Rugby Union World Cup 2019

[big gaz]

England’s first try alone was a spectacle. You might not have liked it but Wales are hardly the team of the 70s or the Stephen Jones inspired team of the noughties. I like Wales but you need a reality check on your style of play. I will be cheering on Wales tomorrow but you are only in the semis because the ref allowed a forward pass try.

That's not how it read in the next days chip wrappings ;-)

 

[Tim of the Oak]

That's not how it read in the next days chip wrappings ;-)

Yes the try was allowed and Good for Wales

 

[Pedestrian]

If you think that was a spectacle, we interpret that word differently.
Suffocating and dominant, yes. But a spectacle? No.

‘We’ ? You and your mum?

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

Yet South Africa lost one of there stars to a drugs ban just before the tournament. If you’re going to throw the steroids accusations around, I’d suggest you cast your net a little wider that Britain when it comes to rugby union.

Whoosh!

 

[MillionMilesAway]

England’s first try alone was a spectacle. You might not have liked it but Wales are hardly the team of the 70s or the Stephen Jones inspired team of the noughties. I like Wales but you need a reality check on your style of play. I will be cheering on Wales tomorrow but you are only in the semis because the ref allowed a forward pass try.

The England try was good, I agree.

I agree that Wales aren't expansive, but don't think I've claimed they are and with Williams out, even less so. It's a shame the quick SA winger is out, as he offers something different. SA were very good against an underpowered Japan, a bit careless in the first half, but very good in the second half. I think they'll win.

"only in the semis"? Hmm. Wales were poor, but were on top at the end and had several minutes left to score, 6 or 7 of normal time from recollection. We'll never know what would have happened if the rip had been called as forward - I thought they backed off a bit once ahead. France lost the match more than Wales won it.

 

[Ric]

Best of luck to Wales.

 

[Tim of the Oak]

I see a narrow Welsh win with Gareth Davies MOTM

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I see a narrow Welsh win with Gareth Davies MOTM

He had better buck up, so far he has been poor

 

[Tim of the Oak]

He had better buck up, so far he has been poor

He’s having a stinker but if he bucks up it probably means Wales have matched the Springboks physicality and they can win the match.

 

[Manc in London]

C'mon, the 'Boks