Buggered if I understand that Aussie team.

James O'Connor has been playing well and the Aussie backline has looked better every time that Toomua has come on.

This Petaia must be an absolute superstar in the making to be starting in a world cup knockout over both of these guys. I know nothing of him really, so can't offer much comment.

@The-Irishman said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):

@kiwiinmelb said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):

He may allow the game to flow more ,open running rugby will suit us down to the ground obviously,

They want a stop start borefest, but they can’t say that , it sounds too negative and against what is good for the game

Stop start borefest? Was the game in Dublin last November a borefest? Ignoring the outcome of the result, I think any rugby fan would have thought that was a great game to watch.

Depends who you were supporting ...

@voodoo said in Plans for Saturday:

This:

@MajorRage said in Plans for Saturday:

Thats a big cuddly fluffy bunny my friend. Just like me.

does not gel with this:

@MajorRage said in Plans for Saturday:

Up around 6, smash some water & a banana. 90 minutes run, back around 45 mins to kick off. Time make some coffee, pancakes for kids and poached eggs on avocado and tomato toast, finished off with fresh chili, basil.

Watch England vs Australia with 2 of my brother in laws, drink some water and cheer on ... well, nobody actually.

Finish game, slice up some fresh fruit for me and the kids.

All about just being a fluffy bunny, with none of the rest.

@Bones said in Plans for Saturday:

@MajorRage said in Plans for Saturday:

@Hooroo said in Plans for Saturday:

You’re going to take 40 shits?

Most will end up likely being just gas.

In the theme of the thread, this seems appropriate for the guy whose avatar basically looks like a large pile of white powder.

Thats a big cuddly fluffy bunny my friend. Just like me.

@Hooroo said in Plans for Saturday:

You’re going to take 40 shits?

Most will end up likely being just gas.

@dogmeat said in Euro qualifier stopped twice for Racism:

While I agree racism at football is often an excuse for violent thuggery, I don't know what world you live in where you don't see daily examples of racism.

Sadly it's not the one I'm in. It might not be as overt as in the past although I still see that as well but casual racism is alive and kicking in NZ.

There is a colossal difference between racism and casual racism. That is something that is very lost on the woke brigade.

Good example - 2 mins ago, I glanced over and saw my colleague Daryl, so said "Morning, mate". Realised the bloke was giving me a look .. and then I realised it wasn't Daryl. It was another bloke of caribbean origin.

Whoops.

@Snowy said in Sub two hour marathon:

@MajorRage said in Sub two hour marathon:

@dogmeat said in Sub two hour marathon:

@MajorRage so your second favourite distance is 8.4 kms?

Yeah I noticed that fact on a re-read. But didn’t amend as thought only a pedantic arsehole would point it out.

(Or @booboo)

You've been here for quite a while... but you didn't think that you'd find any pedantic arseholes? No correctors?

Oh I knew they were out there. I just expected better from @booboo

Up around 6, smash some water & a banana. 90 minutes run, back around 45 mins to kick off. Time make some coffee, pancakes for kids and poached eggs on avocado and tomato toast, finished off with fresh chili, basil.

Watch England vs Australia with 2 of my brother in laws, drink some water and cheer on ... well, nobody actually.

Finish game, slice up some fresh fruit for me and the kids. Discuss game, then settle in for AB's game.

2 mins into AB's game. Probably take a shit.
Rinse, repeat above line every 2 mins.

Cheer / Cry.

Thats my plan, anyway ...

@Billy-Webb said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

@cgrant said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

Maybe an early red card for a big SA forward (i.e Etzebeth or Vermeulen) could change the probable outcome of this QF.

A red card for any Bok would cause problems.
Same applies to Japan and in fact every team playing in the Quarters.
I really hope cards do not play a role in any of these games - but given the track record to date that is 99% unrealistic.

Avoiding Skeeny as your TMO has helped you on this front.

England vs Oz looks most likely to be affected by a red card.