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by Tuivasa
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congratulations South Africa
Replies: 66
Views: 1469

Re: Congratulations South Africa

Congrats SA.
Very proud of the AB's but we weren't good enough today.
Enjoy the win guys.
by Tuivasa
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45785

Re: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa

Well done SA. Great defense.
Very proud of All Blacks
by Tuivasa
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525358
Views: 28518769

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Nothing wrong with the 7-1. Between Kwagga and Reinach they have the whole backline covered, so they’re going with an extra forward. I think it ends up hurting them more than anything because if the backrow is having a good game they end up pulling someone that was playing well and the pack can get...
by Tuivasa
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?
Replies: 201
Views: 4751

Re: RWC Final: Neutrals, who you got and Why?

From 95 onwards, every WC final has featured at least one previous winner. 07, 15, and 19 were all contested between two previous winners. I don't remember anywhere near the same level of outcry then, can someone tell me what has changed? People just sick of South Africa and New Zealand I suppose. ...
by Tuivasa
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The knockout stages
Replies: 40
Views: 1214

Re: The knockout stages

Shît draw/pools and boring semi-finals... Watching SA vs NZ for the fourth time this year is just too much for me... I'll have better things to do next week-end. You seem a bit sour, how can you not want to watch the RWC final no matter who is playing. Booooooooo! It's just another French cry baby
by Tuivasa
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The knockout stages
Replies: 40
Views: 1214

Re: The knockout stages

clementinfrance wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:04 am Shît draw/pools and boring semi-finals...

Watching SA vs NZ for the fourth time this year is just too much for me... I'll have better things to do next week-end.
It's only the 2nd proper time. 1 was a friendly. Don't know where you got 4th from though.
Better than watching chokers France anyday
by Tuivasa
Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Match Thread - NZ Vs South Africa
Replies: 2845
Views: 45785

Re: Who lifts their 4th World Cup Trophy; who will have to wait 4 more years?

Lol its 3/9 for both teams. SA failed to qualify for 87 and 91 which is worse than getting out in the Popl stages
by Tuivasa
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26492

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

Close at half time as I expected. Sa to run away with it in last 25 min. I feel England should have been up by more by now but needed to go for the tr thg rather than take 3.
That may cost them in the end
by Tuivasa
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26492

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

England should have gone for the try then. Taking 3 points is silly in that situation
by Tuivasa
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Our set piece is now our major weapon. Our lineout is arguably as good as it's ever been, and our scrum seemingly won penalties at every engagement. Our pack is playing like the Crusaders, it's great to see Jason Ryan's influence up front. This. Ryan's influence has been unbelievable. I quit the Ba...
by Tuivasa
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Our set piece is now our major weapon. Our lineout is arguably as good as it's ever been, and our scrum seemingly won penalties at every engagement. Our pack is playing like the Crusaders, it's great to see Jason Ryan's influence up front. This. Ryan's influence has been unbelievable. Thanks to Fos...
by Tuivasa
Sat Oct 21, 2023 12:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
Replies: 155
Views: 3367

Re: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread

It would be hilarious if Foster wins the WC :lol: Doubt you need worry about that. Probably not to be fair. SA look very impressive. But then again, so did Ireland.... Sa have looked impressive but so have the AB's I think if it's the final AB go in as favs . We are the better team slightly imo and...
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Irish deserve some credit
Replies: 331
Views: 6856

Re: The Irish deserve some credit

Really cry baby attitude from Irish journalists /supporters.
Anyone surprised though? Northern hemisphere gotta northern hemisphere.
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread
Replies: 155
Views: 3367

Re: New Zealand - South Africa World Cup Final thread

Winnie wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:05 pm How many sticks will be allowed for the kiwi pre game dance for the final?
fudge off bigot
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Hard to believe this team is 80min from a title. Why? They’ve always had the potential. People look to Boks warm up at Twickenham like it meant something while disregarding the demolition of SA in Auckland with a trophy on the line. Look to the games that truly matter. This. Foster has done a fanta...
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

This game was a disgrace. It went entirely as expected from more than a year or two out. As I said on our thread, you can't expect every knockout in the WC to be very good games. We've already had 4. Which is probably the norm. We might get lucky and get a fifth tomorrow. 2019 had two compelling se...
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

quarter2four wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:52 pm Warburton BS about NZ wanting to give the fans something by playing on :roll:

?
That is absolutely correct though.

Fantastic game by AB. Argie didn't play badly, AB were just great.
Just need to work on goal kicking though
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Real semis were last week. Real semis will be found in a few months time in the 6N, when this shit is on I often forget how lucky we are to have such a tournament struggle to enjoy SH games with SH refs, so many rules aren't refereed its like watchign NFL, I don't knw the sport well enough to enjoy...
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Not nervous at all because I have no expectation for this tournament. But I am getting excited. It's too early to watch live, but I look forward to getting up early and watching it. We have a great chance of making our first RWC final since 2015. That's about where I'm at. I expected to be out in t...
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 834
Views: 61405

Re: All Blacks 2024

Yeah would be desperate but it only takes 1 injury .
I honestly think he'd do an ok job with his skillset though.
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

I'm pretty nervous now. But excited still. All blacks by 12.
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 834
Views: 61405

Re: All Blacks 2024

DMac is likely to be first choice 10 next year.. will Jordie Barrett possibly be considered as a bench option that can cover 10? We won't have much depth or experience there so its possible Why would Jordie Barrett move to the bench to cover 10 when he's the first choice 12 currently? Perofeta was ...
by Tuivasa
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 834
Views: 61405

Re: All Blacks 2024

DMac is likely to be first choice 10 next year.. will Jordie Barrett possibly be considered as a bench option that can cover 10?
We won't have much depth or experience there so its possible
by Tuivasa
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

It was an amazing performance don't get me wrong but I've heard Matt Williams ramble on about the soft tries Ireland conceded, just missed tackles apparently, when we let in two veeeeery soft tried. Who'd have thought of marking a halfback of a maul after just getting your 9 put in the bin? Frizzel...
by Tuivasa
Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26492

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

I think game will be closer than most expect but SA will finish stronger in the last 25 min and win by 10-15 points.
by Tuivasa
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How do England do it
Replies: 126
Views: 3117

Re: How do England do it

Style of rugby suits WC, but also a lot players that would normally be injured are available for the WC after a summer break and good pre-season. 5 of the 9 RWC have been won by NZ and Australia who play more attacking rugby than any 6 nations teams. So doubt the style of play hurt the other 6 nati...
by Tuivasa
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Did Ireland Choke their QF match again?
Replies: 129
Views: 3644

Re: Did Ireland Choke their QF match again?

Nah Ireland played well. All Blacks just played better.


The real choke was France vs Sa. Just had the feeling France would choke. They completely shat the shower in the 2nd half
by Tuivasa
Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

I am OK with those changes. I might leave Coles on the bench but not overly worried. There is not much between our 3 locks and so giving Retallick a bit of a break is a good idea. I hope to see Roigard on the bench. If Stuff is accurate (and they were last week), it’s just the three changes. Likely...
by Tuivasa
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Reiko is world class. All blacks biggest weakness is cards and penalties. We are the best team left in the tournament now but discipline could cost us. Sure, Aaron smith was unlucky but if we didn't concede the 2 yellows we probably would have won that game by 20+ points. It almost cost us the game...
by Tuivasa
Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Reiko is world class. All blacks biggest weakness is cards and penalties. We are the best team left in the tournament now but discipline could cost us. Sure, Aaron smith was unlucky but if we didn't concede the 2 yellows we probably would have won that game by 20+ points. It almost cost us the game.
by Tuivasa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World XV
Replies: 48
Views: 1248

Re: World XV

Lol @ Dupont.
He is a flake
by Tuivasa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

:lol: Bloody hell. A second-string team cannot be sent out in a semi-final. That’s one sure way to lose. It’s a knockout match. Every match is a final now. There’s always time to give game time to others in the third place-off if they get there. Apart from Roigard, D Mac and Jacobsen, they are all ...
by Tuivasa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cricket WC 50overs version - India
Replies: 484
Views: 14547

Re: Cricket WC 50overs version - India

Wow great from Netherlands.
Fun world cup to watch so far. Upsets happening.
Apart from India - hard to call the top 4.
I feel Black caps will get in top 4.
by Tuivasa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will Jordan
Replies: 132
Views: 3972

Re: Will Jordan

mrbrownstone wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2023 11:32 am Best outside back in the world.

I can't wait til we consistently see him at fullback next year.
Hopefully not.
He is better as a wing at test level.
Would be of less use at full back.
by Tuivasa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

We will be playing the full strength team. Who the hell rests in a semi final :lol: My instincts tell me this is the way. But then I remember who our coach is... A coach who has managed to win All Rugby championships in the cycle, retain the bedisloe.. all while taking the underdog status into a rw...
by Tuivasa
Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23428

Re: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.

Nah no way we rest Mounga. I love Dmac but we need Mounga to start the world cup semi.
Game vs Argentina will be tough. They beat us just last year.
by Tuivasa
Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80764

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

So Sam Cane did him a favour now? You're downplaying and making allowances for his bad behaviour. At least Sam Cane didn't downplay his behaviour. He made a public statement after realising how foolish he was. Pretty unlikely there would be a PI security guard in Mendoza. Who goes to another countr...
by Tuivasa
Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa are ‘twisters’ - Jones says HiA manipulation
Replies: 121
Views: 3226

Re: South Africa are ‘twisters’ - Jones says HiA manipulation

Yeah as much as I dont like Fatties stinking up and wasting time /slowing games down.. you cant really blame south africa. Officials need to somehow find a way to stop this, but it is very hard.

Maybe as someone suggested - opposition should be allowed a free temp sub if they wish at the same time
by Tuivasa
Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The digs at referees on here
Replies: 110
Views: 2737

Re: The digs at referees on here

Genuinely off-putting and a reason why I left the place as match threads became so tedious Pathetic on so many levels. I say this as an Ireland fan who thought Barnes had a good game, I really like the guy and his communication is brilliant I generally agree. In defense of the complainers, Rugby Un...