RWC: England v Australia (QF 1)

[Siam]

Stuart Barnes, on the aussie feed states, when describing Slades deliberate off side "that's Conrad Smith for the last 8 years, deliberate and cynical" in a comparison between eng and nz.

Steady on Stu

[antipodean]

I don't see any evidence of coaching in this Wallaby team outside of set piece. Although it's hard to tell when there's no space because the defence is offside and Genia removes any remaining space by running sideways.

[junior]

OK, so what changes do you make if your Cheika? Still in the match, but a good start with points is absolutely imperative.

For me, White comes on for Genia. Toomua comes on for Lealiifano, who hasn't been direct enough. Koroibete is being schooled by Watson, so I'd drag him, out Petaia on that wing and bring JOC into midfield.

Upfront, keep things as is and then roll the changes from the 50min mark.

[Billy Tell]

@Rebound said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

Garces and his frog mates is utter cow dung. Some of the calls is unfathomable. All other teams should be glad the missed them

Really? Think he’s been fine.

[Anonymous]

@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

fuck I hate them letting the subs come on to celebrate....

Should disallow the try if it happens

[taniwharugby]

@Billy-Tell missed a few critical things.

[junior]

@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

@Billy-Tell missed a few critical things.

Offsides in particular

[booboo]

@Siam said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

Stuart Barnes, on the aussie feed states, when describing Slades deliberate off side "that's Conrad Smith for the last 8 years, deliberate and cynical" in a comparison between eng and nz.

Steady on Stu

I love it that the world hates us

[taniwharugby]

@junior and one resting on his head to turnover the ball

[Billy Tell]

@taniwharugby said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

@Billy-Tell missed a few critical things.

Could have given Slade a card. Maybe the odd offside. But otherwise ok.

[antipodean]

@Siam said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

Stuart Barnes, on the aussie feed states, when describing Slades deliberate off side "that's Conrad Smith for the last 8 years, deliberate and cynical" in a comparison between eng and nz.

Steady on Stu

He looks like they dragged him out of the pub.

[Machpants]

@booboo said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

@Siam said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

Stuart Barnes, on the aussie feed states, when describing Slades deliberate off side "that's Conrad Smith for the last 8 years, deliberate and cynical" in a comparison between eng and nz.

Steady on Stu

I live it that the world hates us

The Aura is hate powered

[Frank]

I've got the ITV stream on.

Clive Woodward and Dallagio thrashwanking about the greatness of this English side.

C'mon Aussie !!!!

[No Quarter]

I reckon this game is well placed for White to come on and really have an impact.

[MrDenmore]

Beale best player on attack for Wallabies; worst on defence. I like Petaia at centre, but Australia too unstructured and pushing passes. Think they can still take it if they score next because England aren’t that great.

[Damo]

@antipodean said in RWC: England v Australia (QF 1):

I don't see any evidence of coaching in this Wallaby team outside of set piece. Although it's hard to tell when there's no space because the defence is offside and Genia removes any remaining space by running sideways.

I disagree that the defence is generally offside. They are flat and coming up quick but they're generally ok. Genia needed to use the quick ball he got better.

[MiketheSnow]

Fantastic half of rugby

Best refereeing performance of the tournament to date

Both sides wanting to score tries

England playing smarter rugby

Slade - kick through for May's second try aside - is so far off the pace

If Australia hadn't coughed the ball up / gone for the miracle pass they could have had a hatful of tries through Slade's channel

May scored two great tries, but if the English players could pass left to right and get the ball in Watson's hands early then he would be the tournament top try scorer. Dynamite

Petaia (sp) showing he belongs there

Scrum has been fascinating

Substitutions - personnel and timing of entry into the match - will determine the result

More please

[taniwharugby]

whaddya reckon Chieka is saying to his troops...keep running it from our 22, we will tire them out eventually.

[kiwiinmelb]

Aus are kicking

[Bones]

Wow that was an absolute dud by Petaia.