Eng v Aus match thread + build up

by DeludedOptimistorjustDave Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:09 pm

First topic message reminder :

Chance to chat about the game.
I think it will be a real cracker with England to take it by around 8 points or more.
I know every game is important but the management must have this penciled in as a must win because they can win it if they play it right.

by stub Sat Nov 02, 2013 12:24 pm

Hood83 wrote:
stub wrote:
Hood83 wrote:
hugehandoff wrote:England's forward are not that great so Australia will get enough ball, and quick ball at that, for their superior backs to win via some classy tries. Corbs is a massive loss and that negates using the scrum as a weapon so sadly for me I expect another defeat. Oh well.
I agree. Our pack has a callow feel to it.
No! Let's be positive. Our pack will be strong, mobile and athletic and they will learn fast against a more mature but bruised and battered Aussie pack!!
OK, positive vibes, I'll go with that stub!

You know it makes sense! thumbsup

by stub Sat Nov 02, 2013 12:33 pm

Biltong wrote:ARE YA KIDS EXCITED YET?????

The European leg starts today.

Yeah - just a bit!

And Happy Birthday Hobbled - like taylorman says - let's hope England give you a birthday to remember!!

rose

by Duty281 Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:07 pm

It's very simple:

England have the better players, and if they play well (like they did against Ireland and France earlier in the year) then they will win.

If England play like they did against Wales or Italy earlier in the year, then it'll be a humbling defeat.

If England play like they did against New Zealand last year, then they'll obliterate Australia.

I'm going for the first option - England to win 26-14, 3 tries to 1.

by The Saint Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:15 pm

Duty, I couldn't agree more. Come on England, my current homeland!

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:16 pm

Duty281 wrote:It's very simple:

England have the better players, and if they play well (like they did against Ireland and France earlier in the year) then they will win.

If England play like they did against Wales or Italy earlier in the year, then it'll be a humbling defeat.

If England play like they did against New Zealand last year, then they'll obliterate Australia.

I'm going for the first option - England to win 26-14, 3 tries to 1.

Wish i could be that confident, I'm expecting us to create opportunities but to have handling errors which means we won't finish off the moves. I think Australia will surprise a fair amount of people. I think it will be either a close finish that could go either way or Australia will walk it.

by doctor_grey Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:35 pm

Just watching the pre-game show. I am having my first concern. I see the highlights of Martin Johnson - then I see Chris Robshaw. I just can't equate the two of them. Robshaw is so vanilla, I wish someone would let him ride in a golf cart with Andy Powell. Or something like that.

Show me some emotion and grunt Chris. Please.

by Breadvan Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:37 pm

The Saint wrote:Duty, I couldn't agree more. Come on England, my current homeland!

Let me just save this comment.... Very Happy

by doctor_grey Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:46 pm

Looking at this England squad, these are mostly all very nice choir-boy types. Exactly not the type we need leading this team.

In the starting XV, the best captain options would be:
Courtney Lawes - tough, uncompromising, never takes a second off.
In the XXII:
Hartley - this wuld send a message which is unmistakeable (assuming he can stay on the pitch)

by mystiroakey Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:49 pm

Almost there lads..

That league stuff hasn't held my interest!!

CUM ON England!!

by stub Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:51 pm

doctor_grey wrote:Looking at this England squad, these are mostly all very nice choir-boy types. Exactly not the type we need leading this team.

In the starting XV, the best captain options would be:
Courtney Lawes - tough, uncompromising, never takes a second off.
In the XXII:
Hartley - this wuld send a message which is unmistakeable (assuming he can stay on the pitch)

Yes I was happier with the "white orcs" tag.

There'll be no place for choir boys out there....

by TJ Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:54 pm

Duty281 wrote:It's very simple:

England have the better players, and if they play well (like they did against Ireland and France earlier in the year) then they will win.

Eh? canI have some of what youhave been smoking. England have no one to match Folau, Ashley-Cooper. Cooper and Genia. Tewelvetrees might be their equal but has yet to prove it but those 4 are the best backs on the pitch. The real qustion for England is can they prevent these guys getting enough ball? do that and England will win.

dunno who will win - too many unknowns. Looking for lawes to continue his good form so far this year and show he is the player he looked like developing into a couple of years ago.

by mystiroakey Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:56 pm

TJ to Duty if you are english you have to be better than anyone else immaterial of quality.

But to be honest I would say we are the better team and I am expecting the win. But to brush Aus of is pretty insane!

by QuickBall Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:57 pm

thought this game was on next week... early for the AI's isn't it?

by **Biltong** Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:57 pm

Well good luck to both teams, may it be played at pace.

I will of course be supporting the men in Green and Gold. Wink

by TJ Sat Nov 02, 2013 1:58 pm

England may be the better team - but really who matches those 4 Aus backs?

by TJ Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:00 pm

Intersting question of who to support fo me - seeing as its usually anyone but England Whistle

but who doesn't enjoy watching the aussies getting stuffed. Can't even root for the underdog as who would qualify?

by stub Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:02 pm

TJ wrote:Intersting question of who to support fo me - seeing as its usually anyone but England but who doesn't enjoy watching the aussies getting stuffed. Can't even root for the underdog as who would qualify?

Go with your gut TJ! Wink

by **Biltong** Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:02 pm

Only underdof here is the poor referee. Wink

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:13 pm

rain, slippery hands, lots of errors.... no corbs in the scrum...

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:22 pm

stuart barnes... agh!

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:24 pm

good luck oz fans.... not too much though!

by **Biltong** Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:25 pm

How many pounds in a stone?

14?

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:26 pm

Biltong wrote:How many pounds in a stone?

14?

yeah

by doctor_grey Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:26 pm

Biltong wrote:Well good luck to both teams, may it be played at pace.

I will of course be supporting the men in Green and Gold.

I'm sure you meant you will be supporting the team in white. It's OK. Typos happen all the time......

by **Biltong** Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:27 pm

doctor_grey wrote:
Biltong wrote:Well good luck to both teams, may it be played at pace.

I will of course be supporting the men in Green and Gold.
I'm sure you meant you will be supporting the team in white. It's OK. Typos happen all the time......

Yeah, err, sorry, that was a BIG typo.

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:31 pm

That England anthem picard

by quinsforever Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:31 pm

is it bad luck to be drinking fosters during the game Very Happy

by TJ Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:32 pm

Hoping for a good game - England really seem to have selected a team to attack.

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:32 pm

LeinsterFan4life wrote:That England anthem

Started already Leinster? Wink

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:34 pm

poor kick by dickson

by TJ Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:34 pm

Quins - yu need this

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:35 pm

great turnover Smile

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:37 pm

Dickson hasn't had the best start with his kicking, hopefully he'll settle down.

by quinsforever Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:40 pm

awesome kicking both sides

by Geordie Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:41 pm

Good play Mike Brown and Tomkins started well

by doctor_grey Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:41 pm

Why would Farrell kick possession away when England were going forwards?
Dumb play.

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:42 pm

coopers technique has got to be right up there with rob cook lol

by quinsforever Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:42 pm

if theres going to be alot of kicking the lineouts have to be spot on...bit concerned as usual

by quinsforever Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:43 pm

cooper looks like a toreador during his kick routine. give him a red cape to hold...

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:44 pm

quinsforever wrote:cooper looks like a toreador during his kick routine. give him a red cape to hold...

by Hood83 Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:44 pm

Poor start from Dickson.

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:45 pm

Hood83 wrote:Poor start from Dickson.

couple of dodgy kicks and passes but hopefully he'll settle down.

Breakdown work has been good from england so far

by Geordie Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:46 pm

Brown playing well. I'm liking our physicality...

by TJ Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:47 pm

doctor_grey wrote:
Why would Farrell kick possession away when England were going forwards?
Dumb play.

Cos thats his game.

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:47 pm

not a day for Farrels kicking to be cack

by doctor_grey Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:49 pm

I am completely sick of constantly kicking ball away. This nonsense has got to stop.

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:50 pm

mis timed it, balls!!

by TJ Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:51 pm

doctor_grey wrote:I am completely sick of constantly kicking ball away. This nonsense has got to stop.

need a different 10 then.

by doctor_grey Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:51 pm

TJ wrote:
doctor_grey wrote:I am completely sick of constantly kicking ball away. This nonsense has got to stop.
need a different 10 then.

not just him kickin'

by nathan Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:52 pm

TJ wrote:
doctor_grey wrote:I am completely sick of constantly kicking ball away. This nonsense has got to stop.
need a different 10 then.

are we really going to go through this once again?

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