Rugby World Cup

[Olaf]

10 am next Saturday. Not gonna miss that one.

9pm kick off I might not remember it

I bet they'll find ways to remind you.

[Marky Dread]

It certainly did!!
Great night back to back matches lots of friends and a 2am finish 🥴
Best result for me bring on next week.

What do you reckon? The All Blacks in a different class, or do England have a chance?

All Blacks clear favourites on what we have seen however I don’t think England have been at their best yet so they still have more to come. If England can play at their best and the ABs don’t, then yes England can win.

I don't think England can risk playing catch up against them, like Ireland had to yesterday, I think they will need a lead and keep their noses ahead (but I'll revisit this prediction next week after the game to see what I know!)

True. You can’t give them an inch, no cheap turnovers by errors and no dumb penalties. Be accurate and do the basics well.

I think if England play to their strengths get the tactics right they will beat the All Blacks. Laxman is right that England need to dominate early. Speed will be the key to victory.

[101Walterton]

What do you reckon? The All Blacks in a different class, or do England have a chance?

All Blacks clear favourites on what we have seen however I don’t think England have been at their best yet so they still have more to come. If England can play at their best and the ABs don’t, then yes England can win.

I don't think England can risk playing catch up against them, like Ireland had to yesterday, I think they will need a lead and keep their noses ahead (but I'll revisit this prediction next week after the game to see what I know!)

True. You can’t give them an inch, no cheap turnovers by errors and no dumb penalties. Be accurate and do the basics well.

I think if England play to their strengths get the tactics right they will beat the All Blacks. Laxman is right that England need to dominate early. Speed will be the key to victory.

Accuracy. AB’s will punish errors and kill you on the counter.
Plus you have to win the last 20 mins not the first 60.

[Marky Dread]

All Blacks clear favourites on what we have seen however I don’t think England have been at their best yet so they still have more to come. If England can play at their best and the ABs don’t, then yes England can win.

I don't think England can risk playing catch up against them, like Ireland had to yesterday, I think they will need a lead and keep their noses ahead (but I'll revisit this prediction next week after the game to see what I know!)

True. You can’t give them an inch, no cheap turnovers by errors and no dumb penalties. Be accurate and do the basics well.

I think if England play to their strengths get the tactics right they will beat the All Blacks. Laxman is right that England need to dominate early. Speed will be the key to victory.

Accuracy. AB’s will punish errors and kill you on the counter.
Plus you have to win the last 20 mins not the first 60.

We'll see I guess. Looks like England will have to stop Scott Barrett. Stamina could be a factor.

[101Walterton]

I don't think England can risk playing catch up against them, like Ireland had to yesterday, I think they will need a lead and keep their noses ahead (but I'll revisit this prediction next week after the game to see what I know!)

True. You can’t give them an inch, no cheap turnovers by errors and no dumb penalties. Be accurate and do the basics well.

I think if England play to their strengths get the tactics right they will beat the All Blacks. Laxman is right that England need to dominate early. Speed will be the key to victory.

Accuracy. AB’s will punish errors and kill you on the counter.
Plus you have to win the last 20 mins not the first 60.

We'll see I guess. Looks like England will have to stop Scott Barrett. Stamina could be a factor.

That is a minor victory to England. He is brought in to counter England’s line out and strong pack. NZ usually just to play to their own strengths and not worry about opposition.

[Marky Dread]

Boom! Marky called it.

[laxman]

This is gonna get interesting.

It certainly did!!
Great night back to back matches lots of friends and a 2am finish 🥴
Best result for me bring on next week.

What do you reckon? The All Blacks in a different class, or do England have a chance?

All Blacks clear favourites on what we have seen however I don’t think England have been at their best yet so they still have more to come. If England can play at their best and the ABs don’t, then yes England can win.

I don't think England can risk playing catch up against them, like Ireland had to yesterday, I think they will need a lead and keep their noses ahead (but I'll revisit this prediction next week after the game to see what I know!)

Pleased to say my prediction didn’t come back to haunt me!

[Olaf]

Well done, England. Wouldn't have bet my money on this one.

[Marky Dread]

Well done, England. Wouldn't have bet my money on this one.

I would.

[101Walterton]

True. You can’t give them an inch, no cheap turnovers by errors and no dumb penalties. Be accurate and do the basics well.

I think if England play to their strengths get the tactics right they will beat the All Blacks. Laxman is right that England need to dominate early. Speed will be the key to victory.

Accuracy. AB’s will punish errors and kill you on the counter.
Plus you have to win the last 20 mins not the first 60.

We'll see I guess. Looks like England will have to stop Scott Barrett. Stamina could be a factor.

That is a minor victory to England. He is brought in to counter England’s line out and strong pack. NZ usually just to play to their own strengths and not worry about opposition.

101 called this one!!
Not only was right the coach agreed with me and changed it back at half time. Too late game was lost.

[Olaf]

Well done, England. Wouldn't have bet my money on this one.

I would.

Good on you, mate.

[laxman]

South Africa looking very organised and in control at the moment. Hopefully the second half will be better for England.

[Marky Dread]

South Africa looking very organised and in control at the moment. Hopefully the second half will be better for England.

Last 10 England need a huge push. 12 - 25 England in desperate need of a try.

[Heston]

First match I've watched and I really don't like this game.

[Marky Dread]

Game over well played South Africa. A great last try by S A . England playing too deep.