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Third Place Playoff
- Thread starter ripper868
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MW1304
Cricketer Of The Year
Had nothing to do except one poor kick.
Not been a great match despite currently being up. Playing a very similar tactic to against SA, once again failing to even try to create anything when we have field position. Getting battered in midfield too.
Not a thrilling brand tbh.
The match has been quite entertaining albeit lost a bit of energy since 50 minutes. Lacks the intensity and atmosphere of the meaningful matches though.
England have "held on" in all of the knock out games. Just about managed to squeak past Fiji but it's not a sustainable tactic. They definitely need a bit more incisiveness but not sure there's the talent.
ripper868
International Coach
Didn't get to watch 2nd half (or 1st half properly), so just catching highlights now, rum fuelled thoughts/observations below:
That was a huge forward pass 3 rucks before the Argies first try.
Santi Carreras with a gorgeous #10 try at start of 2nd half - poor misses by 2 front rowers who should make those once hands are on tbf.
Did Theo Dan's punch/push to back of the #15's head after the charge down try just get ignored entirely? Looked entirely unnecessary.
13mins to play, down by 6, pen goal probably the right call for Arg, but, you do wonder if a kick to corner and maul would of been better option (hindsight benefit etc)
Sanchez missing at 75 minutes denies what would of been a fun (if pointless) extra time.
Carreras being only 25 should be back in 4 years time, he's clearly a quality #10 that the Pumas can build around, add in guys like Cremer, and they'll keep being a force.
That was a huge forward pass 3 rucks before the Argies first try.
Santi Carreras with a gorgeous #10 try at start of 2nd half - poor misses by 2 front rowers who should make those once hands are on tbf.
Did Theo Dan's punch/push to back of the #15's head after the charge down try just get ignored entirely? Looked entirely unnecessary.
13mins to play, down by 6, pen goal probably the right call for Arg, but, you do wonder if a kick to corner and maul would of been better option (hindsight benefit etc)
Sanchez missing at 75 minutes denies what would of been a fun (if pointless) extra time.
Carreras being only 25 should be back in 4 years time, he's clearly a quality #10 that the Pumas can build around, add in guys like Cremer, and they'll keep being a force.
I'm sure it'll need a good 4-5 different disciplinary hearings, appeals, appeals of appeals and so on before Dan conveniently gets suspended in time for the 6N. Should've just used some plausibly deniable racist abuse and he'd be fine.
Molehill
International Captain
Punch??? It’s more palm of hand and an attempt to push him off (admittedly a bit daft).
I get the impression no one really cared and the game largely forgotten about already.
I think the video ref was on strike. He apparently took a second look at the first Argentina try but decided there was nothing untoward about the pass in the build up that went a good three feet forward.
Molehill
International Captain
Furball
Evil Scotsman
I did wonder if there had been a bit of naughtiness after the try but given there were no replays I just put it down to me seeing something that wasn't there.
