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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I can't wait .. who's gonna win ?

It's just a bit craic

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By *ussexnewbie500Man
over a year ago

eastbourne

Gotta to be either France or South Africa!! SA look absolutely on fire at the moment!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Gotta to be either France or South Africa!! SA look absolutely on fire at the moment!! "

If the Irish can hold their nerve then it’s theirs….they’re number 1 in the World for a reason!!

Wish I could say it’s Wales’ year but nope!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My first time chatting here cheers for the replies

Best of luck to us all

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Just know it won't be England...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just know it won't be England...

Why not, stay positive

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

"Just know it won't be England...

Why not, stay positive

We can but hope, but the recent evidence is not encouraging!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Meh

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"Gotta to be either France or South Africa!! SA look absolutely on fire at the moment!! "

I'll go with the springboks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope we score more than those other guys!

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By *mac94Man
over a year ago

belfast

Ireland for the win

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I hope we score more than those other guys! "

Or at least try to!

I’ll see myself out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Just know it won't be England...

Why not, stay positive

We can but hope, but the recent evidence is not encouraging!!"

You've a nice big arm in your profile pic

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By *KentMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

Really looking forward to tomorrows game.

Cracking match to start the World Cup off.

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Excited.

Not for the English performances though

Can’t wait to see the Scot’s, most entertaining team in world rugby lately.

South Africa ~ France final is our call.

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By *ilddukeMan
over a year ago

notts

I hope England do well but doubt it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s Rugby World Cup day!!

Or, to 99% of the population… it’s Friday

If you’re in to this sort of thing, enjoy the next few weeks!

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I started another thread yesterday but this is cool…..

I said if England don’t reach the semifinals with Ireland, South Africa, France and New Zealand all not in their path… the England staff deserve to be shot!!!

Long for an Ireland vs France final…. Fear one will cock it up and it will be an Ireland vs France quarter final!

The sneaky best game of the tournament could well be South Africa vs Scotland…..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius.

And maybe the island nations. Possibly even the eastern Europeans.

The best thing would be for England and Australia to go out at the group stages. I'll be cheering that on.

And if Scotland win the whole thing, I'm off to the Bahamas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sa look so strong again , France at home are always dangerous and Ireland seem unbeatable at the moment so will be a good one , England on the other hand no chance

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius.

And maybe the island nations. Possibly even the eastern Europeans.

The best thing would be for England and Australia to go out at the group stages. I'll be cheering that on.

And if Scotland win the whole thing, I'm off to the Bahamas."

Will you bring me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius.

And maybe the island nations. Possibly even the eastern Europeans.

The best thing would be for England and Australia to go out at the group stages. I'll be cheering that on.

And if Scotland win the whole thing, I'm off to the Bahamas.

Will you bring me

Nothing is ruled out if Scotland win.

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By *layisbetterwithLaughterMan
over a year ago

Stourbridge

I really can't see England doing well. This is the least prepared I have seen us for a World cup since watching from mid 90s. We need a good shake up in the RFU and coaching set up.

Would love to see Ireland win it, the squad, coaching team and Faz senior have put in so much hard work they really deserve the cup. Springboks, France and NZ still look very dangerous on their day.

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

"I can't wait .. who's gonna win ?

It's just a bit craic

I can't see past South Africa at the moment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

South Africa, New Zealand (so many counting then out) and then a toss up for France and Ireland.

Whoever wins...I wonder if there will be Kissgate after the cup is presented?

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By *rC99Man
over a year ago

Liverpool

It's the hope that kills us, for England to do well.

I'm thinking South Africa or France (home advantage) to win it

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By *ickdasterdly51Man
over a year ago

Lingfield

It all seems very low key, maybe because England have little chance of doing well. I find a lot of top level rugby to be unwatchable now, there is so much interference from the video ref where everyone stands around for ages waiting for a decision. There doesn't seem to be any flow to the games.

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By *ifeIsntSeriousMan
over a year ago

Rugby

France or Ireland for my money

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Better of watching championship rugby I go watch Donny knights 15 quid for Mr kids free no ques for beer and it's cheap the standard of rugby is good and is getting better because of the lack of teams and small squads in the prem is forcing players to join lower league teams no video refs either

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I started another thread yesterday but this is cool…..

I said if England don’t reach the semifinals with Ireland, South Africa, France and New Zealand all not in their path… the England staff deserve to be shot!!!

Long for an Ireland vs France final…. Fear one will cock it up and it will be an Ireland vs France quarter final!

The sneaky best game of the tournament could well be South Africa vs Scotland…..

I can’t wait for this game!!! Fingers crossed for Scotland!!!

J x

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

I had a free £10 bet with Ladbrokes so I have put it on New Zealand at 3/1 to win the World Cup

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Anybody watching the opening ceremony?

It’s so fabulous and bearded

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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

If I'd have to put money on it. Can't look past new Zealand or south africa, both been there and done it many times.

France possibly if they hit full tilt in their own backyard. Ireland, it's the same everytime, much fancied but they fall short for some reason.

I'll be happy if England get out of the group.

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By *l1 guyMan
over a year ago

Slough

Well I would like England to win but that's out of the question so as you are draped in an Irish shirt, I'm going with Ireland

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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

"Anybody watching the opening ceremony?

It’s so fabulous and bearded

It's the most stereotypically French thing I've ever seen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anybody watching the opening ceremony?

It’s so fabulous and bearded

They sure know how to pleasure those exhaust pipes.

And the Aldi bins were a nice touch.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

England cmon England

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Scotland if miracle happens apart from them Australia

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By *allen Angels CplCouple
over a year ago

North East leicestershire

I'll watch it just for the sight of the players broad shoulders and thighs.

Do I get to jump in the bath after with the team.....my! X

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

We really enjoyed that, the atmosphere is going to be absolutely electric when Les bleus run out!

Felt for Macron a bit with the chorus of boos… comes to something when Bill fucking Beaumont is more popular in Paris than a French man!!

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By *weetiepie99Woman
over a year ago

cardiff

Come on Wales!!

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

"Anybody watching the opening ceremony?

It’s so fabulous and bearded

They sure know how to pleasure those exhaust pipes.

And the Aldi bins were a nice touch."

We miss that guy.

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Score predictions….

27-25

Allez les bleus (cockerelface)

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By *arl192021Man
over a year ago

Northumberland

South Africa for me

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Score predictions….

27-25

Allez les bleus (cockerelface)"

It won’t be that close… dupoint will boss the french around and show why he is the best player in world rugby

France by 10

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't dismiss the All blacks, coming off the back of a good southern championship , they're match fit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ireland to win the WC

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

As per the usual 6n thread.. I suppose I am the keeper of the irrelevant comment.. how I hate chippy 9’s… my love of fat blokes in the centre and wings… and my hatred of the french player who shall not be named!!!

Initial thought… that version of the french anthem was cool!!! And I didn’t know the kiwis brought props for the haka now.. that helps with my campaign for “jingly bells” for the England response!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Here's the opposite view.

That was the worst rendition of La Marseillaise ever. Truly awful.

They'll lose now, Clive. And rightly so.

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"Here's the opposite view.

That was the worst rendition of La Marseillaise ever. Truly awful.

They'll lose now, Clive. And rightly so."

It was pretty dismal lol

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Jaco on the whistle tonight… and he is in World Cup shape.. none of this jaco chunky autumn internationals prep.. he is Jaco ripped!!

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Well that didn’t take the kiwis long.. Shaun Edwards is going to ripped the french midfield for that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well that didn’t take the kiwis long.. Shaun Edwards is going to ripped the french midfield for that "

Hell of a break from the ABs to create that try

Not fucking about like

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

I'm looking forward to the Wales -fiji match, as I'm working with my Fijian workmate.

We have cake resting on this.

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"I'm looking forward to the Wales -fiji match, as I'm working with my Fijian workmate.

We have cake resting on this."

Welsh cake??

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

This isn’t a french rugby stade de France crowd… this as a football fan watching French rugby crowd… I like this!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This isn’t a french rugby stade de France crowd… this as a football fan watching French rugby crowd… I like this!! "

Was the same in 2007 when they lost to Argentina. Flat and they turned fairly early on.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

You have a ref… and 2 tv refs.. and yet they still missed the kiwi flying over the top taking the french man off the ball

It’s no better than var

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By *oinerbillMan
over a year ago

warrington

Just watched first half of saints v leigh rugby league, superb game, non stop tough game

Turned over for 5 min at half time to see what I thought would be a good game..... F### me

Kicked the ball out more in 5 min than I've seen in 5 years in league. Just stop start all the time, talk about boring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just watched first half of saints v leigh rugby league, superb game, non stop tough game

Turned over for 5 min at half time to see what I thought would be a good game..... F### me

Kicked the ball out more in 5 min than I've seen in 5 years in league. Just stop start all the time, talk about boring "

It only took 58 replies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just watched first half of saints v leigh rugby league, superb game, non stop tough game

Turned over for 5 min at half time to see what I thought would be a good game..... F### me

Kicked the ball out more in 5 min than I've seen in 5 years in league. Just stop start all the time, talk about boring "

Off you pop back to the Saints/Leigh game then.

Enjoy it and have a good evening.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Just watched first half of saints v leigh rugby league, superb game, non stop tough game

Turned over for 5 min at half time to see what I thought would be a good game..... F### me

Kicked the ball out more in 5 min than I've seen in 5 years in league. Just stop start all the time, talk about boring

Off you pop back to the Saints/Leigh game then.

Enjoy it and have a good evening.

I mean… the saints/leigh game is no broncos/storm game is it..

off you pop back to pay tv!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just watched first half of saints v leigh rugby league, superb game, non stop tough game

Turned over for 5 min at half time to see what I thought would be a good game..... F### me

Kicked the ball out more in 5 min than I've seen in 5 years in league. Just stop start all the time, talk about boring

Off you pop back to the Saints/Leigh game then.

Enjoy it and have a good evening.

I mean… the saints/leigh game is no broncos/storm game is it..

off you pop back to pay tv!!!

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I mean.. how is the poor league guy going to cope rugby union polloza this weekend.. wait till I start gushing over those strapping Georgian prime meat in the forwards tomorrow!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I mean.. how is the poor league guy going to cope rugby union polloza this weekend.. wait till I start gushing over those strapping Georgian prime meat in the forwards tomorrow!!!!

Behave yourself ya mischievous so n so.

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By *oinerbillMan
over a year ago

warrington

"Just watched first half of saints v leigh rugby league, superb game, non stop tough game

Turned over for 5 min at half time to see what I thought would be a good game..... F### me

Kicked the ball out more in 5 min than I've seen in 5 years in league. Just stop start all the time, talk about boring

Off you pop back to the Saints/Leigh game then.

Enjoy it and have a good evening.

I mean… the saints/leigh game is no broncos/storm game is it..

off you pop back to pay tv!!!

Think you will find alot of boring union games on sky, but never mind

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

The coverage of the Haka was terrible horrible camera angle and kept on cutting to the French team.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That NZ try was wank material

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That NZ try was wank material "

Or if you’re a French fan. That try was wank!

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Just watched first half of saints v leigh rugby league, superb game, non stop tough game

Turned over for 5 min at half time to see what I thought would be a good game..... F### me

Kicked the ball out more in 5 min than I've seen in 5 years in league. Just stop start all the time, talk about boring

Off you pop back to the Saints/Leigh game then.

Enjoy it and have a good evening.

I mean… the saints/leigh game is no broncos/storm game is it..

off you pop back to pay tv!!!

Think you will find alot of boring union games on sky, but never mind "

No.. I actually meant the saints/leigh game is no broncos/storm game from this morning… Aussie league is miles ahead….

The off you pop back to pay tv bit was especially for you… do you get some comfort pissing in everyone else’s cereal?

Any.. how about we leave rugby union thread to people liking the union!

If you want one for league.. set one up for league! Leave me and my prime Georgian forwards alone!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That NZ try was wank material "

Much like my wanks, it was slightly suspicious and ultimately unsatisfactory.

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

My money is on the Springboks. But I suspect an Irish upset is on the cards.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

Are we talking kick and clap or proper rugby here?

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"That NZ try was wank material

Much like my wanks, it was slightly suspicious and ultimately unsatisfactory."

Evidently you're doing it wrong

lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That NZ try was wank material

Much like my wanks, it was slightly suspicious and ultimately unsatisfactory.

Evidently you're doing it wrong

lol"

Scrum down, blue ball.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That NZ try was wank material

Much like my wanks, it was slightly suspicious and ultimately unsatisfactory.

Evidently you're doing it wrong

lol

Scrum down, blue ball."

Grip a little less if it’s gone blue.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That NZ try was wank material

Much like my wanks, it was slightly suspicious and ultimately unsatisfactory.

Evidently you're doing it wrong

lol"

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

"That NZ try was wank material

Much like my wanks, it was slightly suspicious and ultimately unsatisfactory.

Evidently you're doing it wrong

lol

Scrum down, blue ball.

Grip a little less if it’s gone blue."

Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ouff what a tackle by NZ! France denied! Great opening game.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aint no stopping that this time!

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Superb by the French there..

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

That a yellow….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That was an epic try! And now a possible yellow!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That a yellow…. "

Yes clear yellow

Lazy as fuck effort for the ball like

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Superb by the French there.. "

Was a matter of time for Penaud, class

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"That a yellow….

Yes clear yellow

Lazy as fuck effort for the ball like"

That was not close to being a contested ball.. he is lucky the Frenchman didn’t land on his head!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

France are turning the screw at the moment….Ramos is deadly with that boot!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spoke too soon hahaha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That a yellow….

Yes clear yellow

Lazy as fuck effort for the ball like

That was not close to being a contested ball.. he is lucky the Frenchman didn’t land on his head! "

And probably the reason that it’ll remain yellow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thoroughly enjoying these disco breaks.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"France are turning the screw at the moment….Ramos is deadly with that boot!!"

With the extra man they should have gone for the corner again…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"That a yellow….

Yes clear yellow

Lazy as fuck effort for the ball like

That was not close to being a contested ball.. he is lucky the Frenchman didn’t land on his head! "

Would have been an easy red if he did

It's just lazy, reckless,shit rugby

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Thoroughly enjoying these disco breaks."

I am not liking the choice of music… the PA will have to step up their game….

I am willing to bet sweet Caroline gets played in the England game tomorrow night!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

France...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thoroughly enjoying these disco breaks.

I am not liking the choice of music… the PA will have to step up their game….

I am willing to bet sweet Caroline gets played in the England game tomorrow night!! "

French DJ gets mischievous and plays “stop crying your heart out”

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

As people in the rugby thread know.. I am not a fan of 9’s.. this New Zealand 9 replacement is so ginger I am fearing for him in this heat!!!!

It’s testing my sympathy gene.. I don’t like it!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is Jordan Pickfords double running the line?

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By *oinerbillMan
over a year ago

warrington

"Just watched first half of saints v leigh rugby league, superb game, non stop tough game

Turned over for 5 min at half time to see what I thought would be a good game..... F### me

Kicked the ball out more in 5 min than I've seen in 5 years in league. Just stop start all the time, talk about boring

Off you pop back to the Saints/Leigh game then.

Enjoy it and have a good evening.

I mean… the saints/leigh game is no broncos/storm game is it..

off you pop back to pay tv!!!

Think you will find alot of boring union games on sky, but never mind

No.. I actually meant the saints/leigh game is no broncos/storm game from this morning… Aussie league is miles ahead….

The off you pop back to pay tv bit was especially for you… do you get some comfort pissing in everyone else’s cereal?

Any.. how about we leave rugby union thread to people liking the union!

If you want one for league.. set one up for league! Leave me and my prime Georgian forwards alone!! "

no you tried to make a smug comment and shot your self in the foot, never mind

My original post was saying that you have 2 of the so called best teams in the world in what should be a great game, but it was boring

Back now let's see if the last 10 any better

Enjoy your game

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a fucking finish

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"What a fucking finish "

This Ireland team would beat this New Zealand team in a potential quarterfinal…..

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

"As people in the rugby thread know.. I am not a fan of 9’s.. this New Zealand 9 replacement is so ginger I am fearing for him in this heat!!!!

It’s testing my sympathy gene.. I don’t like it!! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What a fucking finish

This Ireland team would beat this New Zealand team in a potential quarterfinal….."

Ireland are chronic underachievers

And I don't think they will be any different this time round

They can't hack the pressure IMO

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bang average AB side. Italy will fancy their chances now.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"As people in the rugby thread know.. I am not a fan of 9’s.. this New Zealand 9 replacement is so ginger I am fearing for him in this heat!!!!

It’s testing my sympathy gene.. I don’t like it!!

You’ll be glad to know as soon as France went 2 scores up… all sympathy for the 9 went out the window!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What a fucking finish

This Ireland team would beat this New Zealand team in a potential quarterfinal…..

Ireland are chronic underachievers

And I don't think they will be any different this time round

They can't hack the pressure IMO"

Well it's a game of opinions, Clive.

But that's utter bollocks.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Bang average AB side. Italy will fancy their chances now."

If i were the French if you now Knew you could still win the group and let Italy beat you i would let them (just keep it within losing bonus point range)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Now the dust has settled. What we calling tomorrow.

I’m gonna chuck a few quids fourfold on Italy, Ireland, Australia, and (controversially?) Argentina.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Now the dust has settled. What we calling tomorrow.

I’m gonna chuck a few quids fourfold on Italy, Ireland, Australia, and (controversially?) Argentina. "

That’s tough because I could absolutely see this Georgia team turn over Australia or giving them a hell of a fright for 65 minutes… same with Argentina and England

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Yessss!

Great to see a shift in World Cup super powers.

Thought France were a bit average by their standards.

Watch out world!!!!

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Ricky was right about the rendition of La Marseillaise though.

Truly awful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Timing was Terrible fans plays and choir were all different

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By *ung.daddyMan
over a year ago

town

Ireland can do it if they hold there shit together I think

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By *j202293Man
over a year ago

South Wales

Aus France final. Mark my words, willing to debate it

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

France played the team in front of them, and that is what they do best, so they might win it if thay keep it together.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

South Africa or New Zealand

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

It will be a new game looking at how it's referred ad what impact yellow and red cards play. It will set new rules of play for the game going forward / or backwards depending on your opinion.

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By *eartsmanMan
over a year ago

southeast , midlands, southern France

Im in Nice southern France, here to watch some of the games .

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By *asygoingcouple2022Couple
over a year ago

The moon

Scotland

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By *aydumfriesMan
over a year ago

heathhall

"Scotland

I like your enthusiasm....it'll take a frikin miracle but here's hoping....

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By *ornyfriendlygentlemanMan
over a year ago

Mid-Sussex

Put it this way sadly I don't think it will be England,in the last year or so they have just gone to pieces.

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

French national anthem sounded horrible.

It sounded like they were singing 2 different songs at the wring time.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"French national anthem sounded horrible.

It sounded like they were singing 2 different songs at the wring time."

It's a technical "error" due using a live choir in the stadium. They delay the sound slightly to prevent feedback, but then there is a natural delay (due to distance) in the sound getting from the speakers to the players in the middle of the pitch... so when they add the audio from the cameras they ARE badly out of time with the signal straight from the quire. It wouldn't have sounded like that inside the stadium.

Cal

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Put it this way sadly I don't think it will be England,in the last year or so they have just gone to pieces. "

Recent games would suggest that you're right, but it only ever need a few small changes to move a team between "Zero and Hero".

I thought that the opening game was a great match, so much intensity and not one high tackle.

Cal

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

"French national anthem sounded horrible.

It sounded like they were singing 2 different songs at the wring time.

Cal"

Thanks. Sounded bad on tv.

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By *emlockMan
over a year ago

presron

Boks or France.

Fiji, dark horses and may make semis or the final

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By *emlockMan
over a year ago

presron

"Ireland for the win

Would love to see the Irish have a good run.

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By *emlockMan
over a year ago

presron

"If I'd have to put money on it. Can't look past new Zealand or south africa, both been there and done it many times.

France possibly if they hit full tilt in their own backyard. Ireland, it's the same everytime, much fancied but they fall short for some reason.

I'll be happy if England get out of the group. "

The way the ABs are playing they’ll be going home after the group stages

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By *emlockMan
over a year ago

presron

"England cmon England

I admire your optimism

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By *emlockMan
over a year ago

presron

"Scotland if miracle happens apart from them Australia

If they nick a win against the Boks or the Irish in the groups they have a great chance. Playing good positive rugby at the moment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oops, not a good start for Ireland

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't Panic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Normal service resumes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

England I hope can work there magic but we will see. I hope Japan do well

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well done Italy

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

Did anyone order an Irish demolition today?

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By *un Rugby playerMan
over a year ago

near hatfield

Ireland are not being tested ( apart from the first few mins ) but good chance to get game time - Romania are not that bad but can’t cope with the pace .

NZ and France have two different strategies - France won the break down which was the difference but NZ play a very quick game which will unsettle some sides layer on .

England i am afraid have little chance against the big boys ( Eddie was allowed to leave us in a real mess ) but I think we may just surprise everyone later today, so if we get out of our pool ,hopefully ,and then onto the quarters … we will see . Wishful thinking maybe .

Boks look good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How can England players keep talking like politicians, saying stuff like “we’ve learned lessons” and “conversations have been great and valuable”.

Then step on to the field and make exactly the same mistakes that they claim to have learned from?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow, if all else fails, go old school.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

England are doing well

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I think that will do for our first game, the first half made it for me with those 3 drop goals, now that’s thinking on your feet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rugby guy where are you.. I fancy a tackle

What was the score

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That was probably the sternest test in the pool. A foundation to build from.

I’m questioning Owen Farrells probable return to the fold in a couple of weeks.

Does he warrant a walk in back to the starting XV? For me, no.

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By *chupforitMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Definitely not very well played England. Maybe on our way back.

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By *abtastic Mr FoxMan
over a year ago

A den in the Glen

"That was probably the sternest test in the pool. A foundation to build from.

I’m questioning Owen Farrells probable return to the fold in a couple of weeks.

Does he warrant a walk in back to the starting XV? For me, no."

I'm with you. Big Farrell fan. Ford was superb. Earl too.

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By *un Rugby playerMan
over a year ago

near hatfield

Well we’ll well - at last England showed some fight ; clearly the ‘ keep up your sleeve strategy ‘ worked well .

The Red card , which would never have been even noticed if it wasn’t for the fact both players needed treatment, was a complete injustice . Rugby is a tough game and head collisions do happen but in real time there is little you can do to avoid head of head in certain circumstances.

But never the less England played well for the majority of the game against the odds, with 14 men .

This will improve their confidence no end; Farrell will come back at 12 probably and Ford at 10 .

Bring it on - we now have a chance in making good progress and the press will have to eat humble pie !!!

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

"That was probably the sternest test in the pool. A foundation to build from.

I’m questioning Owen Farrells probable return to the fold in a couple of weeks.

Does he warrant a walk in back to the starting XV? For me, no.

I'm with you. Big Farrell fan. Ford was superb. Earl too."

I agree too, he can be a tad “erratic” shall we say and we really can’t afford any more cards, keep him on the subs but leave Ford where he is

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fingers crossed for Scotland, and that they can turn over the ‘Boks.

And hopefully Wales can put their indifferent pre-tournament form behind them against a buoyant Fiji side.

Another good day in front of the telly box ahead.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I fear that will be another yellow upgraded to red.. I think that is going to be harsh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not even a question. SA of course. Lol

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Getting a fix of my boys in blue in white

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

SA are looking as brutal as ever.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its lively

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Head banging.. By south africa is a red card

Why are they so aggressive

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Head banging.. By south africa is a red card

Why are they so aggressive "

There is going to be so much talk about this this week I am going that kriel will either be upgraded to red… or Tom currie will be downgraded back to yellow

Either way… the consistency argument in the World Cup has already been shot to pieces

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

"Head banging.. By south africa is a red card

Why are they so aggressive

There is going to be so much talk about this this week I am going that kriel will either be upgraded to red… or Tom currie will be downgraded back to yellow

Either way… the consistency argument in the World Cup has already been shot to pieces "

The fact it wasn’t even picked up in the first place makes a bit of mockery, especially after it ass replayed several times

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By *chupforitMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

We have to have constancy in the beautiful game. Come on Fiji lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd say South Africa. Currently the in form team and they're a proper tournament team too. They know how to win in big tournaments, even when not at their best. France are second favourites, but can be utterly brilliant and utterly shite the very next game, but home advantage will definitely help them. After that it's Ireland, but never really done anything of note at a world cup, so they'll have do something that's completely alien to them. New Zealand always have a chance, but this is far from the best All Black team. Aussies and England, have a very small chance, but highly unlikely. Wales and Scotland, as good as Scotland have been in recent times, neither have a chance imo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Send help to Welsh fans please

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Send help to Welsh fans please

They are doing ok

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

"Send help to Welsh fans please

I opened my window and it's very quiet over the boarder sorry to say.

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

Refs and TMOs are far to inconsistent at the moment unfortunately, it'll probably ruin it sad to say.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I want Wales to win .. even thou I got Fiji on the Irish forum ,

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Refs and TMOs are far to inconsistent at the moment unfortunately, it'll probably ruin it sad to say. "

The ref was brutal in the Scotland game

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

"Refs and TMOs are far to inconsistent at the moment unfortunately, it'll probably ruin it sad to say.

The ref was brutal in the Scotland game "

Shocking in the England game, how come we had a man sent off yet South Africa different for a more obvious head to head?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ireland or France...allez les verts!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Refs and TMOs are far to inconsistent at the moment unfortunately, it'll probably ruin it sad to say.

The ref was brutal in the Scotland game

Shocking in the England game, how come we had a man sent off yet South Africa different for a more obvious head to head? "

My son said the same thing .. and the ref seemd to be chatting more South African players ,I miss nothing lol

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Refs and TMOs are far to inconsistent at the moment unfortunately, it'll probably ruin it sad to say.

The ref was brutal in the Scotland game

Shocking in the England game, how come we had a man sent off yet South Africa different for a more obvious head to head? "

It wasn't "seen" at all, even with players telling the ref. I suspect there will be a sanction applied later, but the red card that "should" have come would have changed the game.

Cal

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

"Refs and TMOs are far to inconsistent at the moment unfortunately, it'll probably ruin it sad to say.

The ref was brutal in the Scotland game "

No he wasn’t, they all missed a head on head tackle by SA on a Scot player, too inconsistent to make it fair

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Send help to Welsh fans please

They are doing ok

Believe me shwgs

This isn't what we class as ok

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By *weetiepie99Woman
over a year ago

cardiff

Come on Wales!!

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By *estSussexGuy76Man
over a year ago

copthorne

I am hoping Ireland for my mum and the rest of that side of family...

It would be a pretty big party if they did

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

"Refs and TMOs are far to inconsistent at the moment unfortunately, it'll probably ruin it sad to say.

The ref was brutal in the Scotland game

Shocking in the England game, how come we had a man sent off yet South Africa different for a more obvious head to head?

It wasn't "seen" at all, even with players telling the ref. I suspect there will be a sanction applied later, but the red card that "should" have come would have changed the game.

Cal"

Trouble is a sanction after the game is no good, in the modern game where everthing has cameras pointing at it it shouldn't be missed, it won't Scotland if he's punished tomorrow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wales

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Josh Adams is the fucking bollocks

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

"Josh Adams is the fucking bollocks

See you panicked to soon.

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By *weetiepie99Woman
over a year ago

cardiff

"Josh Adams is the fucking bollocks

I would agree with you on that. But i do love a bit of Dan the man!

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