Rugby World Cup Thread

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:33 pm

My boss and I are off to the local British Pub to watch France and Agrentine. I think France rolls on them, tough group though.

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:49 pm

I'm watching as I type this in my living room (god bless Setanta).

Argentina's try off of the interception was brilliant. France looks confused, and have not settled yet.

I thought France would dominate, it appears not. The Pumas look strong.

17 - 6 Pumas as of now.

Lots of pressure on the French side, playing in their country and all considered.

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:52 pm

And there it sits at the half, 17 - 9 Argentina, the French are going to get talked to at the half I'm sure.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:02 pm

France looked like s***.

Blublub · Post by **Blublub** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:01 am

Make sure and check out the pre-match intimidation session the Manu Samoa have planned for tomorrow's match against South Africa. Word has it they've been practicing this one a very long time.

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:54 am

England v USA in about 2 hours from now live!

Can't wait, also looking forward to Samoa v Springboks @ 6:45 am pst, Canada v Wales right before it @ 4:30 am pst tomorrow morn.

Looks like I need to Tivo those two matches bleh.

BTW, all those high kicks the Pumas were dropping on France is what killed them a bit, they just could not handle them.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:55 am

A shocker for France indeed. But if you thought Argentina would be a walk in the park, then think again. Pumas have always been among the top eight nations in the World or even higher. It's an upset of some sort but personally I am not surprised. Marcelo Pascual's block was huge and beautiful to watch, and France just never looked in control after that play and rather confused.

Now, I still think France is one of the candidates to go far in this tournament, All Blacks, and curious to see how England performs.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:57 am

Blublub wrote:Make sure and check out the pre-match intimidation session the Manu Samoa have planned for tomorrow's match against South Africa. Word has it they've been practicing this one a very long time.

Love how they Show Off before each game.

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:07 am

10spro wrote:curious to see how England performs.

I am as well, I will always root for Dallaglio at the least, love his game.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/6972396.stm

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:03 pm

Great performance by the USA, England looked poor, they should have done to the US what NZ did to Italy. If the All Blacks were in the white shirts today they would have dropped 60 on the US.

Albeit a loss, the USA earned respect today no doubt. Hercus should have drawn that shite player that legged him a red card no doubt. Two sin bins is a f***in joke, I saw 4 at the least.

That spear was retaliation for Hercus not getting his due. US should have been up on the red card early, but that f***in' South African ref looking out for his squad screwed us!

Bullshite reffing, it should have been closer than what it showed. Good for the US squad to get that late try, they earned it.

The crowd was definitely pro US and booed England side a ton.

GB_Simo · Post by **GB_Simo** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:52 pm

Boltman wrote:Great performance by the USA, England looked poor

It's not so much that we look poor. It's more that we genuinely are poor, and have been for quite some time.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:59 pm

Yeah, the US played rather well vs an opponent that was supposed to walk all over them. England didn't play aggressive enough or just wasn't allowed by the US to play their game. The game was much closer than the score indicates, England better pick up the slack as the tournament advances.

How about those lopsided scores with the All blacks all over Italy and the Aussies (not underestimate them folks) scoring 91-3.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:42 pm

Finally caught up on watching the England-USA game and the Channel 10 (Australia) first weekend review show that I got over the weekend from the torrents.

Man, the USA showed a ton of balls against England. A really fine effort. Hercus is a very good player. Very clever and smart. Hell, the U.S. played England to a 7-7 draw in the second half.

England looked slow, especially on the outside. No way it successfully defends its title this year. Habana will run wild for the Springboks against England this Friday.

But I must admit Olly Barkley looked great against the U.S. as Wilkinson's replacement for England. The kid is quality.

New Zealand looked f*cking awesome against the Italians. You knew Italy was in trouble right from the start when they stayed in the huddle during the haka. A big-time no-no that only pissed off the All Blacks even more.

Seeing the All Blacks in full flight is one of the most awesome sights in team sports. I sh*t you not. Beautiful, brutal sports choreography at its finest.

Australia looked good, but the game wasn't a good measuring stick because Japan sucks.

Finally, that try by the Argentine dude with the yellow shoes, who went about half of the field after his teammate intercepted a French offload, was spectacular. Man, the Argentina up-and-under kicks were effective. The Argies just forced France to try and make plays, and the Frogs couldn't do it.

I'm going to watch Ireland-Namibia tonight. Can't wait for more matches. Thank God for aussietorrents.com and diwana.org!

Take care,
PK

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:56 pm

Do you not get Versus pk?

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:50 am

Argentina moves to the Quarters with their win over Georgia. The game wasn't as exciting as the opener as the Argies felt the physical effort in their win vs France. And the hosts are feeling the pressure as they'll come out with twelve lineup substitutions on their next match.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:57 pm

I think the US should have won today. You can tell that we are mostly made up of amateurs when we got within the 10 meter line of a try. The errors and turnovers were pretty horrible.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:20 pm

fsquid wrote:Do you not get Versus pk?

I do, but I was recording two other programs Sunday when the Versus game was on. Plus I enjoy the knowledgeable Australian or English commentary that I get from torrents.

Who is doing the commentary for the Versus games?

Thanks,
PK

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:30 pm

I don't know, I get Setanta, so I'm probably getting a British announcer. Might be the same with Versus.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:57 pm

Finally watched Ireland-Namibia. Spirited effort by Namibia. Ireland showed individual flashes but crap teamwork and concentration. SO many dropped balls on the wings.

England-South Africa tomorrow is a group biggie. I say the Springboks roll.

Take care,
PK

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:55 pm

Olly Barkley out for England against RSA. So England is down to its third-choice No. 10, since Wilkinson already is out.

Take care,
PK

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:02 pm

fsquid wrote:I don't know, I get Setanta, so I'm probably getting a British announcer. Might be the same with Versus.

We are getting Scots (wait, the actual match guys or the pre game and half time guys?) on Setanta, at least I am heh.

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:09 pm

pk500 wrote:Finally caught up on watching the England-USA game and the Channel 10 (Australia) first weekend review show that I got over the weekend from the torrents.

Man, the USA showed a ton of balls against England. A really fine effort. Hercus is a very good player. Very clever and smart. Hell, the U.S. played England to a 7-7 draw in the second half.

England looked slow, especially on the outside. No way it successfully defends its title this year. Habana will run wild for the Springboks against England this Friday.

But I must admit Olly Barkley looked great against the U.S. as Wilkinson's replacement for England. The kid is quality.

New Zealand looked f*cking awesome against the Italians. You knew Italy was in trouble right from the start when they stayed in the huddle during the haka. A big-time no-no that only pissed off the All Blacks even more.

Seeing the All Blacks in full flight is one of the most awesome sights in team sports. I sh*t you not. Beautiful, brutal sports choreography at its finest.

Australia looked good, but the game wasn't a good measuring stick because Japan sucks.

Finally, that try by the Argentine dude with the yellow shoes, who went about half of the field after his teammate intercepted a French offload, was spectacular. Man, the Argentina up-and-under kicks were effective. The Argies just forced France to try and make plays, and the Frogs couldn't do it.

I'm going to watch Ireland-Namibia tonight. Can't wait for more matches. Thank God for aussietorrents.com and diwana.org!

Take care,
PK

Damn you for your delayed commentary, you need to watch these matches real time, or at least a day late (as I do often because I am Tivoing all of them).

I saw your comments on the All Blacks, now you see why I love them so. I really wish I had turned you into a rugging fan back when Lomu was playing on their Squad, to see it live back then was just awesome.

USA looked so so vs Tonga, they picked it up in the second half, and started to have some continuity but the first half they looked poor and sloppy. I really dont even care to go in depth as to how many mistakes they were making. Upsetting showing for the US side, especially after their fine effort vs the England squad.

fsquid summed it up well enough.

Boltman · Post by **Boltman** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:19 pm

pk500 wrote:Finally watched Ireland-Namibia. Spirited effort by Namibia. Ireland showed individual flashes but crap teamwork and concentration. SO many dropped balls on the wings.

England-South Africa tomorrow is a group biggie. I say the Springboks roll.

Take care,
PK

I'm off tomorrow so I will be watching anything on live while I'm awake.

I have not used pay-pal in so long it is not funny, but I'm tempted to have a nice wager on this match, as good as the Boks looked I think England will show up for this. They saw the opening match for the Springboks, plus they know their squad is not the US, they half arsed it against the US, they will come against the Boks.

Feanor · Post by **Feanor** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:37 pm

I can't see England winning this with Andy Farrel at #10.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:31 pm

Feanor wrote:I can't see England winning this with Andy Farrel at #10.

Coach said Catt will wear No. 10 with Farrell moving to No. 12.

Either way, England is going down!

Take care,
PK