stefmeister Posted October 28, 2019 Share Imagine England winning the WC, after destroying both Aus and NZ in the playoffs, on top of the cricket WC win.Norrafok, losing is not an option. Edited October 28, 2019 by stefmeister Carmichael, Andrew Steer, Bateleur1 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delarey Posted October 28, 2019 Share Been mentioned a number of times the gap between NH teams and SH teams, 2 apiece in the semi's now 1 each in the final. Every world cup final had one of each, except for 1995. NH has only won once though nonky and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted October 28, 2019 Share Every Monday the rankings are updatedDouble points earned during World Cup fever time Quick copy-paste:1(2)ENGLAND92.292(4)SOUTH AFRICA90.713(1)NEW ZEALAND89.924(3)WALES87.215(5)IRELAND84.456(6)AUSTRALIA81.907(7)FRANCE80.888(8)JAPAN79.289(9)SCOTLAND79.2310(10)ARGENTINA78.31 Long Wheel Base, nonky, Frosty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted October 28, 2019 Share Every world cup final had one of each, except for 1995. NH has only won once thoughAnd 2015..Aus and NZ Delarey and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted October 28, 2019 Share The tactical kicking game is fine as it's easier to gain territory.But we kicked way too many times while on the attack, as if we were trying to play with some flair. If we just ran the ball through a few phases when in their 22 we'd have scored a try or two. We got over the advantage line when we kept ball in hand, but instead we ran 2 phases and kicked away possession with these little grubber kicks.You watch that squidge SA vs NZ report... It's 5 phases kick...5 phases.. Kick... Very predictable nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawystertrance Posted October 28, 2019 Share Some interesting kicking stats: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-10-22-kicking-away-possession-is-key-for-rwc-semi-finalists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delarey Posted October 28, 2019 Share Absolutely loved Steve Hanson's answer to the question about the All Blacks not being "hungry enough". 'If you want to spend time outside I’ll give you a rugby education''Pretty average question I reckon" Capricorn and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 28, 2019 Share Every world cup final had one of each, except for 1995. NH has only won once thoughincorrect. 2015 RWC in england the semifinals was basically the rugby championships. been 36 semifinalists in total now,15 NH21 SH and despite it being mostly held in the NH, it's obviously 7 wins for SH vs 1 for NH...for now nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 28, 2019 Share Absolutely loved Steve Hanson's answer to the question about the All Blacks not being "hungry enough". 'If you want to spend time outside I’ll give you a rugby education''Pretty average question I reckon" ah, context. excellent question, but only because it made him explode, streisand effect and all. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/10/rugby-world-cup-2019-newshub-s-andrew-gourdie-responds-to-steve-hansen-challenge.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted October 28, 2019 Share So, who went for a ride on empty roads the last 2 hours? Haha! Long boring story but had my long ride planned so that I would finish at halftime, amazing how the roads cleared up that last hour (including fellow cyclists that disappeared from the roads) DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted October 28, 2019 Share Every Monday the rankings are updatedDouble points earned during World Cup fever time Quick copy-paste:1(2)ENGLAND92.292(4)SOUTH AFRICA90.713(1)NEW ZEALAND89.924(3)WALES87.215(5)IRELAND84.456(6)AUSTRALIA81.907(7)FRANCE80.888(8)JAPAN79.289(9)SCOTLAND79.2310(10)ARGENTINA78.31i'm guessing we go top if we win then? long way from 7th/8th when rassie took over last FEBRUARY! scotty, DJR, Frosty and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted October 28, 2019 Share England will likely be sanctioned for their "response" during the Haka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted October 28, 2019 Share England will likely be sanctioned for their "response" during the Haka.Their response was fine, it was just that a couple of players crossed the halfway line, which they shouldn't have. I think a slap-on-the-wrist monetary fine is sufficient here. A match-ban would be excessive and would negatively impact on the Match-up for the final. scotty, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Long Wheel Base 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkie Posted October 28, 2019 Share i think the whole haka thing is bull. they should only do it in their own home games, but anywhere else they must expect backlash. i loved what England did. I am tired of everyone treating the all blacks like some type of royalty that deserves special treatment. nickc, dev null, samson99 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted October 28, 2019 Share Their response was fine, it was just that a couple of players crossed the halfway line, which they shouldn't have. I think a slap-on-the-wrist monetary fine is sufficient here. A match-ban would be excessive and would negatively impact on the Match-up for the final. Agree, but should not be sanctioned at all. France iirc were fined for a similar thing a couple of years ago. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 28, 2019 Share I can't stand watching the haka. I loved what England did and THAT smirk on the face of Owen Farrell was priceless nonky, Vetplant and Red Robin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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