Man Of the match?
Can’t pick between Underhill and Itoje. Maybe underhill for dumping Barrett, such a moment
Can’t pick between Underhill and Itoje. Maybe underhill for dumping Barrett, such a moment
Rugby World Cup 2019 aka Squishy McSquish goes into a meltdown thread
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England can become the joint second most successful side if they win the final. Couple of semis for Wales and one for Scotland. Ireland are the worst performers of the Home Nations in the competition.
I don't really know who that is because the early part of the 15 years would probably be disputed between White, Cotter and Noves while the latter part would be for Jones. And for me Hansen isn't the best kiwi coach let alone best in the world.
I won't even watch the final next week because I just can't get into Rugby.
I hope England win though of course.
For claiming an Aussie is the best manager of the last 15 years?And you lot claim not to be arrogant
You're Scottish? What a disappointment. I used to like you as well.
Brilliant performance by England, if anything they should have won by more. The All Blacks couldn’t handle England’s physicality, so many immense individual performances by the England. I’ve never seen All Black players being driven back in tackles like this before.
England aren’t there yet, I suspect SA or Wales will give the English one hell of a battle in the final.
England aren’t there yet, I suspect SA or Wales will give the English one hell of a battle in the final.
Itoje for me. Absolutely brilliant performance.Man Of the match?
Can’t pick between Underhill and Itoje. Maybe underhill for dumping Barrett, such a moment
Cricket due to not winning it before and how they won it
Tell me you like the guy, as a person. Gwan.
No, none of us have. Only the greatest sporting nation ever, England has. Isn’t that right @SquishyMcSquish ?
Absolutely correct. Our fellow home nations fans appear to be learning.
If, in according to scientists a trillion to one scenario, Wales somehow do win it .. we can claim it as an English victory anyhow on account of Wales not being a real country.
Who wouldn't? That cheeky little smile, those eyes, so full of innocence.
I am yes, Shane we’ve got a few injuries and being held together by tape but there’s always a chance. Just have weather the earlier sa storm
Neither of them are sovereign states so England isn't a real country either?
This banter is getting too technical. I'm out.
That’s just one of our clever ruses.
You're getting a bit too colonial for my liking
Fair play to England though.
I'd a feeling they had a chance and that the All Blacks had flattered to decieve a bit.
They played really well though and the defence was absolutely immense.
Can't see Wales beating Sth Africa tomorrow.
I'd a feeling they had a chance and that the All Blacks had flattered to decieve a bit.
They played really well though and the defence was absolutely immense.
Can't see Wales beating Sth Africa tomorrow.
Dunno what you mean. Nothing colonial at all about sitting in your living room and singing Rule Britannia whilst bowing to a shrine of Her Majesty.
I feel ashamed I didn't bother to watch the match. I stupidly assumed it would be a forgone conclusion.
Well.
That was excellent from England. Outplayed the best team in the world all across the park.
We definitely have the talent, hope we can keep that level of performance up next week against SA?
Worried about the injuries though.
That was excellent from England. Outplayed the best team in the world all across the park.
We definitely have the talent, hope we can keep that level of performance up next week against SA?
Worried about the injuries though.
Magnificent England. I can't remember ever seeing the All Blacks so thoroughly outclassed.
I hate to repeat myself after ye've had such a great performance but that team deserves a better scrum half. Ben Youngs did more to slow your ball than any two kiwis in that first half. A decent 9 and you'd have been 30 points clear at the break.
I hate to repeat myself after ye've had such a great performance but that team deserves a better scrum half. Ben Youngs did more to slow your ball than any two kiwis in that first half. A decent 9 and you'd have been 30 points clear at the break.
Hope that May is fit for the final. If not guess Slade goes to FB with Daly on the wing
Very impressive from England but you never know next week.
That was a magnificent performance by England, somewhat reminiscent of Australia's win against the Kiwis in 2003 - score an early try and then apply scoreboard pressure. England rightly had two tries disallowed and Farrell dropped the ball when he looked likely to score in the first half so this could have blown out. England against South Africa does invoke horrible memories of the dreadful final between those two teams 12 years ago but I think would be a pretty close game if it was to eventuate.
Good call mate, fair play.
England were immense. Probably the best performance you'll ever see from a N.Hem side in the World Cup. Truely dominant in every area. So much so the AB's looked average!
You were correct, it was.
England favorites now who ever they play?
On todays evidence, definitely. I picked SA before the start of the tournament but now? England all day. Talk about peaking at the right time. Eddie's done a great job, must be said.
Yeah I was surprised by the replies I received when I said that. It was so obvious to me that England were the better side. Although I assume many of those commenting were English people trying to play the old superstitious curse thing by saying “no way” like a lot do with United in the football forum.
Anyway, I said before the tournament that England would win the World Cup as they’re by far the best team there. Looks like I’ll be right because they will obviously win it from here.
Yeah great shout. I was one who replied to say you were wrong and I'm Welsh -) Although, I was referring to the odds. I hope you put some money on England!
His interview after the game was anything but being a sore loser I thought he was very classy about it.
Hansen's a great coach
would take him back at Wales in a second, but obviously never gonna happen at this stage in his career/life
would take him back at Wales in a second, but obviously never gonna happen at this stage in his career/life
If I was smart I would’ve put money on England before the tournament. Alas, I didn’t! Not much of a gambler!
I was doubting you simply because it was against the All Blacks and well, they're a great side & back to back world champions. Totally shut down today though.
Would be some occasion if Wales can find a way tomorrow. I'm not expecting it to be honest but then again although I gave England at least a 50 50 chance today I didn't expect it to be so overwhelming a victory for either side.