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Question of the Day: Will you be watching the FIFA World Cup Final?
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sand_man
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Holding thumbs for a dry test
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Team only getting announced on Thursday and not today as is usually the case. No doubt keeping Borthwick guessing.
sand_man
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Most likely that, or Rassie has a couple of injuries to ponder? Although the rule is, if you not fit to train Monday, you not considered for selection... Me personally, I would keeping an eye on the weather. My team selections would be based, to a small degree (no pun intended), on the weather.
I'm desperate for a dry test...
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Although I also want a dry test, I think wet conditions would benefit us more than England. They rely on Marcus Smith as their playmaker and if he is nullified in less than ideal conditions, I don't believe they have the power up front to match us if the game has to revert to a forward orientated slug fest.
This was evident in last year's RWC semi final. We tried to play around Manie Libbok in terrible conditions and it didn't work. Once Handre Pollard came on and we reverted to 'old school' tactics, England couldn't live with us.
Things like this, is the reason why I do a little dance of joy everytime a Northern hemisphere team loses, yes I know this guy is a number one shitstirrer but still.
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Welsh critic slams 'arrogant' Bomb Squad
Stephen Jones has harshly criticised the Springbok Bomb Squad, branding their approach as "arrogant" after Rassie Erasmus used a 7-1 split on the bench against Scotland.
Werner1975
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What a clown and dumb remark from Stephen Jones! Why would it be arrogant to introduce your top rugby players into the match? That shows me that Rassie respected the Scots and brought on quality players. These guys are just jealous an have been eating some sour grapes.Things like this, is the reason why I do a little dance of joy everytime a Northern hemisphere team loses, yes I know this guy is a number one shitstirrer but still.
Welsh critic slams 'arrogant' Bomb Squad
Stephen Jones has harshly criticised the Springbok Bomb Squad, branding their approach as "arrogant" after Rassie Erasmus used a 7-1 split on the bench against Scotland.
It still amazes me that someone pays Stephen Jones write that BS.Things like this, is the reason why I do a little dance of joy everytime a Northern hemisphere team loses, yes I know this guy is a number one shitstirrer but still.
Welsh critic slams 'arrogant' Bomb Squad
Stephen Jones has harshly criticised the Springbok Bomb Squad, branding their approach as "arrogant" after Rassie Erasmus used a 7-1 split on the bench against Scotland.
Werner1975
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What time today will the team be announced?
Speedster
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Later
Werner1975
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Well duh!
Speedster
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All good things come to those who wait
Werner1975
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Thanks! Good team but for Libbok. If it's a tight game he does not have the temperament for the pressure situations.
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That is a proper team. Don't mind seeing Manie there. If it's dry, he'll be a factor. And if he's battling, then Pollard can come on and steady the ship.
Speedster
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Can't wait to see what issue the British media will manufacture regarding the 5-3 split
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TONYBALL TEAM!
This team is going to look to run england off their feet. at the same time there are still big boys that will do hella damage...
Lets fricking GO!
New World Rugby chief named
Australian Brett Robinson has been elected as the new World Rugby chairman, becoming the first representative from the southern hemisphere to hold the position.
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England announce their team.
Speedster
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Freddie Steward straight back in after having been dropped for no reason. I don't think too many people saw that coming.
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Jack van Poortvliet also back in the team. Surely not a coincidence that they both started against SA in the RWC semi final last year. Wonder if England plan on reverting to that template that nearly worked that evening.
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