2023 RWC Buildup, Squads, Fixtures 'etc'

captbarnacles · 21-10-2023 08:14PM

Surely issue was cant pick up ball out of aruck?

davepatr07 · 21-10-2023 08:14PM

Poor call there by O Keeffe... you'd nearly think he wants England in the final so AB's have revenge for last WC (Joking). Thinking AB's have this WC.

FrancieBrady · 21-10-2023 08:14PM

England getting the exact start they need to win this

Furze99 · 21-10-2023 08:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121268503#Comment_121268503

What's with it - the cynic in me says that the word went out to give NZ an edge in the first half of their recent games. And wouldn't it be good if there was a European side in the final too!!

SaoPaulo41 · 21-10-2023 08:17PM

Boks look a bit drained after last week

Podge_irl · 21-10-2023 08:17PM

I'd suggest leaving the conspiracy theories at home...

testtech05 · 21-10-2023 08:17PM

That 1st maul looked to be pulled down to me

Podge_irl · 21-10-2023 08:18PM

England doing wonderfully so far

TheRona · 21-10-2023 08:18PM

Steward looked like he was bunted over by a no-arms tackle there while SA were under advantage

Eoinbmw · 21-10-2023 08:18PM

England getting the rub tonight! Dragging South Africa down too!

ednwireland · 21-10-2023 08:19PM

Who knew borthwick was a tactical genius 😄

ongarite · 21-10-2023 08:19PM

England playing a simple plan very very well.

Have SA rattled so far.

MaddChris · 21-10-2023 08:21PM

Itoje walked around the maul and entered at the side. AR must have been looking at his boots casue he wasn't watching the players.

davepatr07 · 21-10-2023 08:22PM

Think I seen Marler telling Tuilagi to cool the jets..

testtech05 · 21-10-2023 08:22PM

Not an arm or wrap between Martin and earl there. England making a dogfight just as they needed and it's working well

FintanMcluskey · 21-10-2023 08:22PM

England can handle these big games in fairness.

MadYaker · 21-10-2023 08:22PM

Can England keep up this intensity I wonder

Dont Be at It · 21-10-2023 08:23PM

England well up for this. Just have to see if they have enough quality to keep it going.

Podge_irl · 21-10-2023 08:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121268549#Comment_121268549

They can. They have an ability to get up for big games no matter their form.

joseywhales · 21-10-2023 08:24PM

So what I'm learning again and it's the same every world cup, that referees get more lenient , the more important the game. Particularly around rucking and tackling, wrapping is optional.