Rugby World Cup 07

[Seshmeister]

Originally posted by Jérôme Frenchise
This is football you're talking about - so odd both France and Italy wound up in the same group. :confused:

It's fucking crazy. The two World Cup finalists plus Ukraine. 3 of the top 10 teams in the world in one group. It sucks epecially now we finally have a good young team.

A draw on Wednesday would be nice if you could have a word with your guys?

[Hyman Roth]

[binnie]

Originally posted by Dan
Holy Shit,Big UpSet As Argentina Take This Game Out By 17-12.

The France looked Like They Were On The Back foot From The Start.

The Argentina Boys Put A Lot Of Pressure On The French team From The Start.

Second Half Of The Game Was like the Start But The French team Can't get Over The White Line At All.

The Crowd Was Singing But The France Team Had There minds On Something Else.

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France played badly, that is true. But the Argies played like their lives depended on it: in open play, they get such a rhythm going, and have such fluidity with the ball, that they can really hit people on the break. They will present a lot of "big" teams with problems if they continue to play like that.

[binnie]

Ok, England vs America was laughable. The English team even look bad against a group of part-timers now! I was impressed with the American team, but England just couldn't do anything right: missed tackels, piss poor line outs, dropped balls. They will struggle to get out of their group.

South Africa are going to absolutely spank England on Friday, they looked deadly in the second half against Samoa. Now the first half was close, and if Samoa had been awarded the try in the first five minutes of the second (it was a try, no question) then it would have been a close second half too, but Samoan spirits were broken. Despite the sscore-line, I think Samoa were still an impressive side. I also predict that they will beat England.

[binnie]

Ireland are the biggest dissapointments so far. They couldn't do anything right yesterday and should have EASILY put 50 points on the board. How difficult is it to catch a ball? Seems to me that they were trying to hard a forcing the ball, but their forwards didn't look very powerful going forward, and their backs made some appalling decisions.

I was really expecting them to well in this tournament, but they will really have to improve to beat Argentina. Hopefully France will play like dog-shit when they meet: the only plus side for Ireland is that France haven't played that well either.

I'd say that Scotland were also a little disapointing, and should never have conceded a try against Portugal. But at least they played with some passion yesterday, even if they did make some appauling mistakes - that's more than England can say.

[binnie]

I've been most impressed with the All Blacks and South Africa so far. I think the Springbocks might be the team to beat, lots of pace in the backs and great power and conditioning in the forwards.

I don't think Australia's demolition of Japan tells us anything, and I 'll wait for their second game before passing judgement....

[Dan]

And More?

[Dan]

Mid Weeks Games,What The Story With That?

[Dan]

Cheers.:bottle:

[Grant]

Rugby World Cup Rules

DEAR WOMEN

*List of Rules (Read and print them)*

1. From 7 Sept to 20 October 2007, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the Rugby World Cup, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.

2. During the Rugby World Cup, the television is mine, the VCR and DVD are all mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse at the remote control, you will lose it (your eye).

3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don’t mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without
distracting me. If you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I won’t have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during the Rugby World Cup month.

4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor….it won’t happen.

5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on, and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12pm and 3pm, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day.

6. Please, please, please!! If you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say “get over it, it’s only a game”, or “don’t worry, they’ll win next time”. If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about rugby than me and your so called “words of encouragement” will only lead to a break up or divorce.

7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftime score is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying “one” game, hence do not use the Rugby World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to “spend time together”.

8. The replays of the tries are very important I don’t care if I have seen them or I haven’t seen them, I want to see them again. Many times, and record them.

9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because:
a) I will not go,
b) I will not go, and
c) I will not go.

10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game, we will be there in a flash.

11. The daily RWC highlights show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying “but you have already seen this…why don’t you change the channel to something we can all watch??”, the reply will be: “Refer to Rule #2 of this list”.

12.And finally, please save your expressions such as “Thank goodness the Rugby World Cup is only every 4 years”. I am immune to these words because after this comes the 2011 RWC etc.

13. Do not complain that my new beard is “scratchy” or makes me “look like a caveman”. Showing my support for the Springboks by growing a beard is more important to me than our relationship. If you don’t love your country as much as me, then that makes me sad, and you should leave. Quietly and during the ads if possible.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Regards,

Men of the World Cup

[Dan]

LMMFAO.

Cheers,Grant.

[Seshmeister]

LOL Grant.

I'm much more a football than a rugby fan so over the years I've got to the point where she knows that Scotland internationals even obscure pointless friendlies are non negotiable.

I go to the pub or the ground to watch them and that's the end of it. I wouldn't dream of watching them in the house because I know she would want to talk to me or something.

With there only being about 8 games a year I think she realised it wasn't such a sacrifice.

As far as the RWC goes the same rule kicks in at the quarter finals...

[Jérôme Frenchise]

Originally posted by Seshmeister
I'm much more a football than a rugby fan so over the years I've got to the point where she knows that Scotland internationals even obscure pointless friendlies are non negotiable.

I go to the pub or the ground to watch them and that's the end of it.

Sesh... You must be sort of drunk by now!...

I went to the pub with my bandmates after our rehearsal, I left at half-time because I don't really care... but how merry I feel now I've read about the Scots's victory in Paris! How amazing (and rejoicing: I'm always for Scotland, Eire and Wales whatever sport it is)... Before leaving, I said: "Italy, Ukraine in the group... If they lose tonight, it's over for them". The pub owner replied: "They have to win. They can't lose". I said: "OK. But they might not win, you know..."
And Scotland now tops the ranking!

As for rugby, I look forward to watching the SEMIS, honestly. Too many uninteresting matches, really. The last four, and quick!

[Dan]

Cheer Up J.F.,There's Still Hope For Both Of Your Teams.

[Dan]

England Vs South Africa Tomorrow Morning 7am NZT.

Should Be A Great Test For England.

South Africa To Piss All Over The English By 20 points.They Just Not Looking Good On The Patch And On Paper.