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Thought I would create a thread - couldn't find one. Predictions? On paper, it's the most difficult ever to call, with 5 countries in real contention... I think Japan have a great opportunity to prove themselves, being hosts as well, definitely looking forward to seeing their attacking rugby at work again. |
Japan Rugby World Cup 2019
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swede 583 posts
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TechnoHippy 19,245 posts
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Registered 18 years agoI'll be patriotic and hope that England can do it, although I suspect we'll come close and stumble at the last hurdle. -
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Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoLooking forward to it, I expect some good old fashioned glorious failure from Scotland. Annoying that I arrive in Japan on the final weekend, originally would have been there during the WC but bloody work postponed our release date 
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Ddanno 1,888 posts
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Registered 7 years agoNZ actually look slightly vulnerable. I think it's still them or SA though, with both of them in the final.
I don't fancy England due to selection and injury debacles - SH, TH are a mess and we've taken enough doubtful players carrying injuries that we have only 25 available players to pick from for the first match. Shame, because we've looked seriously strong at times this year. -
Alastair 24,828 posts
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Registered 20 years agoSH, TH? -
Ddanno 1,888 posts
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Registered 7 years agoAlastair wrote:
Scrum-half, Tighthead prop
SH, TH?
Ben Youngs has about one game in every ten where he's actually good. Heinz is fine but that's all: he does the basics solidly but there's no real point of difference.
Jones has not made any effort to find and develop a third SH these last four years (despite Spencer having a great 18/19 season, Dan Robson being in great form before getting a call up two years late, and Maunder looking very promising for Exeter)
We've taken two tightheads, including the traffic bollard that is Dan Cole, with Marler as 'emergency' cover.
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Alastair 24,828 posts
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Registered 20 years agoOK. I did think it might be scrum half. But didn't make the TH = tighthead prop link. -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoAnyone but England ever more than usual as Eddie Jones is an almighty cock!
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Bichii 4,672 posts
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Registered 4 years agoSuch a sad pathetic comment. I've thought things like that before but it was when I was a teenager.
NZ or SA with England and Wales long outsiders. Think I've got nearly every England game off. -
askew 24,121 posts
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Registered 16 years agoWhat times will we need to be getting up in the morning? -
Ddanno 1,888 posts
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Registered 7 years agoKick offs are from 8am to 11am UK time I think -
Alastair 24,828 posts
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Registered 20 years agoAnyone but Scotland ever more than usual as ecosse is an almighty cock! -
sport 17,064 posts
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Registered 16 years agoThere's no way England are outsiders. I'm reasonably confident it'll go to a NH team this time round, either England, Wales or Ireland (although they look really out of form this year). -
creepiest-lizard 2,977 posts
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Registered 8 years agoBichii wrote:
That sadsack is always making anti-England comments. He's one of those (thankfully, few) scottish people that seem to think its fine to hate an entire country but based on...who knows? maybe he watched Braveheart in his formative years or something
Such a sad pathetic comment. I've thought things like that before but it was when I was a teenager.
NZ or SA with England and Wales long outsiders. Think I've got nearly every England game off. -
Alastair 24,828 posts
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Registered 20 years agoIreland #1 in the world, right?
Wales were there too.
So erm, yeah, I think sport has a fair point.
We've all become conditioned to New Zealand beating everyone all the time..
Could go either way.
Shit, I'm turning into superbob, but with punctuation. -
Decks 31,013 posts
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Registered 6 years agocreepiest-lizard wrote:
He's got nothing left but his bitterness and his overpriced gadgets to fill that big empty hole where his personality should be.
Bichii wrote:
That sadsack is always making anti-England comments. He's one of those (thankfully, few) scottish people that seem to think its fine to hate an entire country but based on...who knows? maybe he watched Braveheart in his formative years or something
Such a sad pathetic comment. I've thought things like that before but it was when I was a teenager.
NZ or SA with England and Wales long outsiders. Think I've got nearly every England game off.
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Alastair wrote:
Ireland are top by 0.07 points with new Zealand behind. (2.2 points separate the top 5)
Ireland #1 in the world, right?
Wales were there too.
So erm, yeah, I think sport has a fair point.
We've all become conditioned to New Zealand beating everyone all the time..
Could go either way.
Shit, I'm turning into superbob, but with punctuation.
It being played in Japan, I imagine there is a lot more uncertainty, so it could really be anyone (superbob).
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sport 17,064 posts
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Registered 16 years agoAlastair wrote:
Although I'd never count them out, NZ are no where near as threatening as they used to be.
Ireland #1 in the world, right?
Wales were there too.
So erm, yeah, I think sport has a fair point.
We've all become conditioned to New Zealand beating everyone all the time..
Could go either way.
Shit, I'm turning into superbob, but with punctuation. -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agocreepiest-lizard wrote:
Eddie Jones is an oboxious and you won't find a non-English rugby fan that disagrees. Not sure how that equates to hating an entire country but whatever...
Bichii wrote:
That sadsack is always making anti-England comments. He's one of those (thankfully, few) scottish people that seem to think its fine to hate an entire country but based on...who knows? maybe he watched Braveheart in his formative years or something
Such a sad pathetic comment. I've thought things like that before but it was when I was a teenager.
NZ or SA with England and Wales long outsiders. Think I've got nearly every England game off. -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoAlastair wrote:
Fair dos
Anyone but Scotland ever more than usual as ecosse is an almighty cock!.gif)
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challenge_hanukkah 14,394 posts
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Registered 8 years agoFuck off ecosse, you rancid bubo. -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agoIf Scotland don't get through the group, probs Japan will have their place and I'd love them to do really well.
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creepiest-lizard 2,977 posts
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Registered 8 years agoArmoured_Bear wrote:
You know all the comments you've made which display your sentiments. At least have the dignity to not deny it now you slimy little shit
creepiest-lizard wrote:
Eddie Jones is an oboxious and you won't find a non-English rugby fan that disagrees. Not sure how that equates to hating an entire country but whatever...
Bichii wrote:
That sadsack is always making anti-England comments. He's one of those (thankfully, few) scottish people that seem to think its fine to hate an entire country but based on...who knows? maybe he watched Braveheart in his formative years or something
Such a sad pathetic comment. I've thought things like that before but it was when I was a teenager.
NZ or SA with England and Wales long outsiders. Think I've got nearly every England game off. -
Armoured_Bear 31,233 posts
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Registered 10 years agocreepiest-lizard wrote:
You're boring me and shitting up the thread.
Armoured_Bear wrote:
You know all the comments you've made which display your sentiments. At least have the dignity to not deny it now you slimy little shit
creepiest-lizard wrote:
Eddie Jones is an oboxious and you won't find a non-English rugby fan that disagrees. Not sure how that equates to hating an entire country but whatever...
Bichii wrote:
That sadsack is always making anti-England comments. He's one of those (thankfully, few) scottish people that seem to think its fine to hate an entire country but based on...who knows? maybe he watched Braveheart in his formative years or something
Such a sad pathetic comment. I've thought things like that before but it was when I was a teenager.
NZ or SA with England and Wales long outsiders. Think I've got nearly every England game off.
Stop typing. -
challenge_hanukkah 14,394 posts
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Registered 8 years agoNow post something homophobic and then complain you're being bullied and the pathology is complete. -
grey_matters 5,507 posts
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Registered 15 years agoIf England hook everything up, they'll win it. Otherwise southern hemisphere.
Ireland and Wales have a chance, Wales more so. I can't see Ireland making the semifinals (yet again), NZ or SA await if they win the group and that's not guaranteed at all. -
swede 583 posts
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Registered 20 years agoArmoured_Bear wrote:
I think Scotland Japan will be interesting. Realistically Japan will probably be targeting that match as their make or break, and could cause an upset.
If Scotland don't get through the group, probs Japan will have their place and I'd love them to do really well.
Could see England or Wales doing it tbh.
Japan beating SA last time is my favourite ever rugby moment. England winning was great and all, but really we should have easily outclassed the Aussies on that day... Japan going for the win rather than the draw, and then pulling off an amazing try....pure joy. -
sport 17,064 posts
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Registered 16 years agoswede wrote:
Fun fact: In the TV coverage for that match, my cousin is one of saffas the camera focuses on during the match. He didn't look happy.
Armoured_Bear wrote:
I think Scotland Japan will be interesting. Realistically Japan will probably be targeting that match as their make or break, and could cause an upset.
If Scotland don't get through the group, probs Japan will have their place and I'd love them to do really well.
Could see England or Wales doing it tbh.
Japan beating SA last time is my favourite ever rugby moment. England winning was great and all, but really we should have easily outclassed the Aussies on that day... Japan going for the win rather than the draw, and then pulling off an amazing try....pure joy. -
Should be a few upsets. Would like to see the Argentinians get up but it's a tough pool.
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