Comments on: Rugby World Cup 2015: England vs Australia Prediction

By: Brighty

Brighty — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:15:21 +0000

It depends what you view as a sleight Benjit. I think I’ve been pretty consistent that one of the things I detest the most is an evaluation of the worth of a victory by the losers. I stated time and one again that I hated the way some Kiwis went on about the norovirus. If you’re not fit enough to play then say it up front, don’t wait to see if you lose and then say it doesn’t count as a proper win.

Obviously all of this “England lost it” rhetoric, that is still being repeated, doesn’t dimish my joy at us getting to a quarter final but I do feel the need to call it out. Losers need to just put up, not point out the victors all the reasons they won they match that in their opinion are nothing to do with the quality of the victors. I’ll always call out sore losers – whether it is about refs, decisions, etc.

The things you list, wanting it more, not letting expectations to win change tactics, are part of what makes one team better to me.

By: osiboy

osiboy — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 09:53:29 +0000

could’nt have been further out!

By: Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 08:05:34 +0000

Yeah could & prolly should of been a yellow with the rules. Maybe it was a case of “let’s move on” because of Browns reaction, if we were to follow “letter of the law” so to speak, Hooper would of got a 10min sin bin, Brown would of been given a Red and a ban, as although his throwing the guy to the ground is generally ok in rugby, he attempted to throw a punch on a grounded player. By ignoring one he doesn’t have to see the replay of the other – if you have it recorded, what how every replay cuts away before Brown throws it.

By: Stu

Stu — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 07:11:30 +0000

Yes Michael that was the one, thought that was quite an easy yellow for Ref – you might be right about Brown but I just don’t see how that was just a penalty and Farrell was a yellow? In my eyes Hooper was much worse.

By: Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:06:49 +0000

Just checking are you on about clearing the ruck without hands in first half? If so I agree that it was a pen/yellow but brown getting up and trying to punch the guy should of been yellow/red… Well yellow cos he can’t punch and missed the target

By: Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:03:06 +0000

Well I predicted 5 on here glad I said 11-20 on ladbrokes even if it was only a £5 bet will pay for my beer in the QF.

Glad Wales are through but too touch on England a little. History will say Aus put you out but Wales put ya on the ropes. This group was set to screw a top tier nation and as soon as it was announced people wrote Wales of so glad to prove that wrong. Replace Lancaster and robshaw and you’ll get it next time

By: Stu

Stu — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:02:44 +0000

Also this commentary about our yellow card for Farrell, what the hell was the Hooper on Brown one then! I know I am biased but I really felt decisions went against England today.

By: Stu

Stu — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:00:55 +0000

If SL isn’t handing in his resignation right now then he must be rob Andrews brother or something. That was an utter embarrassment, 4 years of preparation and we play JJ on wing and BB and FArrell in centre!! Great planning SL!! This just proves his complete lack of ability as a top level coach. I am absolutely livid as an England fan and, whilst the majority of team were awful, entirely lay the blame for officially the most embarrassing campaign in the history of rugby at SL and teams door.

P.s. Osiboy you are the reason people dislike other nations – try to show a little class or you may get labelled as arrogant!

By: osiboy

osiboy — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:59:26 +0000

englands biggest problem wa and usually is picking such a big pack, too heavy and too slow , well done oz , i dont expect wales to beat you either , but suspect you’ll rest a few , just hoping that will make a difference , , see u english boys in the 6N , end of your road for now ,…bye god bless , oh , nearly forgot, god is on our side , i wonder who you will be cheering at twickers , if you thought wales would be going out the rfu would have played it in Cardiff !, no pity for you sorry , you got what you desrerve , reap what you sow !

By: osiboy

osiboy — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:52:02 +0000

ok….i was 3 pts out in my prediction , boo hoo

By: osiboy

osiboy — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:50:37 +0000

Congratulations ! first team out as holders ,…………LOVE IT ! Bye bye !

By: osiboy

osiboy — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 20:46:03 +0000

even your owns fans are leaving with 5 mis to go ,…so loyal !,……….swing LOOOW