theboyangel Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Phenomenal result for Ireland! They have to be in the reckoning for the next World Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 33 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: I know England went there and won a few months before the World Cup in 2003 but i can’t recall was it a one off test or a series. Yeah, that was a one off in prep for the WC, so wouldn't really count as a series. I looked it up, and the last team to do it was France in 1994 I was 6 months old... Ireland and France are favourites for the WC for me, although SA will be strong too. Sadly for England I think the winner comes from that side of the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Just now, Johnnyp said: They did that year. England played them i think in june in a one off test and then the World Cup was in Australia in September. which is not a series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 minute ago, theboyangel said: Phenomenal result for Ireland! They have to be in the reckoning for the next World Cup Yep we are shaping up nicely for our usual QF defeat to Argentina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 The danger with winning this series is that the bear has well and truly been poked. The All Blacks are very likely to sack their coaching ticket now and get themselves back in order for the WC next year. Rassie Erasmus showed at the last World Cup that it's not about the 4 year cycle anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Something about Farrell. To create an atmosphere and culture where players of differing styles and ability can play to their maximum and the mood looks so positive too - great coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: Yep we are shaping up nicely for our usual QF defeat to Argentina The way the fixtures are we are actually lined up to play either New Zealand or the host nation France in the QF. Yay! Depending of course on who finishes top or second in the respective groups. Oh, and Scotland are also in our group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 minute ago, sparrow1988 said: The danger with winning this series is that the bear has well and truly been poked. The All Blacks are very likely to sack their coaching ticket now and get themselves back in order for the WC next year. Rassie Erasmus showed at the last World Cup that it's not about the 4 year cycle anymore. Think Foster’s time is up. Historically New Zealand don’t tend to change coaches much but this is a bad moment for them. Scott Robertson gets the gig and not before time. They could be a different beast under him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: Think Foster’s time is up. Historically New Zealand don’t tend to change coaches much but this is a bad moment for them. Scott Robertson gets the gig and not before time. They could be a different beast under him. If he lasts until Monday morning I will be very surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 England's attack looking much better as soon JVP comes on, was a weird decision to drop him for this game. Maybe I just don't like Care, but I feel this series has shown why he's not been picked for England for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted July 16, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 16, 2022 no idea how we're winning this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I can’t remember the last time I was able to concentrate fully on an England rugby match. They’re just so, so boring to watch. Got some really decent individuals and fleeting moments of quality but it’s mostly just disjointed, clunky and dull. Pretty much rugby Bruce-ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 2 hours ago, CVByrne said: I'd still have France as better than us. I know who I would rather watch, and it ain't France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Marcus Smith is like a hobbit. Great try though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derryvillan Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, sparrow1988 said: If he lasts until Monday morning I will be very surprised. Foster wasn't a popular choice with the NZ public.Dave Rennie should've got the gig,though he may have had the Oz job at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Whose the "Old Corinthian " playing for Australia ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 It seems so strange to have July has a winter month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted July 16, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 16, 2022 wasn't pretty but got the job done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 24 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: It seems so strange to have July has a winter month. Imagine what those in the Southern hemisphere think of having July as a summer month, but yeah you're right it's all a bit upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Terrific, dogged display by England. Coming into their prime at the right time, hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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