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Top day out. Even if I did have to revert to English neutrality at half time…
Autumn Rugby Internationals 2022
- Thread starter Elpenor
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Top day out. Even if I did have to revert to English neutrality at half time…
flypanam
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Not an international but a Saffa XV are playing Munster today at 18.30
It’s been shown here for free
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It’s been shown here for free
Virgin Media Player
I see Munster won, that’s a nice coup for them
Big block of games this weekend.
On Saturday it’s Ireland v Fiji at 1pm, with Italy v Australia also at 1pm, 3:15pm sees England v Japan, then 5:30pm brings us for Wales v Argentina, and finally France v South Africa at 8pm.
On Sunday it’s Scotland v New Zealand at 2:15pm
Ireland v Fiji should be a comfortable victory for Andy Farrell’s men, some fringe players are getting caps. Ireland probably feel they’ve done their job already this Autumn having seen off South Africa.
Italy are probably not going to beat Australia but a good performance will see the rest of the six nations take notice.
England will hopefully be more interesting to watch than last week and give a debut to Dave Ribbans, one of the best locks in the premiership. Still playing Itoje out of position, but a faster 8 in Simmonds, 9 in JVP and Jonny May is back on the wing so maybe they’ll have the edge against the brave blossoms.
I reckon Wales might bounce back and win a close match, but they’re playing Rees-Zammit at full back which may backfire. Argentina’s rapid wings will look to turn Alex Cuthbert too.
France v South Africa is probably the most interesting match up - I don’t think this France team have met the Boks since World Cup 2019 and I think France can dominate what is really a limited Springbok team who don’t have a proper fly half.
As for Sundays game the return of Finn Russell at fly half is the talking point. The Scottish team isn’t announced yet but I can see it being much like the Wales v New Zealand game unless Finn puts in a career best performance and the team both give him enough ball to do and finish it off.
Big block of games this weekend.
On Saturday it’s Ireland v Fiji at 1pm, with Italy v Australia also at 1pm, 3:15pm sees England v Japan, then 5:30pm brings us for Wales v Argentina, and finally France v South Africa at 8pm.
On Sunday it’s Scotland v New Zealand at 2:15pm
Ireland v Fiji should be a comfortable victory for Andy Farrell’s men, some fringe players are getting caps. Ireland probably feel they’ve done their job already this Autumn having seen off South Africa.
Italy are probably not going to beat Australia but a good performance will see the rest of the six nations take notice.
England will hopefully be more interesting to watch than last week and give a debut to Dave Ribbans, one of the best locks in the premiership. Still playing Itoje out of position, but a faster 8 in Simmonds, 9 in JVP and Jonny May is back on the wing so maybe they’ll have the edge against the brave blossoms.
I reckon Wales might bounce back and win a close match, but they’re playing Rees-Zammit at full back which may backfire. Argentina’s rapid wings will look to turn Alex Cuthbert too.
France v South Africa is probably the most interesting match up - I don’t think this France team have met the Boks since World Cup 2019 and I think France can dominate what is really a limited Springbok team who don’t have a proper fly half.
As for Sundays game the return of Finn Russell at fly half is the talking point. The Scottish team isn’t announced yet but I can see it being much like the Wales v New Zealand game unless Finn puts in a career best performance and the team both give him enough ball to do and finish it off.
flypanam
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Agree with much of what you say, although I don’t think Finn Russell will make much of a difference for the Scotland. He never seems to be on the same wavelength as his team and is therefore prone to unforced errors. And given that Scotland are chasing a passing game it could be a disaster on Sunday.
I’m really looking forward to France Vs SA. I thought France were poor last week, I don’t why Woki was in the second row and I don’t think Ollivant and Aldritt are a good pairing in the back row. DuPont lacked a spark and their centres were not brilliant going forward. I think France relies on DuPont, N’tmack and the glorious Penaud to do the sublime stuff. If they are off their game France still look good just not extraordinary. I wonder if the pressure of hosting the RWC is taking its toll.
I’m really looking forward to France Vs SA. I thought France were poor last week, I don’t why Woki was in the second row and I don’t think Ollivant and Aldritt are a good pairing in the back row. DuPont lacked a spark and their centres were not brilliant going forward. I think France relies on DuPont, N’tmack and the glorious Penaud to do the sublime stuff. If they are off their game France still look good just not extraordinary. I wonder if the pressure of hosting the RWC is taking its toll.
sleaterkinney
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SA might have a reaction to being beaten last week. The opening spell was unbelievably physical. I think that was the biggest test Ireland have had in a while.
flypanam
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Bigger than the tour to NZ?
flypanam
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Without doubt my favourite player right now. He’s extraordinary. He reminds me of Vincent clerc only much better.
flypanam
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Totally.
mx wcfc
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All of the games are on Amazon. Not sure about highlights.
flypanam
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Give it a couple of hours and it will be on YouTube.
Frustrating Ireland game today. Still some players did well. Thought Deegan was excellent when he came on, while Crowley is much more of an organiser and threat than Carbery. Treadwell is decent but clearly bout 4th Lock. While Timoney faded in the game, I thought Prendergast was much improved on his performance last week. Not convinced by Casey or O’Toole.
Frustrating Ireland game today. Still some players did well. Thought Deegan was excellent when he came on, while Crowley is much more of an organiser and threat than Carbery. Treadwell is decent but clearly bout 4th Lock. While Timoney faded in the game, I thought Prendergast was much improved on his performance last week. Not convinced by Casey or O’Toole.
sleaterkinney
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I think they are a better team than NZ, with a proper 10 they would have beaten us.
starfish
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Pity they woke up for the last 15 minutes. I dont think we will ever beat them.
The key for me was replacing the halfback. He's not really a starting halfback I don't think. Not sure why he was when you've got a world class halfback sitting there on the bench.
Edit: actually maybe because he was Scottish born and his entire extended family were there? Sentimental reasons? Do the all blacks do sentimentality?
Edit: actually maybe because he was Scottish born and his entire extended family were there? Sentimental reasons? Do the all blacks do sentimentality?
He starts and finishes games for the Hurricanes pretty decently. He'd probably be first choice in any other side.
