USA V Russia thread
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USA V Russia thread
3-3 so far. Would love to see Russia win this one.
mckay1402- Posts : 2512
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same here mckay, not least because I've gone for them to win on SG!
Would be a great win for them tbh, and I love the way they're looking to play the game.
Would be a great win for them tbh, and I love the way they're looking to play the game.
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Exactly. have you read the interview wth kingsley jones? Very interesting stuff
mckay1402- Posts : 2512
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You can tell they're coached by a Welshman...the lineout ain't good
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great try from USA.
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I want USA to win this one simply because two Saracens players are starting for them. Chris Wyles being back for USA in this match is a huge boost for them.
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Hammer - (yet it's so very true....)
mckay - yeah I've read that. Really interesting, and it's great how there's a bit of a boom in the amount of registered rugby players out there. If they can put in really decent performances and get a win here over the USA it will be massive for the game out there.
mckay - yeah I've read that. Really interesting, and it's great how there's a bit of a boom in the amount of registered rugby players out there. If they can put in really decent performances and get a win here over the USA it will be massive for the game out there.
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I thought this was on Talksport?
BATH_BTGOG- Posts : 875
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beshocked wrote:I want USA to win this one simply because two Saracens players are starting for them. Chris Wyles being back for USA in this match is a huge boost for them.
I think that's the best reason to support another nation. You're supporting your players (Wyles looking good so far). The other is the lock right?
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Imagine if the Soviet Union reformed? Georgian forwards and Russian backs. Russian forwards seem to be out-muscled so far.
Anyone know if it's pronounced "Cle-ver" or "Clee-ver". I'm sure after the Irish game they were saying "Clee-ver"
Anyone know if it's pronounced "Cle-ver" or "Clee-ver". I'm sure after the Irish game they were saying "Clee-ver"
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I support Russia because I had a great time there in 1999. They are crazy people and I think Rugby could be really big there if they get some exposure.
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Found it, online only.
BATH_BTGOG- Posts : 875
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Yes HammerofThunor Hayden Smith is the Saracens lock.
Doesn't surprise me about Wyles. He's class.
Doesn't surprise me about Wyles. He's class.
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score update at all anyone? the Beeb "live" score updates I do not trust!
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10-3 to US
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BATH_BTGOG wrote:I thought this was on Talksport?
Someone should complain to Talksport about this. They have been advertising for almost a year that they would be featuring live, exclusive and uninterrupted coverage of every match - yet it seems some games are only online. Seems like misrepresentation to me. Instead we have to listen to "wee mannie Irani" blethering on instead
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/rugby-world-cup/8764328/Rugby-World-Cup-2011-Russia-v-USA-live.html
Follow this link above.
10-3 to USA. 27 mins so far.
Follow this link above.
10-3 to USA. 27 mins so far.
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HammerofThunor wrote:Imagine if the Soviet Union reformed? Georgian forwards and Russian backs. Russian forwards seem to be out-muscled so far.
Anyone know if it's pronounced "Cle-ver" or "Clee-ver". I'm sure after the Irish game they were saying "Clee-ver"
Clee-ver apparently... not sure why? One of the supporters had a banner with a picture of a meat cleaver.
rugbyfan- Posts : 188
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Why are USA making Wyles kick? It's not surprising he keeps missing. He isn't a kicker.
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Probably their best kicker. Says it all
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Another penalty for Wyles
13-3
13-3
Davie- Posts : 7821
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This is 100mph stuff. As the commentator implies, fitness will play a big part in the last 20.
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Davie wrote:Another penalty for Wyles
13-3
? I was out. ITV have it at 10-3.
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That was from the BBC live scores page. Of course they could be wrong!
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Good work Clever
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Yes Hammerofthunor that does say it all....
The consoliation is what when he and Wigglesworth get backs to Sarries we could play about 5 place kickers at the same time!
9.Wigglesworth
10.Hodgson
11,13 or 14.Wyles
12.Farrell
15.Goode
The consoliation is what when he and Wigglesworth get backs to Sarries we could play about 5 place kickers at the same time!
9.Wigglesworth
10.Hodgson
11,13 or 14.Wyles
12.Farrell
15.Goode
beshocked- Posts : 14849
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Do Russia have any professional players? I know Armitiev has now signed for Saints but he isn't there yet so won't have benefitted from their training regime.
In terms of fitness you would expect the likes of Wyles,Smith and Nwengya to easily last the full 80 minutes as professionals.
Those guys against tired legs will be tough for Russia. Especially as this is Wyles' first game from his injury layoff so will be fresher.
I expect Wyles or Nwengya will score the next USA try.
In terms of fitness you would expect the likes of Wyles,Smith and Nwengya to easily last the full 80 minutes as professionals.
Those guys against tired legs will be tough for Russia. Especially as this is Wyles' first game from his injury layoff so will be fresher.
I expect Wyles or Nwengya will score the next USA try.
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Bath btgog and others
i get the feeling that for some reason this is going to be a dumb question, but why dont you guys just watch these games on tv live?
i get the feeling that for some reason this is going to be a dumb question, but why dont you guys just watch these games on tv live?
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HammerofThunor wrote:Good work Clever
Clever was immense against Ireland. Hows this one going?
I wonder if the USA watched Rocky IV before the match to psyche themselves up?
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looking at the match statistics it looks like USA is making all the play?
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aucklandlaurie wrote:Bath btgog and others
i get the feeling that for some reason this is going to be a dumb question, but why dont you guys just watch these games on tv live?
It's 9:30am here in the UK - We are at work!
BTW BBC page has now corrected the score back to 10-3 and not 13-3 .. yet it still shows 1 try, conversion and 2 penalties. Well done BBC!
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beshocked wrote:Do Russia have any professional players? I know Armitiev has now signed for Saints but he isn't there yet so won't have benefitted from their training regime.
Russia have their own pro league. I guess all of them will be pro. Obviously not the same standard as the Jeff/ML/top14 etc but you'd expect fitness to not be a concern.
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They interviewed a guy (don't know his name), on supersport last night, he says becasue of the vast distances they need to travel the clubs do about 11 000 kms to play away games per weekend.
That is tough in anyones book.
That is tough in anyones book.
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Davie wrote:aucklandlaurie wrote:Bath btgog and others
i get the feeling that for some reason this is going to be a dumb question, but why dont you guys just watch these games on tv live?
It's 9:30am here in the UK - We are at work!
My employer wouldn't be too impressed if I was sat here at my desk watching the match with a can of fosters!
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biltongbek wrote:They interviewed a guy (don't know his name), on supersport last night, he says becasue of the vast distances they need to travel the clubs do about 11 000 kms to play away games per weekend.
That is tough in anyones book.
Blinkin 'eck. That's Super XV type distances - and SXV schedules the the away games as tours to cut down the number of trips.
Given the horror stories about Russian airliners too ... (a crash recently killed the whole squad of a Moscow ice-hocky team, the team is currently being rebuilt using players volunteering to transfer from other clubs)
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The problem as well, it takes two days of travel to get to venues. I suppose the infrastructure has something to do with it as well.
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They need an american football like conference system really. the distances are seriously huge.
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This game is a rare treat. Not many quarters being given.
Last 20 minutes and still the game is being played fast. Good stuff.
Last 20 minutes and still the game is being played fast. Good stuff.
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Still 10-3??
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mckay1402 wrote:They need an american football like conference system really. the distances are seriously huge.
There are only 8 teams in the Russian league and apparently the bottom club frequently gets beaten by 50+ points.
13-3 now pen from Wyles.
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13-3 now Wyles adds a penalty.
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I think most teams are either around Moscow or Krasnoyarsk (Siberia). According to the Oracle of Truth (wikipedia) Krasnoyarsk is the unofficial home of Russian Rugby. Although a Moscow side has won the league in the last few years.
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Bloody hell - Auntie Beeb must have a time machine. They got that scoreline half an hour early!
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Is it me but is Ngwenya playing a bit pants?
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Davie wrote:Bloody hell - Auntie Beeb must have a time machine. They got that scoreline half an hour early!
Nostradamus works for the Beeb.
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Good morning!
Looks like the US has most of the psooession and territory in the senond half. Just making some mistakes at key moments of they might have some real points.
Looks like the US has most of the psooession and territory in the senond half. Just making some mistakes at key moments of they might have some real points.
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C'mon Russia! don't let my SG prediction down!
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Port,
What was your prediction? Rus by how many?
What was your prediction? Rus by how many?
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