2023 RWC Buildup, Squads, Fixtures 'etc'

Loafing Oaf · 23-09-2023 2:51pm

Two kicks to win missed, amazing finale!

Tileman · 23-09-2023 2:52pm

Ah dear what a match. Both teams has a chance to win it but shows what pressure does. Very enjoyable match though. One of the better ones in this wc

irishguitarlad · 23-09-2023 2:53pm

Some drama, I don't watch much rugby but that was seriously entertaining.

FrancieBrady · 23-09-2023 2:53pm

Very enjoyable.

Brainfart by the 22 in a game they should have won.

pickarooney · 23-09-2023 2:53pm

What a match and what a finish.

typhoony · 23-09-2023 2:54pm

Great game and very good commentary from Ryle Nugent

AndyBoBandy · 23-09-2023 2:54pm

Gutted for Portugal.

but bravo to both….. excellent game..

pixelburp · 23-09-2023 2:58pm

Yet another match I had to miss the second half for, and find myself gutted over missing some entertainment. Some game obviously, and delighted for Portugal getting something from this WC; winning this would have been earned so shame their nerve didn't quite hold. They put it up to Wales too, so fair dues all round. Their next game is next Sunday so they should recover for Australi; even if they won't win they'll hopefully stay competitive for long enough.

As for Georgia, no idea what to make of them these days. Real Tier 1.5 stuff. Like I said where they anywhere else in Europe they'd probably be in the 6 nations by now

gameoverdude · 23-09-2023 2:59pm

I got so invested in that match. Quite drained now.

So disappointed for Portugal. I just hope this grandstands what teams can do outside tier 1. Lots of great and exciting play with a lot of talent there.

I'd say there maybe a few clubs knocking for some of these players.

bingobango12 · 23-09-2023 2:59pm

Fantastic game. Just have to try stay awake watching England next and then the big one.

Pete_Cavan · 23-09-2023 3:11pm

A draw is a good result as both teams have points on the board. If Australia beat Wales, this group will look reasonably respectable which would be a positive for the tournament.

Would be great if both these teams got BPs from Fiji, maybe a LBP for Georgia and a try BP for Portugal in an all out attack, run it from anywhere try-fest. Ordinarily I'd like to see one of these teams beat Fiji but in this case I want Fiji to progress at the expense of Wales/Australia.

AndyBoBandy · 23-09-2023 3:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146914#Comment_121146914

I’ve taken the conscious decision to not watch the England game…

I dislike watching them play at the best of times anyway (unless against Ireland), So I’ll give this game a wide berth…. Want to be fresh for later…

My brother just sent me a photo of the Stade de France taken from his hotel room… lucky buggers….

boetstark · 23-09-2023 3:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121143789#Comment_121143789

Maybe 3 world cups ?

PTH2009 · 23-09-2023 4:03pm

My heart wouldn't be able if that was the ending to a knockout game

'Sexton penalty to put us into a semi final'

FrancieBrady · 23-09-2023 4:05pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146899#Comment_121146899

Shout out for the commentary too.

Plain that they both love good rugby and were excited by both teams.

Nugent pitched his effort perfectly for a wee classic of the RWC

Wailin · 23-09-2023 4:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146236#Comment_121146236

Love the complete blanking of Scotland, like they don't have a chance! Ireland lose tonight and the Scots will be out for blood.

23-09-2023 4:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121147003#Comment_121147003

3\7 is a great record, the best record. SA rarely under perform in WCs. Even after the 2015 Japan loss they gave NZ a great game in the semi, only losing by 2 points. Huge respect.

Peterx · 23-09-2023 4:17pm

That Georgia v Portugal match was the reason for 20 in the world cup. Every team in the group has at least one good chance of a win. Still not sure about the 24 team WC though. The Tier 1 teams against a team that Portugal/Georgia would hammer.........

fitz · 23-09-2023 4:51pm

What was Arundell at there making contact after the ball was grounded? Seemed totally unnecessary.

fitz · 23-09-2023 4:53pm

Awful from Smith.

MaddChris · 23-09-2023 4:54pm

You'd wonder sometimes how Smith keeps getting call ups.

fitz · 23-09-2023 4:55pm

Chile's continuity could actually cause England problems.

Burkie1203 · 23-09-2023 4:57pm

Chile props chucking better passes than Marcus smith

pickarooney · 23-09-2023 5:02pm

Magnificent 50 22

pickarooney · 23-09-2023 5:03pm

fitz · 23-09-2023 5:03pm

Pass to Daly was well forward there, I thought.

razorblunt · 23-09-2023 5:05pm

Feel sorry for Portugal, penalty try for the high tackle on their first try would have made the difference.

Lots of dodgy rolls being attempted by England at rucks. It's Peyper so someone is going to have to lose a knee before he does anything.

razorblunt · 23-09-2023 5:06pm

ITV commentary is it usual disgraceful stuff. Really downplaying what Chile were doing for 20 mins

fitz · 23-09-2023 5:06pm

Lost bind there in the scrum, England lucky not to give away a penalty.

fitz · 23-09-2023 5:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121147284#Comment_121147284

There's a dismissive arrogance to it. You'd swear England were on fire at the moment the way they talk down opponents.

2023 RWC Buildup, Squads, Fixtures 'etc'

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