England v Australia and other Quarters

[CitizenSmiff]

It is but I can’t do copy and paste thingy, big surprise is the teenager they’ve picked at 13

That kid's going to be a world beater one day, he's got that deadly combination of quick feet to find the off shoulder and incredible strength to run right over defenders. Agreed that it's surprising to see him included but if he gets a bit of space he'll be absolutely lethal.

[Mark62]

It is but I can’t do copy and paste thingy, big surprise is the teenager they’ve picked at 13

That kid's going to be a world beater one day, he's got that deadly combination of quick feet to find the off shoulder and incredible strength to run right over defenders. Agreed that it's surprising to see him included but if he gets a bit of space he'll be absolutely lethal.

Looks very special but all the clips I’ve seen are from either school or club rugby. Hell of a step up to the last 8 of the World Cup when you’re no longer bigger and faster than everyone else and some nasty forward is waiting to smash you into the middle of next week

[kk20gb30]

England
NZ
Wales
Japan

Either Japan or France will win,I'll put my neck on the line here

Now that would be a bit of French flair..... to win when they don't even make you semis list

Haha! I just think only one will and i fancy Japan more.

South Africa over 80 mins just too big, too strong and too powerful for the Japanese. This together with the chastening result from four years past will see the Springboks home.Believe both England and Wales are vulnerable and wouldn't be surprised to see either or both get the short end of the scoreline.

[JP14]

Petaia maybe a future world beater but so was Mathew Tait!!

[BFG]

Petaia maybe a future world beater but so was Mathew Tait!!

Yes he (Tait) was.
Make it sound not so and you'd be very wrong.
Even in the twilight of his career he made today's look ordinary.
Who can forget those try saving cover tackles, you just don't quite see that level of player much anymore.

[JP14]

Agree BFG, my point is he should be managed carefully by the Wallabies.

[kk20gb30]

Petaia maybe a future world beater but so was Mathew Tait!!

Yes he (Tait) was.
Make it sound not so and you'd be very wrong.
Even in the twilight of his career he made today's look ordinary.
Who can forget those try saving cover tackles, you just don't quite see that level of player much anymore.

Agree.
Injuries, unfortunately took their toll ,but Tait was a class act and massively underrated , if truth be known.

[JP14]

Ireland being spanked so far...

[Scott1]

Ireland dreadful

[Robespierre]

I may be an old-fashioned old geezer, but isn’t it good too see the All Blacks wearing black boots instead of the multi- coloured boots we see worn today (even Nige is wearing light blue!!)

[Scott1]

Ireland will do well to score zero today!

[JP14]

I may be an old-fashioned old geezer, but isn’t it good too see the All Blacks wearing black boots instead of the multi- coloured boots we see worn today (even Nige is wearing light blue!!)

Nothing wrong with a bit of style, mon ami.

[kk20gb30]

Fine performance by England , must admit had my doubts on initial team selection, but doff my hat to you this time Eddie.
Another test awaits.

[Jimmy Skitz]

I may be an old-fashioned old geezer, but isn’t it good too see the All Blacks wearing black boots instead of the multi- coloured boots we see worn today (even Nige is wearing light blue!!)

Nothing wrong with a bit of style, mon ami.

besides most players have boot deals and are told what to wear

[BFG]

You've got to feel for the Aussies and the Irish having to face arguably two of the most powerful sides given that those two powerful sides have had to play one less group match, feel like laughing that is.