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Post by Tom on Oct 7, 2007 9:46:11 GMT 1
England 12-10 Australia Wow! What a game! It wasn't pretty by any means but England played to their strengths and dominated Australia physically and the margin of victory could've been greater if Wilkinson's kicking had been on song. France or New Zealand in the semis... Amazing win! Thats 3 saturdays in a row I've missed a big game (England-Samoa, Wales last week, and now England this week). Thank goodness the England semi is in the evening, means I'll be back from Wembley in time to see it The New Zealand-France was very poor in the 1st half, with New Zealand 13-3 up at half-time. After New Zealand went 10-0 up neither team did anything except get involved in a kicking contest. France were impressive in defence throughout the game, but their usual free-flowing rugby was missing in the first 30 mins. The 2nd half was much improved though. Normally I don't want France to win, but i always like to see northern hemisphere teams beat southern hemisphere teams, the last 10 mins or so were incredibly nervy.. Said before the tournament that the winners would come from this match, and i haven't seen anything to change my mind after yesterday. Although England probably do have a better chance against France than they would have done against New Zealand, the key thing is that the game is being played in France where our record is very poor in recent years. Can see South Africa and Argentina coming through in the two weaker quarter-finals today.
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Post by paulgilb on Oct 7, 2007 21:23:38 GMT 1
South Africa 37-20 Fiji
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Post by paulgilb on Oct 7, 2007 23:19:36 GMT 1
Argentina 19-13 Scotland
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Post by o on Oct 9, 2007 12:47:34 GMT 1
Argentina are a big surprise, who do they play to get this good, are there any other south american teams, or do they tour a lot?
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Post by Tom on Oct 9, 2007 15:09:42 GMT 1
Argentina are a big surprise, who do they play to get this good, are there any other south american teams, or do they tour a lot? They are a big surprise to me too. Always thought they were half-decent, about the same standard as Italy, but never expected them to even qualify from the group! They are pretty much the only team in South America, and often entertain other northern hemisphere sides at home during the summer, and i think were giving those teams some good games too, not sure how much they tour though. As a reward for their performances during the World Cup it looks like they are going to be invited to play in the Tri-Nations next year, totally justified as they are now 4th in the world
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Post by Earl Purple on Oct 13, 2007 21:44:12 GMT 1
England 14-9 France
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Post by Si. on Oct 13, 2007 21:50:07 GMT 1
is this some joke?? after turing off the south africa game in disgussed we are now in the final. unbelievable!
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Post by o on Oct 13, 2007 21:55:17 GMT 1
It is amazing! Even I watched it.
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Post by paulgilb on Oct 13, 2007 23:26:37 GMT 1
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Post by Maximo Mark on Oct 14, 2007 12:50:01 GMT 1
I've never been into Rugby and still don't really understand what happens ( ) but watching that with a few hundred others was incredible! Can't wait to do the same again next week!
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on Oct 14, 2007 13:00:26 GMT 1
lets just hyope argentina win tonight!
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Post by Earl Purple on Oct 14, 2007 20:36:25 GMT 1
Unfortunately being trashed. Two South African tries scored "on the break".
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Post by paulgilb on Oct 14, 2007 23:02:56 GMT 1
SA 37-13 Argentina Final: England v South Africa 3rd-place playoff: France v Argentina Both are rematches of earlier encounters.
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Post by Razzle Dazzle on Oct 14, 2007 23:08:53 GMT 1
lets hope they go a bit differently this time
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Post by Tom on Oct 15, 2007 13:17:59 GMT 1
Only got back from Wembley in time to see the 2nd half of the France-England game. As i expected the winner of the tournament all along to come from the France-New Zealand game i think England may well do it now! Expected South Africa to win, but not by more than 15 points. Only saw the first half but sadly Argentina contributed to their own downfall by making too many mistakes which they were punished for. May go out to watch the final, 4 years ago i was working on the day of the final so missed most of it. But thankfully because it was probably the quietest Saturday in the time i worked there i was able to sneak out the back just in time to see Jonny's winning drop goal . Winning it this year would top 2003 hands down, so i'm going to enjoy every minute of the final this year, wherever i choose to watch it.
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Post by paulgilb on Oct 19, 2007 22:09:02 GMT 1
3rd place playoff (if anyone cares):
France 10-34 Argentina
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Post by rubcale on Oct 20, 2007 10:49:33 GMT 1
Good luck to England. Deep down I don't expect them to win but then I thought France would be in the final.
Whatever, they have done well in trying to defend the trophy.
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Post by wonderwall on Oct 20, 2007 11:08:09 GMT 1
it will be either a runaway south africa win or a close fought england win
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Post by Tom on Oct 20, 2007 11:48:40 GMT 1
it will be either a runaway south africa win or a close fought england win Completely agree and atm I'm not sure how its going to go. Looking forward to watching it in the pub tonight If we win it will be one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time. Whatever happens England have risen to 3rd in the world rankings, one place behind South Africa. I believe if we win we'll be No 1.
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Post by wonderwall on Oct 20, 2007 11:59:01 GMT 1
it will be either a runaway south africa win or a close fought england win Completely agree and atm I'm not sure how its going to go. Looking forward to watching it in the pub tonight If we win it will be one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time. Whatever happens England have risen to 3rd in the world rankings, one place behind South Africa. I believe if we win we'll be No 1. to be honest if would be the greatest achievement by a England sports team to retain the world cup would be amazing
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