The Rugby Thread

[Cormack74]

Each to their own I guess

[Zapater]

Was at a seminar all day. Just got home and watched the replay now, somehow magically avoided the result. Fair enough I suppose on the balance, but between Pollard's missed kick and Whitelock's knock-on before the AB's final pen among other moments; I feel a bit hard done by. Great result though. Have an excellent chance of winning the Rugby Championship.

Argentina won't be easy though.

[Buzzo]

[ame]https://twitter.com/nfl/status/1159647320905932800[/ame]

[Irishnev]

Aussies gave NZ a bit of a thumping in the Bledisloe cup this morning. NZ played the entire 2nd half with 14 men

[Cormack74]

Which apparently means Wales are now the #1 ranked team in the world.

In other news Christian Wade scored a 65 metre touch down for the Buffalo Bills, albeit in a friendly and there's no guarantee he'll get drafted.

[Saveloy]

Which apparently means Wales are now the #1 ranked team in the world.

In other news Christian Wade scored a 65 metre touch down for the Buffalo Bills, albeit in a friendly and there's no guarantee he'll get drafted.

In other news, new posts in thread read sequentially

[ChesterDave]

Which apparently means Wales are now the #1 ranked team in the world.

BBC saying Wales need to beat England today to take number 1 spot. Not going well for them

Edit. Re read. That will put them top when Rankings released Monday, provisionally top between results.

24-7 England so looking like NZ will be top tomorrow morning

[Cormack74]

Yup, unofficially top for 24 hours it seems

[Cormack74]

In other news, new posts in thread read sequentially

You've confused me a bit here mate.

Although TBF I was drunk when I posted yesterday and I seem to be in a similar state now

[Saveloy]

You've confused me a bit here mate.

Although TBF I was drunk when I posted yesterday and I seem to be in a similar state now

So was I at the time. I just meant your 'other news' was two posts up. I think it lost a little in translation.

[Cormack74]

So was I at the time. I just meant your 'other news' was two posts up. I think it lost a little in translation.

Buzzo's?

Ah, I'm abroad at the moment and although I can see he's posted, the content of the post doesn't show. I'm guessing it's a link or a tweet? It's happening in quite a few threads.

[Zapater]

Rugby Championship champions, maybe the Boks aren't as bad as we all thought? Would be much more satisfying any other year, but the momentum and confidence going into the WC can only be a good thing. Was at a bachelor's party which was sex, drugs and rock n' roll. So missed/don't remember the game. Had to watch the highlights yesterday, but promising. Looks like we're resigned to de Allende in midfield. Doesn't seem to be an option, but Pollard at 12 would also interest me, for his playmaking capacity.

Buzzo's?

Ah, I'm abroad at the moment and although I can see he's posted, the content of the post doesn't show. I'm guessing it's a link or a tweet? It's happening in quite a few threads.

Indeed. Not sure why someone would throw away a rugby career to run around mindlessly in a suit of armour, but each to their own.

[Buzzo]

England WC squad announced very early. Lots of experience. Lots of inexperience.

Forwards:
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 86 caps) **
Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 12 caps)
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 11 caps)
Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 10 caps)
Jamie George (Saracens, 37 caps) *
Maro Itoje (Saracens, 27 caps)
George Kruis (Saracens, 32 caps) *
Joe Launchbury (Wasps, 59 caps) *
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 72 caps) **
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 1 cap)
Joe Marler (Harlequins, 58 caps) *
Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins, 22 caps)
Jack Singleton (Saracens, 1 cap)
Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 9 caps)
Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 42 caps) *
Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 53 caps) *
Mark Wilson (Newcastle Falcons / Sale Sharks, 13 caps)

Backs:
Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 5 caps)
Elliot Daly (Saracens, 31 caps)
Owen Farrell (Saracens, 70 caps) *
George Ford (Leicester Tigers, 56 caps) *
Piers Francis (Northampton Saints, 5 caps)
Willi Heinz (Gloucester Rugby, 1 cap)
Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby, 41 caps) *
Jonny May (Leicester Tigers, 45 caps) *
Ruaridh McConnochie (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 33 caps) *
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 22 caps) *
Manu Tuilagi (Leicester Tigers, 33 caps) *
Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 34 caps) *
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 86 caps) **

[Cormack74]

Some weird stuff has gone on in recent weeks. At no point could I see England winning the WC and the selections have made that slim possibility even more remote IMO.

How Cipriani isn't worth a place in the squad is beyond bonkers.

[Buzzo]

Some weird stuff has gone on in recent weeks. At no point could I see England winning the WC and the selections have made that slim possibility even more remote IMO.

How Cipriani isn't worth a place in the squad is beyond bonkers.

Given that EJ has been buildng for 4 years, there appear to be a lot of guys who have barely (or never) played for England included. Squad seems to lack creatvity. Has pace and power (as ever) but lacks guile.

Which is where the continued non selection of Cipriani is unusual. Guy would have a stack of caps if he were from any other nation. Genuine X factor.