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Barring some inspired England renaissance on Saturday which is possible, as they have been rising to the occasion in their less onerous pool draw en route to the semis, I predict a Springbok All Blacks final. From there all my bets are off.

No changes, only the second time in 60 odd games.

Woody wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:09 pm

What shall we do with a problem like George Ford? I see that despite his stand out performances he is starting on the bench;

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rug ... 16001.html

I see the English whining has started already. What a bunch of pantywaists!

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/france ... hat%20game

Settling in to follow Argentina/NZ.

Just got to the pub in Liverpool for the kickoff, M6

Able to watch live on Stuff! still buffering a bit but not as bad as the other day.
With sound off and listening to the Forever Sports commentary. It works.

K - have you got Sky Open Channel 15? It’s in the free to air channels

I don't have a television connection watching online.

ok

Seemed quite unevenly matched for a semi-final. Disappointing for Argentina.

My money on Springboks v All Blacks in final. Should be a great game.

Phone call from my Auckland cousin J last night. He knows which side I support but still speaks to me

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67172012

Hopefully a much better game tonight

Settling in with a cup of coffee ready, links open to follow commentary - no live video of the game to view today, just the commentator, but he's most entertaining and gives a great commentary.
Fingers crossed!

Delayed coverage shown here on Sky Open starts at 0930 so kick off probably not until 1000, after obligatory blether, when we'll be out of the house with the grandsons.

Daily Telegraph 'live' coverage meanwhile shows that England are in the lead - amazing after South Africa's last game and England's performances so far.

Moaning about 'mismatched' ABs v Pumas seems to forget that they've beaten ABs on several occasions in the past, but this time came up against a team at the top of their form.

I might regret my predication about the final at this rate!

Oh yes.