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[EOYT] England vs. Australia 02/11/13
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<blockquote data-quote="Packman" data-source="post: 603314" data-attributes="member: 70378"><p>I enjoyed the match and the result obviously. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> We certainly got the rub of the green and George Clancy is fast becoming England's fav ref <strong>1</strong> </p><p></p><p>the Owen try was very lucky. If the tables had been turned I'd have been miffed, but a friend of mine put a fair spin on it by saying that if the Aussies had scored it, they'd have no doubt taken it as well. So them's the breaks.<strong>2</strong></p><p></p><p>England struggled to team up. they were 15 individuals and sometimes that looked pretty dire when we were attacking. Glad we have another match together before facing the Kiwis. </p><p></p><p>Aus, failed to click like they had vs NZ and the Pumas in their last couple of games. Thing is that this <strong><em>ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK</em></strong> ethos may please the Campo Brigade, but it's papering over the same old cracks. Argentina made them look good. The Kiwis lap up loose games and don't care about letting in 3 tries, because they'll be enough space for them to score four. <strong>3</strong> I think Italy will be up for the challenge on Saturday. Argentina's complacency vs Australia could do Italy a few favours too. If the Azzurri work hard then you have to say they at least have a chance. Work hard, keep it structured, they have a shot. </p><p></p><p><strong>looking ahead to England V Argentina.</strong></p><p></p><p>The Pumas have a new coach and we all know what a shot in the arm that can give a team<strong>4</strong> However having seen them play all through the rugby championship, you have to say England <em>ought</em> to win. The beauty of this game is that spirit and passion can overturn skill and resources. Argentina can draw on England lording it over their "3rd team" in June and use that to fire themselves up. I don't think the Pumas will lack for passion. It's up to England to fight fire with fire. We should win, but we have to turn up and approach the game the same way as South Africa would. No mercy, if Argentina want to take the field against us then we should meet them with seething lawful hostility.<strong>5</strong> </p><p></p><p><strong>1,</strong> Not that George can be held responsible for the bits of good fortune that came our way. The mistakes were down to the Assistant ref and video ref.</p><p></p><p><strong>2,</strong>Lets face it, there's a certain foot close to touch line during a match in Paris 2007 that didn't go our way so.... its all swings and roundabouts baby. </p><p></p><p><strong>3,</strong> I'm pretty sure this is why the Kiwis were desperate for a NZ v Wales RWC final in 2011. I think the pay off of beating France in a tough final was bigger though, the nerves, followed by the ecstasy was so much fun to experience, but I'm waffling again.</p><p></p><p><strong>4, </strong>Lancaster and England for a start! </p><p></p><p><strong>5,</strong> Then buy 'em a pint and have a laugh afterwards! :buddies:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Packman, post: 603314, member: 70378"] I enjoyed the match and the result obviously. ;) We certainly got the rub of the green and George Clancy is fast becoming England's fav ref [B]1[/B] the Owen try was very lucky. If the tables had been turned I'd have been miffed, but a friend of mine put a fair spin on it by saying that if the Aussies had scored it, they'd have no doubt taken it as well. So them's the breaks.[B]2[/B] England struggled to team up. they were 15 individuals and sometimes that looked pretty dire when we were attacking. Glad we have another match together before facing the Kiwis. Aus, failed to click like they had vs NZ and the Pumas in their last couple of games. Thing is that this [B][I]ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK[/I][/B] ethos may please the Campo Brigade, but it's papering over the same old cracks. Argentina made them look good. The Kiwis lap up loose games and don't care about letting in 3 tries, because they'll be enough space for them to score four. [B]3[/B] I think Italy will be up for the challenge on Saturday. Argentina's complacency vs Australia could do Italy a few favours too. If the Azzurri work hard then you have to say they at least have a chance. Work hard, keep it structured, they have a shot. [B]looking ahead to England V Argentina.[/B] The Pumas have a new coach and we all know what a shot in the arm that can give a team[B]4[/B] However having seen them play all through the rugby championship, you have to say England [I]ought[/I] to win. The beauty of this game is that spirit and passion can overturn skill and resources. Argentina can draw on England lording it over their "3rd team" in June and use that to fire themselves up. I don't think the Pumas will lack for passion. It's up to England to fight fire with fire. We should win, but we have to turn up and approach the game the same way as South Africa would. No mercy, if Argentina want to take the field against us then we should meet them with seething lawful hostility.[B]5[/B] [B]1,[/B] Not that George can be held responsible for the bits of good fortune that came our way. The mistakes were down to the Assistant ref and video ref. [B]2,[/B]Lets face it, there's a certain foot close to touch line during a match in Paris 2007 that didn't go our way so.... its all swings and roundabouts baby. [B]3,[/B] I'm pretty sure this is why the Kiwis were desperate for a NZ v Wales RWC final in 2011. I think the pay off of beating France in a tough final was bigger though, the nerves, followed by the ecstasy was so much fun to experience, but I'm waffling again. [B]4, [/B]Lancaster and England for a start! [B]5,[/B] Then buy 'em a pint and have a laugh afterwards! :buddies: [/QUOTE]
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