Rugby Union World Cup 2011 - Page 4

ZenGum · 10-10-2011, 06:24 PM

On the last game's form, you'd pick France over Wales, but that doesn't allow for the French erraticness.

I think NZ should beat Australia, although they might be missing a few good players. They'll have huge crowd support.

I would think that NZ would beat France should it come to that in the final. If it is Australia/france, the NZ fans have a terrible dilemma. Kiwis will cheer for two teams: New Zealand, and whoever is playing Australia. Could they bring themselves to suport France, who have knocked them out in semis several times, or Australia, the old foe who just knocked them out this time? Tough call.

Aliantha · 10-10-2011, 06:38 PM

An Englishman, An Irishman and a South African walked into a bar... The Kiwi didn't because he was still at the Rugby World Cup!

BigV · 10-11-2011, 05:49 PM

I like these guys!

TheMercenary · 10-11-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

An Englishman, An Irishman and a South African walked into a bar... The Kiwi didn't because he was still at the Rugby World Cup!

Arrgggggg! Bite me mate!

TheMercenary · 10-11-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

On the last game's form, you'd pick France over Wales, but that doesn't allow for the French erraticness.

I think NZ should beat Australia, although they might be missing a few good players. They'll have huge crowd support.

I would think that NZ would beat France should it come to that in the final. If it is Australia/france, the NZ fans have a terrible dilemma. Kiwis will cheer for two teams: New Zealand, and whoever is playing Australia. Could they bring themselves to suport France, who have knocked them out in semis several times, or Australia, the old foe who just knocked them out this time? Tough call.

I can't agree more with your assessment.

Aliantha · 10-11-2011, 09:52 PM

I think Australia will be pretty keen to prove the Bledisloe wasn't just a fluke. They might be worth watching even.

TheMercenary · 10-14-2011, 07:49 AM

This guy is funny.

Some of it is NSFW due to it's mild adult nature.

http://www.arcrugby.co.nz/

TheMercenary · 10-14-2011, 09:08 AM

Haaa....

Poor NZ can't get a break.

http://video.news.com.au/2152702652/...QA3D0.facebook

Aliantha · 10-14-2011, 09:15 AM

hahaha... funny as bro!

Sundae · 10-16-2011, 04:49 AM

Kiwis vs Cocks in the final!

ZenGum · 10-16-2011, 05:12 AM

If only we had a point for every time Cooper messed up.
If only we had a coach who would pull off an underperforming player.
If only we had some kind of strategy for attack other than the ineffective chip kick.

We probably still would have lost anyway.

We were simply outplayed by a better team, as well as making a number of poor decisions.

Looking forward to watching the All Blacks hammer France next week.

Merc, what did you think of that red card against Wales? I wouldn't argue with a yellow, but the way he eased off rather than going on with the pile drive makes the red seem a bit harsh. Your thoughts?

Sundae · 10-16-2011, 05:24 AM

I know you asked Merc, and as a ref he has important input. But to me, it was a valid red card.
I was listening to Danny Baker on Five Live (ANYONE interested in English sport should do so, regardless of time constraints) and he kept referring back to the rugby.

I came downstairs to watch it on TV because of the sending off and the replays of said event.

Wales should have won. But not because of a wrong call.

ZenGum · 10-16-2011, 05:58 AM

Indeed, the Welsh kicked (IIRC) one out of five attempts, and when you lose by a single point...

Reconsidering, All Black Sonny Bill Williams got yellow carded for a much less dangerous shoulder-charge. Compared to that, the Welsh one was much more dangerous.

Was there anyone in tonight's game who didn't bleed at least a bit?

Aliantha · 10-16-2011, 06:00 AM

Does anyone else think that some of the calls might have been a bit dodgy after considering that there was a SA ref, keeping in mind Aus beat SA to get to the AB's?

ZenGum · 10-16-2011, 06:15 AM

A few were a bit iffy, but we lost that game all on our own.

10-10-2011, 06:24 PM	#46
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	On the last game's form, you'd pick France over Wales, but that doesn't allow for the French erraticness. I think NZ should beat Australia, although they might be missing a few good players. They'll have huge crowd support. I would think that NZ would beat France should it come to that in the final. If it is Australia/france, the NZ fans have a terrible dilemma. Kiwis will cheer for two teams: New Zealand, and whoever is playing Australia. Could they bring themselves to suport France, who have knocked them out in semis several times, or Australia, the old foe who just knocked them out this time? Tough call. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	An Englishman, An Irishman and a South African walked into a bar... The Kiwi didn't because he was still at the Rugby World Cup! __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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10-11-2011, 09:52 PM	#51
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I think Australia will be pretty keen to prove the Bledisloe wasn't just a fluke. They might be worth watching even. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

10-14-2011, 07:49 AM	#52
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	This guy is funny. Some of it is NSFW due to it's mild adult nature. http://www.arcrugby.co.nz/ __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-14-2011, 09:08 AM	#53
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Haaa.... Poor NZ can't get a break. http://video.news.com.au/2152702652/...QA3D0.facebook __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-14-2011, 09:15 AM	#54
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	hahaha... funny as bro! __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

10-16-2011, 04:49 AM	#55
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Kiwis vs Cocks in the final! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-16-2011, 05:12 AM	#56
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	If only we had a point for every time Cooper messed up. If only we had a coach who would pull off an underperforming player. If only we had some kind of strategy for attack other than the ineffective chip kick. We probably still would have lost anyway. We were simply outplayed by a better team, as well as making a number of poor decisions. Looking forward to watching the All Blacks hammer France next week. Merc, what did you think of that red card against Wales? I wouldn't argue with a yellow, but the way he eased off rather than going on with the pile drive makes the red seem a bit harsh. Your thoughts? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl. Last edited by ZenGum; 10-16-2011 at 05:58 AM.

10-16-2011, 05:24 AM	#57
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I know you asked Merc, and as a ref he has important input. But to me, it was a valid red card. I was listening to Danny Baker on Five Live (ANYONE interested in English sport should do so, regardless of time constraints) and he kept referring back to the rugby. I came downstairs to watch it on TV because of the sending off and the replays of said event. Wales should have won. But not because of a wrong call. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac Last edited by Sundae; 10-16-2011 at 06:04 AM.

10-16-2011, 05:58 AM	#58
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Indeed, the Welsh kicked (IIRC) one out of five attempts, and when you lose by a single point... Reconsidering, All Black Sonny Bill Williams got yellow carded for a much less dangerous shoulder-charge. Compared to that, the Welsh one was much more dangerous. Was there anyone in tonight's game who didn't bleed at least a bit? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-16-2011, 06:00 AM	#59
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Does anyone else think that some of the calls might have been a bit dodgy after considering that there was a SA ref, keeping in mind Aus beat SA to get to the AB's? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

10-16-2011, 06:15 AM	#60
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	A few were a bit iffy, but we lost that game all on our own. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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