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**Riprincattiva** · 09-08-2007, 03:52 PM

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/

It finally started, and with a first clamorous result!
The Argies made it in France's own home, there was nothing the french could do against the pumas.
I was particularly impressed by Ledesma, a true giant, world's best hooker right now, no doubts.

And tomorrow Italy vs New Zealand...

**NofFoomiTot** · 09-08-2007, 03:57 PM

Oh, and Chabal is in my opinion a truly overrated player.
Go get an haircut you hippie!

Richard McCaw is much better on that same position, or Rodney So'oialo to name another...

**RadcliffXX** · 09-08-2007, 04:00 PM

And tomorrow Italy vs New Zealand...

Yes, I know, they are going to chew us, we do not have too many illusions about that.
What's important for Italia is to win the other three matches of the pool against Portugal, Romania and Scotland, so that we can access the second stage of the tournament against the first team of the Pool D (probably Argentina).

He ho let's go!

**dumadegg** · 09-09-2007, 12:23 AM

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/

It finally started, and with a first clamorous result!
The Argies made it in France's own home, there was nothing the french could do against the pumas.
I was particularly impressed by Ledesma, a true giant, world's best hooker right now, no doubts.

And tomorrow Italy vs New Zealand...

Don't you mean England vs USA?

That'll be worth watching! Seriously though, I hope Italy trounce the Kiwis. They and France are the favourites and we need them both to struggle giving us a chance to keep the Trophy. Actually, perhaps if everyone else dropped out we might, with the team we have now, just scrape a win - but that's not a given.

There are three English teams playing today in football, cricket and rugby. The first two are must-win games. Theoretically, we should beat the US at Rugby but they might cause another surprise. Johnny Wilkinson should be back for the match against South Africa.

**tutkarussia** · 09-09-2007, 12:46 AM

Yes, I know, they are going to chew us, we do not have too many illusions about that.
What's important for Italia is to win the other three matches of the pool against Portugal, Romania and Scotland, so that we can access the second stage of the tournament against the first team of the Pool D (probably Argentina).

He ho let's go!

Portugal should be a try-fest for Italy as they don't have any sort of track record in rugby. Scotland are not all that good although they did get out of the group stages last time. Romania shouldn't present too much of a problem so Italy should get through. Here's hoping you get through to play Argentina and thrash them!

**Adamanta** · 09-09-2007, 02:58 AM

Portugal should be a try-fest for Italy as they don't have any sort of track record in rugby. Scotland are not all that good although they did get out of the group stages last time. Romania shouldn't present too much of a problem so Italy should get through. Here's hoping you get through to play Argentina and thrash them!

Oh well, Portugal and Romania shouldn't be too much of a problem, but even if we ever make it through the Scots - which is something hard but not impossible - I don't think in all honesty that we could have too many chances against Argentina, I watched the match yesterday and saw them doing some absolutely remarkable things.
I think that our team is not that bad, and sure Argentina is a better option than New Zealand, Australia or England, but Italia is still missing that little something that teams like Argentina have attained. Call it self-confidence?
We will see what happens...

Concerning today's matches: England - USA, I say at least 40 points of difference; 50+ for Australia - Japan.

**Zdfjpbth** · 09-09-2007, 04:45 AM

Bah, the French played like crap, that pisses me off. We gave the Argies all their ammo, and missed our chance of sticking back by penalty kick twice. Hope they'll do better. On the other hand, that's less than nothing compared to what happens to the poor Italians right now. That much hurt !

**DioraMoostebeers** · 09-09-2007, 11:10 AM

Oh well, Portugal and Romania shouldn't be too much of a problem, but even if we ever make it through the Scots - which is something hard but not impossible - I don't think in all honesty that we could have too many chances against Argentina, I watched the match yesterday and saw them doing some absolutely remarkable things.
I think that our team is not that bad, and sure Argentina is a better option than New Zealand, Australia or England, but Italia is still missing that little something that teams like Argentina have attained. Call it self-confidence?
We will see what happens...

Concerning today's matches: England - USA, I say at least 40 points of difference; 50+ for Australia - Japan.

Well, we struggled against the US. We will have to do much, much better against South Africa.

Still, all three England teams won their games today so we shouldn't complain.

**neerewed** · 09-09-2007, 11:35 AM

Still, all three England teams won their games today so we shouldn't complain.

I was at a complete loss today. The idea of supporting England is obviously abhorent, but given the opposition being the US and Israel, I really didn't know what to do...

There was some seriously good rugby being played today. I hope it carries on like this.

**SpeavaJap** · 09-09-2007, 03:00 PM

In the scheme of play today, I hate to say it but the US deserved a win much more than we did . . . we had no drive or passion :-(

**Angeheade** · 09-09-2007, 04:47 PM

Seriously though, I hope Italy trounce the Kiwis.

Moooohahahahahaha 76 -14 "Seriously" gotta love it

**Mmccqrtb** · 09-10-2007, 03:03 AM

I was at a complete loss today. The idea of supporting England is obviously abhorent, but given the opposition being the US and Israel, I really didn't know what to do...

There was some seriously good rugby being played today. I hope it carries on like this.

Go on! Just pretend that the English are Scots with funny accents. Funnily enough, we English are happy to support the Scots when they play against anyone but England.

**UltraSearchs** · 09-10-2007, 03:04 AM

Moooohahahahahaha 76 -14 "Seriously" gotta love it

It was a close run thing then!

**DiBellaBam** · 09-10-2007, 03:15 AM

Go on! Just pretend that the English are Scots with funny accents. Funnily enough, we English are happy to support the Scots when they play against anyone but England.

Well yeah, but that's nowhere near as much fun...

**Uzezqelj** · 09-10-2007, 07:48 PM

HA! Take that Japan! You may be good at Kendo, but rugby PA-CHA!
Australia will be back on top and revenge will be delt out upon little Jonnies head.

**TNgqZhLR** · 09-10-2007, 11:16 PM

Bah, the French played like crap, that pisses me off. We gave the Argies all their ammo, and missed our chance of sticking back by penalty kick twice. Hope they'll do better. On the other hand, that's less than nothing compared to what happens to the poor Italians right now. That much hurt !

I do not agree on this one because I think that there's a big difference between a team like France, third in the IRB world's ranking, hoster of the event, among the favourites and expected to reduce his opponent to shreds (Argentina is sixth in IRB world's ranking); and Italia, ninth in the IRB world's ranking, who never made it out of the starting pools, facing an opponent way too strong and titled (New Zealand is first in the IRB world's ranking).
The only complaint on Italia's side is to have lose with such a difference, sixty-two points are way too much, but the tactic was evident as engaging too seriously would have resulted in possible injuried players. Plans are to win against Portugal and Romania and then play the access to the second stage against Scotland, that will be a 50% - 50% match with both teams playing to the last try.
Getting back to France, with also Ireland in the same pool along with Argentina, who already won against them, who knows which teams will make it to the second stage?

**frequensearules** · 09-10-2007, 11:44 PM

Australia will be back on top and revenge will be delt out upon little Jonnies head.

Not a chance - we will be eliminated long before you lot get to have a go at us

**Faumpiggueria** · 09-11-2007, 12:23 AM

LOL I guess we'll just have to settle for fresh springbok blood or the steaming heart of kiwi sheep hugger.

Ahh the violence!

**Switiespils** · 09-11-2007, 01:15 AM

Not a chance - we will be eliminated long before you lot get to have a go at us

Uhmmm, will it again depend on Wilkinson?
I have read that he will back against the Springbooks.

**Ervins Dervish** · 09-11-2007, 06:49 AM

LOL I guess we'll just have to settle for fresh springbok blood or the steaming heart of kiwi sheep hugger.

Ahh the violence!

Be careful what you wish for lol

09-08-2007, 03:52 PM	#1
Riprincattiva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 539 Senior Member	Rugby World Cup 2007 http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/ It finally started, and with a first clamorous result! The Argies made it in France's own home, there was nothing the french could do against the pumas. I was particularly impressed by Ledesma, a true giant, world's best hooker right now, no doubts. And tomorrow Italy vs New Zealand... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-08-2007, 03:57 PM	#2
NofFoomiTot Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	Oh, and Chabal is in my opinion a truly overrated player. Go get an haircut you hippie! Richard McCaw is much better on that same position, or Rodney So'oialo to name another... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-08-2007, 04:00 PM	#3
RadcliffXX Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 636 Senior Member	And tomorrow Italy vs New Zealand... Yes, I know, they are going to chew us, we do not have too many illusions about that. What's important for Italia is to win the other three matches of the pool against Portugal, Romania and Scotland, so that we can access the second stage of the tournament against the first team of the Pool D (probably Argentina). He ho let's go! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2007, 12:23 AM	#4
dumadegg Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 381 Senior Member	http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/ It finally started, and with a first clamorous result! The Argies made it in France's own home, there was nothing the french could do against the pumas. I was particularly impressed by Ledesma, a true giant, world's best hooker right now, no doubts. And tomorrow Italy vs New Zealand... Don't you mean England vs USA? That'll be worth watching! Seriously though, I hope Italy trounce the Kiwis. They and France are the favourites and we need them both to struggle giving us a chance to keep the Trophy. Actually, perhaps if everyone else dropped out we might, with the team we have now, just scrape a win - but that's not a given. There are three English teams playing today in football, cricket and rugby. The first two are must-win games. Theoretically, we should beat the US at Rugby but they might cause another surprise. Johnny Wilkinson should be back for the match against South Africa. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2007, 12:46 AM	#5
tutkarussia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	Yes, I know, they are going to chew us, we do not have too many illusions about that. What's important for Italia is to win the other three matches of the pool against Portugal, Romania and Scotland, so that we can access the second stage of the tournament against the first team of the Pool D (probably Argentina). He ho let's go! Portugal should be a try-fest for Italy as they don't have any sort of track record in rugby. Scotland are not all that good although they did get out of the group stages last time. Romania shouldn't present too much of a problem so Italy should get through. Here's hoping you get through to play Argentina and thrash them! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2007, 02:58 AM	#6
Adamanta Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Portugal should be a try-fest for Italy as they don't have any sort of track record in rugby. Scotland are not all that good although they did get out of the group stages last time. Romania shouldn't present too much of a problem so Italy should get through. Here's hoping you get through to play Argentina and thrash them! Oh well, Portugal and Romania shouldn't be too much of a problem, but even if we ever make it through the Scots - which is something hard but not impossible - I don't think in all honesty that we could have too many chances against Argentina, I watched the match yesterday and saw them doing some absolutely remarkable things. I think that our team is not that bad, and sure Argentina is a better option than New Zealand, Australia or England, but Italia is still missing that little something that teams like Argentina have attained. Call it self-confidence? We will see what happens... Concerning today's matches: England - USA, I say at least 40 points of difference; 50+ for Australia - Japan. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2007, 04:45 AM	#7
Zdfjpbth Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 596 Senior Member	Bah, the French played like crap, that pisses me off. We gave the Argies all their ammo, and missed our chance of sticking back by penalty kick twice. Hope they'll do better. On the other hand, that's less than nothing compared to what happens to the poor Italians right now. That much hurt ! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2007, 11:10 AM	#8
DioraMoostebeers Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	Oh well, Portugal and Romania shouldn't be too much of a problem, but even if we ever make it through the Scots - which is something hard but not impossible - I don't think in all honesty that we could have too many chances against Argentina, I watched the match yesterday and saw them doing some absolutely remarkable things. I think that our team is not that bad, and sure Argentina is a better option than New Zealand, Australia or England, but Italia is still missing that little something that teams like Argentina have attained. Call it self-confidence? We will see what happens... Concerning today's matches: England - USA, I say at least 40 points of difference; 50+ for Australia - Japan. Well, we struggled against the US. We will have to do much, much better against South Africa. Still, all three England teams won their games today so we shouldn't complain. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2007, 11:35 AM	#9
neerewed Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 388 Senior Member	Still, all three England teams won their games today so we shouldn't complain. I was at a complete loss today. The idea of supporting England is obviously abhorent, but given the opposition being the US and Israel, I really didn't know what to do... There was some seriously good rugby being played today. I hope it carries on like this. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2007, 03:00 PM	#10
SpeavaJap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 535 Senior Member	In the scheme of play today, I hate to say it but the US deserved a win much more than we did . . . we had no drive or passion :-( Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-09-2007, 04:47 PM	#11
Angeheade Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 679 Senior Member	Seriously though, I hope Italy trounce the Kiwis. Moooohahahahahaha 76 -14 "Seriously" gotta love it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-10-2007, 03:03 AM	#12
Mmccqrtb Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 365 Senior Member	I was at a complete loss today. The idea of supporting England is obviously abhorent, but given the opposition being the US and Israel, I really didn't know what to do... There was some seriously good rugby being played today. I hope it carries on like this. Go on! Just pretend that the English are Scots with funny accents. Funnily enough, we English are happy to support the Scots when they play against anyone but England. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-10-2007, 03:04 AM	#13
UltraSearchs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	Moooohahahahahaha 76 -14 "Seriously" gotta love it It was a close run thing then! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-10-2007, 03:15 AM	#14
DiBellaBam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 368 Senior Member	Go on! Just pretend that the English are Scots with funny accents. Funnily enough, we English are happy to support the Scots when they play against anyone but England. Well yeah, but that's nowhere near as much fun... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-10-2007, 07:48 PM	#15
Uzezqelj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 585 Senior Member	HA! Take that Japan! You may be good at Kendo, but rugby PA-CHA! Australia will be back on top and revenge will be delt out upon little Jonnies head. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-10-2007, 11:16 PM	#16
TNgqZhLR Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 385 Senior Member	Bah, the French played like crap, that pisses me off. We gave the Argies all their ammo, and missed our chance of sticking back by penalty kick twice. Hope they'll do better. On the other hand, that's less than nothing compared to what happens to the poor Italians right now. That much hurt ! I do not agree on this one because I think that there's a big difference between a team like France, third in the IRB world's ranking, hoster of the event, among the favourites and expected to reduce his opponent to shreds (Argentina is sixth in IRB world's ranking); and Italia, ninth in the IRB world's ranking, who never made it out of the starting pools, facing an opponent way too strong and titled (New Zealand is first in the IRB world's ranking). The only complaint on Italia's side is to have lose with such a difference, sixty-two points are way too much, but the tactic was evident as engaging too seriously would have resulted in possible injuried players. Plans are to win against Portugal and Romania and then play the access to the second stage against Scotland, that will be a 50% - 50% match with both teams playing to the last try. Getting back to France, with also Ireland in the same pool along with Argentina, who already won against them, who knows which teams will make it to the second stage? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-10-2007, 11:44 PM	#17
frequensearules Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	Australia will be back on top and revenge will be delt out upon little Jonnies head. Not a chance - we will be eliminated long before you lot get to have a go at us Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-11-2007, 12:23 AM	#18
Faumpiggueria Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 324 Senior Member	LOL I guess we'll just have to settle for fresh springbok blood or the steaming heart of kiwi sheep hugger. Ahh the violence! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-11-2007, 01:15 AM	#19
Switiespils Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 619 Senior Member	Not a chance - we will be eliminated long before you lot get to have a go at us Uhmmm, will it again depend on Wilkinson? I have read that he will back against the Springbooks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-11-2007, 06:49 AM	#20
Ervins Dervish Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 381 Senior Member	LOL I guess we'll just have to settle for fresh springbok blood or the steaming heart of kiwi sheep hugger. Ahh the violence! Be careful what you wish for lol Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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