Rugby World Cup 2007

[Donnyboy]

Here's a stat for you to mull over Donny

NZ against SA and Aus in RWC played 5 won 1 lost 4. I think you should be praying for an England win today so you avoid the Boks in the semi. History doesn't favour your chances.

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Um no MB, vice versa. (perhaps the prospect of a huge impending loss tonight has confused your senses)

If England win against SA today,(however unlikely) they will probably top their pool A,

therefore, they will probably play Wales, which will probably be RU of Pool B.

And Eng will go thru to the semis to play either Fra/Ire/Arg/Scot

and,

SA being RU in pool A would play Aus the Winner of pool B and the winner of that game will meet NZ in the semi.

so, I wont be cheering/praying for England after all, however I will be seeing you @ Tuskers kneeling down with rosary beads in one hand, and a crucifix in the other.

[Donnyboy]

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;

For he to-day that sheds his blood with me

Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,

This day shall gentle his condition:

And gentlemen in England now a-bed

Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,

And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks

That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.

Swing low, sweet chariot

Coming for to carry me home

Swing low, sweet chariot

Coming for to carry me home

Edited September 14, 2007 by Donnyboy

[Neeranam]

What time are England getting thrashed tonight? I can see it being about 75 -3

[miltonbentley]

Um no MB, vice versa. (perhaps the prospect of a huge impending loss tonight has confused your senses) biggrin.gif

If England win against SA today,(however unlikely) they will probably top their pool A,

therefore, they will probably play Wales, which will probably be RU of Pool B.

And Eng will go thru to the semis to play either Fra/Ire/Arg/Scot

and,

SA being RU in pool A would play Aus the Winner of pool B and the winner of that game will meet NZ in the semi.

Quite right Donny silly me. England win tonight and cruise through to the final.

[Donnyboy]

What time are England getting thrashed tonight? I can see it being about 75 -3

2am

75-3????????

yeah right!!

who in England's gonna score the 3?

[miltonbentley]

who in England's gonna score the 3?

Cheeky Donny very cheeky.

And you, good yeoman,

Whose limbs were made in England, show us here

The mettle of your pasture; let us swear

That you are worth your breeding; which I doubt not;

For there is none of you so mean and base,

That hath not noble lustre in your eyes.

I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,

Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:

Follow your spirit, and upon this charge

Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George!

Massive upset on the cards tonight. C'mon England!!!

Got to go to work now see you later Don

[Donnyboy]

who in England's gonna score the 3?

Cheeky Donny very cheeky.

And you, good yeoman,

Whose limbs were made in England, show us here

The mettle of your pasture; let us swear

That you are worth your breeding; which I doubt not;

For there is none of you so mean and base,

That hath not noble lustre in your eyes.

I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,

Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:

Follow your spirit, and upon this charge

Cry 'God for Harry, England, and Saint George!

Massive upset on the cards tonight. C'mon England!!!

Got to go to work now see you later Don

ok Chas, have a good one!

[TheDon]

I would put my house on the aussies to win this

[Boksida]

Hope the English team relaxed before the game today by watching the cricket.

[miltonbentley]

I would put my house on the aussies to win this

The RWC? A house is a very big bet for such long odds

[Donnyboy]

I would put my house on the aussies to win this

The RWC? A house is a very big bet for such long odds

no, he talking about the OZ vs Wales Game.

[Wolfie]

I would put my house on the aussies to win this

The RWC? A house is a very big bet for such long odds

no, he talking about the OZ vs Wales Game.

Fun By turr

I'll be down Sukhumvit for the game, PM me if you wanna join up for a beer or seven!

[Neeranam]

Why do England wear such stupid shirts - mkes them look like real ponces!

[miltonbentley]

Well it was expected. Simply awful.

The sooner we go home and sack the lot of them the better.

[percy2]

Just got up early to watch the replay of England v Boks and guess what................furking computer games.

UBC is killing me.

15-Sep-2007 06:03 66 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2007 # 07013 : ENGLAND VS. SOUTH AFRICA :

07013 : ENGLAND VS. SOUTH AFRICA

I'm up now so I'll guess I'll fall for it and wait watching program on said crappy games for 1 hr.

15-Sep-2007 07:03 66 RUGBY WORLD CUP 2007 # 07013 : ENGLAND VS. SOUTH AFRICA :

07013 : ENGLAND VS. SOUTH AFRICA

Cheers

[Donnyboy]

What time are England getting thrashed tonight? I can see it being about 75 -3

2am

75-3????????

yeah right!!

who in England's gonna score the 3?

Didnt ending up watching it as the satellite feed packed up late last night.

Hopefully it can be rectified soon.

Sorry MB, the post above was a joke- didnt really want it to come reality.

Anyway see you later today.

[Donnyboy]

I would put my house on the aussies to win this

The RWC? A house is a very big bet for such long odds

no, he talking about the OZ vs Wales Game.

Fun By turr

I'll be down Sukhumvit for the game, PM me if you wanna join up for a beer or seven!

yip. alot of dreamers here.

Im in Chiang Mai so cant make it. Will be @ Tuskers for the All Blacks vs Portugal Game today. 100+ today looks likely.

Also today, Wales vs Australia- (Millennium Stadium) Wales should offer some resistance for the first half I would imagine, but the Aussies should win comfortably by 40

Ireland vs Georgia- can Ireland improve since their last outing? Hopefully, they can put Georgia away by 40 points. But the Georgians are a big physical side, so it might be less.

[Neeranam]

I saw the game - South Africa were dissapointing, bu at least the got the win.

[Donnyboy]

I would put my house on the aussies to win this

better not, as you may end up being homeless come Oct 14th.

[Donnyboy]

I saw the game - South Africa were dissapointing, bu at least the got the win.

I didnt see the game unfortunately. Ok was it as bad as that?

Was the score a reflection of the game or was England better than that?

[chavy]

Why do England wear such stupid shirts - mkes them look like real ponces!

That is indeed a great statement ^ It's abit rich coming from a native of who's national 'dress' is checked skirts

[Boksida]

Well it was expected. Simply awful.

The sooner we go home and sack the lot of them the better.

Bit harsh MB. If every English team was sacked after falling in to oblivion after one brief glimmer of greatness, English sport would be in a terrible mess. No more rugby, cricket, rugby league, soccer for instance. I can't ever see there being a world cup for tiddlywinks or conkers.

[Neeranam]

The Boks looked like they were in a training game. The only are England could match was the scrum. In all other areas, they were dreadful - it really should have been about 75-0.

[miltonbentley]

Well it was expected. Simply awful.

The sooner we go home and sack the lot of them the better.

Bit harsh MB. If every English team was sacked after falling in to oblivion after one brief glimmer of greatness, English sport would be in a terrible mess. No more rugby, cricket, rugby league, soccer for instance. I can't ever see there being a world cup for tiddlywinks or conkers.

Not harsh a fair reflection on the management and players. Most of it was completely clueless and Robinson aside I don't think any England player performed.

It's not as if they have suddenly become bad they have been bad for 4 years and getting worse. Time to bring in new blood.

[miltonbentley]

At least the women's football team put on a fighting display to draw 0-0 with Germany

[Donnyboy]

Well it was expected. Simply awful.

The sooner we go home and sack the lot of them the better.

Bit harsh MB. If every English team was sacked after falling in to oblivion after one brief glimmer of greatness, English sport would be in a terrible mess. No more rugby, cricket, rugby league, soccer for instance. I can't ever see there being a world cup for tiddlywinks or conkers.

Not harsh a fair reflection on the management and players. Most of it was completely clueless and Robinson aside I don't think any England player performed.

It's not as if they have suddenly become bad they have been bad for 4 years and getting worse. Time to bring in new blood.

so MB, switching to the Pumas now so soon?

[Wolfie]

Sooooooo.... the burning question, can England beat Samoa to go through to the next round?

[Donnyboy]

Sooooooo.... the burning question, can England beat Samoa to go through to the next round?

I asked a similiar question on page 13- post #182, but I was laughed at. HERE

not sure if theyre laughing now.

Edited September 15, 2007 by Donnyboy

[chavy]

Humiliation is not a word I use lightly

& yes , we can beat Samoa, still laughing

[Boksida]

At least the women's football team put on a fighting display to draw 0-0 with Germany

New blood is one thing, but can they be retrained for Rugby in time for the next RWC?