Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:51 pm
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RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
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Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:52 pm
Should have buried them in the middle quarter of the match, but a win is a win.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:52 pm
Uh Reynal I think you need to understand what "the ruck was formed" means.
Ridiculous
Ridiculous
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:52 pm
Yeah, that looked completely wrongJM2K6 wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:52 pm Uh Reynal I think you need to understand what "the ruck was formed" means.
Ridiculous
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:52 pm
One man out rugby on an eggtimer got the inevitable.
Needed to get some pace on it and get it wide. Fiji been brain dead since half time against Aus.
Needed to get some pace on it and get it wide. Fiji been brain dead since half time against Aus.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:53 pm
England deserved the win. Fiji lacking the experience to see out tight games. They really need to be in the Rugby Championship.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:53 pm
Never in doubt.
Its coming home.
Its coming home.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:53 pm
That's an absolute nonsense penalty, but what else do you expect from these laissez faire French refs?
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:53 pm
England back the wrong young flyhalf 10 years ago because he was bigger and we only cared about kicking and tackling (frequently illegally and dangerous).
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:53 pm
That’s been 3 bloody close games so far
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:54 pm
Come on we had the easiest draw and road to Semi's.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:54 pm
Second man spoiling the ruck . He let England slow the ball all game long. Fiji unfortunately too passive here.
Pity for Fiji.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:55 pm
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:55 pm
100% this. See above.
Whoever wins tonight will bury this Eng team.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:55 pm
That scrum on 80 mins, Tuilagi is easily 2 meters offside. AR standing inline doesn't call it.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:56 pm
There's going to be some fun screenshots of a couple of Farrell tackles showing up soon, albeit misleading. The man cannot help standing up in tackles.
Well done England, won it with that first half of set piece superiority and some decent defence. Absolutely no question that we got the rub of the green multiple times thanks to Reynal. Most of the big selection calls haven't worked and we look barely functional at times, but hey, another semi final.
Hard lines Fiji. Some really dumb shit and a lot of foot-shooting, but some class in there too and they can rightly feel aggrieved at the refereeing, which has been a huge negative for me in this tournament.
Well done England, won it with that first half of set piece superiority and some decent defence. Absolutely no question that we got the rub of the green multiple times thanks to Reynal. Most of the big selection calls haven't worked and we look barely functional at times, but hey, another semi final.
Hard lines Fiji. Some really dumb shit and a lot of foot-shooting, but some class in there too and they can rightly feel aggrieved at the refereeing, which has been a huge negative for me in this tournament.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:56 pm
Yep. all gripping and could have gone either way.
Unfortunately, some just want to be miserable, moan at the ref and generally just eat lemons throughout the matches. Oh well.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:56 pm
That was technically right, the Fiji prop flopped straight on the floor. But he just let Lawes do whatever he wanted before finally thinking up a decision 
As for the match overall, crawled over the line eventually. Fiji were crap apart from a 5-10 min spell, then when they got level reverted to shit again with loose play, discipline, and hail mary stuff. England should have buried them in the third quarter, and it was fucking woeful that they didn't. Defence/linespeed was the best part of it and if we can keep that up we might be competitive in the next round(s), but with the ball don't think we've shown anything to worry any of the remaining teams.
As for the match overall, crawled over the line eventually. Fiji were crap apart from a 5-10 min spell, then when they got level reverted to shit again with loose play, discipline, and hail mary stuff. England should have buried them in the third quarter, and it was fucking woeful that they didn't. Defence/linespeed was the best part of it and if we can keep that up we might be competitive in the next round(s), but with the ball don't think we've shown anything to worry any of the remaining teams.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:57 pm
Clive Woodward. “We won’t be intimidated by either France or Sefrica after that performance.”
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:57 pm
Fre reffing is dire. A mix of blind incompetence with the only other consistency being decisions favouring the home team or big team.sockwithaticket wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:53 pm That's an absolute nonsense penalty, but what else do you expect from these laissez faire French refs?
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:59 pm
That's the point I muted it.ScarfaceClaw wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:57 pm Clive Woodward. “We won’t be intimidated by either France or Sefrica after that performance.”
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:59 pm
There was three in a row where he got absolutely bulldozed because he just stands in the way with no attempt to get into a correct position. I'm surprised that he himself hasn't been badly hurt.JM2K6 wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:56 pm There's going to be some fun screenshots of a couple of Farrell tackles showing up soon, albeit misleading. The man cannot help standing up in tackles.
Well done England, won it with that first half of set piece superiority and some decent defence. Absolutely no question that we got the rub of the green multiple times thanks to Reynal. Most of the big selection calls haven't worked and we look barely functional at times, but hey, another semi final.
Hard lines Fiji. Some really dumb shit and a lot of foot-shooting, but some class in there too and they can rightly feel aggrieved at the refereeing, which has been a huge negative for me in this tournament.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:59 pm
Mortifying. I’m barely even taking joy in how annoyed the other Home Nations fans must be.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:01 pm
Ben Earl was outstanding, along with Lawes, too good for this team
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:01 pm
Congrats to England, again they did it.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:03 pm
If only he could still drive his shoulder into an opponent's jaw, no arms style.Blackmac wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:59 pmThere was three in a row where he got absolutely bulldozed because he just stands in the way with no attempt to get into a correct position. I'm surprised that he himself hasn't been badly hurt.JM2K6 wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:56 pm There's going to be some fun screenshots of a couple of Farrell tackles showing up soon, albeit misleading. The man cannot help standing up in tackles.
Well done England, won it with that first half of set piece superiority and some decent defence. Absolutely no question that we got the rub of the green multiple times thanks to Reynal. Most of the big selection calls haven't worked and we look barely functional at times, but hey, another semi final.
Hard lines Fiji. Some really dumb shit and a lot of foot-shooting, but some class in there too and they can rightly feel aggrieved at the refereeing, which has been a huge negative for me in this tournament.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:04 pm
All banter from now on though, can this dogwank rugby team go any further?
Starting point, will we be the last NH team left after tonight?
Starting point, will we be the last NH team left after tonight?
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:06 pm
If we had a decent 8, they should be 6 and 7. Earl's lack of bulk at 8 still worries me that he's going to get flattened at an important moment.ASMO wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:01 pm Ben Earl was outstanding, along with Lawes, too good for this team
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:08 pm
Farrell has been very good tonight.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:10 pm
Can only beat what is.in front of you. England have done that.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:10 pm
He managed not to get binned and kicked his kicks within the time limit.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:13 pm
I never thought I’d ever be disappointed to see England make a RWC SF but here we are.
Fiji must be disappointed with the officiating again, nothing as blatant as the Wales game but they didn’t get any favours until it didn’t matter.
Fiji must be disappointed with the officiating again, nothing as blatant as the Wales game but they didn’t get any favours until it didn’t matter.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:18 pm
It would be hilarious if both England and Argentina made the final.sefton wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:13 pm I never thought I’d ever be disappointed to see England make a RWC SF but here we are.
Fiji must be disappointed with the officiating again, nothing as blatant as the Wales game but they didn’t get any favours until it didn’t matter.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:25 pm
sefton wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:13 pm I never thought I’d ever be disappointed to see England make a RWC SF but here we are.
Fiji must be disappointed with the officiating again, nothing as blatant as the Wales game but they didn’t get any favours until it didn’t matter.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:34 pm
Well done England, as said above, you can only beat what’s in front of you and they have done that. They should get smashed in the next game but you just don’t know.
Fiji disappointing really, but I guess in the cold light of day it’s still pretty phenomenal they have down what they have with limited time together, no budget, etc.
Have to say I’m beginning to really like Ben Earl as a player, just what England forwards used to be, no nonsense, uncompromising and tough. Wish he’d cut out the shouting business, but whatever gets you going I guess.
As a general observation, please WR, stomp down on people speaking/screaming at the ref, just fucking stop it.
Marcus Smith still has the most annoying face in rugby
Fiji disappointing really, but I guess in the cold light of day it’s still pretty phenomenal they have down what they have with limited time together, no budget, etc.
Have to say I’m beginning to really like Ben Earl as a player, just what England forwards used to be, no nonsense, uncompromising and tough. Wish he’d cut out the shouting business, but whatever gets you going I guess.
As a general observation, please WR, stomp down on people speaking/screaming at the ref, just fucking stop it.
Marcus Smith still has the most annoying face in rugby
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:35 pm
He'll need a surgeon after this gameSlick wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:34 pm Well done England, as said above, you can only beat what’s in front of you and they have done that. They should get smashed in the next game but you just don’t know.
Fiji disappointing really, but I guess in the cold light of day it’s still pretty phenomenal they have down what they have with limited time together, no budget, etc.
Have to say I’m beginning to really like Ben Earl as a player, just what England forwards used to be, no nonsense, uncompromising and tough. Wish he’d cut out the shouting business, but whatever gets you going I guess.
As a general observation, please WR, stomp down on people speaking/screaming at the ref, just fucking stop it.
Marcus Smith still has the most annoying face in rugby
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:44 pm
If a broken spine doesn’t end his career, then a brain injury will.laurent wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:35 pmHe'll need a surgeon after this gameSlick wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:34 pm Well done England, as said above, you can only beat what’s in front of you and they have done that. They should get smashed in the next game but you just don’t know.
Fiji disappointing really, but I guess in the cold light of day it’s still pretty phenomenal they have down what they have with limited time together, no budget, etc.
Have to say I’m beginning to really like Ben Earl as a player, just what England forwards used to be, no nonsense, uncompromising and tough. Wish he’d cut out the shouting business, but whatever gets you going I guess.
As a general observation, please WR, stomp down on people speaking/screaming at the ref, just fucking stop it.
Marcus Smith still has the most annoying face in rugby
Seriously he must have trauma after two head-shots in 20 minutes.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:55 pm
Exciting game but not high quality, unlike Ire v NZ. Hoping the Fra v SA game provides fireworks.
Anyway, pleased to check in here and see that one-eyed miserableness, moaning about referees and general spite still rule.
Anyway, pleased to check in here and see that one-eyed miserableness, moaning about referees and general spite still rule.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:58 pm
Didn't make a difference in the end but that should have been yellow for Farrell. Would have given us some cheer.
Re: RWC QF3 - England ‘the moveable force’ vs Fiji ‘the stoppable object’
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:04 pm
I can’t help but feel the hatred for Farrell by other countries has now been eclipsed by England supporterssefton wrote: Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:13 pm I never thought I’d ever be disappointed to see England make a RWC SF but here we are.
Fiji must be disappointed with the officiating again, nothing as blatant as the Wales game but they didn’t get any favours until it didn’t matter.