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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Other thread full....looking good at half time

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By *arrapsMan  over a year ago

port talbot

Can't watch it... I've watched the highs and lows of Wales since the 70s and I'm done

Nerves and fingernails can't take it any longer

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

8-23 half time to us

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Keep me informed missp

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By *thena123Woman  over a year ago

Swansea

Watching it in work....

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Good game so far, good defence wall Wales keep it going

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

I can't fucking breath we were unbelievable

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By *elshcookie84Man  over a year ago

morriston

top close but top performance by the boys, need to keep up momentum v fiji and Uruguay

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Nothing makes me as nervous as an important Welsh rugby game. I spend most of it not even watching lol .

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Still shaking...

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

We are absolutely class

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By *ikingCoolMan  over a year ago

carmarthen

Above class

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Crikey that was nail biting...

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Well I was shiting myself for the last 15 mins

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Jesus my nerves were bloody shot! What an awesome game . They all played outstanding. Super happy xxmiss

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Cracking game! That Aus comeback and hangover wasn't a good combination tho

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By *en5ual KissesMan  over a year ago

Caerphilly

Hooper so should have gone into the bin, annoying! Great match

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Hooper so should have gone into the bin, annoying! Great match"

The man's a class A twat

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Looks like Scotland will get a win

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

My nerves are cooked

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By *ohnjo24Man  over a year ago

swansea

Jesus my nerves are shot,what a game from fiji

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Really didn't feel like we won with the bonus point they were very tough. A lot of those lads need a well earned rest now. Biggar Foxy Josh etc

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Great game

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By *ris400Man  over a year ago

Newport

It was a win but we've got work to do.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I just hope foxy's injury isn't too bad!

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"I just hope foxy's injury isn't too bad! "

Fingers crossed....he's our only outside centre out there like

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

We've got, at most, two more games in this tournament. Enjoy every moment and appreciate a coach who has got almost everything out of a sometimes limited player base.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"We've got, at most, two more games in this tournament. Enjoy every moment and appreciate a coach who has got almost everything out of a sometimes limited player base. "

I disagree with your opening sentence

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By *elightful 2Couple  over a year ago

No longer in the UK.

France it is then, England and New Zealand games cancelled.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I'd rather France over England any time!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Would prefer france atm anyway and it doesn't really change what the outcome was likely to be. I really feel for Scotland though hope they dont cancel they need t play! Xxmiss

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Would prefer france atm anyway and it doesn't really change what the outcome was likely to be. I really feel for Scotland though hope they dont cancel they need t play! Xxmiss "

Rumour had it that England were going to throw the game to finish 2nd thus avoid the possibility of meeting the ABs in the semis, fools thinking they could beat us in the quarters lmao. Hope the Aussies wipe the floor with them (providing we beat Uruguay of course)

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Would prefer france atm anyway and it doesn't really change what the outcome was likely to be. I really feel for Scotland though hope they dont cancel they need t play! Xxmiss

Rumour had it that England were going to throw the game to finish 2nd thus avoid the possibility of meeting the ABs in the semis, fools thinking they could beat us in the quarters lmao. Hope the Aussies wipe the floor with them (providing we beat Uruguay of course)"

jesus imagine we didn't beat Uruguay after all this hahaha.It did cross my mind them putting on a shit performance deliberately. I wouldn't put it passed them ! I'm praying we beat them! We have too xxmiss

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

And here we go again for our last game of the group stages

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"And here we go again for our last game of the group stages "

Making a meal of it so far

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Sloppy

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Scotland japan seems much more fun

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"And here we go again for our last game of the group stages

Making a meal of it so far "

We'll be a different kettle against France

How amazing are Japan

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"And here we go again for our last game of the group stages

Making a meal of it so far

We'll be a different kettle against France

How amazing are Japan "

I can see Japan going over RSA next week

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"And here we go again for our last game of the group stages

Making a meal of it so far

We'll be a different kettle against France

How amazing are Japan

I can see Japan going over RSA next week "

I'm with you there Shivs

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

England looking sharp

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By *ikingCoolMan  over a year ago

carmarthen

Looking very good

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By *arrapsMan  over a year ago

port talbot

England look very good,three great trys

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Results as expected today

Onwards and upwards to tomorrow

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By *arrapsMan  over a year ago

port talbot

Wales and England in the final ????

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Wales and England in the final ????"

As good as England looked, they'll need at least another gear to trouble NZ...

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By *ikingCoolMan  over a year ago

carmarthen

I agree maybe 2 mind Wales usually come up with the goods when under pressure if they beat France anything could happen

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By *efByOrgasmsMan  over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

New Zealand made light work of Ireland. England will need to go up a couple of notches.

Nervous for Wales, need a good start and keep the foot on their throats.

Would love to see Japan to beat South Africa

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By *arrapsMan  over a year ago

port talbot

All blacks were cynical, tackling without the ball, lying offside at the ruck, hands in the ruck, Nigel could have and should have sent two of their players to the bin.

England will need to step up a gear, and I think they will do more than that, today they looked clinical, yes the bounce was with them, but I think they can beat the blacks.... now there’s a first, ME wanting England to win....

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By *ikingCoolMan  over a year ago

carmarthen

They will need to pick up there game a lot to win the all blacks,they will need to be on top form and the all blacks off form

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By *ikingCoolMan  over a year ago

carmarthen

They will need to pick up there game a lot to win the all blacks,they will need to be on top form and the all blacks off form

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


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All blacks were cynical, tackling without the ball, lying offside at the ruck, hands in the ruck, Nigel could have and should have sent two of their players to the bin.

England will need to step up a gear, and I think they will do more than that, today they looked clinical, yes the bounce was with them, but I think they can beat the blacks.... now there’s a first, ME wanting England to win...."

Can anyone explain the new tackle laws? If a player bursts out of the maul bent over at the waste head first, how are you supposed to tackle that player?

Does one just step aside and let the player run past?

This is more like touch rugby for me. If you can duck into 15 tackles you could red card the entire opposing team.

Not too sure if I like the way rugby is going.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Awake and nervous

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By *r and Mrs SexploitCouple  over a year ago

Pontypridd


"Awake and nervous "

Me too! Excited but nervous!

Mr

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Foxy not starting what a bummer

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

I know massive loss arguably best 13 in the world

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Oh my god, I hope we don't miss foxy too much and Watkins steps up! My heart just sunk hearing that news!

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

This is not going well

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"This is not going well"

Not at all! X

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

That dirty stinking cunt shouldn't be allowed on a rugby pitch again. Poor Wainwright I'm absolutely furious

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Well fuck me how did we manage that

You have to feel so sorry for the French though.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Well done Wales Semi finals next week

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Jesus... waaay too close

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By *eachladyWoman  over a year ago

swansea

Bloody marvellous!!

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By *anter and baguetteCouple  over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Revenge is so so sweet.

Dirty French Bastards!!!!!

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham


"Well fuck me how did we manage that

You have to feel so sorry for the French though."

Knock out rugby

Doesn't matter how you do it

Victory is all that matters

One match at a time..

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By *efByOrgasmsMan  over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Fuck me lol

Onwards and upwards

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

We didn't play great against a very good on the day French team and still won....sign of a great team.....on to the nextremember 8 years ago France??fuck the french I say:

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Sorry for feeling a little compassion for the losing side.

I prefer football to egg chasing anyway

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By *andy 1Couple  over a year ago

northeast

England supporter but realy enjoyed that

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Please tell e you'll be supporting the swans in the derby next week haha x

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Please tell e you'll be supporting the swans in the derby next week haha x"

Not a chance lol . Bluebirds all the way in this house. My youngest will be there representing us

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Omg I'd have to angry fuck u being a bluebird lol....you won't beat us anyway but I'll taunt u on the day...U going?x

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

South Africa it is then....lets hope the boys have got one massive shift in them

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

They win by 10

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By *ikingCoolMan  over a year ago

carmarthen

Hope so,I think they can do it

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham

It can be done..

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By *exhornMan  over a year ago

city

Fair play Wales from an Irish visitor

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Omg I'd have to angry fuck u being a bluebird lol....you won't beat us anyway but I'll taunt u on the day...U going?x"

Angry fuck me lol. I wont be there as I havent been to enough away games to be able to get a ticket.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Bad news for Josh Navidi

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By *arrapsMan  over a year ago

port talbot


"Bad news for Josh Navidi "

Yes, great player at the breakdown.

Gatland sending for someone to take his place, wonder who ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Bad news for Josh Navidi

Yes, great player at the breakdown.

Gatland sending for someone to take his place, wonder who ?"

Apparently Scott Williams....

They obviously feel they have adequate back row bench cover between Shingler and Cubby but are hanging on til the last minute to make a call on Foxy so using the squad place freed up by Navidi to fly out another centre just incase Foxy fails to make it

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Rumours were wrong....Owen Lane has been called up

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

When is Wales playing next?

Imagine it could be a Wales vs England final.

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday. "

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final. "

If we won lol

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final. "

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

I think England will run NZ close, maybe even sneak a win. They have unbelievable ball carriers and physicality.

In many ways it's what NZ fear the most - a less racist South Africa.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh "

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

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By *arrapsMan  over a year ago

port talbot


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us "

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa "

I think it will be Wales vs All Black in the final.

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By *ardiffCoupleNJCouple  over a year ago

Pontypridd/Rhyfelin

Where to watch the the match on Sunday in Cardiff...? Suggestions...

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa "

Well lets hope we scrape through the semi final and keep the big shift for the final aye

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa

Well lets hope we scrape through the semi final and keep the big shift for the final aye "

You are pretty much guaranteed a place in the final. You can relax.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa

Well lets hope we scrape through the semi final and keep the big shift for the final aye

You are pretty much guaranteed a place in the final. You can relax."

Doesn't work like that mate unfortunately lol

We go in as underdogs this time....I have everything crossed for us

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By *efByOrgasmsMan  over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Wales will need to match the Boks upfront and keep them in their half.

Hope foxy will be ok to start as he'll be key.

Nervous and excited for the game

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa

Well lets hope we scrape through the semi final and keep the big shift for the final aye

You are pretty much guaranteed a place in the final. You can relax.

Doesn't work like that mate unfortunately lol

We go in as underdogs this time....I have everything crossed for us "

No really you can relax. If the Springboks entered a baby seal clubbing competition with Garces reffing the baby seals would win.

The bokke have lost 9 out 10 games against him. They lost the game the moment the referee anouncement was made. The same team who absolutely monstered the Japanese were beaten by the Japanese using the same ref.

Despite the AB team only conceding one penalty in the first half of their opening game someone has compiled a video over 6 minutes long of all the things the AB team got away with. But hey this is just sour grapes he's a great ref (apparently).

It really doesn't matter who wins this "competition" it's a farce.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa

Well lets hope we scrape through the semi final and keep the big shift for the final aye

You are pretty much guaranteed a place in the final. You can relax.

Doesn't work like that mate unfortunately lol

We go in as underdogs this time....I have everything crossed for us

No really you can relax. If the Springboks entered a baby seal clubbing competition with Garces reffing the baby seals would win.

The bokke have lost 9 out 10 games against him. They lost the game the moment the referee anouncement was made. The same team who absolutely monstered the Japanese were beaten by the Japanese using the same ref.

Despite the AB team only conceding one penalty in the first half of their opening game someone has compiled a video over 6 minutes long of all the things the AB team got away with. But hey this is just sour grapes he's a great ref (apparently).

It really doesn't matter who wins this "competition" it's a farce."

Sour grapes indeed

Blaming a referee for a game that is still 4 days away

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa

Well lets hope we scrape through the semi final and keep the big shift for the final aye

You are pretty much guaranteed a place in the final. You can relax.

Doesn't work like that mate unfortunately lol

We go in as underdogs this time....I have everything crossed for us

No really you can relax. If the Springboks entered a baby seal clubbing competition with Garces reffing the baby seals would win.

The bokke have lost 9 out 10 games against him. They lost the game the moment the referee anouncement was made. The same team who absolutely monstered the Japanese were beaten by the Japanese using the same ref.

Despite the AB team only conceding one penalty in the first half of their opening game someone has compiled a video over 6 minutes long of all the things the AB team got away with. But hey this is just sour grapes he's a great ref (apparently).

It really doesn't matter who wins this "competition" it's a farce.

Sour grapes indeed

Blaming a referee for a game that is still 4 days away "

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/champions-cup/garces-in-shock-final-call-despite-semifinal-criticism-38052018.html

But it's fine when he's considered to incompetent to ref Leinster vs Saracens?

Garce is not famous for being a good ref. He's famous for making sure the Springboks lose.

Springboks have never beaten the All Blacks under him. They have never beaten Wales under him. Hell, they haven't even beaten Japan under him.

Don't worry the game is in the bag. I'm not even going to waste my time watching it. I'm going tanning

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa

Well lets hope we scrape through the semi final and keep the big shift for the final aye

You are pretty much guaranteed a place in the final. You can relax.

Doesn't work like that mate unfortunately lol

We go in as underdogs this time....I have everything crossed for us

No really you can relax. If the Springboks entered a baby seal clubbing competition with Garces reffing the baby seals would win.

The bokke have lost 9 out 10 games against him. They lost the game the moment the referee anouncement was made. The same team who absolutely monstered the Japanese were beaten by the Japanese using the same ref.

Despite the AB team only conceding one penalty in the first half of their opening game someone has compiled a video over 6 minutes long of all the things the AB team got away with. But hey this is just sour grapes he's a great ref (apparently).

It really doesn't matter who wins this "competition" it's a farce.

Sour grapes indeed

Blaming a referee for a game that is still 4 days away

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/champions-cup/garces-in-shock-final-call-despite-semifinal-criticism-38052018.html

But it's fine when he's considered to incompetent to ref Leinster vs Saracens?

Garce is not famous for being a good ref. He's famous for making sure the Springboks lose.

Springboks have never beaten the All Blacks under him. They have never beaten Wales under him. Hell, they haven't even beaten Japan under him.

Don't worry the game is in the bag. I'm not even going to waste my time watching it. I'm going tanning "

Enjoy your tanning

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"I couldn't cope with a Wales England final.

Fortunately we'll lose against the boks on Sunday.

Fortunately

I would like to see a Wales & England final.

That went over your head a bit didn't it? Of course I want us to win on Sunday.

But can you imagine losing to England in the final. Urgh

I don't think it will be as one sided as people think but I think the ABs will win

Wales v SA will all depend on which Wales turns up. We have coasted through by the skin of our teeth so far so we have one huge performance in us

It’s two huge performances we need to win the World Cup.....

A Wales England final would be a great achievement for the northern hemisphere sides, but I think that its going to be England V South Africa

Well lets hope we scrape through the semi final and keep the big shift for the final aye

You are pretty much guaranteed a place in the final. You can relax.

Doesn't work like that mate unfortunately lol

We go in as underdogs this time....I have everything crossed for us

No really you can relax. If the Springboks entered a baby seal clubbing competition with Garces reffing the baby seals would win.

The bokke have lost 9 out 10 games against him. They lost the game the moment the referee anouncement was made. The same team who absolutely monstered the Japanese were beaten by the Japanese using the same ref.

Despite the AB team only conceding one penalty in the first half of their opening game someone has compiled a video over 6 minutes long of all the things the AB team got away with. But hey this is just sour grapes he's a great ref (apparently).

It really doesn't matter who wins this "competition" it's a farce.

Sour grapes indeed

Blaming a referee for a game that is still 4 days away

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/champions-cup/garces-in-shock-final-call-despite-semifinal-criticism-38052018.html

But it's fine when he's considered to incompetent to ref Leinster vs Saracens?

Garce is not famous for being a good ref. He's famous for making sure the Springboks lose.

Springboks have never beaten the All Blacks under him. They have never beaten Wales under him. Hell, they haven't even beaten Japan under him.

Don't worry the game is in the bag. I'm not even going to waste my time watching it. I'm going tanning

Enjoy your tanning"

Thank you. Going off to PDI so need a base tan before I let it all hang out at Kiosk 4!!!

Good luck against the All Blacks in the final

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Im thinking if we win the semi final I may take 10 guys off my block list cause Ill be soooo happy, they have probably blocked me too anyway lol. I only have 11 on there but one fucker is staying blocked till the end of time

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Im thinking if we win the semi final I may take 10 guys off my block list cause Ill be soooo happy, they have probably blocked me too anyway lol. I only have 11 on there but one fucker is staying blocked till the end of time "

Aww Bubbs the block list is so underrated haha

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Im thinking if we win the semi final I may take 10 guys off my block list cause Ill be soooo happy, they have probably blocked me too anyway lol. I only have 11 on there but one fucker is staying blocked till the end of time

Aww Bubbs the block list is so underrated haha "

Im just such a nice person as you know. I wouldnt want to upset someone unnecessarily

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Im thinking if we win the semi final I may take 10 guys off my block list cause Ill be soooo happy, they have probably blocked me too anyway lol. I only have 11 on there but one fucker is staying blocked till the end of time

Aww Bubbs the block list is so underrated haha

Im just such a nice person as you know. I wouldnt want to upset someone unnecessarily "

Yes Bubbs You are a very pleasant individual haha. Seriously though you are a wonderful lady and I miss your company

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Im thinking if we win the semi final I may take 10 guys off my block list cause Ill be soooo happy, they have probably blocked me too anyway lol. I only have 11 on there but one fucker is staying blocked till the end of time "

Prepare to be happy then. This is like the remake of an old movie. The original actors were Australia and the star of the show in 2011 was Bryce Lawrence. Different team, different hitman, same plot.

I doubt they will change the ending.

??

Enjoy the game

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By *oolybullyMan  over a year ago

Close enough

Unfortunately I will miss that game as I will be watching the football and the much anticipated South Wales derby. Come on Cardiff lol.

South Africa are looking good so it's going to be very tough. My fingers are crossed for us though. Come on Wales. Make us even prouder.

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By *arrapsMan  over a year ago

port talbot

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By *arrapsMan  over a year ago

port talbot

Gatlands last game as coach in a meaningful event ?

Or

Just a curtain raiser for the main event ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news "

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final.

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final."

Can't argue with that. We have 8-10 players out or crocked who would be in our 23.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final.

Can't argue with that. We have 8-10 players out or crocked who would be in our 23. "

I think we can do it even with the amount of injuries

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final.

Can't argue with that. We have 8-10 players out or crocked who would be in our 23.

I think we can do it even with the amount of injuries "

Hope you're right. I'll go mental if we win!

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By *ORDERMANMan  over a year ago

wrexham

We were down to bear bones when we first encountered real south africans on 22/23 January 1879, we did it then we'll do it Sunday...

Men of Harlech anyone....

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final.

Can't argue with that. We have 8-10 players out or crocked who would be in our 23. "

Player 16 hardly ever loses a game.

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

We'll see.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"We were down to bear bones when we first encountered real south africans on 22/23 January 1879, we did it then we'll do it Sunday...

Men of Harlech anyone.... "

27 June 1998

Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

96 - 13

In the days before French referees....

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final.

Can't argue with that. We have 8-10 players out or crocked who would be in our 23.

Player 16 hardly ever loses a game."

Would you like some salt for that chip on your shoulder??

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final.

Can't argue with that. We have 8-10 players out or crocked who would be in our 23.

Player 16 hardly ever loses a game.

Would you like some salt for that chip on your shoulder?? "

Yes please. And lemon. And tequila...

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final.

Can't argue with that. We have 8-10 players out or crocked who would be in our 23.

Player 16 hardly ever loses a game.

Would you like some salt for that chip on your shoulder??

Yes please. And lemon. And tequila... "

You buying?? Haha

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Sanjay looking doubtful for Sunday after picking up an ankle injury in training

Very bad news

If Wales lose this game they will blame injuries. If South Africa lose they will blame the ref.

Whoever wins will lose in the final.

Can't argue with that. We have 8-10 players out or crocked who would be in our 23.

Player 16 hardly ever loses a game.

Would you like some salt for that chip on your shoulder??

Yes please. And lemon. And tequila...

You buying?? Haha "

Now that would be exploiting my weakness for Welsh lasses! How am I supposed to be able to say no when you all make me go weak at the knees?

You bring the salt and I'll supply the rest

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By *estcountrybullMan  over a year ago

cardiff

I've just come back from a Japan. What a trip. I'm confident that Wales will beat South Africa and if they play England in the final...world cup champions . If we have to play the All blacks forget it lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Class start by England

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Singh mun. I think they will run out of puff soon. But will it be to late for a come back by the blacks... Hmm

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

England in this world cup have been on fire dispite finishing 2nd in the group stage....as much as I hate them they deserve they half time lead.right now I'd rather play the all blacks than England

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

We cannot lose tomorrow....it is not an option

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By *thena123Woman  over a year ago

Swansea

Wow what a game that was, I've not seen them play that good in a long time....

Praying for a Welsh victory tomorrow

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By *ornycpl2000Couple  over a year ago

Swansea

Well done England.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Credit to England....deserved it in every aspect of the game they were class...we cannot lose tommorow

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

The big day has arrived troops

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By *efByOrgasmsMan  over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Nerves are kicking in slowly

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

I've been up since 4:30

No good

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By *are2xploreMan  over a year ago

Cynon Valley

Get some black coffee

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Yeah won't be good to fall asleep during the game

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Best of luck this morning folks...

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By *eachladyWoman  over a year ago

swansea


"I've been up since 4:30

No good"

Was up until 4:30!

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By *taffs_hotwifeCouple  over a year ago

Sth Staffs

Good luck Wales. Be great to have an all British final.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Up and ready for my boys.. come on Wales

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

Here we go ....

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Here we go ...."

Why did you go? Was wondering why things are so quiet....

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Wales need their first time taclkles to count

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Here we go ....

Why did you go? Was wondering why things are so quiet...."

Go where?? A well deserved victory for South Africa even with Garces

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Here we go ....

Why did you go? Was wondering why things are so quiet....

Go where?? A well deserved victory for South Africa even with Garces "

Thank you Very gracious. I hope Wales thrash the All Blacks.

I hope they recover from those injuries

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By *andm288Couple  over a year ago

oxford

What was the final score

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By *efByOrgasmsMan  over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Francis and North going off hurt us but the better team won today.

Gutted ain't the word

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By *ornycpl2000Couple  over a year ago

Swansea

Good game, pity the welsh lost

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Good game, pity the welsh lost"

Pity someone had to loose. I thought SA were gone for all money.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"What was the final score"
16 - 19

Sorry mate

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"Francis and North going off hurt us but the better team won today.

Gutted ain't the word"

I wouldnt say they were better really, bit of a scrappy game and small margins win it.could have gone either way.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Francis and North going off hurt us but the better team won today.

Gutted ain't the wordI wouldnt say they were better really, bit of a scrappy game and small margins win it.could have gone either way. "

True. SA were lucky on more than one occasion.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Great game x proud to be welsh

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Great game x proud to be welsh "

The Welsh can always be proud. They play a good game win or lose.

Jake White said AWJ would lift the cup saying he was the most improved player he had ever seen.

I will be cheering for them with all my heart against the All Blacks.

The biggest factor that weighs against Wales is they never have the world's best and fairest ref on the field.

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By *anter and baguetteCouple  over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Boys,boys,boys mun........same old school boy error.....Plan A didnt work so we switched to............ Plan A .

Absolutely gutted for Alun Wyn, his pre match interview had me in tears. What a captain, what a man.

Diolch yn fawr Mr Jones you are a legend.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Here we go ....

Why did you go? Was wondering why things are so quiet....

Go where?? A well deserved victory for South Africa even with Garces

Thank you Very gracious. I hope Wales thrash the All Blacks.

I hope they recover from those injuries "

No reason to be anything other than gracious my friend. The result could have gone either way, it was such a close tight battle.

The boys did our country proud and we will welcome them home with open arms

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Boys,boys,boys mun........same old school boy error.....Plan A didnt work so we switched to............ Plan A .

Absolutely gutted for Alun Wyn, his pre match interview had me in tears. What a captain, what a man.

Diolch yn fawr Mr Jones you are a legend. "

I think he's got another one in him in 4 years time

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Here we go ....

Why did you go? Was wondering why things are so quiet....

Go where?? A well deserved victory for South Africa even with Garces

Thank you Very gracious. I hope Wales thrash the All Blacks.

I hope they recover from those injuries

No reason to be anything other than gracious my friend. The result could have gone either way, it was such a close tight battle.

The boys did our country proud and we will welcome them home with open arms "

I really wasn't going to watch this game because I felt that Garces was a gun pointed at the Springboks head. However after the English won last night the gun was turned 180 degrees.

I say this with the greatest respect. The fact remains that the last time Wales beat the AB team was a while back and they haven't had a good time on the injury front.

I hope that Wales play with the same heart, guts and determination on Friday. I think they deserve 3rd place. Fingers crossed that you get Barnes not Garces.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago


"Here we go ....

Why did you go? Was wondering why things are so quiet....

Go where?? A well deserved victory for South Africa even with Garces

Thank you Very gracious. I hope Wales thrash the All Blacks.

I hope they recover from those injuries

No reason to be anything other than gracious my friend. The result could have gone either way, it was such a close tight battle.

The boys did our country proud and we will welcome them home with open arms

I really wasn't going to watch this game because I felt that Garces was a gun pointed at the Springboks head. However after the English won last night the gun was turned 180 degrees.

I say this with the greatest respect. The fact remains that the last time Wales beat the AB team was a while back and they haven't had a good time on the injury front.

I hope that Wales play with the same heart, guts and determination on Friday. I think they deserve 3rd place. Fingers crossed that you get Barnes not Garces. "

Referee makes no difference

They are all professionals at the highest end of their jobs

The result of the 3rd place play offs doesn't matter to me the priority is to get what's left of the Ospreys home in 1 piece ready for the start of the Heineken cup. I would rather none of them played Friday and got an extra weeks rest

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"The result of the 3rd place play offs doesn't matter to me"

Whilst I sort of agree, a win against NZ would still be a decent send off for St. Gatland

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Here we go ....

Why did you go? Was wondering why things are so quiet....

Go where?? A well deserved victory for South Africa even with Garces

Thank you Very gracious. I hope Wales thrash the All Blacks.

I hope they recover from those injuries

No reason to be anything other than gracious my friend. The result could have gone either way, it was such a close tight battle.

The boys did our country proud and we will welcome them home with open arms

I really wasn't going to watch this game because I felt that Garces was a gun pointed at the Springboks head. However after the English won last night the gun was turned 180 degrees.

I say this with the greatest respect. The fact remains that the last time Wales beat the AB team was a while back and they haven't had a good time on the injury front.

I hope that Wales play with the same heart, guts and determination on Friday. I think they deserve 3rd place. Fingers crossed that you get Barnes not Garces.

Referee makes no difference

They are all professionals at the highest end of their jobs

The result of the 3rd place play offs doesn't matter to me the priority is to get what's left of the Ospreys home in 1 piece ready for the start of the Heineken cup. I would rather none of them played Friday and got an extra weeks rest "

Maybe so but Wayne Barnes vs New Zealand, Craig Joubert vs Scotland, Bryce Lawrence vs South Africa......

I think rugby is one of the most subjective games there is. Steve Walsh Jr who reffed many professional games internationally has admitted to bias against teams and players. So it does happen.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

So close

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge


"Boys,boys,boys mun........same old school boy error.....Plan A didnt work so we switched to............ Plan A .

Absolutely gutted for Alun Wyn, his pre match interview had me in tears. What a captain, what a man.

Diolch yn fawr Mr Jones you are a legend. "

What would your plan B have been?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Boys,boys,boys mun........same old school boy error.....Plan A didnt work so we switched to............ Plan A .

Absolutely gutted for Alun Wyn, his pre match interview had me in tears. What a captain, what a man.

Diolch yn fawr Mr Jones you are a legend.

What would your plan B have been? "

Score more points.

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By *anter and baguetteCouple  over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Plan B was hold onto the ball, keep them tackling, the boks are big,big fellas and to keep getting up and tackle again takes it out of you. Wales are far fitter than many sides,and proved in the 6 nations that possession is king.

England will do that in the final and through my very gritted teeth I think they will win.

Friday is a pointless exercise, but I hope we make a game of it.

Its now Monday and im still super gutted.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Plan B was hold onto the ball, keep them tackling, the boks are big,big fellas and to keep getting up and tackle again takes it out of you. Wales are far fitter than many sides,and proved in the 6 nations that possession is king.

England will do that in the final and through my very gritted teeth I think they will win.

Friday is a pointless exercise, but I hope we make a game of it.

Its now Monday and im still super gutted. "

The Springbok game plan is not to have possession. They kick the ball to you and then run in between your players so that you can't offload to a person in a better position than you. Once you're isolated they turn you over. It's brutal, ugly and effective.

If you over commit to the ruck and maul they still have the backs to spank you.

If you try to turn it into a kicking game they have the guns for that too.

Their main weakness is out on the wings. Their drift defense is very susceptible to overlaps and cross kicks.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Wales online is now reporting that Wales were robbed by Garces.

Considering that Springbok fans thought Garces was likely to blow in favour of Wales, but the tables turned when England beat the All Blacks it says two things.

One that there is a popular belief that Wotld Rugby use referees to influence results of games.

Two that the All Blacks prefer to play Wales to Springboks.

I personally find it strange that the most controversial referee possible is chosen for these games.

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By *anter and baguetteCouple  over a year ago

BRIDGEND


"Plan B was hold onto the ball, keep them tackling, the boks are big,big fellas and to keep getting up and tackle again takes it out of you. Wales are far fitter than many sides,and proved in the 6 nations that possession is king.

England will do that in the final and through my very gritted teeth I think they will win.

Friday is a pointless exercise, but I hope we make a game of it.

Its now Monday and im still super gutted.

The Springbok game plan is not to have possession. They kick the ball to you and then run in between your players so that you can't offload to a person in a better position than you. Once you're isolated they turn you over. It's brutal, ugly and effective.

If you over commit to the ruck and maul they still have the backs to spank you.

If you try to turn it into a kicking game they have the guns for that too.

Their main weakness is out on the wings. Their drift defense is very susceptible to overlaps and cross kicks. "

You need possession for that??

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Plan B was hold onto the ball, keep them tackling, the boks are big,big fellas and to keep getting up and tackle again takes it out of you. Wales are far fitter than many sides,and proved in the 6 nations that possession is king.

England will do that in the final and through my very gritted teeth I think they will win.

Friday is a pointless exercise, but I hope we make a game of it.

Its now Monday and im still super gutted.

The Springbok game plan is not to have possession. They kick the ball to you and then run in between your players so that you can't offload to a person in a better position than you. Once you're isolated they turn you over. It's brutal, ugly and effective.

If you over commit to the ruck and maul they still have the backs to spank you.

If you try to turn it into a kicking game they have the guns for that too.

Their main weakness is out on the wings. Their drift defense is very susceptible to overlaps and cross kicks.

You need possession for that??"

The stats say it all...

POSSESSION

South Africa - 39%

Wales - 61%

TERRITORY

South Africa - 62%

Wales - 38%

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By *ancubsaMan  over a year ago

Newport

Credit to both teams, they played well and, even though I'm South African I have lived over half my life in Wales and consider myself half Welsh . For me, even though I was primarily rooting for the Boks, it was a win either way on the outcome for me. I didn't expect England to beat the All Blacks and fair play to them, they played well. Personally, I don't think the Springboks or Wales are playing as well as England or the All Blacks but really it's down to tactics and the team on the day. It all depends on the day.

COME ON BOKKE!!!

COME ON WALES!!!

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By *strokeC100Couple  over a year ago

chester

my English friends think the cups in the bag. They may be right- if they played like they did against NZ you’d expect them to win by +20.

But rugby isn’t often like that. Pretty much this squad conceded nearly 40 points against Scotland , but , more relevantly, have both won and lost in competitive matches against Wales. Th e Boks game is brutally simple , as , let’s face it, is ours, and could be effective.

I’m not sure who I’ll be supporting tbh in that one. English fans are pretty much ok, but the commentators are unbearable.

As for us, while it would be lovely to beat NZ , it’s not going to happen. The last time they lost two in a row was 21 years ago. Their incentive to put in a performance is at least as great as ours, and as usual in world cups , we’re finishing with a third of our first choice players missing and some of the rest held together with string

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By *ancardiff7Man  over a year ago

Near Cowbridge


"Plan B was hold onto the ball, keep them tackling, the boks are big,big fellas and to keep getting up and tackle again takes it out of you. Wales are far fitter than many sides,and proved in the 6 nations that possession is king.

England will do that in the final and through my very gritted teeth I think they will win.

Friday is a pointless exercise, but I hope we make a game of it.

Its now Monday and im still super gutted. "

I don't think that would have worked. We were getting smashed in contact.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Boys,boys,boys mun........same old school boy error.....Plan A didnt work so we switched to............ Plan A .

Absolutely gutted for Alun Wyn, his pre match interview had me in tears. What a captain, what a man.

Diolch yn fawr Mr Jones you are a legend. "

Totally agree. What an interview what a man and what passion.

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By (user no longer on site) OP     over a year ago

So it's Gatlands last hurrah in the morning

I feel quite upset

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