The Rugby Thread

TheHoddleWaddle

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Awesome

 

Yid-ol

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Would have liked England to have pushed for a try before the drop goal, but it's more points on the board.

 

talkshowhost86

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Argentina completely ballsing this up but so far superb from England tactically considering the red card

 

PCozzie

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Given the circumstances, that's about as well managed a half as England have done for a couple of years.

 

talkshowhost86

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I've never rated Cheika as a coach. Huge half time for him to prove me wrong.

 

jimbo

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nidge said:

Similar rule has existed in Rugby League for several years.

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It’s one of the rule changes I really like - takes a bit of skill to execute and introduces attacking intent to the kicking game

 

Japhet

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Should have been an Argentina red as well.

 

TheHoddleWaddle

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I think Dallaglio has explained that red really well. Why it shouldn't have been. Poor call imo.

 

TheHoddleWaddle

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Japhet said:

Should have been an Argentina red as well.

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'instead' for me. I think Curry's collision was unavoidable. Are players now meant to second guess whether or not they should stand their ground just in case?

I'm trying to see it through unbiased eyes.

 

Dunc2610

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He should've waited for the player to land then go in. He also didn't bend, he was upright. So, all in all bad technique really.

 

nidge

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Dunc2610 said:

He should've waited for the player to land then go in. He also didn't bend, he was upright. So, all in all bad technique really.

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And this for me is why the review room upgraded it to a red.

 

TheHoddleWaddle

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The opposition landed on his head though? I may be wearing rise tinted rugby goggles but I still don't see that red! Will have to see the entire incident sober

 

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nidge said:

And this for me is why the review room upgraded it to a red.

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Which if that's the way the game is going fair enough.

But it will make the box kick the most important thing in the game.

That and having tall people only in the backs.

 

talkshowhost86

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Massive performance from England so far.

They've been rightly criticised in the build up but this is a huge step up.

 

mark87

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Maybe we should start with 14 in future games.

 

TheHoddleWaddle

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talkshowhost86 said:

Massive performance from England so far.

They've been rightly criticised in the build up but this is a huge step up.

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Using their heads a bit and they've shown a lot of composure. Impressive.

 

talkshowhost86

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Earl is so much better than Vunipola

 

Yid-ol

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Has the advantage rule changed? A few times advantage is given and when kicked it's lost. It used to be if no advantage was made after the kick it went back? Not watched much rugby in years so sorry if well late!

 

PCozzie

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Nobody move

 

TheHoddleWaddle

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Considering the power of the Argentinian pack. The number of times.englamd have outsmarted them for a penalty has been phenomenal