International Rugby

[paul_e]

Whichever team wins this puts 40 points + on England next week

Nah, France did that to us in the 6N but we've come a long way since that, they'd both be favourites but it won't be as ridiculously one-sided as it looked like it might be.

Night and day in terms of ability, coaching or intent to play.

Their complacency is our only weapon

I don't disagree with any of that, I just don't think we're going to take an absolute thumping by 40+.

[Proposition Joe]

That half was next level, even compared with Ireland vs the ABs yesterday.  I don't even want to think what either team will do to England next week. To that end, I'd rather lose to the Bokke, and hope they shut that crowd up.

[Jon Crofts]

Be interesting to see what TMO does with that Etzbeth card.

[paul_e]

Be interesting to see what TMO does with that Etzbeth card.

It's right on the edge for me, the guy was quite low but there was plenty of time for Etzebeth to see and adjust. I think Yellow just...

and as I was typing it's confirmed a yellow.

[Gareth]

Whichever team wins this puts 40 points + on England next week

Nah, France did that to us in the 6N but we've come a long way since that, they'd both be favourites but it won't be as ridiculously one-sided as it looked like it might be.

Night and day in terms of ability, coaching or intent to play.

Their complacency is our only weapon

I don't disagree with any of that, I just don't think we're going to take an absolute thumping by 40+.

That one is for next week Paul I guess….hope we get another 40 mins and maybe extra like the first 40

[Jon Crofts]

Most punchable face in rugby is on.

[PaulWinch again]

That half was next level, even compared with Ireland vs the ABs yesterday.  I don't even want to think what either team will do to England next week. To that end, I'd rather lose to the Bokke, and hope they shut that crowd up.

We’re massive underdogs without a doubt, but this level isn’t sustainable. This’ll take a hell of a lot out of whoever wins - it’s a bit like England’s win over NZ in 2019. Doesn’t mean they won’t win, but sustaining this level is incredibly difficult.

As an aside on England, they’ve done well. They’ve had a favourable draw, but they’ve won every game. We’ll see how it goes next week, but they’ve definitely improved and done alright.

[paul_e]

Whichever team wins this puts 40 points + on England next week

Nah, France did that to us in the 6N but we've come a long way since that, they'd both be favourites but it won't be as ridiculously one-sided as it looked like it might be.

Night and day in terms of ability, coaching or intent to play.

Their complacency is our only weapon

I don't disagree with any of that, I just don't think we're going to take an absolute thumping by 40+.

That one is for next week Paul I guess….hope we get another 40 mins and maybe extra like the first 40

Same, I think this will go down as one of the all-time classics if it carries on as it has, it's been incredible so far.

[Brazilian Villain]

Most punchable face in rugby is on.

Was thinking the same, probably because he reminds of an annoying twerp I used to work with.

[paul_e]

To add a bit of rugby geekery watch Ollivon (french 7) in open play, he's the best support runner in the world (and possibly the best ever) and just seems to be in the right place for almost every play.

The ginger prop for SA is very lucky he didn't get a yellow there.

[AV84]

France learning from Sexton's stupidity yesterday and taking their points from penalties.

[paul_e]

The little dummied chip from Jalibert then was just beautiful.

[paul_e]

The little dummied chip from Jalibert then was just beautiful.

and then he shanks about the worst kick for touch I've ever seen in a world cup.

[Jon Crofts]

France riding their luck here.

[paul_e]

France riding their luck here.

yes but SA are making too many silly errors to make anything of it.

Both teams are looking tired though, which is where the mistakes are creeping in and it's fair after the best of an hour smashing the fuck out of each other.