Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan The hunt for Webb Ellis

ThomasFlynn wrote: »

Bookies don't always get everything right, obviously.

England had a very fortuitous summer in the cricket, got both the rub of the green in the ODI World Cup Final (against NZ) and to a certain extent in the Ashes (which they should have lost outright). No logic behind it but it just appears they're getting the rub of the green quite a bit sport recently.

An England v Wales final would be a great viewing, though I think I would probably prefer South Africa to get there and win it.

I don't think SA would've beaten NZ in the final and that they would be better against England. I don't know why I think that, but I do think SA's chances have gone up significantly following today's result.

Muahahaha wrote: »

Anyone know if a tv channel is showing a full replay of the this mornings game, my Sky box didnt record it

19:15 on eir sport 1, and again at 01:30.

Quick question lads does the time change tonight mean the Wales game starts at 9 or 8 a.m Irish time?

FrancieBrady wrote: »

I will tell you tomorrow. Want to see the manner in which Wales win. If they grind out a brutal bloody win, I would probably want Eng to win it out.

In other words, the team that plays the nicer rugby.

Don't think Wales will win. They haven't been great in the RWC and it's asking a lot for them to suddenly produce a good performance, especially with the injuries.

Muahahaha wrote: »

Ah crap, dont have Eir sport. Who was the British broadcaster- BBC or ITV?

All games have been on itv. No idea if they replay them though (maybe on itv 4?)

schmoo2k wrote: »

Don't NZ still have the pleasure of playing for 3rd position next weekend?

You're right at that. Completely that there was a third place playoff.

I wonder if they'll use it as a chance to give fringe members a game. Or maybe they'll use it as a farewell to departing players.

Under Jones England have blown hot and cold at times this year.

When England turned Ireland over in the six nations in Dublin, there was a lot of talk immediately after of handing England the 6N now, Grand Slam champions in waiting, England are back, another winning streak begins etc.

Then they lost to Wales out of the blue. Completely unexpected (at least according to the press). I thought they were nailed on for the 6N too myself.

Thrash Ireland in the warmups but then lost to Wales away.

They always have a massive match under Eddie Jones where all parts are working and everything goes plan and look unbeatable. But they do have some really bad games, quite frequently as well.

England are outstanding on their day where nobody can live with them, but they're not invincible.

England might win the WC, but don't surprised to see a performance that looks nothing like they're QF and SF performances and they lose.

ThomasFlynn wrote: »

Under Jones England have blown hot and cold at times this year.

When England turned Ireland over in the six nations in Dublin, there was a lot of talk immediately after of handing England the 6N now, Grand Slam champions in waiting, England are back, another winning streak begins etc.

Then they lost to Wales out of the blue. Completely unexpected (at least according to the press). I thought they were nailed on for the 6N too myself.

Thrash Ireland in the warmups but then lost to Wales away.

They always have a massive match under Eddie Jones where all parts are working and everything goes plan and look unbeatable. But they do have some really bad games, quite frequently as well.

England are outstanding on their day where nobody can live with them, but they're not invincible.

England might win the WC, but don't surprised to see a performance that looks nothing like they're QF and SF performances and they lose.

They also only drew with Scotland in that 6N.

Consistency could be an issue for them too.

shrapnel222 wrote: »

All games have been on itv. No idea if they replay them though (maybe on itv 4?)

Highlights at 12:35 (ITV1)

Amprodude wrote: »

I cant see it. England have been the best team in the world cup so far from what i have seen and we will all soon see that.

Rugby never ceases to amaze me. We'll just have to wait and see. England massive favorites now though.

MadYaker wrote: »

They might not have been consistent in the past but they have been in this tournament. Maybe if its against SA they could bottle it but they must be hot favourites now.

Only saw the 2nd half but what I really noticed was how aggressive England were at the breakdown, and how effective their blitz was

I was amongst the most ardent of forecasters on here for England beating NZ, but I'm less certain about their prospects in the final, especially against SA.

I think some people are getting carried away with England, but we've been in this position before with England under Eddie Jones. Not saying they wont win but, the way people are talking as if it would be a huge shock if the Boks did them in the final is bit much.