RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1)
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I'll be nervous before the game but only for the possibility of us having a poor day and England a great day.
I don't think it's arrogant to think we should be firm favourites despite England being a good team.
One win against us in the last 16 attempts. Failed to pick off a tired, end of year, powder dry ABs in fortress Twickers last meeting. Have been planning for four years but only settled recently before seeing our variable pod system/ variable fullback setup etc.
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@Bones said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Has England ever beaten a team ranked above them at a RWC?
Good question. Oz would have been below them at the start of the 2003 tournament but possibly close by the week of the final.
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Well if we lose, silver lining. Foster won't be new head coach....
And of course there's chinks in the armour, but the armour is constantly evolving. I mean, I haven't seen the All Black forwards play that directly since first Lions test last series.
And as an aside, all this 'knowing how to beat All Blacks' shit past players are spouting.
Lion's second test last series? So they need to get an AB sent off after 24 minutes, that's a tough game plan to implement on a regular basis methinks!
Boers last year? Get the ABs to gift you 21 points and then hang on!!I think the only real beating up of the ABs the last few years is Paddies in Chicago and Convicts in Perth. The rest of the losses are just the ABs running out of time to win
@BartMan said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
I think the only real beating up of the ABs the last few years is Paddies in Chicago and Convicts in Perth. The rest of the losses are just the ABs running out of time to win
The arrogance of new posters never ceases to amaze.
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@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@The-Irishman if both teams play to thier potential, who wins?
Most kiwis are confident in that IF we play to our potential, we should win; but we know sport isnt that simple, a couple of players have an off day and all of a sudden, we are no where near our potential...the margins are fine, add in the variables of human nature (players and ref) and makes it even more squeaky...
Ahem
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12279668&ref=rss
@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@The-Irishman if both teams play to thier potential, who wins?
Most kiwis are confident in that IF we play to our potential, we should win; but we know sport isnt that simple, a couple of players have an off day and all of a sudden, we are no where near our potential...the margins are fine, add in the variables of human nature (players and ref) and makes it even more squeaky...
Ahem
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12279668&ref=rss
Attention seeking moron gets shit tattoo.
Tbh, I could write that same sentence about 90% of anyone getting inked.
Look at moi, I'm so wacky! I'm getting a tattoo that will put me in the newspaper.
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@Bones said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Has England ever beaten a team ranked above them at a RWC?
Surely in 2007 on their route to the final?
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@Bones said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Has England ever beaten a team ranked above them at a RWC?
Surely in 2007 on their route to the final?
@Rapido said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Bones said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Has England ever beaten a team ranked above them at a RWC?
Surely in 2007 on their route to the final?
There was a World Cup in 2007?
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@Bones said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Has England ever beaten a team ranked above them at a RWC?
Surely in 2007 on their route to the final?
@Rapido said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Bones said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Has England ever beaten a team ranked above them at a RWC?
Surely in 2007 on their route to the final?
I looked it up and there was indeed a RWC that year. It looks possible that France would have been ranked one place higher than England in their semi-final
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@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@The-Irishman if both teams play to thier potential, who wins?
Most kiwis are confident in that IF we play to our potential, we should win; but we know sport isnt that simple, a couple of players have an off day and all of a sudden, we are no where near our potential...the margins are fine, add in the variables of human nature (players and ref) and makes it even more squeaky...
Ahem
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12279668&ref=rss
Attention seeking moron gets shit tattoo.
Tbh, I could write that same sentence about 90% of anyone getting inked.
Look at moi, I'm so wacky! I'm getting a tattoo that will put me in the newspaper.
@Rapido said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@The-Irishman if both teams play to thier potential, who wins?
Most kiwis are confident in that IF we play to our potential, we should win; but we know sport isnt that simple, a couple of players have an off day and all of a sudden, we are no where near our potential...the margins are fine, add in the variables of human nature (players and ref) and makes it even more squeaky...
Ahem
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12279668&ref=rss
Attention seeking moron gets shit tattoo.
Tbh, I could write that same sentence about 90% of anyone getting inked.
Look at moi, I'm so wacky! I'm getting a tattoo that will put me in the newspaper.
He's probably got a Hurricanes Trophy tattoo on his other leg.
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@Rapido said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@The-Irishman if both teams play to thier potential, who wins?
Most kiwis are confident in that IF we play to our potential, we should win; but we know sport isnt that simple, a couple of players have an off day and all of a sudden, we are no where near our potential...the margins are fine, add in the variables of human nature (players and ref) and makes it even more squeaky...
Ahem
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12279668&ref=rss
Attention seeking moron gets shit tattoo.
Tbh, I could write that same sentence about 90% of anyone getting inked.
Look at moi, I'm so wacky! I'm getting a tattoo that will put me in the newspaper.
He's probably got a Hurricanes Trophy tattoo on his other leg.
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...@Chris-B are you sure that aint your Ranfurly Shield one?
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@Chris-B are you sure that aint your Ranfurly Shield one?
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@BartMan said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
I think the only real beating up of the ABs the last few years is Paddies in Chicago and Convicts in Perth. The rest of the losses are just the ABs running out of time to win
The arrogance of new posters never ceases to amaze.
@ACT-Crusader a quote from some famous quarterback I think.
I've never lost a game, but I've run out of time in plenty of occasions.
Something like that...
I think it epitomises the AB mindset, not that they'd say that of course.
But I, an arrogant AB fan can
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@Chris-B said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Here's mine....
I think not having a tattoo today is now the rebellious option
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@Chris-B said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Here's mine....
I think not having a tattoo today is now the rebellious option
@Rembrandt said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Chris-B said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Here's mine....
I think not having a tattoo today is now the rebellious option
Definitely!
My bare leg is a statement against not having any challenges in the tattoo era!
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@Rapido said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@The-Irishman if both teams play to thier potential, who wins?
Most kiwis are confident in that IF we play to our potential, we should win; but we know sport isnt that simple, a couple of players have an off day and all of a sudden, we are no where near our potential...the margins are fine, add in the variables of human nature (players and ref) and makes it even more squeaky...
Ahem
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12279668&ref=rss
Attention seeking moron gets shit tattoo.
Tbh, I could write that same sentence about 90% of anyone getting inked.
Look at moi, I'm so wacky! I'm getting a tattoo that will put me in the newspaper.
He's probably got a Hurricanes Trophy tattoo on his other leg.
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...@Chris-B said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Rapido said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@The-Irishman if both teams play to thier potential, who wins?
Most kiwis are confident in that IF we play to our potential, we should win; but we know sport isnt that simple, a couple of players have an off day and all of a sudden, we are no where near our potential...the margins are fine, add in the variables of human nature (players and ref) and makes it even more squeaky...
Ahem
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12279668&ref=rss
Attention seeking moron gets shit tattoo.
Tbh, I could write that same sentence about 90% of anyone getting inked.
Look at moi, I'm so wacky! I'm getting a tattoo that will put me in the newspaper.
He's probably got a Hurricanes Trophy tattoo on his other leg.
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...gfys
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@Bones said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Has England ever beaten a team ranked above them at a RWC?
Have we?
@voodoo said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Bones said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Has England ever beaten a team ranked above them at a RWC?
Have we?
Definitely not.
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@Machpants said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@The-Irishman if both teams play to thier potential, who wins?
Most kiwis are confident in that IF we play to our potential, we should win; but we know sport isnt that simple, a couple of players have an off day and all of a sudden, we are no where near our potential...the margins are fine, add in the variables of human nature (players and ref) and makes it even more squeaky...
Ahem
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12279668&ref=rss
Attention seeking moron gets shit tattoo.
Tbh, I could write that same sentence about 90% of anyone getting inked.
Look at moi, I'm so wacky! I'm getting a tattoo that will put me in the newspaper.
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Sitting in Yokohama... a shitload of rain coming down.
Even if there's none tomorrow, the pitch is going to be a soft muddy sty.
Edit... I can not stress “shitload” enough.@Kruse said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
Sitting in Yokohama... a shitload of rain coming down.
Even if there's none tomorrow, the pitch is going to be a soft muddy sty.
Edit... I can not stress “shitload” enough.At least it seems to be easing here in Tokyo, it's cool here now. Forecast is for dry and overcast with maybe fine patches too, 23degs. Hopefully its warm in Yokohama as well, make those English fatties sweat
