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Off Topic World Cup - Rugby Union...this time

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Delusional Full Stop, Sep 22, 2019.

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  1. Schlem Boogerman

    Schlem Boogerman Well-Known Member

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    Shocking tackle on Farrel. Deserved red.

    That was a potential neck breaker.
     
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    Schlem Boogerman, Oct 5, 2019
  2. Delusional Full Stop

    Delusional Full Stop Here to serve all your counselling needs.
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    Not unusual for Argentina. Pretty easy win. Obviously took foot of gas in second half.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 5, 2019
  3. YAJERK

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    I can't tell if England are peaking at just the right time, or if they will wilt as soon as they play someone decent.

    Looking like the Aussies in the next round, so we'll see
     
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    YAJERK, Oct 6, 2019
  4. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    Exactly the same feeling. I have a feeling Eddie may have them spot on. He looks like a schoolboy who knows his conker has been reinforced by his dad injecting a resin. If the Itoje is fit, theVunipola's are fit, Manu is fit, I think we will go deep and are a challenge for any team. We do need their line breaking. I am concerned about Mako's fitness though, as he has a tendency to give away penalties when not at his best. I really like Curry and Underwood, it allows us to play Ford and Farrell because we get quick ball.

    New Zealand clearly have a level that no other team appears to be able to reach. However can they produce that in knock out rugby. It only takes one off day.
     
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    Warmir Pouchov, Oct 8, 2019
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  5. Delusional Full Stop

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    Would also say we are particularly strong at winger with the likes of May, Watson, Nowell and Cokanasiga. Not sure even New Zealand can match those four.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 8, 2019
  6. Judge Death

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    Japan are playing some wonderful rugby - if they finish off Scotland they fully deserve to go through. My team of the tournament so far
     
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    Judge Death, Oct 13, 2019
  7. Delusional Full Stop

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    Been watching and they are playing brilliantly. 79% possession to Japan in the first half.

    Scotland are out. Need a win + bonus point to go through.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 13, 2019
  8. Delusional Full Stop

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    The Japanese tackling is out of this world.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 13, 2019
  9. Delusional Full Stop

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    Get innnnnnnnn.

    Nippon beat Scotland and deservedly so.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 13, 2019
  10. Judge Death

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    Think that S Africa won't be looking forward to their QF now
     
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  11. Albert's Chip Shop

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    are they using the Vulcan grip?
     
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    Albert's Chip Shop, Oct 14, 2019
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  12. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    Risky from Jones, he has dropped Ford for Slade (who has barely played any rugby at all!).
     
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    Warmir Pouchov, Oct 17, 2019
  13. Delusional Full Stop

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    Think this would have been the team that would have played against France to get ready for this one. Ford has done well so far so slightly surprised that he’s been dropped.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 17, 2019
  14. Rudekid

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    Will Australia win ?
     
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    Rudekid, Oct 17, 2019
  15. Delusional Full Stop

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    Yes...or England will, I guarantee that.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 17, 2019
  16. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    He clearly wants Slade's size in there because of how the Aussies play. I just hope we don't lose the creativity Ford has brought. He really has been a standout.
     
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  17. Delusional Full Stop

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    Good first half for us. Slade slow off the mark but good solid defence by us and 2 poacher tries. Now just need to repeat in second half.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 19, 2019
  18. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    Score?
     
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    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail, Oct 19, 2019
  19. Delusional Full Stop

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    We’ve won 40-16.

    excellent performance by the men in white.
     
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    Delusional Full Stop, Oct 19, 2019
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  20. Judge Death

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    No
     
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    Judge Death, Oct 19, 2019
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