France v South Africa

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:33 pm

If you like rugby switch this on quick.
Half hour gone and three tries each.
Whoever wins, England are going to be slaughtered!

Vonlipvig · Post by **Vonlipvig** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:59 pm

It's been brilliant so far. I was close to hoping Fiji would beat us just so we won't get hammered next weekend!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:41 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:33 pm If you like rugby switch this on quick.

Surely if you like Rugby you would already be watching it?
I watched the England game, can't deal with anymore excitement today.

As I pay for ITV -1 I already know who won!

Hilly30si · Post by **Hilly30si** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:58 pm

Absolutely one of the best games I have seen.

It’s going to take a monumental effort by England next week, but never say never.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:06 pm

Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:59 pm I was close to hoping Fiji would beat us just so we won't get hammered next weekend!

Really?

Why are the English so downbeat with our National sporting sides? England played EXTREMELY well today. There were zero handling errors (unforced) and Fiji are a VERY good side. They play union like they play 7s and they are the best in the world at that, by a long chalk.

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:10 pm

As others have said, one of the best games I have ever seen. If I was in that England team I would certainly develop an injury this week. It could be a cricket score.

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:18 pm

So New Zealand v South Africa in the final then eh ?

Vonlipvig · Post by **Vonlipvig** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:21 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:06 pm
Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:59 pm I was close to hoping Fiji would beat us just so we won't get hammered next weekend!
Really?
Why are the English so downbeat with our National sporting sides? England played EXTREMELY well today. There were zero handling errors (unforced) and Fiji are a VERY good side. They play union like they play 7s and they are the best in the world at that, by a long chalk.

We did play well but you saw the mentality change in an instant when Fiji came back. Instantly the team looked downbeat, silly little off ball bits as well. I would love us to beat South Africa next weekend don't get me wrong, but they are playing well above our level currently

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:29 pm

Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:21 pm We did play well but you saw the mentality change in an instant when Fiji came back. Instantly the team looked downbeat, silly little off ball bits as well. I would love us to beat South Africa next weekend don't get me wrong, but they are playing well above our level currently

Tom Curry was the only England player whose discipline faltered IMO. He was sent off against the Argies aswell.

I would fancy England's chances against the Springboks than the Frenchies TBH. The England team I saw today were getting towards the team they were a few years ago. Their confidence is returning in spades. If Lawes, Itoje, Smith, and co play like they did today, I could see a final.

It would be VERY interesting if the final was England Argentina, no?

Admittedly more likely to be the all blacks against springboks.

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