Pool D - England, Argentina, Japan, Samoa, Chile

[Molehill]

That’s a joke. An accidental collision. On that basis the Argie has to go too.

 

[Furball]

I did think a few of the England players looked too pumped up after the anthem

 

[Ali TT]

The battle of the Falkland Islands resumes. Expecting a low scoring game here with nothing in it at the finish.

What will be higher - points scored or players left on the field?

 

[wpdavid]

Curry upgraded to Red is farcical

3 reds in as many games isn't it? Other teams seem to cope with the rules rather better than our boys.

 

[ripper868]

Thing is, from what I've seen of the recent tests, England play better after a red card, so now they have 70 minutes of it.

 

[ripper868]

that stadium looks absolutely class.

 

[Ali TT]

3 reds in as many games isn't it? Other teams seem to cope with the rules rather better than our boys.

Is there are a marked difference in how the prem is officiating these things compared to other leagues?

What I don't really follow is how if Curry is a red, that the Argentinian and the AB ones from last night are only yellows? There was a much higher degree of recklesssness in both of those.

 

[ripper868]

Is there are a marked difference in how the prem is officiating these things compared to other leagues?

What I don't really follow is how if Curry is a red, that the Argentinian and the AB ones from last night are only yellows? There was a much higher degree of tediousness in both of those.

Direct contact with the head is the key bit in the framework - I think Curry has been stiffed here as there is definite mitigation with the Argentine player coming down into his head etc.

Will be interesting the last 15-20 mins as curry does lots of Englands dirty work.

Great 50-22 kick.

 

[Ali TT]

Direct contact with the head is the key bit in the framework - I think Curry has been stiffed here as there is definite mitigation with the Argentine player coming down into his head etc.

Will be interesting the last 15-20 mins as curry does lots of Englands dirty work.

Great 50-22 kick.

Yeah, but the only reason Curry hit head and the Argentinian didn't was just luck. Similarly last night, the French player fell onto his back but it could've been head/neck.

 

[ripper868]

I don't disagree, but the ruling is outcome based, not maybe based.

 

[Ali TT]

I don't disagree, but the ruling is outcome based, not maybe based.

I know, but that's wrong headed as you need to eradicate the reckless play not the dangerous outcome.

Anyway into a game of crap kicking (I write as Ford smashes a fine DG)

 

[ripper868]

Geonny Forlkinson

 

[ripper868]

Points is points, wp mr ford.

 

[ashley bach]

Have to agree with all the talk of cards here, the game has taken it way over the top in recent times. It's a contact sport ffs.
England going to need a lead at halftime because pretty sure the Argie Bargies are coming hard in the second half.

 

[ripper868]

Argentina imploding it seems, they need halftime.

maybe not, pressure reliver penalty that.

 

[ripper868]

it aint flashy, but points is points again.

 

[Furball]

What the **** are Argentina doing?

 

[Ali TT]

Geonny Forlkinson

More Jannie de Beer than Wilko

 

[ashley bach]

LOL don't think I've ever seen 3 droppies within 10 minutes in my life.

 

[Ali TT]

Argentina not used to being the favourites?