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[2015 RWC] Semi Final 2: Australia vs. Argentina (25/10/2015)
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<blockquote data-quote="Rukhage" data-source="post: 763865" data-attributes="member: 73459"><p>Well depends on the media. Remember that Argentina is a soccer nation through and through (religious levels of devotion complete with wars and such) and because of this sometimes its hard to get people behind, especially considering our ingrained "victory-driven" populace. This means that unless the Pumas outright win the Cup most people (barring true fans) are going to say that they choked and are a disgrace. Such is the reality of living in that type of culture.</p><p></p><p>The media that does report on the semis are saying that the chances are there but that it's a toss-up and it all comes down to who wants it more on matchday. Most fluff pieces talk about their recovery period as well as interviewing Juan Imhoff after his last try against Ireland (some people in the news forums say it was an utter lack of respect against Ireland and going against the spirit of rugby itself).</p><p></p><p>All in all, imagine the same level of hysterical arguments and squabbles you'd expect from the Italian parliament only this time handled by a bunch of loudmouths who only watch rugby to either: a) criticize the Pumas along class division lines, or b) criticize them for not winning enough and/or more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rukhage, post: 763865, member: 73459"] Well depends on the media. Remember that Argentina is a soccer nation through and through (religious levels of devotion complete with wars and such) and because of this sometimes its hard to get people behind, especially considering our ingrained "victory-driven" populace. This means that unless the Pumas outright win the Cup most people (barring true fans) are going to say that they choked and are a disgrace. Such is the reality of living in that type of culture. The media that does report on the semis are saying that the chances are there but that it's a toss-up and it all comes down to who wants it more on matchday. Most fluff pieces talk about their recovery period as well as interviewing Juan Imhoff after his last try against Ireland (some people in the news forums say it was an utter lack of respect against Ireland and going against the spirit of rugby itself). All in all, imagine the same level of hysterical arguments and squabbles you'd expect from the Italian parliament only this time handled by a bunch of loudmouths who only watch rugby to either: a) criticize the Pumas along class division lines, or b) criticize them for not winning enough and/or more. [/QUOTE]
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