RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C)

[No Quarter]

@MiketheSnow said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

Disappointed with Owens and his team there.

Argentinian shows poor technique in the tackle striking ball carrier's head - red card.

English player shows poor technique in the charge down striking the kicker's chin - penalty only.

That is what's going to drive people away from rugby.

The clear tackle in the air as well. A couple of pretty obvious YCs not given as Owens wanted to give the most charitable interpretation possible.

[westcoastie]

glimmer?

[Bones]

@voodoo said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@Stargazer said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@No-Quarter said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@Bones said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@Tim said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

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[KiwiMurph]

@westcoastie said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

glimmer?

Cracking try by Argie.

[westcoastie]

another in the next 60sec will put the shits up England and bring out their cynical side.

[booboo]

@MrDenmore said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@booboo Money is involved. Forget ‘doing the right thing’.

Sorry. Still confused.

[Anonymous]

@westcoastie said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

another in the next 60sec will put the shits up England and bring out their cynical side.

What were the last 73 minutes then?

[booboo]

@chimoaus said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

I think Argentina checked out once the card was issued. Worst game of the WC I have seen so far.

Scotland v Samoa?

[MiketheSnow]

@westcoastie said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

glimmer?

If Lawes had been in the bin or in the stands, yes.

[Billy Tell]

Bit of a dud game in the end.

Argentina have sadly regressed since 2015 rather than kicking on.

[Chester Draws]

Still more kicks by England with quality ball. I don't get that they are a threat, sorry.

[westcoastie]

@Chester-Draws doing just enough to win - circa ABs 2015?

[voodoo]

@Chester-Draws said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

Still more kicks by England with quality ball. I don't get that they are a threat, sorry.

Maybe they have some powder of their own? I don't trust that sneaky fucker Jones!

[booboo]

@No-Quarter said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@voodoo said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@westcoastie said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@chimoaus said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

I think Argentina checked out once the card was issued. Worst game of the WC I have seen so far.

Its been a gradual lack of interest - they certainly haven't threatened much.

They've been the disappointment of the RWC for me. I thought they'd stich up France and give England a run.

Me too. There was an Argentinian fan on here for a while really talking them up, had me hoping they'd knock over England and/or France but they've been a real dud. Way worse than previous RWCs.

Too many Friendlies between World Cups

[Stargazer]

@booboo said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@MrDenmore said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@booboo Yes, I agree, Lavinini should pay the sanction. Hit him in the pocket. But not the people paying for it. Do you see the distinction?

I do. And think you're wrong.

Why should a thug have free reign on the field?

It's sport. As I have said sport is random.

Players make mistakes. And know there are consequences.

Way hey. Argies score. But still need 3 tries to win

Another problem with "hitting the player in the pocket" is that some players have much bigger pockets than others. Some players will feel a fine more than others, so the deterrent effect won't be the same for all players.

[Chester Draws]

And when they don't kick, they score.

[Tim]

@Bones Who elbowed whom? You nitwit.

[chimoaus]

@booboo said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@MrDenmore said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@booboo Yes, I agree, Lavinini should pay the sanction. Hit him in the pocket. But not the people paying for it. Do you see the distinction?

I do. And think you're wrong.

Why should a thug have free reign on the field?

It's sport. As I have said sport is random.

Players make mistakes. And know there are consequences.

Way hey. Argies score. But still need 3 tries to win

So you think Lavinini knowingly targeted Farrells head knowing the outcome?

I still think there is a difference between intentional foul play like eye gouging and a player making a poor judgement in the tackle.

You say players make mistakes, I agree these red cards are mistakes and that is the big issue, should a players mistake decide the outcome of the game?

[Chester Draws]

@chimoaus said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@booboo said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@MrDenmore said in RWC: England v Argentina (Pool C):

@booboo Yes, I agree, Lavinini should pay the sanction. Hit him in the pocket. But not the people paying for it. Do you see the distinction?

I do. And think you're wrong.

Why should a thug have free reign on the field?

It's sport. As I have said sport is random.

Players make mistakes. And know there are consequences.

Way hey. Argies score. But still need 3 tries to win

So you think Lavinini knowingly targeted Farrells head knowing the outcome?

I still think there is a difference between intentional foul play like eye gouging and a player making a poor judgement in the tackle.

You say players make mistakes, I agree these red cards are mistakes and that is the big issue, should a players mistake decide the outcome of the game?

Yes.

Just as a poor intercept pass does.

That's how sport works.

[Bovidae]

I hope England and France bash the shit out of each other. Skeen being the TMO will just add to the occasion.