Rugby union?

Participant · 15 Oct 2023 at 21:58

What a match, so entertaining.

Congratulations South Africa on making it to the final.

el_dazza · 15 Oct 2023 at 21:59

tlrBeta said:
Faf still up to his old tricks then...

Purposely offside to slow play down, moaning to the ref about opposition players who are offside and that pass was ridiculous - good call by the ref

I can't stand that little rat. He's going to make a mockery of us as well.

poosemon · 15 Oct 2023 at 21:59

Going to be a tough game for England next week. That SA looked relentless, some incredible plays.

Been some properly good games this quarter finals. Hopefully we get a similar standard in the Semis! Roll in next week

tlrBeta · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:00

el_dazza said:
I can't stand that little rat. He's going to make a mockery of us as well.

I still remember the last WC final.

Stepping over the ruck, to slow fast ball, giving the offside...to make sure England took the 3. Refs didnt punish harsh enough :/

Terminal_Boy · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:01

dacads said:
England have no chance

It’s going to be messy.

tlrBeta · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:02

poosemon said:
Going to be a tough game for England next week. That SA looked relentless, some incredible plays.

Been some properly good games this quarter finals. Hopefully we get a similar standard in the Semis! Roll in next week

Just realised.

SA win, NZ win = England v Argies for 3rd place...im sure they would fancy some revenge

gpuerrilla · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:04

Participant said:
What a match, so entertaining.

Congratulations South Africa on making it to the final.

Not every game works out like that in tournaments. The look on the Irish yesterday and now the French shows when people's expectations get a check. I agree both the pumas and england should be straight forward roll overs for the all blacks and SA, but the head collisions and heat of the moments stuff might not make it so...

oggiet · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:08

As a South African supporter, so proud of the boys. Do feel for France, they just ran out of ideas.....could have gone either way.

Troezar · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:22

I said my money was on SA, just :cry:

Always a fun game England Vs SA, we don't often beat SA but when we do the in-laws go very quiet

tom_nieto · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:34

Heartbreak for France. Such an amazing game. Incredible that England are the last northern hemisphere team in the contest. Life isn’t fair!

Greboth · 15 Oct 2023 at 22:49

This weekend has ruined my pool, I had Ireland v France down for the final so guess that's out the window now

Diddums said:
England's gonna be fun.

Translated as you're going to be an insufferable **** for a few weeks afterwards

Well played to SA for the win, both sides played fantastically and the whole match was a stark contrast to the England Fiji game earlier.

booyaka · 15 Oct 2023 at 23:17

What a belter.... Fabulous game of rugby.... Love that.... Breathless stuff at times - SA just had enough to keep France at bay.....

wildman · 16 Oct 2023 at 01:25

I can see Farrell seeing red agaisnt SA. Faff is going to needle him all game with his usual **** housery and Farrell is going to go full retard as I reckon he lacks enough emotional discipline. More than enough examples of him not being able to control himself at club level, plus mix that in with the fact he still doesn't know how to tackle SA are going to do a number on him so see sees red.

hood1971 · 16 Oct 2023 at 09:07

Called the quarters predictions 100%, every single one wrong. I was a nervous wreck by end of SA v France game - but so glad we scraped through.

Troezar · 16 Oct 2023 at 09:41

hood1971 said:
Called the quarters predictions 100%, every single one wrong. I was a nervous wreck by end of SA v France game - but so glad we scraped through.

My wife (from SA) went very quiet for the last 10 mins. I was far more confident in them, we've been beaten by SA too many times :cry:

chrismscotland · 16 Oct 2023 at 11:12

I actually got 4/4 in my QF predictions, I dunno why but I just fancied the All Black's to come good and derail Ireland.. that and the Irish Quarter Final curse!

Next weekend should be good, although hard to look past a South Africa v New Zealand final now.

Littlenose · 16 Oct 2023 at 11:40

I don't think I've ever seen a game as exciting as the game last night... the first half felt like it was only 10 minutes long I was that entertained !

Troezar · 16 Oct 2023 at 11:47

Littlenose said:
I don't think I've ever seen a game as exciting as the game last night... the first half felt like it was only 10 minutes long I was that entertained !

There have been some great games this world cup, depending who you support

Even as a neutral some games have been really entertaining. I think the cards have been thrown around too much, sending a player off has a big impact on a game. Fine if it's foul play but in many cases it was just a high speed accident. Award a penalty if needs be and get on with the game.

Littlenose · 16 Oct 2023 at 11:58

Yes, as a neautral last night it was awesome. I'm not sure my ticker would have survived if I had any allegiance to France or SA.
I mainly agree with your thoughts on the cards. Dangerous play, or deliberate/professional fouls should see cards. Although I'd prefer it to be more like you say, as the players have all been told what to expect re accidental head collisions etc I think it's fair.

Troezar · 16 Oct 2023 at 12:01

Littlenose said:
Yes, as a neautral last night it was awesome. I'm not sure my ticker would have survived if I had any allegiance to France or SA.
I mainly agree with your thoughts on the cards. Dangerous play, or deliberate/professional fouls should see cards. Although I'd prefer it to be more like you say, as the players have all been told what to expect re accidental head collisions etc I think it's fair.

Yes my heart rate went up a bit in both the England and SA games. I was hoping for a semi final with them both. As I told my wife (from SA) that's just like a normal game for an England fan, last minute nail biter!