Re: The Rugby World Cup 2011 Thread

by mzamani Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:07 am

On another note, i have just seen the odds for this WC, and realised SA's odds are a massive 16\1, and considering we are the only Country to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand (actually 3 times in the last 3 years) in i dont know how many years, i am really considering taking my chances.

by Magricos Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:05 am

Richie Mc Caw and Dan Carter are out for the All Blacks still expect an All Blacks win though.

by Magricos Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:39 am

Smith is a brilliant center.

by Magricos Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:41 am

The All Blacks are just destroying Japan.

by Shamirr Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:57 am

They kinda bullied the Japanese... SBW cannot not play...

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:34 am

SA are looking great vs Fiji.

by Shamirr Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:21 am

Hmmm good game but still a few too many mistakes from the Boks. Very good to see an improvement though...

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:35 am

Pocock is a huge loss but I still expect a win.

by Shamirr Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:45 am

Magricos wrote:Pocock is a huge loss but I still expect a win.

How long is he out for? I heard it was only a few games...

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:53 am

Not sure might only be the Ireland match.

by Shamirr Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:36 am

Ah okay, You guy should have what it takes to see of the Irish reasonably comfortably...

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:01 am

Even contest but Irelasnd are still leading.

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:07 am

Smh Faingaa screwed it up.

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:13 am

Cooooooper smdh. :facepalm:

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:14 am

1st upset Ireland win.

by Shamirr Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:14 am

Wow this is a shocker... Aus are WC favs for me and Ireland have looked off their best. But I really don't like a wounded Aussie team...

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:16 am

Ioane was out as well.

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:18 am

They will come back stronger even Horwill admitted they played dumb footie.

by TheRedStag Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:05 pm

Went to an Irish pub in Barcelona to watch the game this morning.

Brilliant performance from the lads and a well deserved win.

Go on Ireland!!!

by Magricos Sat Sep 17, 2011 5:07 pm

Yeah the Irish forwards were great especially O'Connell and Ferris.

by paddy Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:59 pm

Cian Healy = GOD

Wow, what a performance. Pocock was obviously missed but you can only beat whats put in front of you. Advancing into the tournanment I think Kidney has to just accept that O'Gara is a better fly half than Sexton, end of. ROG needs to start the big games

by Magricos Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:15 am

Italy is owning Russia atm 38-7 and it's still the 1st half.

by Magricos Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:09 pm

South Africa showed their class today especially in the 2nd half.

by TheRedStag Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:32 pm

I think South Africa showed today that any side should still fear playing them.

by Shamirr Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:21 pm

Magricos wrote: South Africa showed their class today especially in the 2nd half.

Irish_Catalan_Scouser wrote:I think South Africa showed today that any side should still fear playing them.

I think the big sides always feared us, but with the errors we made Aus, NZ or a bruiser side like England would have capitalised. We played well but faaaaar from our best. tbf we aren't at full strength, Once Victor and Bakkies are playing together again our lineouts will be fixed, Bismarck will give Sonny Bill a run for being the best 16th man. Frans Steyn back at 15 where Lambie has been average imho, when De Villiers is back at center... we have proven we are a very deep team, and i like that both John and the coach have said that they aren't happy with the errors, shows they know they need to step up big time!

Edit: Seems the Bakkies knock was a bit worse than I though it was, thought they took him off to prevent injury not because of it. Lets hope it's not too bad and he makes the Aus/Ireland/Italy game...

by Shamirr Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:42 pm

Man Aus looked good today, If SA can pull it together against Samoa then we are up for an awesome Quarter Final!

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