Pool A - Australia, England, Wales, Fiji, Uruguay

[Flem274*]

Tipping Uruguay to top the group here.

 

[91Jmay]

Wales are on downward curve but have been a really good side since last World Cup.

England pack needs to front up, but our backs are a real strength, raw pace on wings and Joseph is a world class centre with Ford the best front foot 10 I can remember from England. We should beat one of Wales/Australia if not both.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Once every four year follower here (if that) -- when the **** did Wales get good?!?

They have a mental/ability block against NZ/SAf/Aus (although a Welsh-dominated Lions team won in Aus 2 years ago). Wales has been pretty good in the 6 Nations though.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Once every four year follower here (if that) -- when the **** did Wales get good?!?

Been good a while but on a slight downer now and the injuries they have had leading up will probably mean they won't qualify.

 

[ripper868]

Any reason that Fiji didn't make the thread title?

 

[cpr]

I'll tell you when they turn up for this WC.

Pretty straightforward for England so far.

 

[social]

Typical Fiji

Completely undisciplined and simply handing advantage to England

 

[cpr]

I'll tell you when they turn up for this WC.

Pretty straightforward for England so far.

OK, they're here.


Dunno....

 

[social]

Correct decision but might as well not have an on-field ref if every decision can be overturned by TMO

 

[WalkingWicket]

Poor handling has hampered England so far. Need to tighten up in the second half.

 

[social]

Poor handling has hampered England so far. Need to tighten up in the second half.

England need to slow it down & keep ball in hand otherwise they are playing right into Fiji's strengths

 

[social]

England have been piss poor so far

If Fiji can compose themselves, they might run them close

 

[WalkingWicket]

This has been f***ing appalling.

 

[social]

You can put poor attack down to nerves but England's scrum and breakdown were poor

They will get pounded by Australia unless there is a massive improvement in those areas

 

[WalkingWicket]

F*** that was a slog. Glad we got the bonus point, but much improvement needed.

 

[BeeGee]

Not sure why England are celebrating so hard. I know they stole a bonus point, but that was a very weak performance.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Don't think the All Blacks will lose any sleep after watching that.

As far as we are concerned, at least we haven't peaked early.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Don't think the All Blacks will lose any sleep after watching that.

As far as we are concerned, at least we haven't peaked early.

I don't think Wales or Australia will lose much sleep either. England have a lot to thank to the ref, TMO and Fijian goalkickers for.

 

[NUFAN]

24 point win. Very predictable.

 

[vogue]

Being 5 hours behind and after a 8 hour flight just catching up with the first game for England .. Shall be reading these threads to catch up..