Carreras is lethal. If he was at sexier teams than Newcastle and Argentina he’d be considered a superstar
Rugby Union 21/22/23 Discussion | RWC time!
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Rare good weather day means I was out in the sun.Where’s all the Irish posters? All too hungover?
This game has been absolutely wild. Great fun. I think Wales beat either of these teams though.
Yeah I’d back Wales to get the job done against the Argies….not a forgone conclusion though. All the quarters are close actually, England Fiji is no definite either
I'd love to see Ireland vs Argentina just to hear those crowds
At least there'll be one rugby league loving Aussie head coach in the last 8 of this World Cup. Argentina just that little bit too good for a gallant Japan in Nantes. This is also Jamie Joseph's last game with Japan.
Argentina will beat Wales especially now Failtau has broken his arm and has gone home. Still think the final will be a France v Ireland job which will be interesting just to see how many Irish fans will be amongst the French crowd. England were a carbon copy of United, slow, predictable and clueless at times summed up by Farrell going over 60 seconds on a penalty kick! WTF?
I love how the Australians try and pronounce it as La-bu-shane versus the Afrikaans pronunciation as La-bu-skaG-knee (with the “G” pronounced like it is in Dutch).
Do you think Robertson makes a big difference with this NZ squad once he takes over or do you think it’s also a question of quality available impacting AB rugby?
He'll make a difference but his desire for NZR to consider changing their rules to allow players not based in New Zealand to play for the All Blacks is an indication the playing talent based in New Zealand isn't what it was.
Yeah here in South Africa we had to swallow our pride and make similar adjustments. Truth is, there’s just too much money overseas and players’ careers are short. So we’ve had a massive drain of talent - mostly to Europe (& a few to Japan iirc) here as well and our domestic league/teams aren’t as strong as they used to be.
Some of the Aussie cricketers has a crack at saying 'Labuschagne' about 5 years ago. Only Matt Renshaw got somewhat close.
I love how the Australians try and pronounce it as La-bu-shane versus the Afrikaans pronunciation as La-bu-skaG-knee (with the “G” pronounced like it is in Dutch).
Nice little video
Renshaw and the player at 13 seconds in, yeah (don’t quite recognise him).
Fiji vs Portugal
This is not the high quality attacking game I'd hoped for so far.
Yep. Lackluster match so far. I think Fiji is under pressure and are a bit nervous. As soon as they settle things will become easier.
Again our lack of experience is telling with all the errors.
This is actually a pretty low quality game. I was hyped for it.
Not pretty but very very proud with the effort and competitive nature against this Fijian side
I think Fiji were expecting us to roll over. We are giving them a match and they are struggling. Not seeing typical Fiji game.
Oh were going for it. I think we got some vegemite jars from the Australians.
Oh my god how close can we get
Pen 3-3
This is the last match that I expected to be 3-3 at halftime
It would be amazing if Fiji shit the bed here, truly amazing.
They won’t, of course, but this is why I don’t think they’ll beat England, the occasion will be too much for them.
They won’t, of course, but this is why I don’t think they’ll beat England, the occasion will be too much for them.
I actually thought about betting overs. Glad I didn't.This is the last match that I expected to be 3-3 at halftime
We are missing Nuno Sousa Guedes. He wasn't in stellar form but he's more impactful than Cardoso Pinto. We also missing Tomas Appleton leadership.
Yet another game where Portugal are looking the far superior side for long stretches.
TRY!!! Storti magic
We are leading Fiji
Afraid what's coming. Fiji anger incoming
Storti magicWe are leading Fiji
Afraid what's coming. Fiji anger incoming
Holy shit Fiji
Yet another superb Portugal try!!
Fiji look gassed.
Fiji look gassed.
Oh my god!!!!!
Oh they've woken up
3 mins lead looked closer to second try but stupid mistake
looked closer to second try but stupid mistakeAh damn it.
I thought there was a high tackle from Fiji there.
I think the match will become more interesting now
Really can’t see Wales or England losing in a QF on current form of teams. Dare I say they might get to play badly depleted teams in the SF too. Stranger things have happened than one of them going all the way.
That's a yellow
Mate, don’t get me started
Looks like what they call targeting in American Football. That could easily be red.
The absolute scenes if England or Wales go further than Ireland, honestly….I’ll be decent on the caf but unbearable on Reddit
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