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  • #16
    I think there's going to be enormous pressure on both England and the ABs. It comes with favouritism. And, as history shows, favourites have a poor record in the WRC.

    I wouldn't call this the most talented ABs team in a long time. I'd call it the most talented AB backline in a long time. It's certainly the most talented England team (possibly) ever. Just to increase the pressure a tad.
    Last edited by finbar; September 17, 2003, 19:33.
    " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
    "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Havak
      *Edit* I see Farr-Jones is tipping England. Thats torn it!
      Listen, you'll have grounds for concern when Campo tips them. Which, effectively, he already has.
      " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
      "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Havak
        I see FFR has appeared under Tamerlin.
        This is the masochistic part of my self.
        "Democracy is the worst form of government there is, except for all the others that have been tried." Sir Winston Churchill

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        • #19
          Rugby World Cup 2003 - Crunch Time!


          I was going to buy a couple of tickets for the France v Scotland game. At $95 I'm wondering if it would be worth it.
          One day Canada will rule the world, and then we'll all be sorry.

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          • #20
            Scotland were awful last time out (against Ireland). It should be very one sided - is that worth your money?

            The media is putting huge pressure on England here all right. I think it pales besides the pressure the players are putting on themselves. They seem very focused - so hopefully there will be no retreating to old types like we saw in the last QF (where our forwards trounced the Boks But Jannie De Beer had his only freakishly good game EVER)
            It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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            • #21
              And, in completely unrelated news, Clive has recently advanced a grade in his first aid qualification certificate with notable outstanding performances in the Heimlich manoeuvre.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Big Crunch
                I was going to buy a couple of tickets for the France v Scotland game. At $95 I'm wondering if it would be worth it.
                The French team is currently at the bottom of the hole after two very poor performances against England. As I told it in the previous Rugby thread, the least encouraging thing is that the game of the French team shows the same flaws and lacks for a year without any sign of improvement on the same period.

                I don't see why there would be any improvement in the month preceding the RWC.
                "Democracy is the worst form of government there is, except for all the others that have been tried." Sir Winston Churchill

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                • #23
                  In other news Clive is claiming this morning that the first choice team will face Georgia in the opener. Yes Clive, whatever you say.
                  It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by Tamerlin


                    The French team is currently at the bottom of the hole after two very poor performances against England. As I told it in the previous Rugby thread, the least encouraging thing is that the game of the French team shows the same flaws and lacks for a year without any sign of improvement on the same period.

                    I don't see why there would be any improvement in the month preceding the RWC.
                    Now listen, Tamerlin, I've had enough of you bagging our team! If I'm going to be living over there - or next door in Italy - I don't want to hear that sort of thing! Lift your game!
                    " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
                    "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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                    • #25
                      Yes and a red card to you as well Finbar for ruining my day with mention of Campo earlier.
                      It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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                      • #26
                        I thought it my duty to report that Campo said he considers England the favourites.



                        Oh, and FoxSports replayed the WRC final that you'd rather forget - the one where Campo apparently coached England - the other day. I watched it again. And taped it. Care for a copy?

                        " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
                        "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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                        • #27
                          No thanks - it's still late summer here so I haven't stoked up the old coal fire yet.
                          It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by finbar
                            Now listen, Tamerlin, I've had enough of you bagging our team! If I'm going to be living over there - or next door in Italy - I don't want to hear that sort of thing! Lift your game!
                            Our!?!

                            I would like them to lift their game but I don't think they can as I am seriously doubting the best players have been selected at some key positions.

                            I am sure France can make it against teams that don't have good forwards (that means all the southern hemisphere teams to the exception of Argentina) but the inefficiency of the runners will take its toll against complete teams like England or Ireland.







                            "Democracy is the worst form of government there is, except for all the others that have been tried." Sir Winston Churchill

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                            • #29
                              ...people like to cry a lot... - Pekka
                              ...we just argue without evidence, secure in our own superiority. - Snotty

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                              • #30




                                I know this is a useless post but Caligastia's previous one is an occasion to celebrate.
                                "Democracy is the worst form of government there is, except for all the others that have been tried." Sir Winston Churchill

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