Bloody Hell [contains RWC results spoiler] - Page 2

Garp · 06-10-2007, 18:48

That was an awesome game.. Dym seems to have forgotten I was there too

Such a drastically different England to the one we've seen so far this tournament, or indeed than we've seen in 4 years. Strong attacking, giving ground at times but always taking it back by force. They managed to put the Australians under such heavy pressure that they were making some really daft mistakes. The Aussie number 6 was doing particularly stupid things all throughout. Their inability to maintain a scrum was kinda frustrating, but it did help alter the pace of the game, and at times provided a critical few extra minutes sucked up of play. Initially I thought it was deliberate, but once the game got really progressing it was obvious they just lack the experience and strength to handle it. I wouldn't be surprised to see them losing out against other teams scrums.

Both sides played some awesome rugby though, fast paced, very brutal, very heavy attack with nothing in the way of let-up between them. Superb stuff all round. Once the game got into its initial flow it was clear any win was liable to be by a small margin. I felt sorry for Mortlock at the end there when he had the opportunity to steal a win with that kick. To miss by such a small margin is probably going to be something he'll kick himself about for ages.

Matblack · 06-10-2007, 18:57

I thought Wilco was looking a bit shaky to be honest, which concerns me for next week. He's still the pinion of the England game plan and if we lose him we'll be in a real mess :/

I really enjoyed the game though an excellent effort from a strong team

MB

leowyatt · 06-10-2007, 20:27

Good result for England (I will always support my country)

But I have to say I've been watching the New Zealand & France game and oh my god I'm bored

I played Rugby Union whilst at school and was quite good at it, but just can't seem to get on with the game any more. They'd been playing for 5 minutes (just before Betsen's injury) and New Zealand had just made the exact same kick into touch. It's been nothing but make 1 pass and boot the ball up the other end where the other team will catch it and boot it back!

If you want to watch exciting fast paced rugby watch the Super League Playoff final next Saturday at 6pm between St Helens & Leeds.

/whinge over

Goose · 06-10-2007, 21:54

What a game. Both matches today have been great. Normally I'd never support a French side (sorry Will!) but seeing as New Zealand get away with murder it was good to see another side get the final say.

Matblack · 06-10-2007, 22:01

Oh bloody hell, guess where we'll be at 8.00pm on Saturday next week

MB

Feek · 06-10-2007, 22:26

LOL - France!

vix · 06-10-2007, 22:27

Or the pub!

Feek · 06-10-2007, 22:30

A French pub?

Mark · 07-10-2007, 00:18

Le Welsh Pub should be safe(ish). Don't think there were TVs upstairs.

Getting back to the hotel, however, could be interesting.

semi-pro waster · 07-10-2007, 12:54

Congratulations to England and France, I didn't really expect either of the results yesterday but at least it went well for Northern Hemisphere teams and it opens up the RWC a bit. Here's hoping that Scotland can beat the Pumas.

06-10-2007, 18:48	#11
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	That was an awesome game.. Dym seems to have forgotten I was there too Such a drastically different England to the one we've seen so far this tournament, or indeed than we've seen in 4 years. Strong attacking, giving ground at times but always taking it back by force. They managed to put the Australians under such heavy pressure that they were making some really daft mistakes. The Aussie number 6 was doing particularly stupid things all throughout. Their inability to maintain a scrum was kinda frustrating, but it did help alter the pace of the game, and at times provided a critical few extra minutes sucked up of play. Initially I thought it was deliberate, but once the game got really progressing it was obvious they just lack the experience and strength to handle it. I wouldn't be surprised to see them losing out against other teams scrums. Both sides played some awesome rugby though, fast paced, very brutal, very heavy attack with nothing in the way of let-up between them. Superb stuff all round. Once the game got into its initial flow it was clear any win was liable to be by a small margin. I felt sorry for Mortlock at the end there when he had the opportunity to steal a win with that kick. To miss by such a small margin is probably going to be something he'll kick himself about for ages. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

06-10-2007, 18:57	#12
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I thought Wilco was looking a bit shaky to be honest, which concerns me for next week. He's still the pinion of the England game plan and if we lose him we'll be in a real mess :/ I really enjoyed the game though an excellent effort from a strong team MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

06-10-2007, 20:27	#13
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Good result for England (I will always support my country) But I have to say I've been watching the New Zealand & France game and oh my god I'm bored I played Rugby Union whilst at school and was quite good at it, but just can't seem to get on with the game any more. They'd been playing for 5 minutes (just before Betsen's injury) and New Zealand had just made the exact same kick into touch. It's been nothing but make 1 pass and boot the ball up the other end where the other team will catch it and boot it back! If you want to watch exciting fast paced rugby watch the Super League Playoff final next Saturday at 6pm between St Helens & Leeds. /whinge over __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

06-10-2007, 21:54	#14
Goose The list is long, but distinguished Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Århus, Denmark Posts: 1,643	What a game. Both matches today have been great. Normally I'd never support a French side (sorry Will!) but seeing as New Zealand get away with murder it was good to see another side get the final say. __________________

06-10-2007, 22:01	#15
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Oh bloody hell, guess where we'll be at 8.00pm on Saturday next week MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

06-10-2007, 22:26	#16
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	LOL - France! __________________

06-10-2007, 22:27	#17
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	Or the pub! __________________

06-10-2007, 22:30	#18
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	A French pub? __________________

07-10-2007, 00:18	#19
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Le Welsh Pub should be safe(ish). Don't think there were TVs upstairs. Getting back to the hotel, however, could be interesting.

07-10-2007, 12:54	#20
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Congratulations to England and France, I didn't really expect either of the results yesterday but at least it went well for Northern Hemisphere teams and it opens up the RWC a bit. Here's hoping that Scotland can beat the Pumas. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

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