England vs Australia

[Steve-o]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sir. Speedy @ Nov 5 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Uh, will be a close game. Don't like to predict a winner; mainly because I hate both countries with a passion.

/bigotry.[/b]

Prediction:
DRAW!!!

 

[darwin_23]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Infern0 @ Nov 6 2009, 10:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (darwin_23 @ Nov 5 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Infern0 @ Nov 6 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Er, no, they are dreadful at Cricket, they are ok at that fake 20/20 sideshow, and so act like that is more important than test matches.[/b]

New Zealand are not the greatest cricket team - they are only on par with England (who by the way invented the sport). They are only ranked 7th in test (England ranked 5th), and 5th in ODI's (England ranked 7th), however they invariably make it into the semis of most major tournaments (Unlike say England). New Zealand doesn't do that bad considering the entire population is only about half that of the Greater London region! New Zealand is not good at all at 20/20 and don't give it anywhere as much consideration as most countries, so I think you might be a bit confused....

Other sports New Zealand excel at: softball (World Champs), Netball (2nd in world), Rugby League (World Champs), Rowing (probably the most successful country at world champs) - the only sport they don't really excel in Football (though they are on track to qualify for the world cup for the first time in 25 odd years). So nice try, but an epic fail by you

Anyways, I thought this thread was about Australia and Wales in rugby, my bad....
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Netball? Lol

Softball? Lol again

Rugby League (three countries play it)

Rowing? Ha I have a funny story about Rowing, At the Bejing Olympics the Kiwi's were Hyping up this old bloke Mahe Drysdale, saying all he had to do to win was show up (a bit like sarah walker in the bmx, who they said was the world champion, even though some english bird was actually the world champion lol) anyway Mahe realised he was losing so pretended he was sick, and layed on the floor crying.
What the kiwis did was 6 months later they invited the guy who beat Mahe to race him in new zealand, on mahes home course, and claimed that "this is for the REAL olympic gold medal and hyped it up for weeks (i swear im not making this up). So Mahe lost again, even worse than when he was "ill" and the kiwis pretended it never happened.

By the way mate, go to youtube and search for Danny Williams vs Kali Meehan, one of the greatest moments in the history of Kiwi Vs England sports.
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I've replied in a new thread I've started (In the 'other sports' section) as this is not related to the Topic - feel free to respond there.

Anyways back on topic - whose the ref for the game?

 

[Olyy]

Just found this:

England vs Australia at Twickenham, London
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Nigel Owens (Wales), Tim Hayes (Wales)
Television match officials: Jim Yuille (Scotland)
Assessor: Michel Lamoulie (France)

 

[Juggernaut]

Good to see Ioane at 13 with AAC back to his more preferred position. Smith coming back is good.

 

[gingergenius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Olyy @ Nov 5 2009, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Just found this:

England vs Australia at Twickenham, London
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Nigel Owens (Wales), Tim Hayes (Wales)
Television match officials: Jim Yuille (Scotland)
Assessor: Michel Lamoulie (France)[/b]

Another SH referee for an England game, who won't ref the scrum or the breakdown properly.

Or maybe I just sound grumpy. Let's save moaning till after we've lost.

 

[Nickdnz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Infern0 @ Nov 6 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I dont really mind Australia to be honest, But obviously being English I am rooting for England.

The only country I really Hate is New Zealand, sadly they are good at rugby, but I get to laugh at them epic fail in every other sport in the world.[/b]

I was sort of in England's corner, but this toss pot decidedly made me an Aussy supported for a day.

 

[Fushitsusha]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (darwin_23 @ Nov 5 2009, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Infern0 @ Nov 6 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Er, no, they are dreadful at Cricket, they are ok at that fake 20/20 sideshow, and so act like that is more important than test matches.[/b]

New Zealand are not the greatest cricket team - they are only on par with England (who by the way invented the sport). They are only ranked 7th in test (England ranked 5th), and 5th in ODI's (England ranked 6th), however they invariably make it into the semis of most major tournaments (Unlike say England). New Zealand doesn't do that bad considering the entire population is only about half that of the Greater London region! New Zealand is not good at all at 20/20 and don't give it anywhere as much consideration as most countries, so I think you might be a bit confused....

Other sports New Zealand excel at: softball (World Champs), Netball (2nd in world), Rugby League (World Champs), Rowing (probably the most successful country at world champs) - the only sport they don't really excel in Football (though they are on track to qualify for the world cup for the first time in 25 odd years). So nice try, but an epic fail by you

Anyways, I thought this thread was about Australia and Wales in rugby, my bad....
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Noooo....

Australia are the World Softball champs...

 

[QLD]

If we lose the whole tour will feel pointless because we are going for the grand slam.

 

[stormer2010]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dale @ Nov 6 2009, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

If we lose the whole tour will feel pointless because we are going for the grand slam.[/b]

Ja, a winning start is imperative as I can't see you beat Wales and Ireland if you can't overcome England without how many first choice players? The backline looks better than it has in a hile, tough. Probably my respect for Wilkinson talking. Will be cheering the Aussies as much as it pains me

 

[Jer1cho]

My dad's british, and i suppoort England when it comes to football, so i am shouting for England all the way. I would never be able to shout for the Wallabies. Never. Just hate them too much (only the team, not the fans. )

 

[KZNSharksFan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sir. Speedy @ Nov 6 2009, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Uh, will be a close game. Don't like to predict a winner; mainly because I hate both countries with a passion.

/bigotry.[/b]

A kindred spirit

 

[roscommon guy]

Since the start of the season the aussie backline as been a mess Giteau can't manage the game at n°10 he's a center.Barnes would the best 10 in australia but since he's injured there are no specialist n°10 because cooper is also a center and he dosen't step as well as he used to and ketley beale is still not an a international class player.WANTED N°10 down in oz land.

 

[Prestwick]

Giteau does seem to be bucaneering in attack but then again seems to be light in the decision making and defensive department. If he can't run the teams defensive efforts then he may as well go back to being at center Australia are leaking points like a seive right now...although that'll probably change when they meet England ¬_¬

 

[Bullitt]

Owens officiating the English?

We're f***ed...

 

[candybum]

Some of the comments about Giteau is a little harsh, however i do agree he is more suited to 2nd 5.in the matches against the ABs, it seems to me he's trying to do everything himself because inside and outside him, the players are not really stepping up or playing well enough and i think he's just trying to spark things himself. Poor guy.

 

[wjd23104]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (danger @ Nov 6 2009, 01:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Wallabies Team named.


15. Adam Ashley-Cooper (Brumbies)

14. Peter Hynes (Queensland Reds)

13. Digby Ioane (Queensland Reds)

12. Quade Cooper (Queensland Reds)

11. Drew Mitchell (NSW Waratahs)

10. Matt Giteau (Brumbies)

9. Will Genia (Queensland Reds)

8. Wycliff Palu (NSW Waratahs)

7. George Smith (Brumbies)

6. Rocky Elsom (Brumbies, captain)

5. Mark Chisholm (Brumbies)

4. James Horwill (Queensland Reds)

3. Ben Alexander (Brumbies)

2. Stephen Moore (Brumbies)

1. Benn Robinson (NSW Waratahs)



Run on reserves:

16. Tatafu Polota Nau (NSW Waratahs)

17. Matt Dunning (Western Force)

18. Dean Mumm (NSW Waratahs)

19. David Pocock (Western Force)

20. Luke Burgess (NSW Waratahs)

21. Ryan Cross (Western Force)

22. James O’Connor (Western Force)

That looks about the best combination they could field.

No Cross, No JOC at fullback. Digby to see more ball, AAC with more room to move, Cooper at 12, able to see enough ball to work some magic but not enough to destroy the team if he has an off day. :bravo:

If only Deans can give Horwill a boot up the arse and get him performing to potential its a top drawer side. Tough on Pocock who was outstanding in Tokyo, but i guess he would need to score 20 tries to keep a guy like George Smith out of the team.

Australia to tear England apart in backs, with Smith and Elsom dominating the breakdown and Robinson herculean at scrumtime, England slowly claw their way back through clever tactical kicking and a superior lineout, penalties bring their score up. Then Nau and Pocock come on supercharged, Leading to the Aussies blowing out to a flattering scoreline in the last 20 minutes. OZ ftw.[/b]

Why didn't "Super" coach Deans pick this Backline against the ABs? why did he need another game to see James O'Conner and Cross aren't international standard? it makes my brain hurt just trying to work it out. LOL

 

[Prestwick]

Oh dear, nobody told Danger about Courtney Lawes, did they? Or the fact that Hipkiss and Geraghty have been as tight as a very tight glove on OJ Simpson's hand in defence for their respective clubs all season so far.

Nobody is going to cut anyone to ribbons, shreds or pieces. Impact players on both sides will turn out to be anything but.

Danger got one thing right though, most of the points will be clawed from penalties.

Repeat of last year with roughly 20% errors and possibly England snatching a win.

 

[Charles]

Anybody got a link ?

 

[monkeypigeon]

Monkeypigeon just realised the Beeb aren't showing this match. Turned on the tele just on time to see the Australia....rugby league side being announced.

 

[Olyy]

Only on skysports, which is a load of sh*te
Not found a working link yet, but theres still 20mins till kick off, so hopefully one'll appear,
If not, off to find a pub to watch it in