The IRISH RUGBY thread

[tonto1888]

Fact is Cane is a shit McCaw, not the biggest insult, most people would be, compared to McCaw.NZ supporters rattled his cage about that more than anyone else.

And the fact is it is gonna be another 4 years, at least. Also OMahoney has retired and he may as well enjoy it

[Gael80]

Cracking semi final, really close . I'm hoping for a similar cricket score tomorrow

Drico had to check himself on ITV  .

He alluded to the semi final tomorrow night being similar but then realised his audience .

Hope SA put 50 on England

Sure England are the only team undefeated and running SA scared !!

Was listening today on radio! By Christ they actually believe

It would be a shock if they win. However I wouldn't rule them out. England have a very good WC record and are unlucky not to have more than one title.

[Milltown Row2]

Cracking semi final, really close . I'm hoping for a similar cricket score tomorrow

Drico had to check himself on ITV  .

He alluded to the semi final tomorrow night being similar but then realised his audience .

Hope SA put 50 on England

Sure England are the only team undefeated and running SA scared !!

Was listening today on radio! By Christ they actually believe

It would be a shock if they win. However I wouldn't rule them out. England have a very good WC record and are unlucky not to have more than one title.

They are 5/1... I'd be shocked if they are close to 8 points of SA

England will take every kicking opportunity, that's their best opportunity to stay in the game..

SA have played two different styles during this tournament, so are well able to mix it up, grandstand performance or arm wrestle and grind out a win.

New Zealand sitting pretty though, players taken off early last night and not pushed at all in that game..

[ClubScene13]

England have no right to be anywhere close to South Africa tonight but I wouldn't rule it out. They have a horrible nack of winning World Cup games they have no business winning. Hopefully not the case tonight but their record is impeccable in the biggest tournament.

[JoG2]

Cracking semi final, really close . I'm hoping for a similar cricket score tomorrow

Drico had to check himself on ITV  .

He alluded to the semi final tomorrow night being similar but then realised his audience .

Hope SA put 50 on England

Sure England are the only team undefeated and running SA scared !!

Was listening today on radio! By Christ they actually believe

It would be a shock if they win. However I wouldn't rule them out. England have a very good WC record and are unlucky not to have more than one title.

England will get hockeyed today, they're a very poor side compared to teams of old

[thewobbler]

Not sure why anyone would think today's match is a formality.

South Africa's game is almost entirely about forward dominance. England have a strong and experienced pack, and a top class kicking game, and not much of the game will not be played in their final third.

[gallsman]

Not sure why anyone would think today's match is a formality.

South Africa's game is almost entirely about forward dominance. England have a strong and experienced pack, and a top class kicking game, and not much of the game will not be played in their final third.

That's simply not true.

[Milltown Row2]

Not sure why anyone would think today's match is a formality.

South Africa's game is almost entirely about forward dominance. England have a strong and experienced pack, and a top class kicking game, and not much of the game will not be played in their final third.

That's simply not true.

I thought they changed it up a bit in their game's recently

[bennydorano]

My gut feeling is England have to be really excellent to get within 10 points. Don't think they'll be found wanting up front but SA have too much pace & power everywhere else

[Bord na Mona man]

England have a knack of overachieving in World Cups. In 2007 they nearly won the final, only months after Ireland beat them 43–13 in Croke Park.

SA should have enough for them. England's best weapon is bosh and the South Africans are not going to be beaten at their own game.

[Blowitupref]

Bright start for England, 6-0 ahead 10 mins played.

[thewobbler]

This ref is a melter.

He'd be perfect for a Kilcoo match.

[bennydorano]

England bossing it up front so far. Stop/start will suit England

[Nanderson]

This ref is a melter.

He'd be perfect for a Kilcoo match.

I found it strange they'd pick a New Zealender for this semi final

[Wildweasel74]

England like junior football, drag you down to their standard, offer nothing except taking penalty kicks. In saying that, SA do not take the easy point when on offer, too cocky.