AI Matches W2: Sat 5; Ita v Sam - Sco v Fij - Wal v NZ - Ire v SA - Fra v Aus : Sun; Eng v Arg

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Go, All Blacks!
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The Welsh anthem...
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Really enjoyed the opening game. Two closely matched sides, and the one with the better set piece won.

Terrifying physicality from Fiji.
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I have been looking forward to this match
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Anscombe won't thank Tompkins for that pass.
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Crowds quiet already.
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Lucky that Clarke has flippers for hands!
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Looking ominous already. Kiwis score after a big break featuring the worst attempt at a tackle I've ever seen Tipiric commit
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Usual NZ v Wales order restored.
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This could get ugly
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Welsh forwards are fekin useless. Imho.
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JM2K6 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:15 pm Really enjoyed the opening game. Two closely matched sides, and the one with the better set piece won.

Terrifying physicality from Fiji.
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I’m pretty sure that ABs are targeting that moving blue spot on the field as an easy way through the defence.
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Well this has been dissapointing
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JM2K6 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:27 pm Looking ominous already. Kiwis score after a big break featuring the worst attempt at a tackle I've ever seen Tipiric commit
Definitely missing a more physical flanker at 6.

Edit: Wainwright, navidi, moriarty and basham all injured I guess
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Nice try, but...TWO HANDS TO PUT IT DOWN! I always shudder when you see the ball bouncing loose as grounding occurs. Sooner or later you stuff it up.
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‘Knowing Toby he didn’t initiate that’ ffs can we please have neutral commentators
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This Tompkins lad is good. Shame England don't have a player like him at 12. Top work by Eddie Jones :clap:
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petej wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:50 pm This Tompkins lad is good. Shame England don't have a player like him at 12. Top work by Eddie Jones :clap:
Tbf he made a hash of the opportunity on the right.

Cuntish by the Kiwis to needle Dyer after that score.
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Not exactly a classic, is it ?
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Wales haven't collapsed and can offer more. Kiwis have a skill and physicality advantage but seem less than the sum of their parts. Strange game.
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It just has the feel of every Wales v NZ match over the years in the AIs. Wales with lots of possession but no consistent cutting edge. NZ efficiently rack up the points. Prob a late few bursts from Wales near the end and the crowd booing supposed NZ cynicism in the last 20 (as if they ever had a chance to win).

I would like to be surprised but so far is the usual pattern.
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Enormous waste of advantage there
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Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:59 pm Scotland did enough second half by strangling Fiji through the setpiece but I doubt they’re too happy with the performance.

Fiji with a bit of time together at the world cup will be a threat to anyone.
Fiji are a decent team. It's not all that long ago they beat France!
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FFS Wales :roll:

Do the basics at least !
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Samoa really not at the race against Italy
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This should be a try.

Great work by Smith for his solo score too. Looks like a fun second half in store.

TMO desperate for it to be ruled out though
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I do not understand how anyone ever falls for that dummy. But there you go.
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What a dummy he sold him!
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A pro should not be buying that dummy
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This Wales 20 who's just come on is very good
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Very clinical from NZ - Wales sucker punched again.
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Why did the Welsh forward stare at the orange juice? Because it said ‘concentrate’ on the carton.
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Me waiting for Warburton to start talking about Lions selection for Faletau / Williams / Tipuric / etc

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JM2K6 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:37 pm Me waiting for Warburton to start talking about Lions selection for Faletau / Williams / Tipuric / etc

He’s a good analyst if he’s kept away from Wales. No idea why the second commentator always has to be from the host nation, they’re all so much worse.
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When did New Zealand decide to use Exeter as their model for how to play ?
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ABs 12 completely in at the side the phase before there, but guessing it won't be looked at.
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Paddington Bear wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:41 pm
JM2K6 wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:37 pm Me waiting for Warburton to start talking about Lions selection for Faletau / Williams / Tipuric / etc

He’s a good analyst if he’s kept away from Wales. No idea why the second commentator always has to be from the host nation, they’re all so much worse.
Shanklin and Warburton are a brutal pair if you're not a Wales fan.

Savea with a very odd try. What a strange game. Anyway, Wales have barely fired a shot this half.
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And another try down to Wales having their defense organised by headless chickens :roll:

You could see that hole a good 10 seconds before the score
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fishfoodie wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:44 pm When did New Zealand decide to use Exeter as their model for how to play ?
When they stopped having a backline that could win every game for them.
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