Eng v Aus thread ?

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That was close
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Good decision !

if in doubt, give the attacker the benefit of the doubt & don't let the technology be a killjoy
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Jesus christ..we are getting cut to shreds
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What a break out.
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Enjoying Australia. Fast, smart, innovative.

Everything that England are not.
“It was a pet, not an animal. It had a name, you don't eat things with names, this is horrific!”
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England :sad:
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Itoje not exactly clapping and whooping today is he - that was a garbajosa of a tackle attempt
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PCPhil wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:33 pm Enjoying Australia. Fast, smart, innovative.

Everything that England are not.
Been a joy to watch. If rugby were like this all the time, we'd get more watchers.
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tc27 wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:32 pm Jesus christ..we are getting cut to shreds
It looks like chopping & changing defensive systems/coaches multiple times has somehow caused confusion amongst the players ... who could possibly have predicted that ?
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This is dismal. We've taken a defensive step back with the loss of Felix Jones.

Wouldn't mind seeing Spencer subbed off.
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Yeeb wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:33 pm Itoje not exactly clapping and whooping today is he - that was a garbajosa of a tackle attempt
:lol:
I was thinking exactly the same thing. Right down to Garba who at least had the excuse that it was Lomu he was facing.
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petej wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:21 pm
fishfoodie wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:17 pm Is Spencer this glacial for his club, or is he doing it under orders ?
He is a wigglesworth like scrum half, so yes.
It can't be good when bringing on Bin Youngs would actually speed things up :shock:
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Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:35 pm
Yeeb wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:33 pm Itoje not exactly clapping and whooping today is he - that was a garbajosa of a tackle attempt
:lol:
I was thinking exactly the same thing. Right down to Garba who at least had the excuse that it was Lomu he was facing.
It was the way the arms flapped out like a bullfighter that has lost his cape
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that was nice from Smith - well called from scrum half too
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Played Marcus Smith.
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Tichtheid wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:36 pm that was nice from Smith - well called from scrum half too
very delicate grubber
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Eng really need to get Ford on.
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A rare two on four success - would prefer some four on two situations though
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Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:37 pm Eng really need to get Ford on.
Oi, shut it you French nobber
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A small bright spot is that Sleightholme has looked hungry and effective whenever he's been involved. Definitely ready for international rugby (as soon as he gets rid of that horrible buzzcut mullet, thought we'd seen the last of that when Slade forsook his).

Good option from Smith that kick.
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sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:38 pm A small bright spot is that Sleightholme has looked hungry and effective whenever he's been involved. Definitely ready for international rugby (as soon as he gets rid of that horrible buzzcut mullet, thought we'd seen the last of that when Slade forsook his).

Good option from Smith that kick.
If Slade is being selected as the experienced defensive leader he can fuck off.
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Sleightholme looks perpetually confused but he knows where the try line is.
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:eh: :lolno: vok off.
Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:37 pm Eng really need to get Ford on.
“It was a pet, not an animal. It had a name, you don't eat things with names, this is horrific!”
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Aus are really playing adventurous rugby with good handling to be fair
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petej wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:39 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:38 pm A small bright spot is that Sleightholme has looked hungry and effective whenever he's been involved. Definitely ready for international rugby (as soon as he gets rid of that horrible buzzcut mullet, thought we'd seen the last of that when Slade forsook his).

Good option from Smith that kick.
If Slade is being selected as the experienced defensive leader he can fuck off.
I have been baffled as to what we get from him at this level for years now.
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Isiekwe on to change the game with his outstanding metrics.
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Genge v Bell for handling is a close call.
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tc27 wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:40 pm Aus are really playing adventurous rugby with good handling to be fair
I know; very un-Joe like :???:
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Randall and smith would be too exciting so borthwick brings in Ford.

That should be a card on sleighthome
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Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:42 pm Genge v Bell for handling is a close call.
From no look passes to have a good look passes. Genge really doesn't have it all.
“It was a pet, not an animal. It had a name, you don't eat things with names, this is horrific!”
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Subtle isn't in the Australian dictionary
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Not sure how that isn't a yellow for deliberately shoulder-barging Sleightholme in the face.
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fishfoodie wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:44 pm Subtle isn't in the Australian dictionary
That was right up there with Henderson's effort last night. Been on 2 secs and heaps the pressure on his own team by going full on retard.
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Lawrence should not have tried to offload that. Dumb.
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sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:45 pm Not sure how that isn't a yellow for deliberately shoulder-barging Sleightholme in the face.
Ahh it wasn't worth a card, but it should have been a penalty & a good talking to
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fishfoodie wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:46 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:45 pm Not sure how that isn't a yellow for deliberately shoulder-barging Sleightholme in the face.
Ahh it wasn't worth a card, but it should have been a penalty & a good talking to
It is a card because head contact at pace and 100% deliberate.
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sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:46 pm Lawrence should not have tried to offload that. Dumb.
Agree...15 minutes to go..keep possession when you have momentum..doesn't need the 50/50s
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fishfoodie wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:46 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 4:45 pm Not sure how that isn't a yellow for deliberately shoulder-barging Sleightholme in the face.
Ahh it wasn't worth a card, but it should have been a penalty & a good talking to
I'd have carded him for the level of stupidity exhibited.
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Not sure what is going on in the Portugal v USA game but seems like the Yanks have somehow scored 2 converted tries in the same minute :problem:
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Again well played Smith. Nice quick ball and played dombrandt.
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