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by not_english
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fozzie: The axe falls.
Replies: 4917
Views: 211739

Re: Fozzie out

With the ABs playing well now, the question must be: Why haven't they played like this for the last 3 years? Ryan and Schmitt are the difference, because most of the players are the same. The difference is consistency in selection, players in their correct position, defined roles, technical improve...
by not_english
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread
Replies: 1644
Views: 26490

Re: Springboks vs England . RWC Semi Final thread

England stopped playing in the last 15 mins. Can't blame the ref for that.
by not_english
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

You're an idiot. Ass breathing moron. Give credit when it's due. Foster has done a great job. Did you not notice the complete transformation in the All Black game plan since foster pushed his own coaches under the bus? Replacing them with Razor's assistant who has transformed the forwards into a co...
by not_english
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

Anyone read the Guardian review of the game last night? Jeez talk about a whinge-fest. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/ ... -argentina
by not_english
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

I can't remember seeing Christie playing better for the ABs
by not_english
Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

In general our kicking has been a bit poor if one was being critical
by not_english
Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

freddie111 wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:46 pm That penalty for the catch was bollix. Fair challenge, and then he stabilizes the kiwi so he doesn't land awkwardly. It would have been way more dangerous for him to let go.
Give over...
by not_english
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

What about Sam Cane. Had huge boots to fill, but you know what, he may have suffered by comparison, but he is a damn good player, and will be regarded as one of the best. History should be kind to him. He's not McCaw, he's not Jones, but he deserves the jersey. I've not always thought so, but he do...
by not_english
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

Derwyn wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:35 pm This should have been Ireland

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If only they could scrum and lineout and compete at the breakdown I guess. And maybe not make any handling errors.
by not_english
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

mr bungle wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:39 pm
not_english wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:35 pm Feels like we never play two good games in a row under Foster, so I hope they break that pattern tonight.
Should that happen, what would that mean for next week? :|
fudge knows, shouldn't even be thinking about that game. I can see England winning the cup just to spite all the rest of us.
by not_english
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

Feels like we never play two good games in a row under Foster, so I hope they break that pattern tonight.
by not_english
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks V Los Pumas. RWC 2023 Semi Final thread.
Replies: 1387
Views: 23427

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

I don't think I've seen a better halfback than Aaron Smith for the ABs. Unquestionably an all time great.

BB I think has had a decent year playing at fullback (likewise Richie at first five).

I thought our two great locks were past it a few years ago, but they have come back better than ever.
by not_english
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Sam Cane and Savea having stormers. Not so much Frizzel. Thought the ABs looked very nervous at the start. Thought we should have contested that last lineout.
by not_english
Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Controversial opinion, but I think the team selection is ok really. Not exactly who I would have picked, but not bad
by not_english
Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Gotta say the thing that stands out for me from those youtube links the previous page is how many times the All Blacks are getting carded in these games. We might be ok if we can keep 15 on the pitch. That card on Taylor in 2021 was ridiculous looking back at that... not even a penalty... don't thi...
by not_english
Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Gotta say the thing that stands out for me from those youtube links the previous page is how many times the All Blacks are getting carded in these games. We might be ok if we can keep 15 on the pitch.
by not_english
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

One thing we need to avoid is getting carded. I feel like Sam Cane might be a culprit here if he is off the pace and tries too hard to make up for it.
by not_english
Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Grandpa wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:06 pm Bugger. Finlay Christie! Leicester in. Telea out.

https://twitter.com/AllBlacks/status/17 ... 5Cw6A&s=19
I thought LF was rubbish most of the last game. Sam Cane offers nothing these days. Roiguard would be a massive upgrade. Foster is an idiot.
by not_english
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?
Replies: 485
Views: 22660

Re: anyone else mentally struggle in their 40's ?

Sorry to hear your story Farva, you must be a strong man to get through it. For me, I feel my 40s has been a great time - kids get older and they are easier and more and more fun. Hang tough all you parents.
by not_english
Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

What do we think of Barnes being the ref? On the one hand I think he is very good and accurate, but on the other we always seem to lose when he is ref. Prefer him to any of the other English refs though.
by not_english
Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fiji Portugal
Replies: 433
Views: 6428

Re: Fiji Portugal

Some of the Portuguese defense is magnificent
by not_english
Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fiji Portugal
Replies: 433
Views: 6428

Re: Fiji Portugal

There is a lot of dross in this world cup and some will be in the QF
by not_english
Sun Oct 08, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

I rewatched the first half of the first test of the test series last year. I remembered that game as one where Ireland were probably under done by the trip over. However the ABs were ferocious at the breakdown and in defense which forced errors. We physically out did Ireland and our attack was also...
by not_english
Sun Oct 08, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..
Replies: 4147
Views: 80763

Re: NZ v Ireland RWC Quarter Final Thread..

Any chance of Papalii starting? Fundamentally I think we need good lineout and scrum and no cards to have a chance.
by not_english
Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Replies: 502
Views: 7946

Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023

To be fair to the French they look very good
by not_english
Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is London in terminal decline?
Replies: 280
Views: 8798

Re: Is London in terminal decline?

Felt like the whole place was going to shit and then we went back to NZ on holiday and it turns out the problem is global
by not_english
Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Replies: 502
Views: 7946

Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023

Jackal79 wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:51 pm
Derwyn wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:42 pm And the commentators say nothing. Spineless fûcks.
ITV treating us to the commentary dream team of Ugo Monye and Nollie Waterman again, what did you expect? :lol:
To be fair Nollie called the clear out as soon as it happened. Ugo is like some drunk at the pub not even watching the game.
by not_english
Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Replies: 502
Views: 7946

Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023

Ugo is watching a different game where a card was given
by not_english
Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Replies: 502
Views: 7946

Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023

Wow that kick wasn't even close
by not_english
Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023
Replies: 502
Views: 7946

Re: France vs Italy - RWC - Pool A - Friday 6 October, 2023

Italian 9 spends a lot of time waving his arms every ruck
by not_english
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fosters chief's record isn't quite as crap as i thought
Replies: 39
Views: 986

Re: Fosters chief's record isn't quite as crap as i thought

Just 3 more games and he might have won us the world cup.
by not_english
Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Final Pool Matches NZ v Uruguay,
Replies: 581
Views: 9515

Re: RWC Final Pool Matches NZ v Uruguay,

The team more or less picks itself really. Let's hope the loosies from the Italy game start, and that all our props are ok. SW on the bench for me, and DMac and Roiguard.
by not_english
Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: RWC Final Pool Matches NZ v Uruguay,
Replies: 581
Views: 9515

Re: RWC Final Pool Matches NZ v Uruguay,

France Uruguay was a pretty good game