The Rugby Thread

[Irishnev]

Liam Williams ruled out.

1/2p in.

I knew exactly what you meant there - didn’t even flinch

[Buzzo]

I knew exactly what you meant there - didn’t even flinch

[Zapater]

Sharper than me then, took a good minute to click

Should have played Nkosi instead of Kolbe against Japan to make sure he was fit for this. Surprised only having the 2 backs on the bench again for this one, would have stuck Willemse or Gelant, especially considering how **** Willie is.

[Buzzo]

Jonathan Davies fit for the Welsh.

Wales: Halfpenny; North, J Davies, Parkes, Adams; Biggar, G Davies; Wyn Jones, Owens, Francis, Ball, Alun Wyn Jones (capt), Wainwright, Moriarty, Tipuric.

Replacements: Dee, R Carre, D Lewis, Beard, Shingler, T Williams, Patchell, Watkin.

South Africa: Le Roux; Nkosi, Am, De Allende, Mapimpi; Pollard, De Klerk; Mtawarira, Mbonambi, Malherbe, Etzebeth, De Jager, Kolisi (capt), Du Toit, Vermeulen.

Replacements: Marx, Kitschoff, Koch, Snyman, Mostert, Louw, H Jantjies, Steyn.

[Zapater]

Great start for England. Although, we know the All Blacks are often slow starters. Hope they don't fall into the trap of playing too much rugby as the game goes by. We also started well in the first game and it backfired. England's forwards are brilliant though. Love the itoje - lawes combo.

[danperkins]

England have been outstanding, winning everywhere on pitch.

[Norbs]

I'm watching but don't really know what's going on

[danperkins]

I'm watching but don't really know what's going on

England have been fantastic and really should have had more points on the board considering how on top they were. Only negative is not being ahead by more.

[RichC]

We’ve been brilliant in defence and in the breakdown. Underhill and Itoje in particular have been amazing.

10 points on the ABs can disappear very quickly though

[Zapater]

We’ve been brilliant in defence and in the breakdown. Underhill and Itoje in particular have been amazing.

10 points on the ABs can disappear very quickly though

Been there a million times just to get pumped in the last 20. Should be a brilliant second half.

[Zapater]

Risky going for the corner. Need to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

Well played Youngs. NZ will need a huge effort to come back from this deficit.

[RichC]

Disgraceful decision

[Zapater]

Disgraceful decision

How? I'm pretty sure it was correct. Ball seemed to go forward.

[RichC]

I’m pretty sure it didn’t leave his hand so i disagree

[RichC]

BOOM !!!

Let’s hope for a NH final