Possibly the worst Argentinian performance I've seen.
Looking at today's other games, both Romania and Georgia offered more of a challenge, IMHO.
It's important to get the win, though...
Thanks for the last line NIA. Very kind.
Scores would tell another story about Romania and Georgia, but never let that get in the way of a bit of good old-fashioned anti-English sentiment...
You forgot to mention Namiba are probably better than Argentina too.
He didn’t say the other teams were better, only that they offered more of a challenge. Whilst that’s debatable, it’s not anti-English, it’s anti-Argentinian, who were truly shocking.
Possibly the worst Argentinian performance I've seen.
Looking at today's other games, both Romania and Georgia offered more of a challenge, IMHO.
It's important to get the win, though...
Thanks for the last line NIA. Very kind.
Scores would tell another story about Romania and Georgia, but never let that get in the way of a bit of good old-fashioned anti-English sentiment...
You forgot to mention Namiba are probably better than Argentina too.
He didn’t say the other teams were better, only that they offered more of a challenge. Whilst that’s debatable, it’s not anti-English, it’s anti-Argentinian, who were truly shocking.
A near eighty point defeat more of a challenge, AA? Really?
It could be just what England needed. A victory from adversity will harbour a real togetherness hopefully. It has been frustating watching England recently, a bit like Charlton, where if you gave them a gun you know they would shoot themselves in the foot with it. There was a lot of discipline and fight on show last night and definitely something to build on.
The South African head on head? Definitely - absolutely shocking!. I am really beginning to think the refereeing is not not a level playing field.
Not impressed with the commentator saying something along the lines of if you don't watch rugby regularly (yep, that's fine as many watching don't) but then says because you have better things to do! Not impressed with ITV's coverage, the consistency of the refereeing (and it isn't even in South Africa!) and most of the anthems
The South African head on head? Definitely - absolutely shocking!. I am really beginning to think the refereeing is not not a level playing field.
Not impressed with the commentator saying something along the lines of if you don't watch rugby regularly (yep, that's fine as many watching don't) but then says because you have better things to do! Not impressed with ITV's coverage, the consistency of the refereeing (and it isn't even in South Africa!) and most of the anthems
And the blatant no arms tackle by the Scot that was just a penalty.
After the upgraded yellow to a red for Curry I wondered how the South Africans would keep 15 players on the field. After just a few minutes this happened and not even a yellow card.
England should take the video of the above incident when they see the disciplinary committee with Tom Curry and ask why he was treated different to Kriel the springbok.
Bizarrely yesterday it was the catalyst for England to play well and Argentina going missing.
The South African head on head? Definitely - absolutely shocking!. I am really beginning to think the refereeing is not not a level playing field.
Not impressed with the commentator saying something along the lines of if you don't watch rugby regularly (yep, that's fine as many watching don't) but then says because you have better things to do! Not impressed with ITV's coverage, the consistency of the refereeing (and it isn't even in South Africa!) and most of the anthems
And the blatant no arms tackle by the Scot that was just a penalty.
Finn Russell ran side on and hurt his ribs. I wouldn't call what Russell did a tackle ! A penalty certainly.
The South African head on head? Definitely - absolutely shocking!. I am really beginning to think the refereeing is not not a level playing field.
Not impressed with the commentator saying something along the lines of if you don't watch rugby regularly (yep, that's fine as many watching don't) but then says because you have better things to do! Not impressed with ITV's coverage, the consistency of the refereeing (and it isn't even in South Africa!) and most of the anthems
And the blatant no arms tackle by the Scot that was just a penalty.
Finn Russell ran side on and hurt his ribs. I wouldn't call what Russell did a tackle ! A penalty certainly.
The TMO and the Ref described it as a no arms tackle when making their decision.
The South African head on head? Definitely - absolutely shocking!. I am really beginning to think the refereeing is not not a level playing field.
Not impressed with the commentator saying something along the lines of if you don't watch rugby regularly (yep, that's fine as many watching don't) but then says because you have better things to do! Not impressed with ITV's coverage, the consistency of the refereeing (and it isn't even in South Africa!) and most of the anthems
And the blatant no arms tackle by the Scot that was just a penalty.
Finn Russell ran side on and hurt his ribs. I wouldn't call what Russell did a tackle ! A penalty certainly.
The TMO and the Ref described it as a no arms tackle when making their decision.
Not comparable to the South African head on - that wasn't even discussed as completely missed by the officials!
The South African head on head? Definitely - absolutely shocking!. I am really beginning to think the refereeing is not not a level playing field.
Not impressed with the commentator saying something along the lines of if you don't watch rugby regularly (yep, that's fine as many watching don't) but then says because you have better things to do! Not impressed with ITV's coverage, the consistency of the refereeing (and it isn't even in South Africa!) and most of the anthems
And the blatant no arms tackle by the Scot that was just a penalty.
Finn Russell ran side on and hurt his ribs. I wouldn't call what Russell did a tackle ! A penalty certainly.
The TMO and the Ref described it as a no arms tackle when making their decision.
Not comparable to the South African head on - that wasn't even discussed as completely missed by the officials!
I wasn't comparing them. Just pointing out another bad decision.
The South African head on head? Definitely - absolutely shocking!. I am really beginning to think the refereeing is not not a level playing field.
Not impressed with the commentator saying something along the lines of if you don't watch rugby regularly (yep, that's fine as many watching don't) but then says because you have better things to do! Not impressed with ITV's coverage, the consistency of the refereeing (and it isn't even in South Africa!) and most of the anthems
And the blatant no arms tackle by the Scot that was just a penalty.
Finn Russell ran side on and hurt his ribs. I wouldn't call what Russell did a tackle ! A penalty certainly.
The TMO and the Ref described it as a no arms tackle when making their decision.
Not comparable to the South African head on - that wasn't even discussed as completely missed by the officials!
I wasn't comparing them. Just pointing out another bad decision.
Apologies, I was comparing them rather than responding to your comment as such
After the upgraded yellow to a red for Curry I wondered how the South Africans would keep 15 players on the field. After just a few minutes this happened and not even a yellow card.
England should take the video of the above incident when they see the disciplinary committee with Tom Curry and ask why he was treated different to Kriel the springbok.
Bizarrely yesterday it was the catalyst for England to play well and Argentina going missing.
Respectfully, I think England should accept whatever punishment is meted out for Curry's red card.
But the RWC organisers absolutely must clarify why RSA kept fifteen on the park. It was a more blatant red than Curry's.
After the upgraded yellow to a red for Curry I wondered how the South Africans would keep 15 players on the field. After just a few minutes this happened and not even a yellow card.
England should take the video of the above incident when they see the disciplinary committee with Tom Curry and ask why he was treated different to Kriel the springbok.
Bizarrely yesterday it was the catalyst for England to play well and Argentina going missing.
Respectfully, I think England should accept whatever punishment is meted out for Curry's red card.
But the RWC organisers absolutely must clarify why RSA kept fifteen on the park. It was a more blatant red than Curry's.
Unusually I agree with you!
There is a distinct difference with how the players interact with the officials compared to football!
That said, I wasn't that impressed with the wording of today's ref at times
After the upgraded yellow to a red for Curry I wondered how the South Africans would keep 15 players on the field. After just a few minutes this happened and not even a yellow card.
England should take the video of the above incident when they see the disciplinary committee with Tom Curry and ask why he was treated different to Kriel the springbok.
Bizarrely yesterday it was the catalyst for England to play well and Argentina going missing.
Respectfully, I think England should accept whatever punishment is meted out for Curry's red card.
But the RWC organisers absolutely must clarify why RSA kept fifteen on the park. It was a more blatant red than Curry's.
Unusually I agree with you!
There is a distinct difference with how the players interact with the officials compared to football!
That said, I wasn't that impressed with the wording of today's ref at times
When he was talking to the two captains, he said he had been a good game of footie so far.
After the upgraded yellow to a red for Curry I wondered how the South Africans would keep 15 players on the field. After just a few minutes this happened and not even a yellow card.
England should take the video of the above incident when they see the disciplinary committee with Tom Curry and ask why he was treated different to Kriel the springbok.
Bizarrely yesterday it was the catalyst for England to play well and Argentina going missing.
Respectfully, I think England should accept whatever punishment is meted out for Curry's red card.
But the RWC organisers absolutely must clarify why RSA kept fifteen on the park. It was a more blatant red than Curry's.
I agree with you Chizz. England will accept what ever punishment is handed out to Curry but clarification why the TMO and the 'guy in the Van' decided to make an example of Tom but let Kriel off Scott free.
After the upgraded yellow to a red for Curry I wondered how the South Africans would keep 15 players on the field. After just a few minutes this happened and not even a yellow card.
England should take the video of the above incident when they see the disciplinary committee with Tom Curry and ask why he was treated different to Kriel the springbok.
Bizarrely yesterday it was the catalyst for England to play well and Argentina going missing.
Respectfully, I think England should accept whatever punishment is meted out for Curry's red card.
But the RWC organisers absolutely must clarify why RSA kept fifteen on the park. It was a more blatant red than Curry's.
Unusually I agree with you!
There is a distinct difference with how the players interact with the officials compared to football!
That said, I wasn't that impressed with the wording of today's ref at times
When he was talking to the two captains, he said he had been a good game of footie so far.
Exactly and referred to a great tackle as ordinary
Despite my Grandad coming from a South Wales family I'm enjoying watching the open play of Fiji and both teams are playing an open game of rugby which is bringing tries. Defending is iffy. Plenty more points to come.
Despite my Grandad coming from a South Wales family I'm enjoying watching the open play of Fiji and both teams are playing an open game of rugby which is bringing tries. Defending is iffy. Plenty more points to come.
I am not a big rugby fan but I am loving this world Cup Anther top game between Wales & Fiji
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Scores would tell another story about Romania and Georgia, but never let that get in the way of a bit of good old-fashioned anti-English sentiment...
You forgot to mention Namiba are probably better than Argentina too.
& turned over to BBC 1after just in time for
Land & hope & Glory brilliant
That's just NIA bigging up Ireland...
Let's just check you're not English.
No, good... You can stay on lad!
Not impressed with the commentator saying something along the lines of if you don't watch rugby regularly (yep, that's fine as many watching don't) but then says because you have better things to do! Not impressed with ITV's coverage, the consistency of the refereeing (and it isn't even in South Africa!) and most of the anthems
Turning up the pressure
After the upgraded yellow to a red for Curry I wondered how the South Africans would keep 15 players on the field. After just a few minutes this happened and not even a yellow card.
England should take the video of the above incident when they see the disciplinary committee with Tom Curry and ask why he was treated different to Kriel the springbok.
Bizarrely yesterday it was the catalyst for England to play well and Argentina going missing.
Finn Russell ran side on and hurt his ribs.
I wouldn't call what Russell did a tackle !
A penalty certainly.
But the RWC organisers absolutely must clarify why RSA kept fifteen on the park. It was a more blatant red than Curry's.
There is a distinct difference with how the players interact with the officials compared to football!
That said, I wasn't that impressed with the wording of today's ref at times
I agree with you Chizz.
England will accept what ever punishment is handed out to Curry but clarification why the TMO and the 'guy in the Van' decided to make an example of Tom but let Kriel off Scott free.
Plenty more points to come.
Anther top game between Wales & Fiji