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jeeagles  19 Sep 19 10.02pm |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
England predictions? Semi-final or better? The intensity of England's game at the moment is incredible, but I think it's going to be difficult to maintain it over a tournament without suffering a lot of injuries. Also, I hate Farrell, countless games have shown he's thick as s*** and can't adapt to changes in the game. A week 9, 10, and 12 is going to be a real issue for England.
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 sprites  Auckland 20 Sep 19 1.48am |
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Originally posted by jeeagles
The intensity of England's game at the moment is incredible, but I think it's going to be difficult to maintain it over a tournament without suffering a lot of injuries. Also, I hate Farrell, countless games have shown he's thick as s*** and can't adapt to changes in the game. A week 9, 10, and 12 is going to be a real issue for England. You kidding me? Youngs/Ford/Farrell or Youngs/Farrell/Tuilagi are both world class options. And to have the ability to turn to both is great.
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sickboy  Deal or Croydon 20 Sep 19 6.42am |
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Originally posted by sprites
You kidding me? Youngs/Ford/Farrell or Youngs/Farrell/Tuilagi are both world class options. And to have the ability to turn to both is great. Yup totally agree. Sir Jonny of Wilkinson rates him very highly too.
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| YT Oxford 20 Sep 19 7.22am |
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Originally posted by Tim Gypsy Hill '64
8 hours in front. I'm a pedant. I said that our kick-off times - said by the OP to be 'weird' - were 8 hours behind Japan, which is correct.
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| YT Oxford 20 Sep 19 7.25am |
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Originally posted by jeeagles
The intensity of England's game at the moment is incredible, but I think it's going to be difficult to maintain it over a tournament without suffering a lot of injuries. Also, I hate Farrell, countless games have shown he's thick as s*** and can't adapt to changes in the game. A week 9, 10, and 12 is going to be a real issue for England. If we make it to week 6, I'll be delighted.
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 20 Sep 19 8.39pm |
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I didn't watch opening ceremony or first match. I won't get to see match tomorrow either. Of course, I will be drinking early Sunday (but working Monday). I presume Ireland and England will win Sunday but I would like to see the Scots play well. Any reports/ opinions on match appreciated.
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| jeeagles 21 Sep 19 7.53am |
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Originally posted by sprites
You kidding me? Youngs/Ford/Farrell or Youngs/Farrell/Tuilagi are both world class options. And to have the ability to turn to both is great. Tuilagi isn't really a 12. Picking Farrell at 12 is a good decision. Farrell f***ed up against Scotland by not being able react when Scotland changed the game plan, he's done it in countless other games too. Poor discipline too. Youngs is getting too old. Would rather have Murray and Sexton any day of the week.
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| Invalid user 2019 21 Sep 19 8.00am |
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It looks to be a very open tournament this year, so let's home one or more of the home teams show what they're made of.
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| Invalid user 2019 21 Sep 19 8.07am |
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It was good to see Japan win the opener too. Not the most physically imposing team of course but it's good for the competition that they opened with a win. I don't fancy their chances against Ireland mind you.
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| Invalid user 2019 21 Sep 19 8.18am |
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Originally posted by YT
Why are the kick-off times 'weird', OP? Sure; they are 8 hours behind Japan, as you'd expect, but why is that 'weird'? The times fall quite well, compared to some of the 'wake up at 3am for the game' match times of the past.
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| ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 21 Sep 19 8.58am |
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I heard Australia had a bit of a scare against Fiji - interesting news for England. All Blacks and Springboks can do us a favour by killing each other today.
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sitdownstandup  21 Sep 19 10.32am |
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Originally posted by dollardays
The times fall quite well, compared to some of the 'wake up at 3am for the game' match times of the past. Yes 3am compared to 7am. I too would prefer a 7 am kick off. Not if I were playing though.
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