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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD 19:26 - Sep 16 with 57507 viewsMrSwerve

Who's your money on then? Probably the All Blacks in all likelihood. I'm hoping that Wales have a strong showing - hopefully we will make the semis at least. Going to be tough though.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:31 - Sep 29 with 1746 viewsBLAZE

So assuming we top the group now, it's possibly an England but probably France quarter, and a South Africa / Ireland / Japan semi I believe? Keeping us out of the New Zealand half of the draw

And with Japan's win yesterday, if they can top the group now it most likely sets up an Ireland / New Zealand quarter, with Ireland having the upper hand against them in recent years

It's all ifs and buts and a shock result can throw it all out, but I'd say if results go as anticipated that's probably the most favourable draw you could hope to get in a major tournament
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:41 - Sep 29 with 1704 viewsFergal

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 10:27 - Sep 29 by Highjack

Why do they kick the ball away to the other team constantly?


Because their game is built on field position/defence/breakdown.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:45 - Sep 29 with 1683 viewsmonmouth

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:31 - Sep 29 by BLAZE

So assuming we top the group now, it's possibly an England but probably France quarter, and a South Africa / Ireland / Japan semi I believe? Keeping us out of the New Zealand half of the draw

And with Japan's win yesterday, if they can top the group now it most likely sets up an Ireland / New Zealand quarter, with Ireland having the upper hand against them in recent years

It's all ifs and buts and a shock result can throw it all out, but I'd say if results go as anticipated that's probably the most favourable draw you could hope to get in a major tournament


This Ireland team would ship 80 points against NZ. The two wins against our reserves when we were hardly trying went to their heads. They are rubbish. Samoa will get close.

Edit. World number 1 my ring piece.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:46 - Sep 29 with 1678 viewswaynekerr55

Great comment from Gatland at the end "those are the games we used to lose"

It finally seems that we are shaking off the "it's ok to be gallant losers as long as we beat the Saes" attitude

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:47 - Sep 29 with 1674 viewsmonmouth

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:46 - Sep 29 by waynekerr55

Great comment from Gatland at the end "those are the games we used to lose"

It finally seems that we are shaking off the "it's ok to be gallant losers as long as we beat the Saes" attitude


But it’s shit being gutsy winners if we don’t beat the Saes?

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:49 - Sep 29 with 1665 viewsPacemaker

The scrum and line out were very shaky there, as they have been in recent times. England, Ireland and other top sides would have exploited us at the set piece and kicked us out of the game, with yellow cards for props etc.

The squad looks very bare in certain positions, but great defence, taking our chances and fitness won that one.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:51 - Sep 29 with 1655 viewsmonmouth

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:49 - Sep 29 by Pacemaker

The scrum and line out were very shaky there, as they have been in recent times. England, Ireland and other top sides would have exploited us at the set piece and kicked us out of the game, with yellow cards for props etc.

The squad looks very bare in certain positions, but great defence, taking our chances and fitness won that one.


Not true. We beat England in an ultimate arm wrestle match only a few weeks ago. Both teams were giving nothing away behind the set piece, but both were testing the set piece. Ireland we would muller in a proper game, like our grand slam decider.

Edit. The point is valid though. The all blacks and the boks are a different kettle of bananas. They would destroy our set piece if we can’t improve it.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:05 - Sep 29 with 1618 viewsFergal

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:49 - Sep 29 by Pacemaker

The scrum and line out were very shaky there, as they have been in recent times. England, Ireland and other top sides would have exploited us at the set piece and kicked us out of the game, with yellow cards for props etc.

The squad looks very bare in certain positions, but great defence, taking our chances and fitness won that one.


Bench made an impact though. Owen Watkin's rips, Tomos Williams somehow keeping that penalty on the field. Absolutely vital.

If only Gethin Jenkins and Adam Jones were 10 years younger, we would be very special indeed.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:12 - Sep 29 with 1591 viewsladyjack

Great win by Wales.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:12 - Sep 29 with 1590 viewsCooperman

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:46 - Sep 29 by waynekerr55

Great comment from Gatland at the end "those are the games we used to lose"

It finally seems that we are shaking off the "it's ok to be gallant losers as long as we beat the Saes" attitude


Absolutely! Wales have lost so many games to Southern Hemisphere teams in the dying minutes.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:20 - Sep 29 with 1564 viewsJango

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:31 - Sep 29 by BLAZE

So assuming we top the group now, it's possibly an England but probably France quarter, and a South Africa / Ireland / Japan semi I believe? Keeping us out of the New Zealand half of the draw

And with Japan's win yesterday, if they can top the group now it most likely sets up an Ireland / New Zealand quarter, with Ireland having the upper hand against them in recent years

It's all ifs and buts and a shock result can throw it all out, but I'd say if results go as anticipated that's probably the most favourable draw you could hope to get in a major tournament


If we win our group and get to the semi final, the game will be at 8.15 on the Sunday morning then on to swans v Cardiff at 12. Some sick days on the Monday.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:25 - Sep 29 with 1545 viewsmonmouth

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:05 - Sep 29 by Fergal

Bench made an impact though. Owen Watkin's rips, Tomos Williams somehow keeping that penalty on the field. Absolutely vital.

If only Gethin Jenkins and Adam Jones were 10 years younger, we would be very special indeed.


Nah, refs had it in for gethin at the scrum, even if he is one of our greatest around the field, and Jones was cooked as soon as they abolished ‘the hit’. Would much rather see depth at second row (an injury to AWJ and it’s sayonaraj and in the 10-12 axis and the back three.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:44 - Sep 29 with 1492 viewsSwanjaxs

Great win for Wales and hopefully no wives or girlfriends getting a hiding today... winner winner chicken dinner 😁🏉

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:51 - Sep 29 with 1480 viewsthornabyswan

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:45 - Sep 29 by monmouth

This Ireland team would ship 80 points against NZ. The two wins against our reserves when we were hardly trying went to their heads. They are rubbish. Samoa will get close.

Edit. World number 1 my ring piece.
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Ireland have beaten New Zealand twice in the last 3 years.

Once in Washington and at home as well.

66 years and counting for a Wales win.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:32 - Sep 29 with 1425 viewsHighjack

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:41 - Sep 29 by Fergal

Because their game is built on field position/defence/breakdown.


Yes but if they’re under pressure surely it’s not a good idea to keep giving the ball back to them to come at them again?

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:49 - Sep 29 with 1402 viewstheloneranger

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:58 - Sep 29 with 1392 viewsFergal

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 13:32 - Sep 29 by Highjack

Yes but if they’re under pressure surely it’s not a good idea to keep giving the ball back to them to come at them again?


They trust in their defence and ability to force the opposition into mistakes, so long as they have field position.

Wales rarely kick to touch under Gatland, but rather look how quickly they push up in defence.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 14:24 - Sep 29 with 1356 viewsLord_Bony

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 11:49 - Sep 29 by Pacemaker

The scrum and line out were very shaky there, as they have been in recent times. England, Ireland and other top sides would have exploited us at the set piece and kicked us out of the game, with yellow cards for props etc.

The squad looks very bare in certain positions, but great defence, taking our chances and fitness won that one.


A nice 10 day rest will make a world of difference for the squad to 're energize going into the next game,think it will be england or france.

We only had six days after the Georgia match.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 14:35 - Sep 29 with 1326 viewsthornabyswan

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 14:24 - Sep 29 by Lord_Bony

A nice 10 day rest will make a world of difference for the squad to 're energize going into the next game,think it will be england or france.

We only had six days after the Georgia match.


You could argue England or France would be better off finishing 2nd in their group to avoid the New Zealand half of the draw.

Personally I hope we get France be nice to see Australia smash England as well.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 15:06 - Sep 29 with 1292 viewsLibertarian

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:20 - Sep 29 by Jango

If we win our group and get to the semi final, the game will be at 8.15 on the Sunday morning then on to swans v Cardiff at 12. Some sick days on the Monday.


Also the quarter final will be on the Sunday.

So can watch it on telebox Sunday morning, instead of having to listen on t’radio on t’way t’Barnsley on Saturday.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 15:29 - Sep 29 with 1263 viewsFireboy2

Lets not get ahead of ourselves, i know we should but we have to beat fiji first.

The best thing is we have a tremendous management/coaching team who wont let todays win go to their heads and we have probably the best captain in the world, plus we have 10 days of to get over the bumps and bruises from todays brutal game, everything is going well.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 15:39 - Sep 29 with 1254 viewsTimTtam

I don't care too much about this world cup, since we all know who will win it, but fair play to Wales for beating us. If Australia don't make the final (we are far too inconsistent to imo), I'd love to see Wales win it.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 16:44 - Sep 29 with 1170 viewssainthelens

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 14:35 - Sep 29 by thornabyswan

You could argue England or France would be better off finishing 2nd in their group to avoid the New Zealand half of the draw.

Personally I hope we get France be nice to see Australia smash England as well.


You suggesting England throw a game to finish second? Hmmm like it. Good odds beckoning.
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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 17:01 - Sep 29 with 1153 viewssherpajacob

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:20 - Sep 29 by Jango

If we win our group and get to the semi final, the game will be at 8.15 on the Sunday morning then on to swans v Cardiff at 12. Some sick days on the Monday.


QF ko is 8.15

SF ko is 9am. Which doesn't leave much time to get to the Liberty, if there is extra time it's very tight.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 17:20 - Sep 29 with 1133 viewsJoe_bradshaw

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 THREAD on 12:51 - Sep 29 by thornabyswan

Ireland have beaten New Zealand twice in the last 3 years.

Once in Washington and at home as well.

66 years and counting for a Wales win.
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The thing is both those Ireland wins against the All Blacks were in friendlies.

When the chips are down Ireland have a long history of choking. They have never gone beyond the quarter finals of a World Cup and have just 3 grand slams In their history. Gatland has led us to three grand slams in the last decade alone.

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