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Post by elstoof on Sept 24, 2023 9:21:38 GMT
One too many klippy and cokes in zulu bar
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Post by zephro on Sept 24, 2023 12:48:28 GMT
So by my reckoning Scotland need BP wins against Tonga and Romania, which ought to happen but you never know. Then beat Ireland by denying them a bonus point so by 8 and not letting them score 4 tries...
Which would leave the table at:
SA 15
Scotland 14
Ireland 14
Scotland go through under the head to head rule. Ireland get any kind of losing bonus point and it all comes down to points different and we're probably fucked.
So my bet is Scotland finally beat Ireland by 1pt and still go out after our greatest ever performance.
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Post by grey_matters on Sept 24, 2023 12:56:00 GMT
So by my reckoning Scotland need BP wins against Tonga and Romania, which ought to happen but you never know. Then beat Ireland by denying them a bonus point so by 8 and not letting them score 4 tries... Which would leave the table at: SA 15 Scotland 14 Ireland 14 Scotland go through under the head to head rule. Ireland get any kind of losing bonus point and it all comes down to points different and we're probably fucked. So my bet is Scotland finally beat Ireland by 1pt and still go out after our greatest ever performance. And us to go out by one point against Fance after the best game of the WC. No semi-final for you, ever, Ireland. |
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Post by zephro on Sept 24, 2023 15:52:48 GMT
Kinghorn is rapid.
Also fuck me that was the worst maul defence I've ever seen.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2023 16:00:09 GMT
A good start for Scotland.
If they can keep that up - and if Dickson can keep the brain farts to a bare minimum - it should be their day.
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Post by Resident Knievel on Sept 24, 2023 16:09:34 GMT
Oh my
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Post by Danno on Sept 24, 2023 16:15:20 GMT
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2023 16:16:54 GMT
As much as I want to see Scotland win this, some of the Tonga players really are " ridiculous athletes." A joy to watch.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2023 16:17:55 GMT
DannoI've never wanted to see Wales win as badly as I do today.
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Post by Resident Knievel on Sept 24, 2023 16:18:30 GMT
Frustrating watching a few of these 'Tier 2' nations play as they clearly have the quality to compete and dominate in certain areas but they keep doing sloppy mistakes and gift 2+ tries a game to the 'Tier 1' nations.
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Post by zephro on Sept 24, 2023 16:19:54 GMT
I think Tonga's penalty count is going to go up. They're tackling hard and borderline. There's been almost highs and several no arms, when they get tired and frustrated it's going to go bad.
Plus their scrum keeps going backwards which Dickson has ignored so far.
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Post by Danno on Sept 24, 2023 16:22:08 GMT
DannoI've never wanted to see Wales win as badly as I do today. Feels dirty don't it |
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Post by elstoof on Sept 24, 2023 16:22:40 GMT
Brilliant pass for the 3rd
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2023 16:22:45 GMT
zephroI wouldn't be in the least bit surprised - I was a huge fan of Fekitoa when he played for Wasps, but his tendency to go looking for big hits all the time made him something of a liability. Some of his fellow Tongans seem to have a similar approach.
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2023 16:23:28 GMT
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Post by zephro on Sept 24, 2023 16:23:47 GMT
zephroI wouldn't be in the least bit surprised - I was a huge fan of Fekitoa when he played for Wasps, but his tendency to go looking for big hits all the time made him something of a liability. Some of his fellow Tongans seem to have a similar approach. And there we go. That's a red. |
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Post by Resident Knievel on Sept 24, 2023 16:24:05 GMT
Prophet Zephro
That was a fun game for about 20 mins
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2023 16:24:15 GMT
Red card for Tonga incoming?
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Post by elstoof on Sept 24, 2023 16:24:26 GMT
That’s a yellow all day long
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Post by Danno on Sept 24, 2023 16:24:59 GMT
That's red
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2023 16:25:30 GMT
Easy upgrade for the bunker.
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Post by elstoof on Sept 24, 2023 16:26:08 GMT
It’s the rising into his head that’ll turn that red
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Post by Ulythium on Sept 24, 2023 16:29:12 GMT
Yeah, he's driving upwards as he makes contact.
It's such a good thing for Scotland that Russell and Townsend managed to bury the hatchet and find a way to work together. I can't imagine Scotland having the same X-factor with anyone else playing 10.
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Post by zephro on Sept 24, 2023 16:37:04 GMT
Prophet Zephro That was a fun game for about 20 mins They've been riding their luck and just clinging on. Scotland are barely hitting second gear, the score line would be much worse if not for some desperate tackling. Desperate tackling just usually leads to reckless tackling. Finn is one of my all time favourite players, up their with Toonie himself and Gavin Hastings. |
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Post by zephro on Sept 24, 2023 16:49:02 GMT
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Post by Danno on Sept 24, 2023 16:58:03 GMT
Not surprised
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Post by elstoof on Sept 24, 2023 17:00:06 GMT
Should be surprising but not really given how all over the place it’s been this WC
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Post by Danno on Sept 24, 2023 17:05:33 GMT
Scotland need to get a grip
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Post by Danno on Sept 24, 2023 17:06:51 GMT
Scotland need to get a grip Like that. |
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Post by zephro on Sept 24, 2023 17:07:13 GMT
Duhan engages beast mode
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