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Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Jozo The Provo, Nov 8, 2014.

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  1. scootz

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    Can’t remember ever seeing NZ being dominated like that before.

    Fair play to England - they were absolutely awesome today.

    As for the Haka - I enjoy the ‘theatre’ of it, but from a sporting perspective, is it really fair to allow one side to carry out a choreographed routine that’s intended to psyche them up and intimidate the opponent?
     
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  2. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    Its not fair, psyching/intimidation intentions aside, one side shouldn't be allowed such priority treatment anyway. Seeing as it is allowed though, I don't see why the opponent can't just do a huddle when it's on. The 'demanding respect' aspect irks me a bit. You've had your anthem respected, now just get on with the game.

    Absolutely nothing against the haka culturally.
     
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  3. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    The Haka is Box Office and rugby needs it.

    I personally think it’s a mixture of cringe and showmanship. Adds a dimension to the build up, whether you like it or not.
     
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  4. scootz

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    Best haka ever...

     
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  5. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    Cultural appropriation. Shocking. :56:
     
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  6. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    Eddie Jones is the biggest * in rugby, everyone outside England and Japan hates him. Farrell spits the dummy whenever he gets a bit back after being a * with plenty high tackles in games. Would love to see him get smashed.

    Good thing is South Africa are just as physical as England, that will be a cracking final.
     
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  7. Ciaran_67

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    Have a feeling that Wales will throw a spanner in the works here and win the tournament.
     
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  8. cidermaster Gold Member Gold Member

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    They may throw a spanner but one of their players will be red carded as South Africa stuff them!:67:
     
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  9. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Didn’t see it but I’m surprised at that result. Hope whoever wins tomorrow smashes them in the final.
     
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  10. Aidan O’Shea

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    Not beyond the realms of possibility, especially with the most canny coach in rugby. Add to that the fact they have a great recent record against the springboks and always turn up for England games and you could be right.
     
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  11. CH4 Gold Member Gold Member

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    6 3 SA after 20 mins

    pretty even game
     
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  12. Sentinel

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    Watching this it looks like England win the RWC.
     
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  13. CH4 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Yip

    scrappy game this, mistakes gallore

    England will be too strong for any of these 2
     
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    Aye,cant see any of these two on this performance getting past England.


    Pretty poor game for WC semi really.
     
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  15. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Struggling to enjoy this. Hope the second half is better.
     
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    It’s not pretty that’s for sure
     
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  17. Aidan O’Shea

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    Games with Wales are rarely attractive, to be fair, and England wouldn’t have it their way against them either.

    South Africa’s defence looks phenomenal, so if they keep their discipline in the second half, they win.
     
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  18. cidermaster Gold Member Gold Member

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    Yes England are no doubt firm favourites but South Africa are well capable of breaking down their play and dragging them into a battle on the pitch rather than a game as such.
     
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  19. cidermaster Gold Member Gold Member

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    Wales are by far the least attractive team to watch as the Semi Finals were set up,indeed in the last 8.
    I strongly fancy a couple of Tries in the 2nd half with atleast one good maul. Couple of pens as well but then again what the * do i know!!
     
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  20. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    This game would get rugby stopped. Utter pish viewing.
     
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