Some interesting games. I still think SA are very good and could well beat Ireland in a final. They look the best two teams. France will struggle without their 9 but are at least level with NZ. Scotland look good to me along with wales, who have had one good match. FijI and England shouldn’t be underestimated in a backs against the wall situation. Australia were awful and not convinced about Argentina. Good tournament although the gaps between matches does allow interest to flag a bit.
Rugby World Cup 2023
- Thread starter AndyRM
- Start date
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
Houthakker
A Happy Wanderer
- Location
- Lancashire coast
I bet Fiji agree with that!
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
Good point and quite surprising really? And no, I don't think we'll win it for the second time before anyone asks
If England do get to a semi v SA or France who knows? Been beaten by both of them in past 12 months, we would need to 100% 'peak' by Oct 15th for sure and need them to have sub-par games. Not getting carried away as Fiji is a big enough obstacle to all this wishful thinking
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
A real ding-dong game between Uruguay and Namibia at the moment. Could easily go either way.
However it will certainly dump Uruguay out of the tournament. Although they needed to beat New Zealand by more than 7 points, and scoring 4 tries to do so. So not really possible.
However it will certainly dump Uruguay out of the tournament. Although they needed to beat New Zealand by more than 7 points, and scoring 4 tries to do so. So not really possible.
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
You could probably say the same for Italy in that group, but still in with a chance, some good results recently and fairly narrow losses to some of the big teams, that 24-29 v France? I would love to see them get to a QF.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Being an amateur team, most players only got permission from their employers for the group stages.
they would have had to ask for more leave from work if they qualified for the QF.
matticus
Guru
Impressive! (must admit, mention of Uruguay always makes me think of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguayan_Air_Force_Flight_571#After_the_crash
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
Great watch yesterday, some of those tries were really impressive.
A lot at stake for Jap v Sam later,i won't miss that one.
A lot at stake for Jap v Sam later,i won't miss that one.
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
You could probably say the same for Italy in that group, but still in with a chance, some good results recently and fairly narrow losses to some of the big teams, that 24-29 v France? I would love to see them get to a QF.
That didn't age well
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Wow. NZ have just put in a huge marker.
Putting 100 points on a tier 2 team would be impressive, but no way should Italy be leaking that many points.
Impressive stuff.
Putting 100 points on a tier 2 team would be impressive, but no way should Italy be leaking that many points.
Impressive stuff.
OP
OP
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
After their first game I thought they looked miles off the pace, but they've done what they're best at and fortified. Still think they're lacking a bit creatively, but writing them off, as I foolishly did, is daft.
matticus
Guru
That didn't age well
Italy are still in it (3rd favourites, but not out). I think?
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
That didn't age well
No, it was like a corked bottle of Chianti left in the sun. Not sure I have seen a worse example of defensive play this world cup.
Georgia good value at the mo?
OP
OP
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
Well, we did our part last night. Played some lovely stuff too, Graham in sevens mode is a joy to watch. Hoping the Tongans can keep it respectable this evening, need all the help we can get going in to next weekend considering our poor record against Ireland.
