The Rugby Thread

[bacon]

Well that and the fact we haven't got NZ, SA, France, Scotland or Ireland in our group

Or Fiji ..

Agree with whoever said Wales v Wobblies is a huge one next week - neither team any good this time around - almost expecting a 0-0 draw

Also next weekend Ireland v SA & even Argies v Samoa make for a couple of quality & entertaining match-ups ..

[Doc_Piptorious]

Or Fiji ..

Agree with whoever said Wales v Wobblies is a huge one next week - neither team any good this time around - almost expecting a 0-0 draw

Also next weekend Ireland v SA & even Argies v Samoa make for a couple of quality & entertaining match-ups ..

Think Ireland will win. Think they have timed when they are to peak just right unlike other tournaments when they seemed to be peaking two or three games before the start of said tournaments.

Do think Andy Farrell should make a few changes. Would be bringing in Murtaugh at inside forward and maybe Riggs at number 14 as both have the qualities needed to make life uncomfortable for the saffers.

[Irishnev]

Think Ireland will win. Think they have timed when they are to peak just right unlike other tournaments when they seemed to be peaking two or three games before the start of said tournaments.

Do think Andy Farrell should make a few changes. Would be bringing in Murtaugh at inside forward and maybe Riggs at number 14 as both have the qualities needed to make life uncomfortable for the saffers.

Took me a sec but

Patsy Kensit as the masseuse

[Doc_Piptorious]

Took me a sec but

Patsy Kensit as the masseuse

Get my choice of number?

[danperkins]

Nice Was a tough game but we managed it professionally I thought and outside of Bealham we look good on the injury front

Massive game next weekend now

Yeah is going to be a real bruiser that's for sure. I'm up in Belfast for it, so have to jump into a boozer to watch it.

[Irishnev]

Yeah is going to be a real bruiser that's for sure. I'm up in Belfast for it, so have to jump into a boozer to watch it.

I’m going to the West Ham game so it will be in the hotel for me - taking my son to his first game

[danperkins]

I’m going to the West Ham game so it will be in the hotel for me - taking my son to his first game

aw that's awesome, sensational weekend of sport for you mate, hope it's a belter for you and the young lad.

Ugghhh I'm going in for another op on my back in a few weeks so she wanted to go away for the weekend because I'll be crocked for awhile after. Looked at loads of different places around Europe but because it's in a few days, prices were insane. Ended up just booking Belfast for the night, just the €300 for a one night stay ffs. She also kindly booked the Gobbins walk on Sunday at 12, so not a hope of me seeing the game. Hopefully there's a good signal in the cave

[Irishnev]

aw that's awesome, sensational weekend of sport for you mate, hope it's a belter for you and the young lad.

Ugghhh I'm going in for another op on my back in a few weeks so she wanted to go away for the weekend because I'll be crocked for awhile after. Looked at loads of different places around Europe but because it's in a few days, prices were insane. Ended up just booking Belfast for the night, just the €300 for a one night stay ffs. She also kindly booked the Gobbins walk on Sunday at 12, so not a hope of me seeing the game. Hopefully there's a good signal in the cave

Ya - looking forward to it, all logistics sorted now….. going to tell him tonight

[danperkins]

Ya - looking forward to it, all logistics sorted now….. going to tell him tonight

Ya haven't told him yet? Class surprise that mate

[Buzzo]

I’m really struggling to engage with the World Cup. And it’s all about the futility. So far the best two teams for me have looked to be Ireland and South Africa. The best two teams in the World, I’m just really struggling to see a way forwards. Throw in our week off and it’s been a bit of a non event for us so far.

It’s a ****ing nightmare. Watching the games England and Wales have had with a fair degree of envy.

[Irishnev]

I’m really struggling to engage with the World Cup. And it’s all about the futility. So far the best two teams for me have looked to be Ireland and South Africa. The best two teams in the World, I’m just really struggling to see a way forwards. Throw in our week off and it’s been a bit of a non event for us so far.

It’s a ****ing nightmare. Watching the games England and Wales have had with a fair degree of envy.

Next weekend is huge - we win and then if you beat us it will be bonus points and points difference. If they win then it’s a straight shootout between us…… we looked solid so far but have played nobody. I’m equally excited, intrigued and worried by the SA game

[danperkins]

Next weekend is huge - we win and then if you beat us it will be bonus points and points difference. If they win then it’s a straight shootout between us…… we looked solid so far but have played nobody. I’m equally excited, intrigued and worried by the SA game

Look hopefully it's a belter anyways, I'm gonna get all liquored up and enjoy it

[Irishnev]

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7/1 bench…… wtaf

[Buzzo]

The ridiculous early team announcement flex.

[Irishnev]

The ridiculous early team announcement flex.

7/1 - no matter how powerful is a huge gamble