Rugby World Cup Thread

TarJak · 09-07-07, 11:05 PM

So who's going to win and whose going to lose?

The Puma's of Argentina have already given the French a bloody nose in the opener so upsets could be on the cards for some of the other fancied teams. Barrack for your country and tell us who you think will win through.

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/index.html

09-08-07, 01:21 AM

france or SA, no doubt about it

kiwi_2005 · 09-08-07, 02:36 AM

New Zealand. We got the best coach in the world, who a few yrs ago when he coached Wales brought them from the bottom of the heap to nearly beat England. We lost the last time cause we had an idiot of a coach that made 3 of our best rugby players leave. He tried to tell our best fullback how to hold a ball!!! He left to go play for the irish.

Australia, south africa will be hard to beat.

diver · 09-08-07, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Swede

france or SA, no doubt about it

France? Are you taking the mickey? I would not be surprised if they didnt make it past the group stage. If they lose to Ireland, which is highly likely, thier campaign will in all probability be dead.

lesrae · 09-08-07, 04:38 AM

Scotland!!!!

09-08-07, 04:48 AM

Australia , and if we meet England in the final again they haven't got Johnny bloody Wilkinson to kick another drop goal this time

bookworm_020 · 09-09-07, 08:53 PM

Australia, New Zealand will choke when they reach the quarters.

BTW To the people who voted for the U.S.A., being a little too positive about your chances!

Reaves · 09-10-07, 01:04 AM

I think the Wallabies can make it but I'm nervous about the Kiwi's, they have a good side as usual.

With any luck South Africa will make a lot of mistakes and get knocked out early.

Von Tonner · 09-10-07, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaves

I think the Wallabies can make it but I'm nervous about the Kiwi's, they have a good side as usual.

With any luck South Africa will make a lot of mistakes and get knocked out early.

Well though SA won their opening game with a good performance their ball handling must improve when they come up against better opponents. So yes, I agree with you Reaves, SA can beat any team on the park on any given day and in so doing win the World Cup for the second time - but ONLY if they don't beat themselves through handling mistakes.

TarJak · 09-11-07, 08:57 PM

Argentina could be a surprise packet having won their 2nd match If they do well against Ireland and beat Namibia as expected they will find themselves in the knockout round possibly at Frances expense if they struggle against Ireland. Possibly one of the more interesting pools because of the possible outcomes.

TarJak · 09-14-07, 02:55 AM

Big game this weekend between England and South Africa. Can the poms do it without a Johnny? Will the yarpies fall aparthied?

Tchocky · 09-14-07, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Can the poms do it without a Johnny? Will the yarpies fall aparthied?

:rotfl:

Marcantilan · 09-14-07, 09:30 AM

I think "Los Pumas" (Argentine national rugby team) is an excelent team and a heavy contender, but still my favorite is New Zealand.

Jimbuna · 09-14-07, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Big game this weekend between England and South Africa. Can the poms do it without a Johnny? Will the yarpies fall aparthied?

Just so long as they perform better than your lot did in the cricket against Zimbabwe

:rotfl:

TarJak · 09-15-07, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Big game this weekend between England and South Africa. Can the poms do it without a Johnny? Will the yarpies fall aparthied?

Just so long as they perform better than your lot did in the cricket against Zimbabwe

:rotfl:

Doesn't look like they did eh? At least Australia scored against Zimbawe. And Australia gave the poms a lesson in the cricket as well.

:rotfl:

View Poll Results: Who will win the RWC in 2007
Argentina	0	0%
Australia	8	19.51%
Canada	1	2.44%
England	8	19.51%
Fiji	0	0%
France	1	2.44%
Georgia	0	0%
Ireland	1	2.44%
Italy	1	2.44%
Japan	0	0%
Namibia	1	2.44%
New Zealand	6	14.63%
Portugal	1	2.44%
Romania	0	0%
Samoa	0	0%
Scotland	2	4.88%
South Africa	7	17.07%
Tonga	1	2.44%
USA	3	7.32%
Wales	0	0%
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09-07-07, 11:05 PM	#1
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Rugby World Cup Thread So who's going to win and whose going to lose? The Puma's of Argentina have already given the French a bloody nose in the opener so upsets could be on the cards for some of the other fancied teams. Barrack for your country and tell us who you think will win through. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/index.html

09-08-07, 02:36 AM	#3
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	New Zealand. We got the best coach in the world, who a few yrs ago when he coached Wales brought them from the bottom of the heap to nearly beat England. We lost the last time cause we had an idiot of a coach that made 3 of our best rugby players leave. He tried to tell our best fullback how to hold a ball!!! He left to go play for the irish. Australia, south africa will be hard to beat. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

09-08-07, 04:38 AM	#5
lesrae Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 932 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Scotland!!!! __________________ DOLPHIN 38

09-09-07, 08:53 PM	#7
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Australia, New Zealand will choke when they reach the quarters. BTW To the people who voted for the U.S.A., being a little too positive about your chances! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

09-08-07, 01:21 AM	#2
Swede Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	france or SA, no doubt about it

09-08-07, 04:48 AM	#6
darius359au Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Australia , and if we meet England in the final again they haven't got Johnny bloody Wilkinson to kick another drop goal this time

09-10-07, 01:04 AM	#8
Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I think the Wallabies can make it but I'm nervous about the Kiwi's, they have a good side as usual. With any luck South Africa will make a lot of mistakes and get knocked out early. __________________

09-11-07, 08:57 PM	#10
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Argentina could be a surprise packet having won their 2nd match If they do well against Ireland and beat Namibia as expected they will find themselves in the knockout round possibly at Frances expense if they struggle against Ireland. Possibly one of the more interesting pools because of the possible outcomes.

09-14-07, 02:55 AM	#11
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Big game this weekend between England and South Africa. Can the poms do it without a Johnny? Will the yarpies fall aparthied?

09-14-07, 09:30 AM	#13
Marcantilan Weps Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 374 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I think "Los Pumas" (Argentine national rugby team) is an excelent team and a heavy contender, but still my favorite is New Zealand. __________________ Ultima Ratio Regis