[el-capitano]

Well, I thought I'd set up this, so those who wish to talk about rugger can do so in peace without being knocked by the round ball types!

Good win by the Aussies over Japan on Sat night (here). I thought we'd only knock up 70 odd points so to get to 90 was pretty good.

Final score was 91-3

Obviously the winner has to come from the Southern Hemisphere, we let you Northern types get away with one from 5 so far.

I think its time Australia won it again and tripled their lead over any other nation in World Cup wins.

[Springbok FC]

The Boks had an easy time with a very dirty Samoan side. Only 59-7. Cannot wait for South Africa v England this Friday.

[luciusmagister]

Thus far it looks as if a team from the SH is going to win it all yet again. The smart money would be on the All Blacks but RSA and the Aussies also look strong.

I am proud of the Eagles and I hope they find a way to win one or a record two this time out.

Ireland looked like they could move the ball well but it was always that final pass that seemed to let them down. I hope they improve. I guess there is no where but up after Namibia.

[el-capitano]

I thought they were going badly- but England now take the cake.

England through suspension & injury are about to select ex-rugby league prop forward Andy Farrell as inside centre in their crucial game versus South Africa. They might also start without a recognised five eighth or kicker.

http://www.praisetheball.com.au/inde...ticle&sid=1053

What on earth are they doing?

[Springbok FC]

Phew! Well thank goodness for that news. I was worried that the absence of Schalk Berger would damage the Boks' chances, but thank you England for evening the playing field.

[luciusmagister]

Originally Posted by el-capitano

I thought they were going badly- but England now take the cake.



http://www.praisetheball.com.au/inde...ticle&sid=1053

What on earth are they doing?

Faz? They must be desperate. I talked to a few people who follow Saracens and even they seemed baffled.

Fiji V. Japan was a lot of fun to watch. I loved the never say die fight back from Japan and I wish they would have won it.

The Eagle's slow start really hurt them against a superior Tonga. I think this was the only match the Eagles had a chance of winning. Maybe we'll find some way to win against Samoa but I doubt it. Beating the 'Boks would be the upset of the century. So it looks like 0 wins this WC for the Eagles.

[el-capitano]

Originally Posted by luciusmagister

The Eagle's slow start really hurt them against a superior Tonga. I think this was the only match the Eagles had a chance of winning. Maybe we'll find some way to win against Samoa but I doubt it. Beating the 'Boks would be the upset of the century. So it looks like 0 wins this WC for the Eagles.

They might not get a win, but they are starting to win fans over. They are getting better and that can only be a good thing.

[luciusmagister]

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement. There are some Rugby skills that we Americans will surely excel in someday but we are a long way from fluid ball movement while we have possession. If we give Manu Samoa and the ‘Bocks a good fight, I shall be pleased even if we don’t win a match.

BTW good luck to the 2X champions! Will it be 3?

[el-capitano]

Well- here's hoping! But the Kiwis will be tough to get over this time, but stranger things have happened.

[luciusmagister]

My money would be on the All Blacks but like you said strange things can happen. Too bad about the NH. Ireland is the only team that seem to be capable to me but they do great work up until the last pass then they muff it.