You have to admit wales deserve to be in the semi's and have played far better rugby than any of the home nations, the england france match showed that whoever won that (we now know france did) they were both poor. Wales should now reach the final and if they play to their strengths can actually win the RWC....
i watched all the quaters this weekend and we were by far the best team. would have loved to see wales do to the english what we did to ireland but there's always the six nations for that. we have nothing to fear now. if current form stays the same we will be world champions in a fortnight. happy days.
Have to disagree, sorry. I think physically NZ are up another "half level" from us. That in itself is a major improvement for us 'cos a few years ago they were light years ahead of us.
What utter rubbish..Even voices from the NZ camp have said that we are the most impressive side that has come out of the northern hemisphere for a very long time. If we get to the final then NZ if they get through will know they will have to be at their very best to beat us.. the way they played Argentina i would not put it past aus to beat them, Its anybodies and nobody has played better than us all tournament and we are getting better with every game...
SuperSwan, stop being such an idiot talking your team up so much. I cringe when I hear people doing that about their own sides because if it goes tits-up (and it usually does when people carry on like that) you're left looking ridiculous. Its the opposition you should be talking up you fool. Use your head for Christ's sake.
IF it's a Wales v New Zealand Final Dai I will put a 606 quid on NZ winning. Come on, put your money where your mouth is.
Swords, this Welsh team is looking good. Some experts say youth has no fear and IMO that is very much the case with this Welsh side. Their momentum may bring them to a final, and from there, who knows. For me the stand out point for the weekend was that Ireland had almost 60% Territory and Possession against Wales and did or could not win. SA had almost 70% against Australia and yet it is the Aussie that will advance. Hard to contemplate this. This Welsh side may well develop into a world class side dominating the six nations for the coming years. They have all the ingredients, a solid scrum, good lineout, and loads of pace. They are an exciting team to watch. However, everyone was correctly talking about the brilliant Welsh defensive display last weekend for a good reason. Ireland had loads of the ball and with a bit more creation they could of easily won that match. If Wales allow any of the remaining team that much territory and ball possession they will be in trouble. Better teams will do what Ireland failed to do, ie cross the whitewash. We should all throw our weight behind this Welsh team now and roar them on to success. They would be worthy winners. Agree that their fans need to hurl cool and keep a low profile. They may be playing superb rugby but in real terms they are probably ranked the weakest of the 4 teams left. I wish them well.
Dai, a few pages back you were saying how NZ were going to walk all over Wales should we get to the final. I would quote it, but I have to get to work so will find it later. Why the sudden change of opinion?
how are the press treating england. admitedly its not the football team. but even so they must be getting some grief johnson out etc
both kiwis and aussies in trouble with injuries again, both wales and france looked good, aghhhhhh who to pick - still gonna stick with my 1999, prob be 0-2 this weekend after my 4-4 last weekend. can the all blacks be beaten, i would say def yes but by whom, obviously hope its the aussies.
