Not really a choke when England are evidently the better side.handyman wrote:Choke on the way?
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Favouring his hammy, yeah.Cartman wrote:Farrell looks injured right?
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Looked very dodgy. He's actually lucky that England won another penalty on that same ruck.Pole wrote:Yes, missed though but definitely gave his ribs a good working overBeaver_Shark wrote:Did Retallick knee the guy in the ribs there?
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Mounga is a liability in defence for the All Blacks
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This. When they stand up and play in the second half it'll be game on. If England still lead after that they'll be deserved finalists.EverReady wrote:Nah. NZ like a different team as in a shit oneAkkerman wrote:masterful half
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Think the penalty was given because the Eng player (Itoje?)turned it over on his feet, went to ground, then the NZ player already on the ground tried to get it back, which he can't.alliswell wrote:As in he gave the penalty for the NZ man initially holding it on the ground or he figured the second NZ chap was on the ground when he went to turn it over?Double wrote:The AB player handling the ballalliswell wrote:What on the ground?Double wrote:No, on the groundalliswell wrote:Was the NZ turnover there not ok too?
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I know I know
But that first 100 seconds will replace all my early morning bookmarks
But that first 100 seconds will replace all my early morning bookmarks
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someone find that dickhead from masterton and kick him in the nuts until that stupid tattoo falls off.
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KICK KICK KICK
with all the backline talent
Nice tactics New Zealand
with all the backline talent
Nice tactics New Zealand

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On the positives, Goodhue has been great. Kicking strategy is ok but execution and chase is off.
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Not what I was expecting from the AB's, when you are short of possession, I dont see the point of kicking it away, or getting tackled into touch. They are not protecting the ball like last week and their handling has let them dow. Retallick has had a mare so far.
Got to hand it to England they have scrambled well and are looking good. AB,s looked like they were starting to get back into it, but England always had an answer.
Early changes needed i think to break the line. Maybe Cane and SBW to come in early?
Got to hand it to England they have scrambled well and are looking good. AB,s looked like they were starting to get back into it, but England always had an answer.
Early changes needed i think to break the line. Maybe Cane and SBW to come in early?
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Auckman wrote:They are not getting the ball nearly enough. Getting wasted at lineout time, turned over at the ruck, and giving penalties away at scrum time.Grandpa wrote:Exactly... hold onto the ball.. make England tackle...Sonny Blount wrote:NZ JUST PLAY SOME BASIC RUGBY. GET DOWN THEIR END AND CARRY DIRECT.
England all over them. I'm afraid this semi-final is gone unless they think up some way to get their hands on the ball.
They've had enough possessions.
Pushed too many passes, gone out, or kicked it away without making England do any work.
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Ja, it's stupid. If England go 13-0 at 45 minutes then NZ score a try for 13-7 at 50 minutes, NZ are within a winning score. Wouldn't call a winner here until at least the 70th minute.Norman Harvey wrote:I don't agreeMasterji wrote:If England score next the game is over.
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JW on Tuilagi scoring:
"No need to wait for Youngs"

"No need to wait for Youngs"




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Wow really electric display by England. Irresistible. Well done to them. All Blacks trying hard but not alot they can do about this so far. NZ fans shouldn't start abusing them they are doing their best but England is just better at the moment.
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We don't really care. We have a 100% record vs both in rwc finals.ScarfaceClaw wrote:So England vs Sefrica final. Go bokke.
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The two kicks while in the English 22 were bafflingAuckman wrote:They are not getting the ball nearly enough. Getting wasted at lineout time, turned over at the ruck, and giving penalties away at scrum time.Grandpa wrote:Exactly... hold onto the ball.. make England tackle...Sonny Blount wrote:NZ JUST PLAY SOME BASIC RUGBY. GET DOWN THEIR END AND CARRY DIRECT.
England all over them. I'm afraid this semi-final is gone unless they think up some way to get their hands on the ball.
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Crazy shit
NZ not in the game. England strong

NZ not in the game. England strong
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Cane has to come on now.
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Need to have Slade put in one of his better displays here. Suppose we'll go to Ford, Tuilagi, Slade because they will have trained like that for Aus last week?
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Woodward being fair there and saying The disallowed try was correct (which i agree with)
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I'm going to get a head start in drowning my sorrows. Apologies now if I say anything untoward.
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It's no choke either way, close score both good sides.BlueThunder wrote:Not really a choke when England are evidently the better side.handyman wrote:Choke on the way?
England look awesome but aren't scoring, nz have loads left in the tank.
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BlueThunder wrote:Not really a choke when England are evidently the better side.handyman wrote:Choke on the way?
Yes a choke when the All Blacks don't play with any intelligence or respect.
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That missed tackle by Mo’unga on Daly in opening minute was shocking. England will target him all 2nd half.
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I fear we punch ourselves out without getting far enough ahead. This NZ team in the last 20mins could put 30 points on a side out of puff. Keep it up boys!
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Oh bs. The way back is the AB just start fast accurate rugby.naki wrote:Wow, England dominating on both sides of the ball.
Lucky to just be 10 points down
Hard to see a way back already
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Not what i'm saying mate, but come on, suggesting that a fabulous team like NZ don't deserve anything after a tough first half is a bit OTT. We all know they will pick it up second half. Just thank your lucky stars you werent born in Scotland.Sonny Blount wrote:BlackMac wrote:Yeah but don't be hysterical about it. They are against a decent team. You don't have a god given right to win every game by 50.Sonny Blount wrote:BlackMac wrote:Bloody hell. Fair weather supporter alert.Sonny Blount wrote:This f**king idiot ALl BLack team does nto deserve to win anything.
Get two passes and kick the ball back to 3 English.![]()
Open your eyes and watch the game.
We are getting humped. And half because we are not maintaining any pressure on England when we get a possession.
Ok. I'll just quietly sit and watch them lose.
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England forwards simply destroying the ABs can only hope they run out of steam.
We are barely making a dent ball in hand.
We are barely making a dent ball in hand.
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Whatever happens over the next 40, this England side can go home feeling proud of themselves.
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Aron Smith choking on a huge fat one!!argus wrote:The two kicks while in the English 22 were bafflingAuckman wrote:They are not getting the ball nearly enough. Getting wasted at lineout time, turned over at the ruck, and giving penalties away at scrum time.Grandpa wrote:Exactly... hold onto the ball.. make England tackle...Sonny Blount wrote:NZ JUST PLAY SOME BASIC RUGBY. GET DOWN THEIR END AND CARRY DIRECT.
England all over them. I'm afraid this semi-final is gone unless they think up some way to get their hands on the ball.
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The Barrett experiment hasn't worked. Cane on for the second half and hopefully can drag Savea back into the force he can be.
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Can you give us a pointer when you do please.Ted. wrote:I'm going to get a head start in drowning my sorrows. Apologies now if I say anything untoward.
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Hopefully Farrell can come out ok on the second half. They've been carrying him going he makes it to HT
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England is wow
No way they lose this ...great stuff

No way they lose this ...great stuff
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Bit harsh on Sards ?!blackblackblack wrote:someone find that dickhead from masterton and kick him in the nuts until that stupid tattoo falls off.
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NZ 10 and 12 doing nothing. Don’t often see that.
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I don't think England has done enough with their dominance. ABs have been scrambling but are still in the game.
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I see quite a few points in this second half as the players get fatigued. This game is in the balance.naki wrote:Wow, England dominating on both sides of the ball.
Lucky to just be 10 points down
Hard to see a way back already