[2015 RWC] Semi Final 2: Australia vs. Argentina (25/10/2015)

Cliffyboy · Oct 24, 2015

Cruz_del_Sur said:
Not necessarily measure it, but you can spot it a mile away. Not just in rugby but in any sport. Think of Manchester United or Real Madrid fans in say, Bangkok or LA. Think of people who will have the latest shirt when their playing the final but will never stay awake till 3 am (time difference) to watch the game unless it's an event.

Again, I don't think there is anything wrong with that, but i can at the very least understand the rationale of people who do.

But that goes without saying. It's hardly rocket science.

Maybe that's the problem.

Is that supposed to be cryptic?
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The population is one of the factors but hardly the most important one, particularly for a sport like rugby. Focus is actually more important. Their best athletes, since day one, are focusing on rugby.

This, with all due respect, sir, I already know.

The Jones Boy · Oct 24, 2015

Aussie by 12

LiRFCMatt · Oct 24, 2015

"Pocock is a good enough player to win the game for Australia. His work at the breakdown is second to none, and what he will provide Australia with in this game is not only more ball, but he will give them time to organise their defence as he slows the ball down in the ruck, and the Australians will find it easier to nullify the scintillating Argentinian attack. He is the difference between the two sides, and will ensure a hard-fought victory for the Australians."

http://fourballsblog.blogspot.fr/2015/10/australia-vs-argentina-rwc-2015-semi.html

Cruz_del_Sur · Oct 24, 2015

Cliffyboy said:
This, with all due respect, sir, I already know.

So, in a nutshell, you are asking question to which you already know the answers to.

I'll keep that in mind next time you ask another one.

petite · Oct 24, 2015

history Pumas vs Oz: aus 18 games won arg 5 games won. those fugures show pretty well the chaces we have maybe a little more for ud due to the good momente of the team thas way over avarage for a pumas team

KeyboardWorrier · Oct 24, 2015

I see, mostly on other forums, a lot of Wallaby supporters already counting this as a win. I reckon they're in for a bit of a surprise.

TheOvalBall · Oct 24, 2015

KeyboardWorrier said:
I see, mostly on other forums, a lot of Wallaby supporters already counting this as a win. I reckon they're in for a bit of a surprise.

False sense of security

TheOvalBall · Oct 24, 2015

Come on Argentina, there's still room for another upset in this World Cup.

Jaguares · Oct 24, 2015

LiRFCMatt said:
"Pocock is a good enough player to win the game for Australia. His work at the breakdown is second to none, and what he will provide Australia with in this game is not only more ball, but he will give them time to organise their defence as he slows the ball down in the ruck, and the Australians will find it easier to nullify the scintillating Argentinian attack. He is the difference between the two sides, and will ensure a hard-fought victory for the Australians."

http://fourballsblog.blogspot.fr/2015/10/australia-vs-argentina-rwc-2015-semi.html

Is it your blog?

austingtir · Oct 24, 2015

KeyboardWorrier said:
I see, mostly on other forums, a lot of Wallaby supporters already counting this as a win. I reckon they're in for a bit of a surprise.

I reckon they are in for a surprise as well but Barnes and Pocock will be a big bridge to pass.

Argentina is way way better than Scotland.

Jaguares · Oct 24, 2015

austingtir said:
I reckon they are in for a surprise as well but Barnes and Pocock will be a big bridge to pass.

Argentina is way way better than Scotland.

So if Barnes is a Wallaby supporter. All the others are NZ supporters, just ask to Richie McCaw

cardassian · Oct 24, 2015

Conrad Smith said:
So if Barnes is a Wallaby supporter. All the others are NZ supporters, just ask to Richie McCaw

Yep. Kinda like Conrad Smith is a Wallaby supporter. All the other Argentinian posters are Argentina supporters.

Corum · Oct 24, 2015

I'm going with Argentina. If they play to their potential they have the beating of Australia, with or without Pocock.

That will mean 2015 is a replica of 2011 and 2007 in that the finalists came from the same pool.

NZ to win that rematch by 10 points minimum I reckon.

Cliffyboy · Oct 24, 2015

Cruz_del_Sur said:
So, in a nutshell, you are asking question to which you already know the answers to.

I'll keep that in mind next time you ask another one.

No, not in a nutshell - you might be better advised to keep in mind the need to read my posts more carefully and accurately and not put words in my mouth, because I did not ask any specific question about New Zealand's population. In fact, the perfectly reasonable point I made was simply that, given their relatively small population of five million, their consistent ability to produce great All Blacks Rugby Union teams over the years is remarkable, and I'd definitely stand by that. I'd also say it is stating the obvious to make the observation that that ability is based upon focus - though even that is somewhat understating it - because unless they produce some sort of super-beings in their country, it obviously points to factors outside their population.

Jaguares · Oct 24, 2015

cardassian said:
Yep. Kinda like Conrad Smith is a Wallaby supporter. All the other Argentinian posters are Argentina supporters.

Conrad Smith is a rugby supporter throughout the year. Others Argentinian posters just appear for the WC or Rugby Championship.

Of course, I support Argentina and I will support for Australia or Argentina in the final

The Jones Boy · Oct 25, 2015

The Big 'IF' we have to ask is... IF the Pumas will turn up? and turn up the heat? because unless they come out firing from the word go they will not defeat the Wallabies.

nik · Oct 25, 2015

Really looking forward to this match. The weather forecast is good so I am hoping for an exciting match. SF1 was intense, and whilst the scoreboard was close, SA just didnt look like scoring a try. At least both teams here will be playing rugby compared to SF1.

KeyboardWorrier · Oct 25, 2015

The Jones Boy said:
The Big 'IF' we have to ask is... IF the Pumas will turn up? and turn up the heat? because unless they come out firing from the word go they will not defeat the Wallabies.

This ^^ The Wallabies are easily panicked. So if Pumas start well, Wallabies plays will be error-filled.

Cruz_del_Sur · Oct 25, 2015

Cliffyboy said:
No, not in a nutshell - you might be better advised to keep in mind the need to read my posts more carefully and accurately and not put words in my mouth, because I did not ask any specific question about New Zealand's population. In fact, the perfectly reasonable point I made was simply that, given their relatively small population of five million, their consistent ability to produce great All Blacks Rugby Union teams over the years is remarkable, and I'd definitely stand by that. I'd also say it is stating the obvious to make the observation that that ability is based upon focus - though even that is somewhat understating it - because unless they produce some sort of super-beings in their country, it obviously points to factors outside their population.

Your reading comprehension is quite frankly appalling.

Jaguares · Oct 25, 2015

KeyboardWorrier said:
This ^^ The Wallabies are easily panicked. So if Pumas start well, Wallabies plays will be error-filled.

Yeah, 9-1 is a record for a team with a lot of panic :lol:

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