The Rugby Thread

[Irishnev]

Good game thus far. Think we need to be a bit more patient in attack, we're playing a bit like you guys. Probably should have scored one tbh. Need to improve though because can't see Ireland giving up four consecutive lineouts again.

We’ve also coughed up loads in the red zone - v unlike us. I ****ing hate Ezebeth so much , he is absolutely brilliant. De Allende bringing it hard down Sexton’s channel is giving ye joy.

The bench will count on both sides

[badpiggy]

This is seriously ****in intense. I know all rugby at the top level is scarily physical but SA are just a level beyond. Etsebeth is the scariest rugby player EVAH. Kolisi is a incredible leader and captain. Him during the anthem was unreal. What a game.

[RichC]

Really impressive from Ireland. Biggest test in rugby at the moment and they’ve stood up to it.

Hard to see past these two in the final.

[Irishnev]

Improve your 13.84% win percentage against the All Blacks and 29.63% against us and you may have a leg to stand on.

That number keeps growing Zap

Tough calls on either side but we came out with the win, surely our lineout can never be as bad again

[badpiggy]

No Pollard was very significant.

[Zapater]

That number keeps growing Zap

Tough calls on either side but we came out with the win, surely our lineout can never be as bad again

At this rate you'll have an argument in 30 years. Keep importing those Aussie and Kiwis, working a treat.

It's a bitter pill to swallow but it's a good game either way, you take those. We can play that same game again and get the result. When you look at it, we lost it on the tee. Libbok is an amazing fly half but his kicking and confidence is gone. Need to find another solution, Pollard isn't match fit and we'd lose a lot of what Libbok brings if he's starting.

[danperkins]

Just wanted to log in an day yeeeeeeehaaaahhhhhhhh

[danperkins]

We made loads of mistakes and still came out victorious. That probably should have been the final.

[RichC]

We made loads of mistakes and still came out victorious. That probably should have been the final.

I think it still will be

[Irishnev]

At this rate you'll have an argument in 30 years. Keep importing those Aussie and Kiwis, working a treat.

It's a bitter pill to swallow but it's a good game either way, you take those. We can play that same game again and get the result. When you look at it, we lost it on the tee. Libbok is an amazing fly half but his kicking and confidence is gone. Need to find another solution, Pollard isn't match fit and we'd lose a lot of what Libbok brings if he's starting.

I told you Zap - look at the last 20 years and we’ve beaten ye more …… we’ll take Aussies, Saffers (especially the ones he think are too small), all of them

I’m clearly trying to wind you up…… the match could’ve gone either way. We got some lucky calls but we matched you physically which was massive. Ye can still win it out and we could lose to Scotland. I’m delighted the 7/1 split over a proper kicker bit Rassie in the arse

[Zapater]

I think it still will be

Will be interesting to see, assuming SA need to play France in the quarters, it's a toss up. DuPont's availability could be a factor.

[RichC]

Will be interesting to see, assuming SA need to play France in the quarters, it's a toss up. DuPont's availability could be a factor.

You’ll have too much for the French I think and DuPont with the fractured cheekbone will almost certainly be out, can’t see how he could play.

Both teams for me miles ahead of everyone else.

[Buzzo]

Our World Cup is effectively over after one game.

Good times.

[Buzzo]

You’ve got to love Mack Hansen, seems like a totally class bloke

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[Irishnev]

Our World Cup is effectively over after one game.

Good times.

I still maintain ye guys are waiting in the long grass - on your best day you can beat us with 4 tries. We need to take it as seriously as last night or else it was for nothing