England v Argentina

[Rinkadink]

The posts here are overwhelming and that says something

Probably the emotional investment IMO

England were on the ropes several times, perhaps even a standing count. Both sides had to dig very deep and the scenes after the final whistle are a good indicator of how much both teams (and fans) wanted it and what was required to make it so tight/compelling.

 

[Cruz_del_Sur]

In that clip the clock starts at 39 seconds and Curry makes contact at 40 seconds.

I am aware. Do you have any idea what distance can a player like Curry travel in 1 second?

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Emily Scarrett I think. Call me sexist but personally I'd rather have former men's internationals on the panel. They're different games almost. Watch some women's rugby and care more what women have to say about the women's game too.

She was the pundit on TNT. Commentary is normally done by a non ex pro with the assistant commentator the ex player.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

England v Argentina player ratings: Ojomoh shines on home debut as Feyi-Waboso leaves his mark

Opoku-Fordjour and Itoje also impress as Steve Borthwick’s team complete clean sweep of autumn internationals with hard-fought victory

www.telegraph.co.uk

Steward - 7
Feyi-Waboso - 8
Slade - 6
Ojomoh - 9
Daly - 6
Ford - 7
Spencer - 7
Genge - 7
Cowan-Dickie - 7
Opoku-Fordjour - 8
Itoje - 8
Coles - 7
Pepper - 7
Underhill - 7
Earl - 7
Replacements - 6

 

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[Geordie]

That's a good tough win, playing below how they have been but against a proper side in a test battle.

Missing alot of players aswell who would in the selection thoughts.

SB will be just as happy with this win than he will the others playing well.

He's developing some depth to this squad. Ojomoh Adds another pleasant selection dilemma for him now.

 

[BMatt]

I am aware. Do you have any idea what distance can a player like Curry travel in 1 second?

Irrelevant as the discussion is about Curry and tackling late.

 

[Becca]

Wtf is Borthwick typing so frantically, game's only been going for 180 seconds

Black Friday Early Access Sale ?

 

[OllyM97]

I do feel a bit uneasy about somebody escaping punishment for a tackle that seriously injured an opponent. Let’s be honest Curry could have pulled out there - it was an unnecessary and reckless cheap shot. On further viewing I think it should have been a bin tbh. That was like the Irish incident with Dupont in the 6N - it’s in that grey area where it’s not conclusively serious foul play, but the culprit knows what he’s doing and there’s intent.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

In what world is that a card, come on - absurd levels of pearl clutching

 

[dullonien]

Only caught the last 10min. of this. Great finish and was cheering for Arg to nick it in the end.

On the Curry late hit, honestly I didn't see anything wrong with it. Fractionally late, so an understand the pen, but nothing more. Could Curry have pulled out of the tackle? Not sure he could tbh, marginal. Nothing wrong with the tackle itself, so Mallia's injury was just unlucky really.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Thought it was absolutely fine to be honest. Scummy dog shot in a way because the only intention he could have possibly had was to hurt the guy for no gain but it was within the laws of the game imo.

 

[BMatt]

This could rumble on for a while.

I suspect Contepomi is deliberately missing out some parts of the story.

 

[Which Tyler]

Curry's hit was late in the way every kicker expects.
Gives the ref a decision to make for a penalty, which is fair cop, but no intent to hurt.
He could have made a greater effort to bail from the tackle, but I don't think I've ever seen a player do so.
Talk of cards is silly, any agro off the bat of it is silly, and most likely just the excuse for something that had been building for 80 minutes.
All in all, a bunch of meh.

As for Curry telling Contepomi to **** off - that sounds very much like one side of a story. People just don't tell someone else to **** off for no reason. I've no idea whether there was enough cause to justify the reaction.

As for the game, both teams out in a full blooded performance, and left ever tout there, even if it wasn't particularly high skill game in the whole.
From an England perspective, we played poorly, but we're deserved winners anyway. 11 in a row (which is our longest run with the Shield) and plenty for the new coaches to work on - I'm feeling pretty positive after the AIs.

 

[Saintjay]

No issue with Curry, certainly seen later not even given a pen.

Contepomi was ****** off before he got to the tunnel. Just sour grapes.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

As for Curry telling Contepomi to **** off - that sounds very much like one side of a story.

Especially as we saw on the broadcast Contepomi having a go at the fourth official and then commentary said he was shouting at people in the stands as he walked back

 

[Jimbo]

Too put so much focus into a single incident which took place so late on in the game just diminishes the game, it was late by the tiniest of fractions any sooner and it’s a none issue, technically good tackle technique wise, just late never any intent to injure, make the opposition uncomfortable and think twice about holding onto the ball in the immediate future certainly, this is a tale as old as the game, if your not ok with this it’s probably not the sport for you, the injury is one of those unfortunate things, it doesn’t automatically become someone’s fault.

 

[j-dawg]

Too put so much focus into a single incident which took place so late on in the game just diminishes the game, it was late by the tiniest of fractions any sooner and it's a none issue, technically good tackle technique wise, just late never any intent to injure, make the opposition uncomfortable and think twice about holding onto the ball in the immediate future certainly, this is a tale as old as the game, if your not ok with this it's probably not the sport for you, the injury is one of those unfortunate things, it doesn't automatically become someone's fault.

Not even great technique, he tackled with his chest rather than shoulder. It’s a physical game and injuries happen.

 

[Horacito]

felipe bringing back his energy as a player, wish he was as good a coach as he's at shithousery, we'd be world champs

congrats england

i'm happy about the game tho

 

[Scotty]

I do feel a bit uneasy about somebody escaping punishment for a tackle that seriously injured an opponent. Let's be honest Curry could have pulled out there - it was an unnecessary and reckless cheap shot. On further viewing I think it should have been a bin tbh. That was like the Irish incident with Dupont in the 6N - it's in that grey area where it's not conclusively serious foul play, but the culprit knows what he's doing and there's intent.

Totally disagree, The outcome having any bareing what so ever on the decision made is rediculous.

Curry was fractionally late and could have done more to pull out, bad timing so clear pen. If he had got straight back up and carried on or broke his leg has no impact on this....do you think it should? A highly dangerous tackle could cause no injury and nothing reckless but minor offence could cause major damage.