Rugby World Cup 07

**binnie** · 08-27-2007, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by Jérôme Frenchise
Wales 7 : 34 France (today in Cardiff).
Cocorico! (= cock-a-doodle-do )

Looks like the Blue will be hard to stop this time.

Yup. The French were very impressive, especially in defense - they deserved particualr credit for the speed with which their defensive line smothered the opposition.

They will be hard to beat.

However, I watched South Africa-Scotland, and South Africa were immense: easily the most physical side I've seen going into the tournament, they consistently tackled HARD - it was almost like watching Rugby League

Seriously though, South Africa will be the team to beat in this competition, and must be the second favourites behind the All Blacks.

**Jérôme Frenchise** · 08-27-2007, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Dan
We Will See On The Day Of The Finals.

The AllBlacks Leave For France On Wednesday.

Make Them Feel At Home,J.F.

I guess they will be duly welcomed, as other teams will. Anywhere you go, rugby supporters aren't like soccer ones, for that matter.

But let's not make the Blacks feel too much like at home... They'll be hard enough to defeat, so they really don't need any help in whatsoever.

**Jérôme Frenchise** · 08-27-2007, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by binnie
I watched South Africa-Scotland, and South Africa were immense: easily the most physical side I've seen going into the tournament, they consistently tackled HARD - it was almost like watching Rugby League

Seriously though, South Africa will be the team to beat in this competition, and must be the second favourites behind the All Blacks.

I'd be glad if the South-African team did well, if they won the Cup, even.
But Scotland has fallen pretty low over the past 2 years, which must have made the Boks look stronger than they would have if opposed to Ireland for instance.

**Dan** · 08-27-2007, 08:07 PM

At The End Of The Day Guys,Any Team Can Win On The Day If The Want To.It Comes Down To Who Wants It More.

12 days To Go.

**Dan** · 08-28-2007, 03:27 AM

Happy Birthday,J.F.

**binnie** · 08-28-2007, 04:26 AM

Originally posted by Dan
It Comes Down To Who Wants It More.

And that is where home advantage could really come into play...

**Dan** · 08-28-2007, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by binnie
And that is where home advantage could really come into play...

Yes,Yes And Yes.

**binnie** · 08-29-2007, 03:04 AM

How many days to go Dan?

**Dan** · 08-29-2007, 03:21 AM

11 Days To Go And I Would Still Hit It,I Mean Miss France.

**binnie** · 08-29-2007, 03:59 AM

One team we haven't really discussed: the Aussies.

Thoughts?

**Dan** · 08-29-2007, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by binnie
One team we haven't really discussed: the Aussies.

Thoughts?

They Will Win There Pool.

Top Players And Will Hurt You When You Are Down.

They Play With Nothing To lose.

They have Won The Cup Before Like Us.

**Dan** · 08-29-2007, 02:54 PM

10 Days To Go.

**Jérôme Frenchise** · 08-30-2007, 06:08 PM

I met my neighbour this morning, he's a rugby fan, and...

he told me the Blacks would play their second match against... Portugal! LMFAO

I sure won't miss NZ vs Italy. The latter will take THE test par excellence - I hope you don't mind a bit of French, buds.

As for the Wallabies, they will be at least in the last four, so will the Blacks and the Blue. It's very easy to tell when it's about rugby.

The fourth semi-finalist will be either Ireland South Africa, it depends on the draw.

Anyway, as real rugby fans, we all have one or two fave teams, but what we want is GREAT GAMES above all.

**Dan** · 08-30-2007, 08:22 PM

I'm Sure The Fans Will See Very Good Rugby Out Of All Of The Teams.

**Seshmeister** · 08-30-2007, 10:53 PM

England should win every time due to population and the number of professional players.

Like their football team they are always surprisingly shit which is a good thing.

Home advantage seems to be a big thing in rugby so you have to think France will do well.

**ddirvine** · 08-30-2007, 11:04 PM

French are going to be tough, but I like Ireland as the dark horse to win it all.

**Dan** · 08-31-2007, 05:50 AM

9 Days To Go.

**Jérôme Frenchise** · 08-31-2007, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by Seshmeister
England should win every time due to population and the number of professional players.

Like their football team they are always surprisingly shit which is a good thing.

Home advantage seems to be a big thing in rugby so you have to think France will do well.

As a Scotsman I bet you like nothing more than seeing England get beaten.

BTW, what happened to the Scottish XV over the last two years? They'd been pretty strong two years ago, if I remember well, during the Tournament, and then *pshhh*. Italy beat them! How odd. :confused:

**Seshmeister** · 08-31-2007, 07:57 PM

They are as inconsistent as France these days.

It's all a bit weird. You have no idea what you are going to get at each game, they can be completely shit or great.

The new coach has got them working out like fuck so now we have one of the heaviest packs in the world which is weird because traditionally we relied on speed.

Also apparently even though the competition is in France we get a couple of games at home???

As I said its strange.

I'm not a rugby expert but I would surprised if we get much further than the initial group stage.

Who knows, rugby is a strange game whereby you seem to get a lot more upsets than in football.

Assuming Scotland don't win I'll be supporting France.

As far as the England thing goes here's an example.

When I was a student I came back to my apartment and there was all this shouting and swearing coming from the lounge where the TV was.

"Come on"

"For fuck sake get into these cunts!"

"Fuck get a grip, hold hold, oh Jesus fucking Christ!

"YEEEEESSSS!"

"Right fuck you bitch!"

Turned out my flatmates were watching a ladies netball game on TV, England v. Malaysia.

Cheers!

**Dan** · 09-01-2007, 01:11 AM

8 Days To Go.

**Dan** · 09-01-2007, 01:21 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFWccDJa4XY
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Proud To Be A Kiwi.

**Dan** · 09-02-2007, 03:59 AM

7 Days To Go.

**Jérôme Frenchise** · 09-02-2007, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Dan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFWccDJa4XY
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Proud To Be A Kiwi.

One of the top most memorable rituals in the world. Magic!

**Dan** · 09-02-2007, 02:43 PM

The Hairs On My Back Stand Up When I Hear And See It Being Done.

**binnie** · 09-03-2007, 02:57 AM

It's getting very close now.

I expect it to be very competitive this year, there are a lot of teams who are really on form.

Should be a good one.

**Dan** · 09-03-2007, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by binnie
It's getting very close now.

I expect it to be very competitive this year, there are a lot of teams who are really on form.

Should be a good one.

How Close,Binnie?

**binnie** · 09-03-2007, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by Dan
How Close,Binnie?

Hey, you're the offical time-keeper

**Dan** · 09-03-2007, 03:21 AM

6 Days To Go.

**Dan** · 09-03-2007, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by binnie
Hey, you're the offical time-keeper

**Dan** · 09-03-2007, 03:35 AM

What Happened To The US And Canadian Rugby Fans At The Army?

**binnie** · 09-03-2007, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by Dan
What Happened To The US And Canadian Rugby Fans At The Army?

They realized that the "world" cup involved teams outside of the US, and consequnetly lost interest

**Kelly** · 09-03-2007, 06:49 AM

Now, this is more like it - Roth and Rugby!!! Doesn't get much better than that!

Good luck to the French but I'm backing the All Blacks all the way.

Kia kaha

**ddirvine** · 09-03-2007, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by Dan
What Happened To The US And Canadian Rugby Fans At The Army?

I'd love to see Canada do well. I am hoping Ireland win though.

I just hope New Zealand or Australia don't win. It's too predictable, almost like Hockey where our team Canada smoke everybody.......

**binnie** · 09-03-2007, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Kelly
Now, this is more like it - Roth and Rugby!!! Doesn't get much better than that!

Good luck to the French but I'm backing the All Blacks all the way.

Kia kaha

Pretty good ain't it

Don't forget about South Africa, they will be a force to be reckoned with...

**Seshmeister** · 09-03-2007, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Kelly
Now, this is more like it - Roth and Rugby!!! Doesn't get much better than that!

Good luck to the French but I'm backing the All Blacks all the way.

Kia kaha

Well you are going to get very upset on 23rd of September then...

**Dan** · 09-04-2007, 01:23 AM

5 Days To Go.

**binnie** · 09-04-2007, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by Seshmeister
Well you are going to get very upset on 23rd of September then...

**Dan** · 09-04-2007, 08:36 PM

4 Days To Go.

**Dan** · 09-05-2007, 02:07 PM

3 Fucking Days To Go And She Will Be ALL On.

Make Sure You Guys Have Your Check-List Up To Date.

Bring It On.

**Grant** · 09-06-2007, 03:08 AM

Go the Wallabies!

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