The Autumn Internationals - Page 2

Wildman · 11-24-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercury264

Love to know when England will start winning (the big games that is) and stop 're-building'.

Not yet. Good day for the southern hemisphere. Except the Argies.

Oscar · 11-25-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildman

Not yet. Good day for the southern hemisphere. Except the Argies.

To be fair, the Aussies looked awful, and the Jaapies were lucky.
As for Scotland...

neanderthal · 11-26-2012, 12:58 AM

Fuck DirecTV.

Frougby · 11-26-2012, 11:05 PM

Not to change the subject, but how will the placement for the next RWC be handled. I understand that 1-4 at the head of the pools, but are 5-8 placed in reverse order so Fra and Eng will be in the same pool? Just curious if anyone knows for sure. If I have understood correctly these rankings for the top 12 teams will be used to set up the pools for the next RWC on Dec. 3rd with final two in each pool to be added later.

El Chapulín Colorado · 11-26-2012, 11:37 PM

Was pleased with our play against Romania. Was surprised to see Argentina get manshamed by Ireland. Shocked that Hansen does not have Hore booked back to NZ after his disgraceful act, 6 week ban minimum.

Wildman · 11-27-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Frougby

Not to change the subject, but how will the placement for the next RWC be handled. I understand that 1-4 at the head of the pools, but are 5-8 placed in reverse order so Fra and Eng will be in the same pool? Just curious if anyone knows for sure. If I have understood correctly these rankings for the top 12 teams will be used to set up the pools for the next RWC on Dec. 3rd with final two in each pool to be added later.

My understanding is that the rankings dictate seeding but teams will be drawn from each seeding 'pool'. So, as it currently stands, NZ, SA, Aus and France will each have a pool, Eng, Ire, Wal & Sam will each be drawn into one of the pools then Arg, Ita, Ton & Sco. I'm guessing that Tonga and Samoa will be kept apart. Don't know if Argentina will automatically draw France.

Wildman · 11-28-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscar

To be fair, the Aussies looked awful, and the Jaapies were lucky...

Your, "Everyone's shit but the ABs", is very strong.

Wildman · 11-28-2012, 09:46 AM

Oh, and fuck the IRB/6N citing committee. Only a five week ban (to include the Highlander's' pre-season matches) for the GBH perpetrated by Hore is a joke.

Oscar · 11-28-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildman

Your, "Everyone's shit but the ABs", is very strong.

Not really.
As far as I can see, the AIG AB's have yet to fire on all cylinders for longer than 40 minutes (the first half against Wales).
They are not playing to potential.

Oscar · 11-28-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildman

Oh, and fuck the IRB/6N citing committee. Only a five week ban (to include the Highlander's' pre-season matches) for the GBH perpetrated by Hore is a joke.

He should lose his AB jersey.

Wildman · 11-28-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar

Not really.
As far as I can see, the AIG AB's have yet to fire on all cylinders for longer than 40 minutes (the first half against Wales).
They are not playing to potential.

It was telling that when the ABs went down to 14 players they seemed to step up half a gear and still seemed to have a lot more in reserve.

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Originally Posted by Oscar

He should lose his AB jersey.

Yep.

Oscar · 11-28-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildman

It was telling that when the ABs went down to 14 players they seemed to step up half a gear and still seemed to have a lot more in reserve.

They have always lacked a plan B when Carter is on the field.
Whereas Cruden is not quite as skillful, he seems to adapt better to changes.

Frougby · 12-01-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildman

My understanding is that the rankings dictate seeding but teams will be drawn from each seeding 'pool'. So, as it currently stands, NZ, SA, Aus and France will each have a pool, Eng, Ire, Wal & Sam will each be drawn into one of the pools then Arg, Ita, Ton & Sco. I'm guessing that Tonga and Samoa will be kept apart. Don't know if Argentina will automatically draw France.

Thanks for the info wildman, I got confused if they handled it like the NCAA tourney or not, but now that I read closer your draw description is right on. So just to prove I'm thankful I am going to predict an ABs blowout of eng so that it will be close or possibly and eng. win.

However, because i need to make at least one prediction that seems to be correct so I am picking aus over wal by about 15. I hope it will be the inverse, but wales is too depleted and without a chef.

And regarding the pools, wildman you are right - I don't think I will be able to recognize an RWC unless fra and arg are in the same pool.

Frougby · 12-01-2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildman

Oh, and fuck the IRB/6N citing committee. Only a five week ban (to include the Highlander's' pre-season matches) for the GBH perpetrated by Hore is a joke.

+164

Frougby · 12-01-2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by oscar

he should lose his ab jersey.

+165

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11-26-2012, 11:05 PM	#19
Frougby Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Shame'em OR Oddometer: 646	Not to change the subject, but how will the placement for the next RWC be handled. I understand that 1-4 at the head of the pools, but are 5-8 placed in reverse order so Fra and Eng will be in the same pool? Just curious if anyone knows for sure. If I have understood correctly these rankings for the top 12 teams will be used to set up the pools for the next RWC on Dec. 3rd with final two in each pool to be added later.