Rugby World Cup 2007 Thread - Page 3

**Renaissance man** · 09-09-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Downunder

I wondeer if the Frogs will resort to food poisioning, like those other wankers from Africa - but the the Frenc are known for their good food.

Say what?! oh come on! Face facts, NZ got their collective buttcheaks handed to them in 1995.

**El Capitano Gatisto** · 09-09-2007, 06:06 PM

That was depressing tonight.

**Bad Company** · 09-09-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Renaissance man

Say what?! oh come on! Face facts, NZ got their collective buttcheaks handed to them in 1995.

We lost, but while we're facing facts, we were food poisoned.
Besides, I'm over that loss, was a great thing for SA rugby to win that world Cup, was just what they needed. Same with the S14 win this year.

**Downunder** · 09-11-2007, 07:47 AM

Why isn't this topic stickied.

or is that only for gay sports (except Football - you all know I'm talking about American sports right)

**Bad Company** · 09-11-2007, 10:13 PM

I think so

**Bad Company** · 09-11-2007, 11:08 PM

ABs vs Portugal

1 Neemia Tialata
2 Andrew Hore
3 Greg Somerville
4 Chris Jack
5 Ali Williams
6 Jerry Collins (c)
7 Chris Masoe
8 Sione Lauaki
9 Brendon Leonard
10 Nick Evans
11 Joe Rokocoko
12 Aaron Mauger
13 Conrad Smith
14 Isaia Toeava
15 Mils Muliaina

Replacements:

16 Anton Oliver
17 Tony Woodcock
18 Carl Hayman
19 Rodney So'oialo
20 Keven Mealamu
21 Andrew Ellis
22 Leon MacDonald

Well, that's an interesting team, lots of forwards will be playing out of position, especially due to the AB's locking injuries

Good to see Conrad Smith back, let's hope he makes it to the game.

Should be 100+ to the All Blacks.

**Bad Company** · 09-11-2007, 11:09 PM

They're not holding back on dishing out suspensions.
Appeals still to be held but:

Schalk Burger (SA Flanker) - 4 weeks
Phil Vickery (England Prop/Captain) - 2 weeks
Paul Emerick (US Centre) - 5 weeks

**Bad Company** · 09-11-2007, 11:10 PM

Also, Massive love to YOUR Hero for Stickying the thread

**Sting Fan** · 09-12-2007, 08:57 PM

Keven Mealamu at Flanker makes me slightly hard tbh.

The mans a fucking beast, cant wait to see what he can do outside of the rough stuff a little more.

And apparently Carl Heyman will see time at Lock, interesting call but I can see it. With Masoe, Lauaki and Collins in the loose there should be plenty of lineout options against a minnow team.

Couldnt agree more on Canrad Smith, him being fit and in form would be a huge boost going into the semis. He plays the traditional Centre so well with his great passing game. Thats going to be invaluable with guys like HOwleet, Sivivatu and Rockoko (SP?) on the wings.

**Paranoid Rattlesnake** · 09-14-2007, 10:53 AM

Andy Farrell starts tonight and will show Rugby Union that he is the best player to grace the game. Superior in attack and defence with fitness levels Rugby Union players can only dream of

**Cactus Sid** · 09-14-2007, 05:27 PM

And this Andy Farrell is who? Has he turned up yet?

England getting an absolute pumping 33-0 with quarter of an hour left

**CSL** · 09-14-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paranoid Rattlesnake

Andy Farrell starts tonight and will show Rugby Union that he is the best player to grace the game. Superior in attack and defence with fitness levels Rugby Union players can only dream of

And boy hasn't he shown it

**Downunder** · 09-14-2007, 08:08 PM

LOL England

**Bad Company** · 09-14-2007, 11:58 PM

Yeah, England got raped.
NZ Portugal in 8 hours or so, woooooooo!

**Dazz** · 09-15-2007, 12:01 AM

Bloody hell, I'm not much on rugby, but when your best fit player gets injured, and Wilkinson's already out, you're fucked. We weren't going to do much anyway but this is horrendous, Robinson really was the only one doing anything tonight.

Bollocks.

**Bad Company** · 09-15-2007, 07:50 AM

Yeah, Robinson was on fire till he blew his hamstring. Tough break for him.
All Blacks Portugal kick off in 10 mins, NZ have a few changes, and players playing out of position on the bench. It's gonna be interesting to see how it goes for us. This is pretty much onw of the favorites vs the last team to qualify, and their first world cup. Only 3 or so Portugese players are professional

**Bad Company** · 09-15-2007, 08:45 AM

The NZ team has been playing like shit, so many mistakes. Players look pretty rusty, but getting into it, good start by Portugal 52-3 at half time.
NZ Wins 108-13, we were messy, certainly shouldn't be letting them get tries. Wouldn't want to play like that vs South Africe. One Injury by the looks of things, could be worse.

**Team Sheep** · 09-15-2007, 01:24 PM

Meh @ Wales. Had a good spell from the start of the 2nd half until about the 60th minute. Looks like we're out now, as we'll be playing South Africa in the Quarters :/

**Downunder** · 09-15-2007, 09:33 PM

Nice job by the Welsh.

Jobbers

**Cuzziebro** · 09-15-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Company

The NZ team has been playing like shit, so many mistakes. Players look pretty rusty, but getting into it, good start by Portugal 52-3 at half time.
NZ Wins 108-13, we were messy, certainly shouldn't be letting them get tries. Wouldn't want to play like that vs South Africe. One Injury by the looks of things, could be worse.

Yeah NZ didn't play at their best but come on, have their run on team were reserves in any other game. But of course your team is only as good as your reserves but I just think it was one of those games were Graham Henry was trying out new things with the team. I wouldn't worry about the AB's form at all.

And on an unrelated note: I reckon the French lost that first game against Argentina on purpose so they wouldn't face NZ in the quarters. Just my opinion.

**Bad Company** · 09-16-2007, 01:10 AM

lol Ireland

**Team Sheep** · 09-16-2007, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuzziebro619

And on an unrelated note: I reckon the French lost that first game against Argentina on purpose so they wouldn't face NZ in the quarters. Just my opinion.

Huh?

The runners-up of France's group will play NZ in the Quarters. What do you mean?

**Team Sheep** · 09-16-2007, 10:16 AM

And btw, that's bullshit how Argentina have jumped up to 4th in the world based on one result. On that basis, Wales should be 4th as we beat Argentina in a World Cup warm-up.

**Team Sheep** · 09-16-2007, 10:21 AM

LOL WTF. I knew nothing about the Ireland game and I just saw the result. 14-10?! They're going home.

**Bad Company** · 09-16-2007, 07:38 PM

Yeah, georgia should of won

**Cuzziebro** · 09-17-2007, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Sheep

Huh?

The runners-up of France's group will play NZ in the Quarters. What do you mean?

I must have got it wrong sorry, I'm sure I saw it. Oh well forget what I just said, I made a mistake.
Also great game between Fiji and Canada. And NZ have the most tries in the competition at the moment.

**Bad Company** · 09-18-2007, 10:14 PM

Tonga held out well against Samoa,
Samoa and England both out to win their next games. Unfortunately for England, if they lose, they will probably be out.
It'll be the first time a Defending Champion hasn't made the knockout stages

**El Capitano Gatisto** · 09-19-2007, 07:15 PM

I'm still holding on to a faint hope that Ireland will suddenly be up for it on Friday. Probably just be a humiliating defeat though. I've never seen so many players collectively just go to shit for absolutely no reason. And what the fuck do Geordan Murphy and Neil Best have to do to get in the team? Murphy has been left out of the squad vs. France for fuck's sake.

**Bad Company** · 09-20-2007, 06:42 PM

It's a big game, I hope you guys can get up for it. France is pretty overrated.

**Team Sheep** · 09-21-2007, 05:02 PM

I can't stand Ireland. They're the most overrated team in World rugby. Every year people go on about how awesome they are, and how it will be 'their year' in the 6 Nations every year. When the hell was the last time they won it? Or anything for that matter (the only thing I can remember them winning in recent history is the Triple Crown and that's hardly something to jump up on the rooftops and shout about). They have the potential, just never get the big wins.

**Team Sheep** · 09-21-2007, 05:03 PM

Lol I just looked it up. They haven't won a 5/6 Nations Championship since 1985

**El Capitano Gatisto** · 09-21-2007, 05:49 PM

Calling them overrated is letting them off the hook. They've got the talent, they're just losers. Absolute chokers. They always give France a headstart, tonight was no different. Giving away stupid fucking penalties so they could pretend they were hard done by.

I'll know better than to talk this lot up ever again. No point talking about potential, they should be at their peak. Waste of talent, waste of everybody's time. We're going to get destroyed by Argentina next week, then the All Blacks will destroy those French frog bastards.

**Downunder** · 09-21-2007, 10:02 PM

We'll do it for Ireland

**Y2C** · 09-23-2007, 09:53 AM

I have come to the conclusion that things like the Haka should be reserved solely for the All Blacks, or only teams that are dominant in their sport.

I've seen too many times other NZ sporting teams or other rugby teams (like Fiji tonight) do their own versions, and those hold no credibility when your team is shit. The point of these is to be intimitading to your opposition, and that doesn't help when you're no good at the sport that you're playing.

**Y2C** · 09-23-2007, 09:55 AM

Also, the return of Jonny shows that England will go back to being boring, but they'll probably win a few games.

**Sting Fan** · 09-23-2007, 11:09 AM

Line WIlkinson up and let Burger kill him, oh and take Leon Mc Donald and Aaron Mauger from NZ while your at it. Fucking useless.

**Downunder** · 09-28-2007, 09:32 PM

Right so now Engaland will face australia in the next match.

Goodbye England

**CSL** · 09-29-2007, 01:47 PM

Well done Wales

**Team Sheep** · 09-29-2007, 08:45 PM

Lol

Gareth Jenkins is a clown. His words a few months back:
"Don't judge me on the 6 Nations, judge me after the World Cup."

Well...

What a game though. Fiji deserved to go through in the end, well done them.

**Bad Company** · 10-03-2007, 06:28 AM

well, a quarter final with NZ v France in Wales eh, It'll be interesting.
England gonna get raped by Aussie
Argies should beat Scotland
Fiji Shouldnt truoble South Africa, but they will be physical and fast.

09-15-2007, 07:50 AM	#96
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	Yeah, Robinson was on fire till he blew his hamstring. Tough break for him. All Blacks Portugal kick off in 10 mins, NZ have a few changes, and players playing out of position on the bench. It's gonna be interesting to see how it goes for us. This is pretty much onw of the favorites vs the last team to qualify, and their first world cup. Only 3 or so Portugese players are professional Last edited by Bad Company; 09-15-2007 at 07:52 AM.

09-15-2007, 08:45 AM	#97
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	The NZ team has been playing like shit, so many mistakes. Players look pretty rusty, but getting into it, good start by Portugal 52-3 at half time. NZ Wins 108-13, we were messy, certainly shouldn't be letting them get tries. Wouldn't want to play like that vs South Africe. One Injury by the looks of things, could be worse. Last edited by Bad Company; 09-15-2007 at 09:42 AM.

09-09-2007, 06:06 PM	#82
El Capitano Gatisto World Class Raconteur Posts: 29,478	That was depressing tonight.

09-11-2007, 07:47 AM	#84
Downunder God Bless America Posts: 37,905	Why isn't this topic stickied. or is that only for gay sports (except Football - you all know I'm talking about American sports right)

09-11-2007, 10:13 PM	#85
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	I think so

09-11-2007, 11:08 PM	#86
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	ABs vs Portugal 1 Neemia Tialata 2 Andrew Hore 3 Greg Somerville 4 Chris Jack 5 Ali Williams 6 Jerry Collins (c) 7 Chris Masoe 8 Sione Lauaki 9 Brendon Leonard 10 Nick Evans 11 Joe Rokocoko 12 Aaron Mauger 13 Conrad Smith 14 Isaia Toeava 15 Mils Muliaina Replacements: 16 Anton Oliver 17 Tony Woodcock 18 Carl Hayman 19 Rodney So'oialo 20 Keven Mealamu 21 Andrew Ellis 22 Leon MacDonald Well, that's an interesting team, lots of forwards will be playing out of position, especially due to the AB's locking injuries Good to see Conrad Smith back, let's hope he makes it to the game. Should be 100+ to the All Blacks.

09-11-2007, 11:09 PM	#87
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	They're not holding back on dishing out suspensions. Appeals still to be held but: Schalk Burger (SA Flanker) - 4 weeks Phil Vickery (England Prop/Captain) - 2 weeks Paul Emerick (US Centre) - 5 weeks

09-11-2007, 11:10 PM	#88
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	Also, Massive love to YOUR Hero for Stickying the thread

09-12-2007, 08:57 PM	#89
Sting Fan Blander Than Ever Posts: 3,092	Keven Mealamu at Flanker makes me slightly hard tbh. The mans a fucking beast, cant wait to see what he can do outside of the rough stuff a little more. And apparently Carl Heyman will see time at Lock, interesting call but I can see it. With Masoe, Lauaki and Collins in the loose there should be plenty of lineout options against a minnow team. Couldnt agree more on Canrad Smith, him being fit and in form would be a huge boost going into the semis. He plays the traditional Centre so well with his great passing game. Thats going to be invaluable with guys like HOwleet, Sivivatu and Rockoko (SP?) on the wings.

09-14-2007, 10:53 AM	#90
Paranoid Rattlesnake TPWW's OFFICIAL SNAKE Posts: 6,968	Andy Farrell starts tonight and will show Rugby Union that he is the best player to grace the game. Superior in attack and defence with fitness levels Rugby Union players can only dream of

09-14-2007, 05:27 PM	#91
Cactus Sid Smashing Blouse Posts: 7,800	And this Andy Farrell is who? Has he turned up yet? England getting an absolute pumping 33-0 with quarter of an hour left

09-14-2007, 08:08 PM	#93
Downunder God Bless America Posts: 37,905	LOL England

09-14-2007, 11:58 PM	#94
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	Yeah, England got raped. NZ Portugal in 8 hours or so, woooooooo!

09-15-2007, 12:01 AM	#95
Dazz IRREPLACEABLE Posts: 11,608	Bloody hell, I'm not much on rugby, but when your best fit player gets injured, and Wilkinson's already out, you're fucked. We weren't going to do much anyway but this is horrendous, Robinson really was the only one doing anything tonight. Bollocks.

09-15-2007, 01:24 PM	#98
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	Meh @ Wales. Had a good spell from the start of the 2nd half until about the 60th minute. Looks like we're out now, as we'll be playing South Africa in the Quarters :/

09-15-2007, 09:33 PM	#99
Downunder God Bless America Posts: 37,905	Nice job by the Welsh. Jobbers

09-16-2007, 01:10 AM	#101
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	lol Ireland

09-16-2007, 10:16 AM	#103
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	And btw, that's bullshit how Argentina have jumped up to 4th in the world based on one result. On that basis, Wales should be 4th as we beat Argentina in a World Cup warm-up.

09-16-2007, 10:21 AM	#104
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	LOL WTF. I knew nothing about the Ireland game and I just saw the result. 14-10?! They're going home.

09-16-2007, 07:38 PM	#105
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	Yeah, georgia should of won

09-18-2007, 10:14 PM	#107
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	Tonga held out well against Samoa, Samoa and England both out to win their next games. Unfortunately for England, if they lose, they will probably be out. It'll be the first time a Defending Champion hasn't made the knockout stages

09-19-2007, 07:15 PM	#108
El Capitano Gatisto World Class Raconteur Posts: 29,478	I'm still holding on to a faint hope that Ireland will suddenly be up for it on Friday. Probably just be a humiliating defeat though. I've never seen so many players collectively just go to shit for absolutely no reason. And what the fuck do Geordan Murphy and Neil Best have to do to get in the team? Murphy has been left out of the squad vs. France for fuck's sake.

09-20-2007, 06:42 PM	#109
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	It's a big game, I hope you guys can get up for it. France is pretty overrated.

09-21-2007, 05:02 PM	#110
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	I can't stand Ireland. They're the most overrated team in World rugby. Every year people go on about how awesome they are, and how it will be 'their year' in the 6 Nations every year. When the hell was the last time they won it? Or anything for that matter (the only thing I can remember them winning in recent history is the Triple Crown and that's hardly something to jump up on the rooftops and shout about). They have the potential, just never get the big wins.

09-21-2007, 05:03 PM	#111
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	Lol I just looked it up. They haven't won a 5/6 Nations Championship since 1985

09-21-2007, 05:49 PM	#112
El Capitano Gatisto World Class Raconteur Posts: 29,478	Calling them overrated is letting them off the hook. They've got the talent, they're just losers. Absolute chokers. They always give France a headstart, tonight was no different. Giving away stupid fucking penalties so they could pretend they were hard done by. I'll know better than to talk this lot up ever again. No point talking about potential, they should be at their peak. Waste of talent, waste of everybody's time. We're going to get destroyed by Argentina next week, then the All Blacks will destroy those French frog bastards.

09-21-2007, 10:02 PM	#113
Downunder God Bless America Posts: 37,905	We'll do it for Ireland

09-23-2007, 09:53 AM	#114
Y2C Junior Member Posts: 24,997	I have come to the conclusion that things like the Haka should be reserved solely for the All Blacks, or only teams that are dominant in their sport. I've seen too many times other NZ sporting teams or other rugby teams (like Fiji tonight) do their own versions, and those hold no credibility when your team is shit. The point of these is to be intimitading to your opposition, and that doesn't help when you're no good at the sport that you're playing.

09-23-2007, 09:55 AM	#115
Y2C Junior Member Posts: 24,997	Also, the return of Jonny shows that England will go back to being boring, but they'll probably win a few games.

09-23-2007, 11:09 AM	#116
Sting Fan Blander Than Ever Posts: 3,092	Line WIlkinson up and let Burger kill him, oh and take Leon Mc Donald and Aaron Mauger from NZ while your at it. Fucking useless.

09-28-2007, 09:32 PM	#117
Downunder God Bless America Posts: 37,905	Right so now Engaland will face australia in the next match. Goodbye England

09-29-2007, 01:47 PM	#118
CSL Over Like Rover Posts: 38,444	Well done Wales