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2023 RWC Buildup, Squads, Fixtures 'etc'

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,904 Loafing Oaf
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    Two kicks to win missed, amazing finale!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,473 Tileman
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    Ah dear what a match. Both teams has a chance to win it but shows what pressure does. Very enjoyable match though. One of the better ones in this wc



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,856 irishguitarlad
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    Some drama, I don't watch much rugby but that was seriously entertaining.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,838 FrancieBrady
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    Very enjoyable.

    Brainfart by the 22 in a game they should have won.



  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,097 pickarooney
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    What a match and what a finish.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,755 typhoony
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    Great game and very good commentary from Ryle Nugent



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,258 AndyBoBandy
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    Gutted for Portugal.

    but bravo to both….. excellent game..



  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 36,711 pixelburp
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    Yet another match I had to miss the second half for, and find myself gutted over missing some entertainment. Some game obviously, and delighted for Portugal getting something from this WC; winning this would have been earned so shame their nerve didn't quite hold. They put it up to Wales too, so fair dues all round. Their next game is next Sunday so they should recover for Australi; even if they won't win they'll hopefully stay competitive for long enough.

    As for Georgia, no idea what to make of them these days. Real Tier 1.5 stuff. Like I said where they anywhere else in Europe they'd probably be in the 6 nations by now



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,899 gameoverdude
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    I got so invested in that match. Quite drained now.

    So disappointed for Portugal. I just hope this grandstands what teams can do outside tier 1. Lots of great and exciting play with a lot of talent there.

    I'd say there maybe a few clubs knocking for some of these players.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 bingobango12
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    Fantastic game. Just have to try stay awake watching England next and then the big one.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,393 Pete_Cavan
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    A draw is a good result as both teams have points on the board. If Australia beat Wales, this group will look reasonably respectable which would be a positive for the tournament.

    Would be great if both these teams got BPs from Fiji, maybe a LBP for Georgia and a try BP for Portugal in an all out attack, run it from anywhere try-fest. Ordinarily I'd like to see one of these teams beat Fiji but in this case I want Fiji to progress at the expense of Wales/Australia.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,258 AndyBoBandy
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    I’ve taken the conscious decision to not watch the England game…

    I dislike watching them play at the best of times anyway (unless against Ireland), So I’ll give this game a wide berth…. Want to be fresh for later…

    My brother just sent me a photo of the Stade de France taken from his hotel room… lucky buggers….



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,020 boetstark
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,482 PTH2009
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    My heart wouldn't be able if that was the ending to a knockout game

    'Sexton penalty to put us into a semi final'



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,838 FrancieBrady
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    Shout out for the commentary too.

    Plain that they both love good rugby and were excited by both teams.

    Nugent pitched his effort perfectly for a wee classic of the RWC



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,447 Wailin
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    Love the complete blanking of Scotland, like they don't have a chance! Ireland lose tonight and the Scots will be out for blood.



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    3\7 is a great record, the best record. SA rarely under perform in WCs. Even after the 2015 Japan loss they gave NZ a great game in the semi, only losing by 2 points. Huge respect.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,124 Peterx
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    That Georgia v Portugal match was the reason for 20 in the world cup. Every team in the group has at least one good chance of a win. Still not sure about the 24 team WC though. The Tier 1 teams against a team that Portugal/Georgia would hammer.........



  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 8,855 fitz
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    What was Arundell at there making contact after the ball was grounded? Seemed totally unnecessary.



  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 8,855 fitz
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    Awful from Smith.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 562 MaddChris
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    You'd wonder sometimes how Smith keeps getting call ups.



  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 8,855 fitz
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    Chile's continuity could actually cause England problems.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,790 Burkie1203
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    Chile props chucking better passes than Marcus smith



  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,097 pickarooney
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    Magnificent 50 22



  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,097 pickarooney
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    X2



  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 8,855 fitz
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    Pass to Daly was well forward there, I thought.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 razorblunt
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    Feel sorry for Portugal, penalty try for the high tackle on their first try would have made the difference.



    Lots of dodgy rolls being attempted by England at rucks. It's Peyper so someone is going to have to lose a knee before he does anything.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 razorblunt
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    ITV commentary is it usual disgraceful stuff. Really downplaying what Chile were doing for 20 mins



  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 8,855 fitz
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    Lost bind there in the scrum, England lucky not to give away a penalty.



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  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 8,855 fitz
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    There's a dismissive arrogance to it. You'd swear England were on fire at the moment the way they talk down opponents.



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