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10-08-2007, 01:01 PM
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The fact that England is still in this thing is beyond shocking to me.
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10-09-2007, 11:01 AM
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Yes, definitely a surprise, but they pulled it together enough to beat one of the Big 3. I can't see them going any farther, but they've exceeded expectations.
So, the final four are: South Africa, France, Argentina, and England. I'm looking forward to the matches this weekend. I've watched much more than the last World Cup (I only saw the final match in 2003) and have really enjoyed it. I'd like to see 2011 live in NZ. The pressure on the AB's not to choke, AGAIN, at home will be phenomenal.
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10-14-2007, 08:26 PM
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Ok, I was half wrong. The final will be England against South Africa, a re-match of a 36-0 ass kicking administered by the Springboks earlier in the tournament. England beat France 14-9 (unfortunately I missed the replay) and South Africa turned back a run by Argentina to win 37-13. I'm going to try to catch the replay of that one tomorrow night.
Despite the score of the earlier match this one has all sorts of built-in drama. The traditional, old-line Northern Hemisphere, grind it out in the pack defending world champions that no one expected to make it this far against the mercurial Southern Hemisphere Springboks that were the favorites, but were also expected by many to choke somewhere along the way. England had to exceed expectations to get this far and also had to have France knock out New Zealand. South Africa has managed the stress of being a, if not the, front-runner and has just kept moving forward. Both teams are on a roll and I'm looking forward to a great finals match.
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10-15-2007, 08:55 PM
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I just watched thr replays of the semifinal matches. England hung tough against a solid French side, but is going to be absolutely shelled this week against South Africa. They had almost no offense and they will need plenty to stay on the field with the Boks.
Habana is SPECIAL.
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10-15-2007, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RugbyBuck
I just watched thr replays of the semifinal matches. England hung tough against a solid French side, but is going to be absolutely shelled this week against South Africa. They had almost no offense and they will need plenty to stay on the field with the Boks.
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I keep saying this, I am absolutely stunned that England is still in the tournament.
Stunned
Amazed
Even Shocked.
No way they can win.
(Insert Rocky reference somewhere near here).
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10-15-2007, 09:16 PM
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When is the Finals game in Eastern time and what bars will have it on?
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10-15-2007, 09:26 PM
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10-15-2007, 09:40 PM
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10-15-2007, 10:13 PM
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