StayWestFree 107 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 9 September:New Zealand v Tonga, Eden Park, Auckland (0930 BST)10 September:Scotland v Romania, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill (0200 BST)Fiji v Namibia, Rotorua International Stadium (0430 BST)France v Japan, North Harbour Stadium, North Shore (0700 BST)Argentina v England, Otago Stadium, Dunedin (0930 BST)11 September:Australia v Italy, North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (0430 BST)Ireland v United States, Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth (0700 BST)South Africa v Wales, Wellington Regional Stadium (0930 BST)14 September:Manu Samoa v Namibia, Rotorua International Stadium (0330 BST)Tonga v Canada, Northland Events Centre, Whangarei (0600 BST)Scotland v Georgia, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill (0830 BST)15 September:Russia v United States, Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth (0830 BST)16 September:New Zealand v Japan, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (0900 BST)17 September:Argentina v Romania, Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill (0430 BST)South Africa v Fiji, Wellington Regional Stadium (0700 BST)Australia v Ireland, Eden Park, Auckland (0930 BST)18 September:Wales v Manu Samoa, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (0430 BST)England v Georgia, Otago Stadium, Dunedin (0700 BST)France v Canada, McLean Park, Napier (0930 BST)20 September:Italy v Russia, Trafalgar Park, Nelson (0830 BST)21 September:Tonga v Japan, Northland Events Centre, Whangarei (0830 BST)22 September:South Africa v Namibia, North Harbour Stadium, North Shore (0900 BST)23 September:Australia v United States, Wellington Regional Stadium (0930 BST)24 September:England v Romania, Carisbrook, Dunedin (0700 BST)New Zealand v France, Eden Park, Auckland (0930 BST)25 September:Fiji v Manu Samoa, Eden Park, Auckland (0330 BST)Ireland v Russia, Rotorua International Stadium (0600 BST)Argentina v Scotland, Wellington Regional Stadium (0830 BST)26 September:Wales v Namibia, Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth (0730 BST)27 September:Canada v Japan, McLean Park, Napier (0500 BST)Italy v United States, Trafalgar Park, Nelson (0730 BST)28 September:Georgia v Romania, Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North (0730 BST)30 September:South Africa v Manu Samoa, North Harbour Stadium, North Shore (0830 BST)1 October:Australia v Russia, Nelson (0330 BST)France v Tonga, Wellington Regional Stadium (0600 BST)England v Scotland, Eden Park, Auckland (0830 BST)2 October:Argentina v Georgia, Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North (0100 BST)New Zealand v Canada, Wellington Regional Stadium (0330 BST)Wales v Fiji, Waikato Stadium, Hamilton (0600 BST)Ireland v Italy, Carisbrook, Dunedin (0830 BST)So about 2 weeks before this starts, thought I would fire a thread up.We should manage to get out our group and make the QF's. It is pretty decent that we play all our games in order of how tough they should be, ending with the toughest against England. We can beat the Argies I am sure. Beat them twice away last year so I expect us to win. It will be a tough match for sure though. Argies are no mugs. We have some of the best forwards about just now so if we stick to our forwards game and it comes off, we will do well. The other teams and how I think they will do? Wales have a tough as fuck group. The Boks, Fiji & Samoa. Oooft, they will have to be at their best to get out that group. Ireland are looking a bit out of sorts so they could maybe get fucked out. Italy have been getting better and better and they will be no walkovers. Especially since it took Ireland a last minute score to win in the 6 Nations. England look alright, they'll be in the QF's/SF's.I ain't too sure who will win. If you asked me on Friday I would have said New Zealand but after them losing the Tri Nation, I ain't so sure. Aussies have a good team and its a tough one. I don't think a European team will win anyway. I just hope to fuck England don't play like they usually do in World Cups and just go for 3 points all the time without doing any real attacking. Players to watch :James O'ConnorQuade CooperMaxime MédardImanol HarinordoquyDan CarterRichie McCawManu TuilagiKelly BrownJamie HeaslipJames HookAnd if I had to pick a winner - New Zealand with Austraila just behind. One of them two should win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo 33 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Actually looking forward to this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Don't know if this is on here or not, but I'll try to follow somehowUS to get reamed by Australia and Ireland, might be able to eek out a win over the Ruskies though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayWestFree 107 Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 This starts on Friday.But there is a decent programme tonight called Mud, Sweat & Tears on STV at 8pm. Its just a behind the scenes look at Scotlands training camp and the preparations. Should be good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeReadyStu 70 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 No Richie Gray in the players to watch section? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,288 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Really looking forward to it but it's just a pity that there is such a big time difference So who is everyones favourite other team then ... has to be the Boks for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstamomusa 3,812 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Must try and catch some games, with this thread here at least I can check on dates and times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,925 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Really looking forward to it but it's just a pity that there is such a big time difference So who is everyones favourite other team then ... has to be the Boks for me Has to be New Zealand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayWestFree 107 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 No Richie Gray in the players to watch section?He'll do a job for sure, 6'10 at 22 years old is ridiculous but I dunno, he's still 22, only got 10 or so caps. I am not sure he has the experience yet although this World Cup will teach him a lot. The odds for rugby betting is usually shite and I try and bet the points margins or draw.Scotland vs England to have no tries is always a good bet. Same as betting it to be a draw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanseabear 25 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Put a 10/3 bet on Aus to win. Think I'm gonna win that bet. NZ to choke in the final Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,085 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 What channel is this on I see the first game is 9:30 but AM/PM? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 What channel is this on I see the first game is 9:30 but AM/PM?ITV mate, most of the games if not all will be am our time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devlin 222 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 See i don't even watch rugby apart from the WC and i'm English and everyone always calls England pish at Rubgy but surely winning the World Cup and then losing out in the final the next time round isn't too bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstone 374 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I didnt think this started for a couple of months!! Will prob watch when i can though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsa 3,906 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Really looking forward to this, feeling more positive about Scotland than I have in a long time. Jackson at stand off and lack of class at centre is a worry but other than that we look strong. Nathan Hines on bench and Beattie at home shows we have some depth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,085 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Most of this will need to be sky+ no way am I getting up @ 2,3,4 AM to watch rugby Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hah, that funny wardance thing that Tongo and New Zealand do is so awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukestreetsoup 69 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 He'll do a job for sure, 6'10 at 22 years old is ridiculous but I dunno, he's still 22, only got 10 or so caps. I am not sure he has the experience yet although this World Cup will teach him a lot. The odds for rugby betting is usually shite and I try and bet the points margins or draw.Scotland vs England to have no tries is always a good bet. Same as betting it to be a draw.I think Richie will be our standout player of the tournament. Hope I can stay up for tonight Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 85,418 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Ireland Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayWestFree 107 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 NZ - Tonga was a bit average. NZ weren't all that good. It was more of Tonga giving NZ to much respect in that first half. Second half was really poor by NZ and obviously they can get through games against teams like Tonga not even playing that well. Tonga were much better in the second half and they defended superbly at one point. Also used their pack well and were battering the NZ scrum, might have got a penalty try but they eventaully got the try. NZ had some lovely touches and their offloads were great. Scotland v Romania. We should win easily. We should get 40/50 points on the board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 The power of Romania upfront is fucking us up. Right before HT aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 So we're doing well here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayWestFree 107 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 We have been utter rubbish. Defense has been a joke.8 mins left and its 24 - 24. Fuckin ridiculous. Any win will do just now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,925 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Yass! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayWestFree 107 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 THANK FUCK. All I can say on that game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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