DarloRich
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All that fuss by Scotland!
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scotrail158713
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We don’t mind going out having lost the game. What annoyed me was potentially going out without the chance to play the game. However Japan did deserve to win the game overall.
DarloRich
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We don’t mind going out having lost the game. What annoyed me was potentially going out without the chance to play the game. However Japan did deserve to win the game overall.
Scotland Rugby agreed the rules before the competition. It was odd the rules only became an issue once they were to be applied in a way that was detrimental to Scotland Rugby. Hillarious.
And of course England wouldn't have created a fuss if they had been in the same situation - aye right!
DarloRich
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And of course England wouldn't have created a fuss if they had been in the same situation - aye right!
The rules were clear. They were set our before the tournament Scotland agreed to them. They would not have been applied unfairly. I would say the same if England were twisting on like girls.
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England are in the semi-finals for the first time since 2007!
krus_aragon
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Australia seem to do a similar trick of pulling back to within one point, before fading again. (c.f. 29 Sept. vs Wales) They made a much better start of the game this time, though.
Tetchytyke
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Australia are like France were in the 90s, just as capable of dishing out and receiving a 40-point pounding, you're never sure what side will turn up. But way too many unforced errors tonight, very poor show. I'm disappointed. Mostly because the gammon at the RFU will be bloody unbearable now.
I know it makes no odds in the 79th minute and 40-16 down, but the ref going to the TMO, getting an answer from the TMO and then telling the TMO that they're wrong is the stupidest thing I've seen in a long time. Still, that's the French for you.
Ireland-New Zealand now. Should be a closer game.
I know it makes no odds in the 79th minute and 40-16 down, but the ref going to the TMO, getting an answer from the TMO and then telling the TMO that they're wrong is the stupidest thing I've seen in a long time. Still, that's the French for you.
Ireland-New Zealand now. Should be a closer game.
Tetchytyke
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Oh. Maybe not.
UP13
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England need something special to beat New Zealand.
krus_aragon
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I doubt having Mr Tumble on the bench would help!
UP13
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Talking about Mr Tumble, if you watch the episode where he trained with Saracens, you'll notice one of the players is the long haired Jamie George...
krus_aragon
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Tangentially, the equivalent episode of the Welsh-language Makaton show (Dwylo'r Enfys) involved a rugby training session with the Cardiff Blues, specifically Jamie Roberts and Rhys Patchell.
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Spamcan81
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Stupendous performance from England just now. Not often the All Blacks get dominated and out played like that.
UP13
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What a famous upset. We were brilliant today.
Will mean nothing if we don't win next week...
Will mean nothing if we don't win next week...
Spamcan81
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Upset? Maybe from the NZ perspective but not to those who have faith in the England team.
krus_aragon
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As a non-Englishman, I fear what will happen next week, as if England go on to win, the English press will never let us hear the end of it. 
On the plus side, maybe Clive Woodward et.al won't harp on about 2003 quite as much if they do win...
(No need for an alarm clock tomorrow morning: the kids will have me up at the crack of dawn anyway!)
On the plus side, maybe Clive Woodward et.al won't harp on about 2003 quite as much if they do win...
(No need for an alarm clock tomorrow morning: the kids will have me up at the crack of dawn anyway!)
Spamcan81
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As a non-Englishman, I fear what will happen next week, as if England go on to win, the English press will never let us hear the end of it.
On the plus side, maybe Clive Woodward et.al won't harp on about 2003 quite as much if they do win...
(No need for an alarm clock tomorrow morning: the kids will have me up at the crack of dawn anyway!)
Like the Welsh press won't mention a thing if Wales go on to win it.
scotrail158713
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Here in Scotland though we still have to put up with English pressLike the Welsh press won't mention a thing if Wales go on to win it.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks thatAs a non-Englishman, I fear what will happen next week, as if England go on to win, the English press will never let us hear the end of it.
krus_aragon
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True, they're certain to do so ("Wales Online" will be one to avoid for at least a month!), but it's easier to avoid the Welsh press in England than to avoid the English press in Wales...Like the Welsh press won't mention a thing if Wales go on to win it.
(The fact that there's little distinction between the British and English press doesn't help much, either.)
For the avoidance of doubt, I'm not wishing ill toward English rugby players and staff, just dreading the media frenzy that may follow afterward.
If next week were to end up as an England v Wales final, then boy oh boy, are we in for a good 'un!
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True, they're certain to do so ("Wales Online" will be one to avoid for at least a month!), but it's easier to avoid the Welsh press in England than to avoid the English press in Wales...
(The fact that there's little distinction between the British and English press doesn't help much, either.)
For the avoidance of doubt, I'm not wishing ill toward English rugby players and staff, just dreading the media frenzy that may follow afterward.
If next week were to end up as an England v Wales final, then boy oh boy, are we in for a good 'un!
Indeed. The game would certainly have an extra edge being a "local derby".
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Anybody who knows anything about rugby would have had New Zealand as favourites. It will definitely go down in history as a World Cup upset.
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Or anyone who can see past a scoreboard... or NZ's magical scrum collapsing capabilities.
Tetchytyke
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I think upset is over-egging it- England are a very very good team at the moment, and them winning isn't a shock. It's not like Japan beating South Africa or Ireland.
The prawn sandwiches will be unbearable if they win next week. I think they'd beat South Africa in the final, and I fully expect South Africa to beat Wales.
But if Wales do somehow get through, I'd fancy them as outsiders to win the whole thing.
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Jesus! I've just caught up with the Rugby. I was out all day today and managed to avoid all mention of the game. I set my DAB radio on record and I've just listened to the game. Absolutely priceless! I'm not a Rugby fan, I've never been to a game. I don't understand the rules. I haven't a clue what's going on in the game, but my oh my, I've enjoyed listening to these morning commentaries on 5 Live. Bring on the Final. Come on Wales
Tetchytyke
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Goodness me, this French referee clearly hates the Welsh, must be bitter from last week. The Springboks have had two very dodgy penalties, scored both, and are going to win by one score.
Ah well, it wouldn't be rugby union without appalling refereeing in favour of the southern hemisphere.
Ah well, it wouldn't be rugby union without appalling refereeing in favour of the southern hemisphere.
krus_aragon
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Well the press have been complaining that he's hated South Africa in the past week. No referee can ever please everyone.
Tetchytyke
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Well the press have been complaining that he's hated South Africa in the past week. No referee can ever please everyone.
The South African mind-games worked then.
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