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  • MidlandsGrimpeur2
    MidlandsGrimpeur2 Posts: 2,167
    So would you rather play France or SA...? I'm not sure...


    SA, and try and turn it into an ugly set piece game. Our (only?) strength has been in the forwards and we could try and take SA on for power and try and keep it tight, as is often the case between the two sides.

    I just think France at their best have an attacking threat we can't contain and there is a danger they would blow us of the field again as per the 6N.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,572
    I’d agree with MG2.
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  • mrb123
    mrb123 Posts: 4,842
    Can an argument be made that France are more likely to bottle it with all the pressure of being at home and now probably favourites?
  • mrb123
    mrb123 Posts: 4,842
    mrb123 said:

    Can an argument be made that France are more likely to bottle it with all the pressure of being at home and now probably favourites?

    Then again if they beat SA then they probably won't.

  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,623
    Really do not want an AB vs SA final, so I'd rather France win tonight.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    I really think SA are going to do this... 🫣
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    pblakeney said:

    I’d agree with MG2.

    Me too,

    Although if England can't win I'd rather it be France (now it can't be Ireland...)
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,572
    Ferk me, it had better be SA.
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    Wow...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    I have never seen Even Etzebeth look scared...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,297
    Interesting...
  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,623
    ddraver said:

    I have never seen Even Etzebeth look scared...

    Got away with it big time Etzebeth.

    SA very lucky.
  • MidlandsGrimpeur2
    MidlandsGrimpeur2 Posts: 2,167
    Yep, how that was not given against SA is mind boggling.

    I want France to win, I think they are a brilliant team, will just have to accept getting battered by them next week 😂
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,572
    Be afraid.
    Be very afraid.
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    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,734
    This game isn’t too shabby!
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • MidlandsGrimpeur2
    MidlandsGrimpeur2 Posts: 2,167
    Don't think I have ever seen a first 30mins like this before.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    This is insane...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • skyblueamateur
    skyblueamateur Posts: 1,498
    Absolutely incredible.
  • shirley_basso
    shirley_basso Posts: 6,195
    Eng are getting crucified whatever happens...
  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,623
    An incredible half, one of the best ever I think.

    Etzebeth - not sure there's any mitigation as Antonio wasn't dipping or changing direction, and no one else involved.
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,297
    Just lost 6-7 mins due to the pants ITVX app having a hissy. So missed the last French try. Good game though. Time to mute those 'kin adverts. 🤨
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    Well France need to score 10 + in these first 10 mins of yellow...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    ...well now they need to defend like...erm...cockerels..?
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    France absolutely spent at the end. Springboks weren't...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,734
    So much for the Northern Hemisphere dominating the quarter finals.
    Thought the Boks managed the breakdowns and the ref extremely well.
    "Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,623
    No, no, no, no.......
    The worst possible final coming up in 2 weeks.
    Few key decisions went the Saffas way, along with the ball bouncing their way most times.
    Some match overall though, and what incredible intensity.
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,297
    That was a good watch. 👍
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,572
    blazing_saddles said:

    So much for the Northern Hemisphere dominating the quarter finals.
    Thought the Boks managed the breakdowns and the ref extremely well.

    Yup! My pre-match predictions show just how little I know. 🤣
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    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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  • mrb123
    mrb123 Posts: 4,842
    England the only unbeaten team left!
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,737
    Signs were there in the 6N that both France and Ireland could misfire...
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver

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