USA V Russia thread

[mckay1402]

First topic message reminder :

3-3 so far. Would love to see Russia win this one.

[Portnoy]

You have to say that this game is being reffed brilliantly.

[Portnoy]

Port,
What was your prediction? Rus by how many?

I had Russia by 17. But it was a pure punt.

[Mad for Chelsea]

"you're getting my washing bill"

Brilliant from the ref

[Davie]

Is it over now? Still 13-3?

The BBC page has now gone back to saying 10-3 again

[Boyne]

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/rugbytracker/match=10931/index.html

13-3

[Pal Joey]

Still 13-3... 76th min

[Portnoy]

13-6. Pen

[mckay1402]

I think I had russia by 6... I am literally rubbish at predicting. Lucky I'm not a betting man

[mckay1402]

To the person yesterday who thinks that the lesser teams shouldn't be allowed in the world cup...this game has been brilliant. So glad these two teams are in, they make it the awesome tournament it is

[Portnoy]

USA off side. Late pen against Clever. 79 mins.

[HERSH]

Wow yet another dullfest, these guys need a 2nd tier world cup to improve their game play, maybe with the top four going into the real World Cup.

[Boyne]

To the person yesterday who thinks that the lesser teams shouldn't be allowed in the world cup...this game has been brilliant. So glad these two teams are in, they make it the awesome tournament it is

+1

[Portnoy]

Comes to nothing. FS 13-6. Very good game.

[mckay1402]

and yet you're still watching it.

[Boyne]

Wow yet another dullfest, these guys need a 2nd tier world cup to improve their game play, maybe with the top four going into the real World Cup.

Personal abuse removed.

[doctor_grey]

Well, its over.

But look at the celebrations. Look at what the match means toi both teams, the winners and the losers. This is one of the things which makes a great RWC.

[HammerofThunor]

Will Clever be cited for a late strike with the shoulder? Way after the ball had gone, no arms, terrible.

[HERSH]

-1

[mckay1402]

that was brilliant. USA look well organised and Russia counter attacke really well. Considering the short amount of time Russia have been playing they are very competative. They'll be extremely disappointed to have lost that. Well impressed with their fitness levels

[HERSH]

I think people haven't understood what I'm saying, for these teams to develop and grow they need proper competition more often maybe a round robin competition a year before the main event with the top 4 teams from that going into one of two groups into the RWC.

This would give these guys some real competition and a decent prize at the end of it, the RWC needs to be a showcase event.

These teams aren't good enough, Yet!

NL1 standard at best, thats not good enough for a RWC.

[rodders]

Anything from Russia that might worry Ireland or Italy?

Good to see the USA get a win. They really put their bodies on theline against us and that was a tough 4 day turn around.

[beshocked]

Hersh the RWC is a showcase event. You make us English look bad with your numerous foolish narrow minded comments.

The best sides will qualify for the quarter finals anyway.

It is not a foregone conclusion England will qualify yet.

Wales have their hands full enough in their group.

Italy might shock Ireland.

France cannot be complacent against Canada and Tonga.

[Biltong]

I haven't checked, but I bet you the USA beat more defenders and had more offloads and clean breaks than england vs Argentina.

[HERSH]

removed All-Caps post - against site rules

[aucklandlaurie]

davie
i forgot about things like work, i thought there must have been a more inportant game being played in the NH which was being broadcast on your Rugby channel.

[aucklandlaurie]

If anyone cant see the benefits of having teams like the USA and Russia in a World cup competition then they are not looking at it from the interests of rugby.

[rodders]

This would give these guys some real competition and a decent prize at the end of it, the RWC needs to be a showcase event.

True and if England, Ireland and Scotland played the game with the same commitment, skill and passion that Japan, Canada, the USA, Russia, Georgia, Romania, Samoa etc. do then it would be a feckin better spectacle for all of us.

[Pal Joey]

that was brilliant. USA look well organised and Russia counter attacke really well. Considering the short amount of time Russia have been playing they are very competative. They'll be extremely disappointed to have lost that. Well impressed with their fitness levels

Yeah I agree - the 1st half was better but things slowed down towards the end of the match... with more errors from both sides. Still, good to see these two nations get stuck into one another. I enjoyed that match as much, if not slightly more, than the Scotland-Georgia and Argentina-England ones.

[damage_13]

you're the one that needs to be re-formatted hersh.

How about you grab a slice of STFU pie and let the forums users following this game talk about this game on this thread and yo can sprout your broken record, badly timed and worded fart pieces elsewhere eh

stop spoiling other peoples enjoyment.


Back on topic:

really annoyed I missed this one, sounds like it was an entertaining match to watch

[Biltong]

Yep, USA total offloads, clean breaks and defenders beaten, 26
England total offloads, clean breaks and defenders beaten 9.

Even Argentina did better than england. total 25

Russia total. 16

[damage_13]

whoa, nice stats.

[HERSH]

Some of you need to take off your rose tinted RWC glasses and see that game for what it was, 3rd /4th rate, if that was a Rabo12 or a JEFF game people would be mocking it.

[Guest]

Debate all you like folks but remember argue against the point, not the poster. No personal insults please.


Gutted Russia lost, had them to win by 5. Think they're a really exciting team to watch, looking forward to how they progress in the future. Giving them exposure to this level of rugby is exactly what is needed to help the game grow, and long may it continue

[rodders]

BUT HOW WILL THAT GAME GROW THE SPORT?

IT WAS DULL, THE SKILL LEVELS WERE POOR, YOU'D SEE A BETTER GAME DOWN YOUR LOCAL PARK.

If you are talking about England v Argentina then I agree 100%.

[HERSH]

Can't wait for the Eng v Georgia game

My prediction Eng 72 - Geo 9

[Pal Joey]

There was heavy rain at half time too so it didn't help the handling in the 2nd half. On a dry day I think the USA might have crossed the line a few more times, maybe Russia would have got a try too.

[rodders]

Can't wait for the Eng v Georgia game

My prediction Eng 72 - Geo 9

What was your prediction for the Argentina game Hersh?

[aucklandlaurie]

there has been some huge money (dollars and rubles) flying into New Zealand in Lear jets in the 48 hours prior to this game toninght.

[Guest]

Guys, let's keep this on topic. If anyone wants to discuss England's prospects/past matches/or whether lower ranked sides should be included, there are other threads out there. Any more off topic comments run the risk of being removed.

[HERSH]

Off-topic piece removed, per warnings above. KRD

Well played USA by the way, top result

[Pal Joey]

That guy Zhukov... is he related to the great WW2 General?
Mr Keys looked a fine host, Laurie.

[Pete C (Kiwireddevil)]

Further to Dreamer's comments, there's been a pile of personal abuse posted by multiple people over the past couple of days.

Cut it out, or you'll be spending some time in the cooler.

[Biltong]

That would be nice I think, it is getting pretty warm here in Jo'burg.

[Guest]

I'm actually surprised people backed Russia over the USA, but then I had the benefit of seeing them in a warmup game. I'd have backed USA if I were on that WC sportguru (probably by a margin of 7 too )

[aucklandlaurie]

linebreaker
John key didnt need a second invite did he, Ther's nothing like a billionare to get a Kiwis interest. And Kiwiredevil, I am on topic I'm talking about the USDA russia game played about an hour ago..

[Biltong]

Yeah, I stupidly suggested by 8.

[Pete C (Kiwireddevil)]

I had USA by 10

[Biltong]

you are a worse predictor than I, much, much infinitely worse.


and yet we get the same damn points.


Just isn't fair.

[Pal Joey]

I had USA by 10

Me too

x2

[Rava]

I had USA by 10

Me too

x2

Me also. Was hoping that Russia would miss the last kick - terrible I know and not very sporting

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