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2023 Rugby World Cup

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KnickerlessParsons · 26/08/2023 17:17

Can't find a thread so thought I'd start one nice and early for some pre chat.

Really don't think either England or Wales are going to get out of the pool rounds 🙁

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KnickerlessParsons · 09/09/2023 21:19

Who is Englands captain today?

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Weepingwillows12 · 09/09/2023 21:24

I am not actually sure as haven't seen an announcement but I would assume Courtney Lawes

JayAlfredPrufrock · 09/09/2023 21:29

Yes Lawes.

JayAlfredPrufrock · 09/09/2023 21:30

@Huwipulotu

where do you live?

duc748 · 09/09/2023 21:37

KnickerlessParsons · 09/09/2023 21:06

Wondering whether drop goals were a tactic, or whether Ford has decided they aren't going to win by playing rugby, so he might as well take things into his own hands.

Seems so to me. Can't quibble with England's defence (although Argentina haven't thrown that much at them), but attack needs work. As the lack of tries shows.

Huwipulotu · 09/09/2023 21:40

south east.

Awittyfool · 09/09/2023 21:41

Well done England. (well done Ford) . Wasn’t expecting that. I agree no try’s and lots of cards says a lot.

Huwipulotu · 09/09/2023 21:41

@JayAlfredPrufrock

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KnickerlessParsons · 09/09/2023 21:44

And why play Jonny May and then not pass the ball to him the whole match?
The only time his name has been mentioned is when someone asked
"Why don't they pass the ball to Jonny May?"

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duc748 · 09/09/2023 21:53

Marcus Smith is such a bright talent, that he only gets five minutes!

JayAlfredPrufrock · 09/09/2023 22:00

I ❤️ Marcus. Looks like my nephew.

Weepingwillows12 · 09/09/2023 22:02

Thank god for that. Finally a win. It's not the way you ideally want a game to play out but being 14 men v 15 for most the match but was good to see the players step up to defend well and grind out a win. Felt a bit England of the 90s with all the kicking for goal but well done Fordy. And Tuilagi was good too. Actually a few of them were. Fingers crossed they run it and get some tries next time.

Weepingwillows12 · 09/09/2023 22:03

Or when he just ran it off....I like Johnny though. Maybe next game they will use the wingers.

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KnickerlessParsons · 09/09/2023 22:13

I have just read on a thread in Style and Beauty that Princess Anne, and Will and Kate were all on the GBR podcast today.

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JayAlfredPrufrock · 09/09/2023 22:19

Yes I’ve seen bits. Will cried when Zara won her European medal. Apparently

JayAlfredPrufrock · 09/09/2023 22:20

Ooh first time I’ve used the edit facility.

Hedjwitch · 09/09/2023 22:21

Good controlled win for England. That was never a red card!
Two more national anthems mangled

PlipPlopChoo · 09/09/2023 22:28

Why do with fuck about with the anthems? Pisses me off so much!

grass321 · 09/09/2023 22:35

Cracking game. Took me right back to Jonny's match winning drop kick.

As someone else said, I wonder if that was an agreed tactic or an off the cuff piece of genius.

Mind you, Argentina gave away so many penalties. I'll be supporting Scotland tomorrow as a fellow home nation.

JayAlfredPrufrock · 09/09/2023 22:36

I love the anthems.

Romania’s was surprisingly pleasant.

And I enjoy shouting Ireland Ireland.

EufyProsser · 09/09/2023 22:37

PlipPlopChoo · 09/09/2023 22:28

Why do with fuck about with the anthems? Pisses me off so much!

I'm looking forward to the close harmony version of the bagpipe drone for Flower of Scotland.

'... three, four, HHNNNNNNNGGGGGGHHH'

Abhannmor · 09/09/2023 22:37

Great result especially in the circumstances. They should really top the group now.

JayAlfredPrufrock · 09/09/2023 22:38

Yes I’m English so I happily support all the home nations.

And South Africa as I have family there.

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KnickerlessParsons · 09/09/2023 23:48

As someone else said, I wonder if that was an agreed tactic or an off the cuff piece of genius.

That was me.

He said in the MOTM interview afterwards that they'd discussed it before the game.

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grass321 · 10/09/2023 07:51

He said in the MOTM interview afterwards that they'd discussed it before the game.

That's interesting. Really hope they stick with Ford when Farrell's back and don't ship Farrell off to 12.

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