arg made contact, it was only on the third slow mo I realised he had made head contact, bicep looked like it connected with the shoulder, then shoulder to head, TMO flagged it, but ref said the Wales lad had dropped down so there was nothing the player could do, he didn't even look like he'd seen the player move, he was just looking to do his job, so Argentina kept the penalty. Then the Welsh 12 got sent for a HIA. Interesting. do you think it was the right call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 48 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: Interesting. do you think it was the right call? I thought so yes, the Welsh lads may see it differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 TBH, Wales didn't look up for it from the start, then played quite mediocre. Ireland v New Zealand is looking totally different ! NZ are on the front foot, but I'm expecting Ireland to grind out a narrow win 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 That was some first half, thought NZ should have had a Yellow earlier for the tackle on Bundi, how they said no contact I've no idea. But Ireland are right back in it, but NZ look really dangerous, beating the rush defence with cute little chips over the top, a lot of rugby to play yet in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Just now, Mice! said: That was some first half, thought NZ should have had a Yellow earlier for the tackle on Bundi, how they said no contact I've no idea. But Ireland are right back in it, but NZ look really dangerous, beating the rush defence with cute little chips over the top, a lot of rugby to play yet in the second half. Totally agree. NZ have definitely done their homework, re the little chips over. Gonna be an even better second half methinks 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 That was a stellar try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Right,,,, the final 10 minutes Ireland need to play their game and get a try, then defend everything NZ will throw at them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 That was brutal. WHAT A GAME. Gutted for Ireland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Porter gave away 3 or 4 pens at scrum time and no warning NZ two yellow cards no warnings Ireland was out of ideas at the end and Sexton bad looser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 WOW !!! A classic if there ever was one 😃 So much effort from Ireland, but NZ played the game better on the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 I'm giving up predictions for the rest of this tournament 🤭😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 I got £50 NZ to win they will beat Argentina then its upto France or S Africa in the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted October 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 Ireland scored points on the first yellow card but I don't think they did on the second?Just a brilliant game, I'm English through and through, but gutted for Ireland, held up over the line, 30+ phases and NZ just held them.You could see how much it meant to the Irish lads on the floor at the end, they couldn't have given any more.NZ, wow, they had a poor pool, only played one real game then turned in that performance, they made little infringements at the rucks and got away with it, rarely offside, showed great discipline, tackled well and looked to have worked Ireland out.Shame that wasn't the final. 38 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: Porter gave away 3 or 4 pens at scrum time and no warning NZ two yellow cards no warnings Ireland was out of ideas at the end and Sexton bad looser Something must have been said to Sexton, he's never been a good loser, but winners never are. Porter should have been subbed earlier, the ref was penalising him at the scrums so replace him. 26 minutes ago, Rim Fire said: I got £50 NZ to win they will beat Argentina then its upto France or S Africa in the final I wanted to see the odds for an all Northern hemisphere Semi 🙈🙈 this is why I don't bet 😅😅 Just think, it might only be England that reach the semis from the Northern hemisphere 😅😅😅🙈🙈🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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