The Rugby Thread

[Buzzo]

Storm in a tea cup, same thing with the Jaco Peyper missing out on the NZ - Eng semi because of taking the photo with Welsh fans. Get over it. No one in this world should give a **** about such trivial things.

Getting fined for crossing the half way line whilst the ABs perform the Haka is ridiculous, beurocratic nonsense. I agree with you, and don’t see why in either instance an action should have resulted. The Jack Peyper one was if anything even more ridiculous that photo changed nothing.

We may as well start demanding that our national anthem is played on the bagpipes where ever we go because it sounds better.

[Red_Polo]

I can’t believe I am going to say this. But 100% with England on this.

What a load of bollocks. If ever you needed evidence that World Rugby place far too much importance, support and respect towards the ABs then this is it. The Haka is a massive boon for them. I think trans should be allowed to be creative in how they respond.

I’ll bet nobody would have given a **** if the ABs had won. It’s a joke.

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Anyway, that’s as much support as I can offer cmon the Boks!!!

Totally agree

[Cormack74]

So just over12 hours out from the final people.

If both teams are at their best then England will be hard to beat but if they are a bit off the Boks will seize their chance. Having Cheslin Kolbe fit is a big plus for SA and may impact on the way they decide to play IMO.

[Zapater]

Don't think there will be any secrets or surprises in the tactics. Would be pretty shocked if all of a sudden out of nowhere Rassie says get the ball through the hands, throw it around. Especially when you look at the forward dominance in the split on the bench with arguably some of the better players, definitely for scrumming only coming on in the second half. Turn it into the game against Wales and SA will have a good chance.

Originally, I was pessimistic, then considered our recent clashes H2H and thought we had the advantage, now I'm thinking it'll be really close and a flip of the coin. In other words, completely clueless. Going to get absolutely sloshed tomorrow

[Buzzo]

Nerves will be huge so who settles first will be crucial. If the occasion gets to either team it could be a problem.

An early score will also settle nerves and England tend to start well. I think England fancy it tomorrow, which could be a problem. They were good last week because they were underdogs and complacency has been an issue in the recent past.

Am currently watching Glasgow thrash Pro 14 whipping boys Southern Kings 50-0 with 15 to go. Warriors have been poor so far this season so a welcome BP.

Will miss the final tomorrow as my son has football.

[Buzzo]

South Africa playing the game they want.

England look nervous.

[Buzzo]

My sons footy rained off !

Tactically perfect first half from the boks. Scrum dominance massive in these conditions.

12-6

[Zapater]

Our forwards are smashing them. If we lose its 100% self inflicted.

[Buzzo]

No team has ever come from behind at HT to win a RWC.

Watching this you see the benefit you guys have from playing the ABs multiple times each year. I don’t think the same levels of perfection are required to win a 6ns as are required to continually try and face the All blacks in the Rugby World Championship.

Still, it’s only a 6 point gap.

Game on.

[Harv]

The state of some of these English lads ears

The number 7 in particular. Like two deformed potatoes stuck to his head. Absolutely horrendous. Looks like Sloth from The Goonies

[Buzzo]

That missed kick from Farrell is huge.

From almost being within three to 9 down again.

[Leyton388]

Games gone from england now.

[Buzzo]

They are hanging in there.

[Buzzo]

Surely kick to the corner there? Ludicrously far our for a kick at the posts.

[Buzzo]

Superb try.

Game over.