Don Fry Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Gobo here, remembered what’s next, so sleep delayed. Samoa has no business being consigned to second tier status, or England has no business to be pushing for a Cup. Can’t square that triangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 High class Rugby from Ireland, a treat to watch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Neither Wales nor England impressed too much, but Ireland, worth staying up for, eh Don. Faletau out with a broken arm, a key player for Wales. 😱 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Fiji v Portugal. What a game, pure entertainment from minute one. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Two tasty games today, think Wales will beat Argentina, other ones a potential classic, hoping for an Ireland win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Three lineouts missed, not going to win like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Tight...nervy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Scruffy game, lucky he didn't get a 10 minute rest ? No arms tackle on ref. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 I am happy, between posts when under cosh. Come on boyos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 A game too far for us, just not good enough today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 Just now, ron evans said: A game too far for us, just not good enough today. That’s about it. Saw Argentina at their best today. Sorry mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Yep, better side on the day won. What a tackle in the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 Are we sitting comfortably? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Don Fry said: Are we sitting comfortably? Still sitting comfortably? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Impressive response by Ireland and good to see NZ penalised for foul play. They are very good at hiding their misdemeanors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Breathless stuff. Looks like a shoulder to the gob is ok now.... just like the old days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zflyer Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Whilst the Irish areof course squeaky clean!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Zflyer said: Whilst the Irish areof course squeaky clean!!! I didn't say or imply that. I saw a video of an All Black piece of cheating where one of their jumpers at a line out jumped sideways as if he'd been pushed out by the opposition - England as it happens. NZ were awarded a penalty, scored and won the match. There was no video referee in those days. When asked if he would do it again the AB said "Yes". That's what I mean! By any standards, that is blatant cheating. This is a game with rules not war. Edited October 14, 2023 by Peter Jenkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 It’s called making refs make a decision. At what point in any sport are rules respected by winners. And yes, All Blacks are good at it. Great game, Ireland had their chances. Anyway, on the day, North nil, South 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron evans Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Don Fry said: It’s called making refs make a decision. At what point in any sport are rules respected by winners. And yes, All Blacks are good at it. Great game, Ireland had their chances. Anyway, on the day, North nil, South 2 Yep☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 What a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Looking ahead, England really ought to beat Fiji. After that, I have my doubts that they will win a semi final as they will be up against either France of South Africa. France v South Africa looks like being a very difficult one to call. To me, it rather sounds like the final! My feeling is that whom ever wins this encounter is favourite to win the RWC. NZ ought to beat Argentina but unless NZ can up their game I cannot see them beating either of France or SA. Based on what I've seen so far, I would say the final will be between either France or SA vs New Zealand with NZ losing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Peter Jenkins said: Impressive response by Ireland and good to see NZ penalised for foul play. They are very good at hiding their misdemeanors! They're all professional sportsmen, so will look to take any advantage they can get. Twas ever thus. Wales v Argentina was OK; NZ v Ireland was excellent. Think England will beat Fiji, and I'm hoping SA beat France...... if only because of the awful bias shown by the commentators who fawn over move, tackle, step, or yawn the French team make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 Personally, having got all my predictions wrong yesterday, gobby here is keeping schmmmm. But between labours this evening, missus will make braised duck legs on boulongère potatoes with green beans and kale. I have some nice burgundy to go with it. So someone has to suffer. Be a bit selfish to not shout “allez les bleus”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Jenkins Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Well, Dupont is taking a risk going into battle against SA so soon after surgery! Tough guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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