Author Topic: Rugby World Cup 2023 in France (Read 20223 times)

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #175 on:** 06 October, 2023, 08:03:29 pm »

Not going terribly well for plucky little Italy so far :'(

Wowbagger · « **Reply #176 on:** 06 October, 2023, 08:17:31 pm »

I think France have been the most creative attacking side I've seen - even without Dupont. They could well be the overall winners.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #177 on:** 06 October, 2023, 09:33:31 pm »

Are the French crowd singing "Eau, Jeremy Corbyn"?

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #178 on:** 06 October, 2023, 09:38:19 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 06 October, 2023, 09:33:31 pm

Are the French crowd singing "Eau, Jeremy Corbyn"?

No. No, they are not. The tune is “Seven Nation Army” by now-defunct USAnian popular beat combo The White Stripes.

Consolation try for plucky little Italy. Only 52-7 down now

Peter · « **Reply #179 on:** 07 October, 2023, 04:24:24 pm »

Let's have Georgia in the "6" Nations instead of Italy. Italy have had their chance to "catch up" and it hasn't happened. And all of Georgia's team today against a hugely unconvincing Welsh side were from ... Georgia. And if this isn't a hugely unconvincing Welsh side, then Georgia are definitely worth a place.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #180 on:** 07 October, 2023, 05:23:13 pm »

Wait a second? England behind to plucky little Samoa

andyoxon · « **Reply #181 on:** 07 October, 2023, 05:26:59 pm »

Ooops.

Peter · « **Reply #182 on:** 07 October, 2023, 05:39:12 pm »

Maybe Georgia could replace England?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #183 on:** 07 October, 2023, 05:39:38 pm »

England pretty fortunate to be only 6 points behind, methinks.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #184 on:** 07 October, 2023, 05:40:07 pm »

Quote from: Peter on 07 October, 2023, 05:39:12 pm

Maybe Georgia could replace England?

Don't the two countries share a saint?

Peter · « **Reply #185 on:** 07 October, 2023, 05:43:03 pm »

Yes - and I think he was Turkish!

toontra · « **Reply #186 on:** 07 October, 2023, 06:28:34 pm »

Farrell - what an idiot

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #187 on:** 07 October, 2023, 06:28:48 pm »

Farrell! You utter tool

andyoxon · « **Reply #188 on:** 07 October, 2023, 06:29:21 pm »

Wow. Out of time! Nil Point. Not a tricky angle either. Mind you he has just becomes England RU all time points highest scorer.

toontra · « **Reply #189 on:** 07 October, 2023, 06:31:32 pm »

Wilkinson started it with his extended "wishy-washy" hands pre-kick routine and things have only got worse. A very good new rule IMO.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #190 on:** 07 October, 2023, 06:48:25 pm »

Well, I don't see either England or Wales getting past the quarter-final.

andyoxon · « **Reply #191 on:** 07 October, 2023, 06:49:08 pm »

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Quite a tackle by Danny Care tho'.

Peter · « **Reply #192 on:** 07 October, 2023, 07:07:20 pm »

Quote from: toontra on 07 October, 2023, 06:31:32 pm

Wilkinson started it with his extended "wishy-washy" hands pre-kick routine and things have only got worse. A very good new rule IMO.

Certainly. Is it game-wide or just for the World Cup? (I can imagine the TV company protesting at the time it takes for nothing to happen, although I suppose they could have run commercials during Farrell's preparation). And let's not forget the other major culprit, Saint Sexton. He takes as long as Farrell, though we won't have to put up with that for much longer. I wish we could say the same about Farrell.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #193 on:** 07 October, 2023, 08:02:33 pm »

Have Scotland changed their anthem, or did the French just play it wrong?

I didn't see who the offical crooner was, but the last four notes to the words "to think again" has always had a falling whole tone between "to" and "think", giving it a very modal sound. I'm pretty sure that tonight it was a falling semitone.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #194 on:** 07 October, 2023, 08:05:08 pm »

Quote from: Peter on 07 October, 2023, 07:07:20 pm

Quote from: toontra on 07 October, 2023, 06:31:32 pm
Wilkinson started it with his extended "wishy-washy" hands pre-kick routine and things have only got worse. A very good new rule IMO.

Certainly. Is it game-wide or just for the World Cup? (I can imagine the TV company protesting at the time it takes for nothing to happen, although I suppose they could have run commercials during Farrell's preparation).

Everywhere, AIUI.

Quote from: Planet Rugby

Law 8.8d Conversion: (The kicker) takes the kick within 90 seconds (playing time) from the time the try was awarded, even if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed.

Law 8.21 Penalty Kick: The kick must be taken within 60 seconds (playing time) from the time the team indicated their intention to do so, even if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again. Sanction: Kick is disallowed, and a scrum is awarded.

Ireland not wasting any time, I see. Begorrah and, moreover, bejaysus.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #195 on:** 07 October, 2023, 08:17:24 pm »

Can someone please let me know: is it possible for the current game to manufacture a result that will eliminate South Africa?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #196 on:** 07 October, 2023, 08:34:18 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 07 October, 2023, 08:17:24 pm

Can someone please let me know: is it possible for the current game to manufacture a result that will eliminate South Africa?

A mere academic question, I fear.

philip · « **Reply #197 on:** 07 October, 2023, 08:40:13 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 07 October, 2023, 08:17:24 pm

Can someone please let me know: is it possible for the current game to manufacture a result that will eliminate South Africa?

Yes, a big Scotland win, with Ireland losing but scoring a bonus point would do. Three teams on 15 points, Scotland top on points difference (to break the 3-way tie), Ireland second by virtue of beating SA (to break the remaining 2-way tie).

Wowbagger · « **Reply #198 on:** 07 October, 2023, 08:41:49 pm »

Quote of the tournament:

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Every time I see players like that, I'm so glad I've retired.

Brian O'Driscoll (I think, although it may have been Rory Best), referring to Andrew Porter, the Irish prop.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #199 on:** 07 October, 2023, 09:08:13 pm »

Woooooo, handbags!

Edit: Scotlandland lucky not to be down to 13 men. Rufty-tufty hairy-arsed prop forwards pushing an opposing player over the shitvertising hoardings is surely against the rules?