NPR

Been quite tidy stuff by Romania going fwd and a bit harem scarem by Italy but Romania just too disorganised in defence. Looking like a rout now.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:24 pm I like the Romanian shirts.

They're very nice

Ugly red to compound Romania's misery.

Way too much talking by Pearce in a game where English is neither side's language.

Match day here - the weather has cleared and it will be a beautiful, mild night. Great for rugby, maybe a bit of dew later, but not sure that happens as quick in Auckland as here in Hamilton

UK times

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:28 pm Been quite tidy stuff by Romania going fwd and a bit harem scarem by Italy but Romania just too disorganised in defence. Looking like a rout now.

It wasn't perfect but it was a million times better than last week against Portugal

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:18 pm The one I am dithering over is Aus A v Samoa. On paper, Samoa could win it but exactly what sort of performance we actually get from them might as well be determined by rolling a di.

Phew.

My prediction n for today is that a SH player gets sent off for a tackle they would only have got a yellow for in Super Rugby

Kawazaki wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:12 am Japan v France: Fra +15 +19
All Blacks v Ireland: NZ +22 +23
Australia v England: Aus +4
South Africa v Wales: SA +22
Argentina v Scotland: Arg +8

Pretty close so far...

Kiwias wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:27 am Japan v France. France by 20 +19
All Blacks v Ireland. ABs by 10 +23
Australia v England. Aus by 15. +2
South Africa v Wales. Boks by 20
Argentina v Scotland. Pumas by 15

So far so good.

EDIT: QC scratched from the XV so my forecast amended to Aus by 15

POST GAME: two consolation tries by England fucked up my score. It was at +16 with two minutes to go.

Kawazaki wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:12 am Japan v France: Fra +15 +19
All Blacks v Ireland: NZ +22 +23
Australia v England: Aus +4 +2
South Africa v Wales: SA +22
Argentina v Scotland: Arg +8

I am Nostradarmis.

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:06 am

OomStruisbaai wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:27 am Scores
Japan v France
All Blacks v Ireland
Australia v England
South Africa v Wales
Argentina v Scotland

France by 15
Ireland by 3
England by 9
Bokke by 50
Pumas by 30

1 out of 3

Congratulations to SH bordies, clean sweep week 1, i suspect more of the same next week.

ASMO wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:40 pm Congratulations to SH bordies, clean sweep week 1, i suspect more of the same next week.

You’re writing off the 2 games to go?

Ymx wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:08 pm

ASMO wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:40 pm Congratulations to SH bordies, clean sweep week 1, i suspect more of the same next week.

You’re writing off the 2 games to go?

Writing off the Welsh is reasonable

Biffer wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:13 pm

Ymx wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:08 pm

ASMO wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:40 pm Congratulations to SH bordies, clean sweep week 1, i suspect more of the same next week.

You’re writing off the 2 games to go?

Writing off the Welsh is reasonable

2019 and 2021 6 Nations Champions. Not sure why they're being written off.

FalseBayFC wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:28 pm

Biffer wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:13 pm

Ymx wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:08 pm

You’re writing off the 2 games to go?

Writing off the Welsh is reasonable

2019 and 2021 6 Nations Champions. Not sure why they're being written off.

Because it's the 6 Nations old boy. It's not the World Cup is it....

FalseBayFC wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:28 pm

Biffer wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:13 pm

Ymx wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:08 pm

You’re writing off the 2 games to go?

Writing off the Welsh is reasonable

2019 and 2021 6 Nations Champions. Not sure why they're being written off.

Because they're shit. 2021 was the flukiest title of all time and this year they lost to Italy.

Wales are going to take a battering that will make the Irish loss today look like a close run game.

'mon Scotland

Is there a match thread already?

ASMO wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:58 pm Wales are going to take a battering that will make the Irish loss today look like a close run game.

Well there it is a whitewash for the SH apologies to Wales for underestimating their effort.

Kawazaki wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:12 am Japan v France: Fra +15 +19
All Blacks v Ireland: NZ +22 +23
Australia v England: Aus +4 +2
South Africa v Wales: SA +22 +3
Argentina v Scotland: Arg +8 +8

19pts out on the Wales game screwed my average but fairly close and got the Scotland margin spot on.

Kawazaki wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:18 pm

Kawazaki wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:12 am Japan v France: Fra +15 +19
All Blacks v Ireland: NZ +22 +23
Australia v England: Aus +4 +2
South Africa v Wales: SA +22 +3
Argentina v Scotland: Arg +8 +8

19pts out on the Wales game screwed my average but fairly close and got the Scotland margin spot on.

Just like your reaction to my Wordle in one, you're beyond mediocre.

ASMO wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:58 pm Wales are going to take a battering that will make the Irish loss today look like a close run game.

Wyndham Upalot wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:30 pm

Kawazaki wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 9:18 pm

Kawazaki wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:12 am Japan v France: Fra +15 +19
All Blacks v Ireland: NZ +22 +23
Australia v England: Aus +4 +2
South Africa v Wales: SA +22 +3
Argentina v Scotland: Arg +8 +8

19pts out on the Wales game screwed my average but fairly close and got the Scotland margin spot on.

Just like your reaction to my Wordle in one, you're beyond mediocre.

There's a big difference between luck and cheating though.

Round 2
France by 20
All Blacks by 20
England by 5
Springboks by 10
Pumas by 20

Ymx wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:31 am France by 30
All blacks by 5
Australia by 4
SA by 15
Arg by 10

I’m going with the same as I’m a lazy git

France by 16
New Zealand by 11
Australia by 2
South Africa by 27
Argentina by 14

Isn't Japan v France technically NH v NH?

Ymx wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:51 am

Ymx wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:31 am France by 30
All blacks by 5
Australia by 4
SA by 15
Arg by 10

I’m going with the same as I’m a lazy git

When I am lazy I go with 50

ASMO wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:00 pm Isn't Japan v France technically NH v NH?

Surely. I was to lazy to start a new thread.

France by 32
Australia by 3*
NZ by 25
South Africa by 18
Scotland by 4

* I genuinely don't have a clue what to expect from this game. Australia should be better? But they've had more disruption. England have tinkered a bit but Eddie's a twat? Fucksake.

JM2K6 wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:08 pm France by 32
Australia by 3*
NZ by 25
South Africa by 18
Scotland by 4

* I genuinely don't have a clue what to expect from this game. Australia should be better? But they've had more disruption. England have tinkered a bit but Eddie's a twat? Fucksake.

Nail on head there, i didn't bold the ? as i don't think there is any question about that.

France by 15
ABs by 10
England by 2
Boks by 12
Argies by 6

ASMO wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:10 pm

JM2K6 wrote: Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:08 pm France by 32
Australia by 3*
NZ by 25
South Africa by 18
Scotland by 4

* I genuinely don't have a clue what to expect from this game. Australia should be better? But they've had more disruption. England have tinkered a bit but Eddie's a twat? Fucksake.

Nail on head there, i didn't bold the ? as i don't think there is any question about that.

Yeah, for the avoidance of doubt the question mark is merely expressing my questioning whether England will be improved or not

France by 20
New Zealand by 15
Australia by 6
South Africa by 10
Argentina by 7

Samoa v Tonga
SAMOA
15 Danny Toala, 14 Ed Fidow, 13 Neria Fomai, 12 Tumua Manu, 11 Nigel Ah Wong, 10 AJ Alatimu, 9 Jonathan Taumateine, 8 Jordan Taufua, 7 Jack Lam, 6 Theo McFarland, 5 Chris Vui, 4 Sam Slade, 3 Michael Alaalatoa (c), 2 Ray Niuia, 1 Andrew Tuala

Replacements: 16 Seilala Lam, 17 Aki Seiuli, 18 Kalolo Tuiloma, 19 Michael Curry, 20 Fritz Lee, 21 Auvasa Faleali’i, 22 D’Angelo Leuila, 23 Lolagi Visinia

TONGA
15 William Havili, 14 Tima Fainga’anuku, 13 Afusipa Taumoepeau, 12 Fetuli Paea, 11 Anzelo Tuitavuki, 10 James Faiva, 9 Sonatane Takulua (c), 8 Sione Tuipulotu, 7 Sione Havili, 6 Tanginoa Halaifonua, 5 Sam Lousi, 4 Veikoso Poloniati, 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Siua Maile, 1 Siegfried Fisi’ihoi

Replacements: 16 Samiuela Moli, 17 Feao Fotuaika, 18 Siate Tokolahi, 19 Semisi Paea, 20 Solomone Funaki, 21 Lotu Inisi, 22 Manu Paea, 23 Otumaka Mausia22 Manfredi ALBANESE (Transvecta Calvisano, 1 cap)

Aus A v Fiji
AUS A
1. Matt Gibbon – Melbourne Rebels
2. Matthew Faessler - Queensland Reds
3. Tom Robertson – Western Force
4 Hugh Sinclair – NSW Waratahs
5. Ryan Smith – Queensland Reds
6. Seru Uru – Queensland Reds
7. Fraser McReight (VC) – Queensland Reds
8. Langi Gleeson - NSW Waratahs
9. Ryan Lonergan (C) - Brumbies
10. Ben Donaldson – NSW Waratahs
11. Filipo Daugunu – Queensland Reds
12. Lalakai Foketi – NSW Waratahs
13. Hudson Creighton – Brumbies
14. Dylan Pietsch – NSW Waratahs
15. Jock Campbell – Queensland Reds
Reserves
16. Feleti Kaitu’u – Western Force
17. Harry Hoopert – Queensland Reds
18. Archer Holz – NSW Waratahs
19. Jeremy Williams – Western Force
20. Jackson Pugh – Western Force
21. James Tuttle – Melbourne Rebels
22. Issac Henry – Queensland Reds
23. Mark Nawaqanitawase – NSW Waratahs

FIJI
1. Haereiti Hetet
2. Sam Matavesi
3. Manasa Saulo
4. Isoa Nasilasila
5. Apisalome Ratuniyarawa
6. Mesulame Kunavula
7. Rusiate Nasove
8. Albert Tuisue
9. Frank Lomani
10. Teti Tela
11. Vinaya Habosi
12. Levani Botia {c}
13. Setareki Tamanivalu
14. Josua Tuisova
15. Manasa Mataele
Reserves
1. Mesulame Dolokoto
2. Eroni Mawi
3. Mesake Doge
4. Temo Manayanavanua
5. Kitione Kamikamica
6. Peni Matawalu
7. Vilimoni Botitu
8. Ben Volavola

Japan v France

JAPAN
15 Ryohei Yamanaka, 14 Gerhard van den Heever, 13 Dylan Riley, 12 Shogo Nakano, 11 Siosaia Fifita, 10 Seungsin Lee, 9 Naoto Saito, 8 Jack Cornelsen, 7 Ben Gunter, 6 Michael Leitch, 5 Sanaila Waqa, 4 Warner Dearns, 3 Asaeli Ai Valu, 2 Atsushi Sakate, 1 Keita Inagaki

Replacements: 16 Shota Horie, 17 Yukio Morikawa, 18 Yusuke Kizu, 19 Takayasu Tsuji, 20 Tevita Tatafu, 21 Kaito Shigeno, 22 Yu Tamura, 23 Shane Gates

FRANCE
15. Spring ; 14. Penaud, 13. Vakatawa, 12. Moefana, 11. Lebel ; 10. Jalibert, 9. Lucu ; 7. Ollivon (cap.), 8. Tanga, 6. Cretin ; 5. Jolmes, 4. Flament ; 3. Bamba, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Gros.

Remplaçants : 16. Bourgarit, 17. Priso, 18. Falatea, 19. Lavault, 20. Diallo, 21. Macalou, 22. Couilloud, 23. Hastoy.

ABs v Ire

ABs
15 Jordie Barrett, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Leicester Fainga’anuku, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane (c), 6 Dalton Papalii, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Brodie Retallick, 3 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 George Bower

Replacements: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Aidan Ross, 18 Angus Ta’avao, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Pita Gus Sowakula, 21 Folau Fakatava, 22 Richie Mo’unga, 23 Will Jordan

IRE
15 Hugo Keenan, 14 Mack Hansen, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 James Lowe, 10 Johnny Sexton (c), 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 8 Caelan Doris, 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Peter O’Mahony, 5 James Ryan, 4 Tadhg Beirne, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Andrew Porter

Replacements: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Kieran Treadwell, 20 Jack Conan, 21 Conor Murray, 22 Joey Carbery, 23 Bundee Aki

Aus v Eng

AUS
15 Jordan Petaia, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Hunter Paisami, 12 Samu Kerevi, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Michael Hooper (c), 6 Rob Leota, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Matt Philip, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 David Porecki, 1 Angus Bell

Replacements: 16 Folau Fainga’a, 17 Scott Sio, 18 James Slipper, 19 Nick Frost, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Jake Gordon, 22 James O’Connor, 23 Izaia Perese

ENG
15 Freddie Steward, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Guy Porter, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 Tommy Freeman, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Jack van Poortvliet, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Courtney Lawes (c), 5 Jonny Hill, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Will Stuart, 2 Jamie George, 1 Ellis Genge

Replacements: 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17 Mako Vunipola, 18 Joe Heyes, 19 Ollie Chessum, 20 Lewis Ludlam, 21 Jack Willis, 22 Danny Care, 23 Henry Arundell

SA v Wales

SA
15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Aphelele Fassi, 10 Handre Pollard (c), 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Marcell Coetzee, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Thomas du Toit

Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Ruan Nortje, 20 Rynhardt Elstadt, 21 Deon Fourie, 22 Grant Williams, 23 Damian Willemse

WALES
15 Liam Williams, 14 Louis Rees-Zammit, 13 George North, 12 Nick Tompkins, 11 Alex Cuthbert, 10 Dan Biggar (c), 9 Kieran Hardy, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Tommy Reffell, 6 Dan Lydiate, 5 Adam Beard, 4 Will Rowlands, 3 Dillon Lewis, 2 Ryan Elias, 1 Gareth Thomas

Replacements: 16 Dewi Lake, 17 Wyn Jones, 18 Sam Wainwright, 19 Alun Wyn Jones, 20 Josh Navidi, 21 Tomos Williams, 22 Gareth Anscombe, 23 Josh Adams

Arg v Sco

ARG
15 Emiliano Boffelli, 14 Santiago Cordero, 13 Matias Orlando, 12 Jerónimo de la Fuente, 11 Juan Imhoff, 10 Santiago Carreras, 9 Gonzalo Bertranou, 8 Rodrigo Bruni, 7 Marcos Kremer, 6 Juan Martín González, 5 Matías Alemanno, 4 Guido Petti, 3 Francisco Gómez Kodela, 2 Julián Montoya (c), 1 Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro

Replacements: 16 Agustin Creevy, 17 Mayco Vivas, 18 Joel Sclavi, 19 Lucas Paulos, 20 Facundo Isa, 21 Felipe Ezcurra, 22 Domingo Miotti, 23 Matias Moroni

SCO
15 Rory Hutchinson, 14 Darcy Graham, 13 Mark Bennett, 12 Sam Johnson, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Blair Kinghorn, 9 Ben White, 8 Matt Fagerson, 7 Hamish Watson, 6 Rory Darge, 5 Grant Gilchrist (c), 4 Sam Skinner, 3 Zander Fagerson, 2 Dave Cherry, 1 Pierre Schoeman

Replacements: 16 George Turner, 17 Jamie Bhatti, 18 Javan Sebastian, 19 Scott Cummings, 20 Andy Christie, 21 Ali Price, 22 Ross Thompson, 23 Kyle Rowe