Rugby World Cup

**Stuttgart88** · 28/09/2007, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by ifk101

I doubt it - England are likely to win a lot of ball off Tonga's lineouts and I think they'll win by 10+ points.

I was at the game at "HQ" in 99 where they won by 100+ points. What a bore that was.

**OneRedArmy** · 28/09/2007, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by joeSoap

Can't agree with you entirely there. O'Sullivans performances were fine up to the end of the last 6 nations. Nobody had any problem when we were winning 4 triple crowns.

I mentioned a few pages back that a lot of people have been critical of O'Sullivan for years, including most of the rugby media (and me too!).

Triple Crowns aren't worth toffee anymore (and we've won 3, not 4 under Fast Eddie) and its a damning indictment that a mediocre Welsh side managed to win a Championship and a Grand Slam (the prizes that matter) and we won neither in that period.

Failing to take the last step as we have on 3 occasions will be Eddie's legacy, in addition to failing at this World Cup and not preparing for next generation of international players to break into the team.

**RogerMilla** · 28/09/2007, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by OneRedArmy

a mediocre Welsh side managed to win a Championship and a Grand Slam (the prizes that matter) .

and if i live to be 100 i'll never figure out how they won that game in paris , fair play to them.

**strangeirish** · 28/09/2007, 1:32 PM

Has everyone got their shirt for the game? I've got mine.

**Aberdonian Stu** · 28/09/2007, 1:37 PM

Originally Posted by RogerMilla

and if i live to be 100 i'll never figure out how they won that game in paris , fair play to them.

I think some teams are just suited to playing entertaining games against one another. Wales-France is generally one of the more reliable fixtures for liveliness even when the score isn't terribly close.

**CollegeTillIDie** · 29/09/2007, 11:12 AM

New Zealand are playing Romania as I type this, and the Romanians have
started reasonably well. But as I was watching the pre-match festivities,
I was wondering what other countries could do, as a reflection of their cultural inheritance , in response to the Kiwis Haka to intimidate them in return
Ireland: Something involving Hurleys '' A Clash of the Ash perhaps''
Romania: Pelting them with dumplings

Scotland: A sword dance .. you think you're hard this is how we clip our toenails !
England: A bunch of lager louts come on the field looking for a row..

France: The entire team crack open some cloves of garlic ... it would reduce the Kiwis to tears...

Anybody else any suggestions?

**CollegeTillIDie** · 29/09/2007, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by strangeirish

Has everyone got their shirt for the game? I've got mine.

Ok where did you buy it?

**strangeirish** · 29/09/2007, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

Anybody else any suggestions?

Ireland-Riverdance. At least it would keep us awake.

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

Ok where did you buy it?

**Pauro 76** · 29/09/2007, 1:08 PM

Here's hoping for tomorrow. Just caught the start of the New Zealand - Romania match. Romania's kit makers. O'Neills! Complete with GAAH style lettering!

**pete** · 29/09/2007, 3:38 PM

Wales 3 Fiji 25 just coming up to half time. Some electrifying rugby from Fiji!

Edit: 8-25 now.

**beautifulrock** · 29/09/2007, 4:03 PM

Fantastic try by Shane Williams, Wales are flying now 22 - 25,Wales should win it from here

**pete** · 29/09/2007, 4:09 PM

3 tries in 10 minutes. 29-25

Unexpected comeback to say the least. Fiji were down to 14 men but they also look shell shocked.

**beautifulrock** · 29/09/2007, 4:18 PM

amazing Fiji now two points up, what a game.

**pete** · 29/09/2007, 4:52 PM

FULL TIME WALES 34-38 FIJI. Wow!

It was like watching Sevens rugby from Fiji with 15 players.

In fairness Wales only played when had extra player. Fiji nearly threw it away with late intercept try but came back to get the crucial try.

**holidaysong** · 29/09/2007, 5:04 PM

Great game, well done to Fiji.

**Soper** · 29/09/2007, 5:19 PM

I'm glad I backed Fiji!

**geysir** · 30/09/2007, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by CollegeTillIDie

But as I was watching the pre-match festivities,
I was wondering what other countries could do, as a reflection of their cultural inheritance , in response to the Kiwis Haka to intimidate them in return?

Not a smart idea to rile up the All Blacks in that way.

**OneRedArmy** · 30/09/2007, 2:35 PM

I see Wales didn't hang around, Jenkins sacked this morning.

Yet again the stupidity of giving O'Sullivan a new contract before the tournament is shown.

With significant funds committed to the new stadium we can't afford to get rid of him.

**OneRedArmy** · 30/09/2007, 3:44 PM

O'Gara has had a collosal number of mistakes. He's missed more touch kicks than he's found.

Game of 2 number 10s.

Great piece of skill by O'Driscoll for the try.

**osarusan** · 30/09/2007, 3:52 PM

The difference has been kicking so far. Ours have been misplaced or just aimless, while Argentina's have been well placed and part of a definite plan.

They're far more likely to score 4 tries than we are, in which case we're out before the game ends.

Their second try was a stunner - great catch and offload, then the try in the corner.