Official 2011 Rugby World Cup Thread

sandmanm34 said:
mmmmm... I think we getting a bit carried away... I like the positivity but really what have we done so far this world cup? An iffy 1 point win against Wales and a couple of big wins against the IRB's number 15 and 22 respectively. Yes we've conceded only 23 penalties and the 1 try in 3 outings and that is very impressive but other than Wales we been under very little pressure...

Let's see Samoa and then more importantly OZ in the QF's.

For now I am only mildly impressed but we need to remain grounded and circumspect...
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I agree that we have not been tested a lot and that we will have a better idea of where we are at after this weekend but the first real test will be vs Aus... I hope that we can show the save resolve on defence as we have and that we show a little bit of flair as was evedent against the minnows.
 
Devill said:
I agree that we have not been tested a lot and that we will have a better idea of where we are at after this weekend but the first real test will be vs Aus... I hope that we can show the save resolve on defence as we have and that we show a little bit of flair as was evedent against the minnows.
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Lets hope Divy decides to pick the right team on the day and chooses the players with his head and not his heart. WRT to Hougaard, yes he is playing better than Habana, but I would rather use him in place of Fourie du Preez. du Preez has had a torred time since he came back. Habana hasn't been as bad as him, even tho they playing in two different positions.
 
craigdoepie said:
Lets hope Divy decides to pick the right team on the day and chooses the players with his head and not his heart. WRT to Hougaard, yes he is playing better than Habana, but I would rather use him in place of Fourie du Preez. du Preez has had a torred time since he came back. Habana hasn't been as bad as him, even tho they playing in two different positions.
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I feel the opposite way. Fourie although not good has been fine and he still does most things well, Habana score one try in how many games? For a wing it is simply just not good enough.
 
I think Samoa are going to make a tactical error tomorrow by trying to play us at our own game. It will work for 50-60 minutes and then backfire on them. My SB prediction is SA by 27.
 
What is the actual kick-off time for SA v Samoa?
 
sandmanm34 said:
Yeah it is 9.30am. But 9 is good. Catch a bit of the build up to get in the mood.
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And chance are I am not even going to be able to catch the highlights later. Work all day. Drive to Durban tonight :cry:
 
Gees, I reckon 15-23... Would be very surprised if we win by more than 30 but let's see...
 
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