[RWC2023] New Zealand vs Italy (29/09/2023)

[TopTen2003]

Decent First Half from the ABs.

Their "worst ever WC side" thumping Italy 49-3 after 40 mins. The skill levels and execution are just beautiful- reminding everyone they are a massive danger in this tournament.

Those QFs really are gonna be something aren't they. My word.

 

[IT157]

Decent First Half from the ABs.

Their "worst ever WC side" thumping Italy 49-3 after 40 mins. The skill levels and execution are just beautiful- reminding everyone they are a massive danger in this tournament.

Those QFs really are gonna be something aren't they. My word.

I would prefer to face a dupontless France than New Zealand. Is Dupont definitely back for the quarter finals?

 

[TopTen2003]

I would prefer to face a dupontless France than New Zealand. Is Dupont definitely back for the quarter finals?

Saw an article this week that said he'd almost certainly be available for a QF.

It's almost Hobsons Choice really isn't it- it's a mighty tough QF for all of the 4 involved.

Big question is what's left in the tank of the winner for the Semi Final the week after but let's see how it all shakes out first.

 

[Wichita]

I would prefer to face a dupontless France than New Zealand. Is Dupont definitely back for the quarter finals?

Would you rather face a Ntamackless France or a Farrellloaded England, that is the question !

 

[TRF_Olyy]

The comeback is on!

 

[Duct Tape]

And then it's off…

 

[Which Tyler]

The comeback is on!

That aged well

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Oof, don't see Ardie man-handled like that often

 

[Jer1cho]

Good luck Ireland lol.

 

[TommiG88]

Italy's set piece is so bad

 

[Jer1cho]

Italian lineout is offensive honestly.

 

[TommiG88]

Good luck Ireland lol.

You still have to lose to France though

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

You that desperate to trash on the AB's, that's all you you can come up with,lol

I figure someone like you would maybe take inspiration from a man who behaved like a child on the rugby pitch, but I doubt the more experienced All Blacks players would.

 

[Jer1cho]

You still have to lose to France though

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Got all my Saffa excuses lined up hard

 

[TopTen2003]

Telea is a hell of a winger on that left wing isn't he.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Such a missed opportunity for Uruguay against this defence last time out.

Italy need to limit the defensive errors and get a second and third try to get any sort of confidence of nobbling France if they have an off day.

 

[AlRums]

Telea is a hell of a winger on that left wing isn't he.

Average

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Would love for Italy to win this but unfortunately don't think they really stand a chance. I reckon they stay in the game for the first half

Don't take it personally, but I'll get someone else to do my lottery numbers this week.

 

[Bluemoon]

Italy have completely imploded and switched off. Think some of these trys are a little too easy this half.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Italy doing a Romania impression on defence. What the heck was that?