BerrySmoothieMy Retreat, Auckland New Zealand4,733 posts
allthegoodnamest: Ireland 24-9 France
Congratulations Ireland on a superb game. The team completely outclassed the French, particularly in the second half, despite losing players through injury, including their captain, O'Connell.
My hat off to you....
France now face our men.....bring it on...[/quote
Haven't seen anything to trouble your boys yet .. Id say the Aussies are the only stumbling block to winning the cup.
Hi J
Oh, I wish. There's still a long way to go yet.
Ireland are in top form, and we never underestimate the French....and as far as Australia are concerned....they just seem able to slip it into another gear when it counts.
...but of course, I'd like our boys to lift the cup again....
Congrats Ireland,,, they did it like champions do, it wasn't like a there were injuries, just the negative side of this sport,,i hope they all will get well to go on playing, France lost but that's it all about, a winner & loser in a fair and clean play.
Yes, you can be proud of them,, the match was great,, we really can see the force of your team, bravo again Ireland,,and, such a beautiful country in the north hemisphere !!!
Babettefr: Congrats Ireland,,, they did it like champions do, it wasn't like a there were injuries, just the negative side of this sport,,i hope they all will get well to go on playing, France lost but that's it all about, a winner & loser in a fair and clean play.
Perfect result for the civilized world. France will take out the strongest colonial team with typical gallic flair, and leave ourselves and or France and Wales to sort out the didgeridoo players and the Jap bashed lion bait.
Great to see the Webb Ellis trophy coming back to the Atlantic Nations.
Babettefr: And we (France) will have them,, , well it's not a battlefield, it's a match,, i just don't seem to get it,,, why Ireland was defeated by Italy? that was suprising, and that's what make it all so exciting.
We beat Italy
We just played crap to turn French confidence into arrogance
Babettefr: It's undeniable their superiority in organization/tactics, champions are champions.
Thought they also wanted it more Babette. Ireland have been the best team in the Northern Hemisphere for the last 2/3 years so it was no surprise really. Have not understood people predicting France and England doing better in this WC apart from our history of not performing at world cups. Ireland will be hard to beat.
skippyguy: Love to play the Irish in the Final , Molly could get us all tickets (shes close enough) should be a bruising encounter hmmmmm, didn't England get in trouble for trying to copy in the first place ?
Oh I dare to dream Skippy Think we have some fantastic players and one of the best managers in world rugby, got to be a kiwi, right
We shall see, but on the evidence so far, the Aussies look the team to beat imo.
Aragorn11: Oh I dare to dream Skippy Think we have some fantastic players and one of the best managers in world rugby, got to be a kiwi, right
We shall see, but on the evidence so far, the Aussies look the team to beat imo.
We haven't looked as cohesive as we should be....but sometimes a few tweaks and positional changes , people on at the right times can make all the dif i don't think the French on current form should be an issue, the Boks are always tough, but i think we can out-tough them (presuming they beat Wales) ...so it will be the final we are at !!!!
skippyguy: We haven't looked as cohesive as we should be....but sometimes a few tweaks and positional changes , people on at the right times can make all the dif i don't think the French on current form should be an issue, the Boks are always tough, but i think we can out-tough them (presuming they beat Wales) ...so it will be the final we are at !!!!
Yeah think you will be in the final. Sometimes it can be a psychological thing and the AB's have not needed to be at their best so far. France will be a wounded animal after yesterday and I expect them to be better next week. They will try to beat you up, very little flair to their game but still expect the AB's to come thru.
serena123durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
skippyguy: We haven't looked as cohesive as we should be....but sometimes a few tweaks and positional changes , people on at the right times can make all the dif i don't think the French on current form should be an issue, the Boks are always tough, but i think we can out-tough them (presuming they beat Wales) ...so it will be the final we are at !!!!
Oh you will Get to play us skip.. And you will survive..as long as your Guts don't "over exert" themselves in the beginning.. Dancing around like they do.. They will need all their strength
serena123durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
serena123: Oh you will Get to play us skip.. And you will survive..as long as your Guts don't "over exert" themselves in the beginning.. Dancing around like they do.. They will need all their strength
truheart1941: note to KWIS......BAAAAAaaaaa/BAAAAAAaaaaaa BAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaa/
Can't understand your English slang... do you know there is ALOT of black sheep in your family, with very small horns.........but hmmm.....the English are certainly a bit Sheepish at the moment Where are they pray be ?
skippyguy: Can't understand your English slang... do you know there is ALOT of black sheep in your family, with very small horns.........but hmmm.....the English are certainly a bit Sheepish at the moment Where are they pray be ?
hi yer......Skip.where they should be indoors licking their wounds....bunch of fairies......
truheart1941: hi yer......Skip.where they should be indoors licking their wounds....bunch of fairies......
not the best exit for the nation that is hosting, i have a few english friends that were devastated, thats life in the big city , maybe you should sign up for the next one !!!!
serena123: Must admit, when I saw Samoa jumpin around (also Big guys) I thought we were Gonna die !.. All show Sorry that we have to be the ones to end your reign so to speak
Confident words from behind a screen ! Bokkie's may have the heart, but can they back up the skill !, Alas i fear *they* fear as well (ab.s) , that they will run out of puff....BUT at least they will feel better after your exclusive all colour range make-over
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Congratulations Ireland on a superb game. The team completely outclassed the French, particularly in the second half, despite losing players through injury, including their captain, O'Connell.
My hat off to you....
France now face our men.....bring it on...[/quote
Haven't seen anything to trouble your boys yet .. Id say the Aussies are the only stumbling block to winning the cup.
Hi J
Oh, I wish. There's still a long way to go yet.
Ireland are in top form, and we never underestimate the French....and as far as Australia are concerned....they just seem able to slip it into another gear when it counts.
...but of course, I'd like our boys to lift the cup again....