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Jim Lenehan (48)
Cardiff boy did well
RWC QF 3 IRE v ARG (Millenium Stadium) 18th Oct 2300 AEDT
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Simon Poidevin (60)
goddamn it must be fun to watch that 6 nations bullshit, stop, prop, flop, drop and flop some more. Then run straight into some prick. Then just kick the fuckin ball away after 10 phases of not getting through and everyone7s run out of puff.
The Argies blindside tramline running was sexy as hell, draw and pass, inside ball, outside, running straight in confined space, thru you go. Ireland didnt know what the fuck was going on there
The Argies blindside tramline running was sexy as hell, draw and pass, inside ball, outside, running straight in confined space, thru you go. Ireland didnt know what the fuck was going on there
the plastic paddy
John Solomon (38)
Fair play to Argentina, a deserved win. Injuries didn't help but the fastest player in Ireland wasn't injured he was sat in the stands while Dave Kearney's terrible lack of pace was ruthlessly exploited by the Pumas. Oh, and The Emperor doesn't have any clothes and Rob Kearney cannot kick snow off a rope or tackle.
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
It's not really fair. I don't see how any team beats them.
TahDan
Cyril Towers (30)
The game was still in the balance early in the 2nd half and you have to wonder how it would have gone with Sexton and O'Connell in particular, but the Argentinans really played some beautiful rugby tonight. For the longest time they were like a South American Springboks, with less composure, but they've become a much more complete side over the past few years and their backline play was just scintillating at times tonight.
I love the Irish, but it's great for the game to see the Pumas make the semis.
JJJ
Vay Wilson (31)
Good game. Ireland's gameplan seems to depend more than most on getting good field position and penalties, which is where they rely so much on Sexton. They were still dangerous at the breakdown but Argentina wanted it more. After that first scrum I thought Ireland were in deep trouble, but they made a good game of it.
I really didn't expect the Argies to shift it as wide as they did as often. They've come a long way.
I really didn't expect the Argies to shift it as wide as they did as often. They've come a long way.
Bairdy
Peter Fenwicke (45)
How is it any different to the Tahs, Crusaders, Bulls, Stormers and Brumbies
Cardiffblue
Jim Lenehan (48)
Think they missed their forwards even more
Forcefield
Ken Catchpole (46)
Very ominous. You'd have to think that the travel schedule would weary them. But maybe if they are too good it makes a good case for 2 Argentinean teams. Especially since there was some uncertainty earlier about whether South Africa could sustain 6 competitive teams.
mxyzptlk
Colin Windon (37)
If we believe anything
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
They don't have 20+ current Wallabies/All Blacks/Boks. Plus they would have massive cohesion playing together all the time. It's basically going to be the Test side minus a couple.
BabyBlueElephant
Darby Loudon (17)
Irelands game plan relies on Sexton. He is the best tactical kicker the squad has but also the best passer, without him the whole team stops clicking.
It's odd seeing the 6N back to back champions get beaten so convincingly. It makes the 6N seem so redundant when it leads to this on the grand stage. Where do all the NH teams go from here?
It's odd seeing the 6N back to back champions get beaten so convincingly. It makes the 6N seem so redundant when it leads to this on the grand stage. Where do all the NH teams go from here?
Dewald Nel
Cyril Towers (30)
Australia can't sustain 5 either. Good idea to put a 2nd Argie team in that conference.
Alex
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Great also to see games being won in that style. Rugby is the greatest game of all when it rewards ambition and bravery rather than cynicism. Love that the WC is seeing games won the way NZ did last night and the Pumas did today.
mxyzptlk
Colin Windon (37)
This was Argentina's toughest game since New Zealand, and they showed they could pull away later in the second half -- a new string to their bow. They're a lot of fun to watch, and I get the sense they grew as a team during this game.
TahDan
Cyril Towers (30)
Given the Kiwis can probably field 3 test sides, I don't think that will be much of a guarantee for them. That said, I reckon there should have been 2 sides given to Argentina so they at least have a local derby and trips there can be a little more meaningful.
BabyBlueElephant
Darby Loudon (17)
Subjective, Madigan missed a simple touch finder kicking it out on the full. Argentina get a scrum, and a try resulted. Instead of a territorial gain of 20+ metres Ireland is now down by 13. Missing the star fly half was crucial.
That's not to detract from Argentina. They looked outstanding today. As painful as this is, I'm proud of Argentina for their enornous progress over the years. The RC may not have the same atmosphere as the 6N but it has by far the superior teams.
Cardiffblue
Jim Lenehan (48)
It's gonna cause Wales and Ireland to re evaluate attack. The Argies and nz have set new benchmark for attacking play.
Wales Fan
Alfred Walker (16)
We won't go anywhere, it'll be the same arm wrestling contest every season. And we'll stay where we are now.
Don't think basic skills in the NH will ever match the south.
Too much emphasis on power & defence.
Wales have players like Matthew Morgan & Jordan Williams who are very talented but pigeonholed as too small/not powerful enough & are left on the fringes of selection in regional rugby never mind international. We highlight weakness in these players instead of delighting in their quality. You could argue the same for Zebo with Ireland - supremely talented & able to conjure something out of nothing but kept out by the power of Kearney.
The whole ethos of rugby needs to change in the northern hemisphere. But it won't.
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