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@nostrildamus said in RWC Week 2: All Blacks v Namibia:

@MN5 said in RWC Week 2: All Blacks v Namibia:

at least we’re not going on a “journey” though

true that, a journey implies direction

Im happy with how we are tracking in that space.

@frugby said in RWC Week 2: England v Japan:

England have shown some real defensive steel. They could well prove to be a problem at this World Cup... the only thing is will they go away from what has worked?

Ford is in the form of his life, the midfield and Steward a functioning well, why throw in Farrell? I'm not even sure they should put him on the bench, but I suspect they will, and I don't think it is a good idea.

They looked better balanced with a big number eight, and Earls playing 7, will they stick with that when Curry returns, or will they try and shoehorn Earls to 8? (hmmm, think aloud seems similar to Ardie Savea at 8, though that is another story for another day)

Good to see the Poms going well though.

Earls was fantastic today. Very physical boy. Marvellous performance.

@cgrant said in RWC Week 2: England v Japan:

@Steve said in RWC Week 2: England v Japan:

@sparky said in RWC Week 2: England v Japan:

England only conceded 6 penalties there. Good discipline gets you to the World Cup knock outs.

Fantastic

@Steve said in RWC Week 2: England v Japan:

@sparky said in RWC Week 2: England v Japan:

England only conceded 6 penalties there. Good discipline gets you to the World Cup knock outs.

Fantastic discipline. Superb defence.

Easy against a team that do not contest in the rucks.

Was just superb to see. They hammered away and didn't lost their heads. Great effort.

Japan made a great game of it too. Well done to them. Valiant losers.

A fantastic evenings fare.

Shout out to the ref who just brilliant it must be said.

@sparky said in RWC Week 2: England v Japan:

England only conceded 6 penalties there. Good discipline gets you to the World Cup knock outs.

Fantastic discipline. Superb defence.

What a brilliant game of rugby.

Great refereeing, great team selections, great commentary, great play all round.
Great spirit from both sides. That's what Rugby is all about.

Well done everyone. Huzzah!!!!!

Great game of Rugby.

What a fantastic way to pass a Sunday afternoon.

Splendid. Well done Fiji.

Positively fantabulous.

NZ humping OZ twice a year looks like stat padding at this stage.

How are the TMO's letting that go.

NO arms in that

@Steve said in RWC Week 2: Australia v Fiji:

Two gold jerseys ahead of the ball carrier in that line out/maul.

Im watching it every time since NZ got one chalked off for it yesterday.

Two gold jerseys ahead of the ball carrier in that line out/maul.

@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC Week 2: Australia v Fiji:

Are the AB forward coaches moonlighting for Oz?

Hansen spotted in both camps.

The Wallabies have a Lions Tour coming their way in 18 months.........

They would want to get their house in order.

Valentini is a proper unit.

Strong boy.

Moodie does what every Irish dummy runner does for the last 4 years.

Portugal would give this Tongan team a good rattle.

double movement.

A Tongan on defence was tackled and brought to ground 5 meters beyond the ruck he was trying to get to in that phase.

@Jailbreak7 said in RWC Week 2: Ireland v Tonga:

Tonga has been awful, falling off tackles, messing around with the ball on the ground, just a training run for Ireland.

Most of those prodigal sons who have returned are ready for the knackers yard.

James Lowe entered that ruck on the wing sideways from 9 o clock position and just tackled a bloke.