RWC Week 1: England v Argentina
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I thought the ref was appalling, and the Poms played to his 'interpretations' better: that interpretation largely being that tacklers actually don't need to release the ball carrier.
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@NTA That's generally how games are won...
@Catogrande said in RWC: England v Argentina:
@NTA That's generally how games are won...
I just hope any draws are decided by number of tries scored
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Fucking class display from the English though, completely shutting Argentina down after the early red was very impressive. If they play like that they'll give anyone a run. Very hard to break down and the way Ford is striking it he becomes a real threat come the knock out stages.
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@Machpants said in RWC Week 1: England v Argentina:
I applaud. Stops said English fans going out during the match and blocking the view.
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Great description of England from the Guardian:
“ Their team have turned up for the biggest party in the sport in a work shirt, a sensible pair of shoes and with hours of chat about the best way to navigate around the roadworks on the way back. God, but you don’t want to get stuck in a corner with them. Which was exactly the mistake Argentina made.”
@Luigi welcome back mate.
There’s a template there for your mob. Will be interesting to see how they go against a rush defence pattern.
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@Luigi welcome back mate.
There’s a template there for your mob. Will be interesting to see how they go against a rush defence pattern.
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One thing I noted is that when England put up the bomb, they just wanted to cause chaos - get beyond the ball and it is very hard for a defender to get a clear run at a jumping catch. Usual result was a knock on one way or the other and another set piece suited them just fine.
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@ACT-Crusader They will kick even more drop goals. Not much the rush defence can do against that tactic.
@stodders said in RWC Week 1: England v Argentina:
@ACT-Crusader They will kick even more drop goals. Not much the rush defence can do against that tactic.
The Argies gave Ford way too much time and space to kick them, even the ones he wasn’t that deep in the pocket. He will still have to vary his depth because England still like to commit numbers.
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One thing I noted is that when England put up the bomb, they just wanted to cause chaos - get beyond the ball and it is very hard for a defender to get a clear run at a jumping catch. Usual result was a knock on one way or the other and another set piece suited them just fine.
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@Machpants hope they got rid of Farrells teachers...
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Finally got around to catching up on this game with all the travel. That first half by Ford was magnificent. Deserved RC against Curry. Argentina were abjectly shithouse.
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One thing I noted is that when England put up the bomb, they just wanted to cause chaos - get beyond the ball and it is very hard for a defender to get a clear run at a jumping catch. Usual result was a knock on one way or the other and another set piece suited them just fine.
@KiwiPie said in RWC Week 1: England v Argentina:
One thing I noted is that when England put up the bomb, they just wanted to cause chaos - get beyond the ball and it is very hard for a defender to get a clear run at a jumping catch. Usual result was a knock on one way or the other and another set piece suited them just fine.
I see @stodders has mentioned Bokke have been doing this.
But more to the point England have too.
I recall Kafer making that comment about England in 2011. They just throw a man up at the ball and if it's knocked on good.
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Once again rugby shoots itself in the foot, just random banning any RWC footage. Despite the fact that channels like Squidge build the game. fluffybunnies.
@Machpants build the game where? I support WR stopping him from making videos.
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@Machpants build the game where? I support WR stopping him from making videos.
@antipodean said in RWC Week 1: England v Argentina:
@Machpants build the game where? I support WR stopping him from making videos.
OK I don't
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@Machpants build the game where? I support WR stopping him from making videos.
@antipodean said in RWC Week 1: England v Argentina:
@Machpants build the game where? I support WR stopping him from making videos.
I’d be interested to know your reasons. I don’t see him, or others, doing any harm. If anything it promotes interest.
