[RWC2023] Wales vs Australia (24/09/2023)

[TW27BA]

Will Eddie fall on his sword or wait to be sacked?

 

[g6mcg]

Tompkins has poured cold water on all the people complaining about the premiership being ****,
He's carried his club form, and more, into international rugby

Interesting that he and Rowlands looked solid domestically but not exceptional. Giving players an extended run contributes to development, who knew

 

[ncurd]

In the history of Rugby has anyone ever blown their stock and reputation as a coach quicker than EJ did this cycle?

 

[ThebigARena]

Best I've seen tomkins in a Welsh shirt so far

 

[Astrodragon]

Did Australia remember to bring their scrum?

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Will Eddie fall on his sword or wait to be sacked?

If he's lining up a Japan job, probably better to commit seppuku than fall on his sword. I don't think Jones will leave unless he is pushed though.

 

[ThebigARena]

And props to anscombe he's taking his chance tbf

 

[HenryChinaski]

Anyone else totally stoked for the upcoming Lions tour of Australia?

Oh god. Thanks for reminding me

 

[IT157]

Did Australia remember to bring their scrum?

They did in the first half. Lost it at half time

 

[Grizwald]

Gotta feel sorry for Dave Rennie being sacked to allow this Australian coaching set-up, but I'm sure he got a nice payout

I'd have previously said you can't sack a coach so close to a WC, maybe Gatland previous involvement put him ahead of the curve. Eddie has ripped the guts out of Australia, the way the decline of the game is going they needed to get out of their group and give their fan base something to build into the Lion's and their home world cup.

How does the seeding work for a home nation in a WC? Rankings wise they could end up in a Ireland/SA/Scotland type group.

Wales have a very good chance of getting to a WC semi final. Who'd have thought that a few months ago.

 

[spursincornwall]

I think this is a sign of the future, evidence that the game is over in Australia, league is taking all the talent and interest

 

[TRF_Olyy]

This is dire stuff from Australia,
Proper proper garbage play

 

[HenryChinaski]

Absolutely pathetic from Australia

 

[Saintjay]

No matter how bad England have been. I take heart we are not Australia bad.

 

[Bluemoon]

Man. Australia’s coaching bench look emotionless, silent. Grim.

I’ve supported Wales long enough to know not the relax yet.

 

[Ddanno]

Why posts? Game is done, might as well hunt the BP

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Really impressed how Gatland has turned around the ship after leaving coaching. I've always liked the look of Wales with a fit Anscombe and Liam at 15 (vs Biggar and Halfpenny). So much more variety and invention without seeming to lose much defensively.

They must be strong favourites to win their QF and if France or NZ somehow get to a semi I would give Wales half a chance against them.

 

[ncurd]

Wales have a very good chance of getting to a WC semi final. Who'd have thought that a few months ago.

I'd of had it Argentina, Japan and England are all in similar levels of shitness. This half of the draw is a joke and getting to SF osnt the achievement it should be.

 

[Ddanno]

No matter how bad England have been. I take heart we are not Australia bad.

Hey don't encourage us.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Best I've seen tomkins in a Welsh shirt so far

Born in Sidcup. England U18, U20 and Saxons. And we’re going to have Farrell at 12….

Jones will be safe in his job. He’s building for the next World Cup.