Rugby 2023-24 World Cup Year!

One in the eye for the anyone but England crowd I reckon 😉

As an England supporter its great that they are through.  However, the accomplishment is tainted by knowing they had an easier route

As a Scotland fan (who wanted Fiji to win), there’s nothing tainted about it. You can only beat what’s in front of you and England have done very well. Okay they aren’t the greatest England team  ever, by some considerable way, but they are in a semi-final. Something Scotland couldn’t do.

But huge plaudits to Fiji. Some moments of utter brilliance today, just let down by conceding daft penalties. I’ve loved watching them though. Hopefully world rugby will encourage them (and teams like Georgia, Portugal etc), but the reality is that they won’t.

The words practice and preach spring to mind! 🙄

Naw, think I’ll go hang out with these English fan ‘characters’ instead.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2054850758207154

Yeah, Kenny x2 I wouldn’t have cared if the entire Irish squad had been eaten by the Kraken on the eve of our game. You can only beat what is in front of you and Engerland have won all their games. Not sure they are as good as the commentators are currently suggesting mind!

Another good game England at least played with some self belief for long periods. Not likely to make the final though.  Weeks and weeks ago some podcaster (can’t remember which) said the tournament would be book ended by matches between NZ and France. I did’nt believe him ,  looks like he’ll be right though

Is it just me, or does ‘Sir Clive’ basically talk utter utter shite?

 it just me, or does ‘Sir Clive’ basically talk utter utter shite?

He’s known nothing about rugby since 2003. No idea why they keep rolling him out.

I think it’s either age or early onset something. He’s definitely not as erudite as he used to be 🤔

SCW is still living off 2003 rugby. He has very little of use to offer the analysis

I wouldn’t have cared if the entire Irish squad had been eaten by the Kraken on the eve of our game

Let’s be honest, Gregor Townsend finding a mythical sea monster with a Scottish granny (Loch Ness monster?) before the next Six Nations is probably our best chance of glory.

And maybe a Sasquatch or two in the back row.

Determined and disciplined defence triumphed yet again.  Defence rather attack has been a feature of this tournament

He was highly regarded @ 2003. The bloke did well in his day. Hope I’m still relevant in 20yrs time. Doubt it somehow 🤔

Fiji had a confusing 20mins that lost them the game. Honestly I can england in the final by playing turgid rugby. Admittedly that was the best they have played Farrell can still do one with that pained expression.

Laws had good game as did smith despite being battered

smith despite being battered

He definitely took a couple for the team!

As an England supporter its great that they are through.  However, the accomplishment is tainted by knowing they had an easier route

Not at all. Despite not playing well they beat every team and got further than they were expected to. Doubt they’ll get through the semi but love to see it. 

I’m not much of a rugby fan, but I do enjoy tasting the bitter tears of certain STWers

I reckon I’m pig headed but AA and TJ take it to another level.
Although I think I would enjoy their company in real life, sometimes on here it becomes hard work! I hope to meet them at a game one day, Ospreys v Glasgow maybe?

Predictions……

Heart says France, head says SA by 3

How was Farrell Player of the match! I haven’t a dog in the fight but thought Ben Earl was stand out English player. 

Thought Ben Earls was MOTM as well, just wish he’d stop screaming every time the opposition knock on or miss touch… 

How was Farrell Player of the match!

Match winning deliberate knock on. 😜

More juice in that Saffer team than the soft drinks isle in Tescos.

Bloody hell!!

Bit of a slow start!

Think France are up for this!

DOuble blimey

Bloody hell

crikey.

I’m beginning to wish Fiji had won so England could avoid the humping next weekend

What a start!! No matter the result, either way England are buggered 😳

21 minutes in – what a game.

What a game. 

who had 57-53 on the score predictor?

I dare not type in case I miss something. 

while you were typing France scored.

Is this the highlight reel

Just getting silly now 🤯

Defence rather attack has been a feature of this tournament

Until now

Jesus.  Are England allowed to surrender before the humiliation?

Insane! Genuinely the best 30 minutes of attacking rugby I’ve ever seen!

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