Road to World Cup 2015

Discussion in 'Rugby Union Discussion' started by Magrat Garlick, Dec 4, 2012.

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  1. Howe JHF Howe

    Smaller teams still get a bit of short straw.

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    Howe, Aug 31, 2015
    #721

  2. Weeman27bob BE Force

    I guess at the end of the day unless you set up a tournament where there's lots more time between games or where big teams don't play at the weekend, then you're always going to have to pick someone to get the short straw.
     
    Weeman27bob, Aug 31, 2015
    #722

  3. Howe JHF Howe

    Yeah. I don't think it's that big a deal anyway. These guys train every day, the difference between 4 days between matches and 6 must be pretty minimal.
     
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    Howe, Aug 31, 2015
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  4. Starris ER Starris

    The one game we'd want a decent break after and we get three days... still Aussie have two crunch games after some quick turnarounds.
     
    Starris, Aug 31, 2015
    #724

  5. Rego RS Hutchinson

    We'll play our best squad for that one then the benchies and 8 reserves will probably start the next. Not too much of an issue imo. In ITM Cup teams play 3 games in a week once in a season due to the Wednesday games. At least this is only twice.
     
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    Rego, Aug 31, 2015
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  6. Gazza GJ Weaver

    We have the easiest run by far
     
    Gazza, Aug 31, 2015
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  7. Rego RS Hutchinson

    So we should.......there should be some perks of being ranked 1st. I do however think the pools needs to be decided much later on so that we don't see pool of deaths again.
     
    Rego, Aug 31, 2015
    #727

  8. Starris ER Starris

    Why don't they just seed the top four or eight teams from last time?

    Design it so the top two in theory meet in a final.
     
    Starris, Aug 31, 2015
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  9. Rego RS Hutchinson

    A lot changes in 4 years and a WC isn't the full story. France being seeded at 2 would be a joke.
     
    Rego, Aug 31, 2015
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  10. Starris ER Starris

    Make it the world rankings a year out then!
     
    Starris, Aug 31, 2015
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  11. Starris ER Starris

    Actually I thought that France made the final and damn near won it was a joke last time!
     
    Starris, Aug 31, 2015
    #731

  12. Rego RS Hutchinson

    Yep this would be ideal.
     
    Rego, Aug 31, 2015
    #732

  13. Rego RS Hutchinson

    So apparently the decision wasn't Slade vs Lima it was Lima vs Carter. Apparently it wasn't until the last game that Carter secured his spot. Barrett and Slade being versatile meant it came down to Carter and Lima. Interesting.........I did say he wasn't really worthy of being selected awhile back and the coaches were under the same impression.
     
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    Rego, Aug 31, 2015
    #733

  14. Rego RS Hutchinson

    Rego, Aug 31, 2015
    #734

  15. Starris ER Starris

    Ooooh... so my prediction of Carter falling over and Lima straight in could have credence!
     
    Starris, Aug 31, 2015
    #735

  16. Rego RS Hutchinson

    Yep definitely.
     
    Rego, Aug 31, 2015
    #736

  17. Droos JP Rhodes

    Carter must go because experience etc etc
     
    Droos, Aug 31, 2015
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  18. Mariner CL Warrington

    Barritt is in for Ireland on Saturday, yippee

    15. Mike Brown (Harlequins, 38 caps)
    14. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 10 caps)
    13. Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby, 12 caps)
    12. Brad Barritt (Saracens, 22 caps)
    11. Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 15 caps)
    10. George Ford (Bath Rugby, 12 caps)
    9. Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 48 caps)

    1. Joe Marler (Harlequins, 32 caps)
    2. Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 23 caps)
    3. Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 51 caps)
    4. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 39 caps)
    5. Geoff Parling (Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps)
    6. Tom Wood (Northampton Saints, 37 caps)
    7. Chris Robshaw (captain, Harlequins, 38 caps)
    8. Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby, 28 caps)

    Replacements

    16. Jamie George (Saracens, 1 cap)
    17. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 22 caps)
    18. Kieran Brookes (Northampton Saints, 11 caps)
    19. Joe Launchbury (Wasps, 23 caps)
    20. Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 18 caps)
    21. Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens, 22 caps)
    22. Owen Farrell (Saracens, 30 caps)
    23. Sam Burgess (Bath Rugby, 1 cap)
     
    Mariner, Sep 2, 2015
    #738

  19. Fiery GR Smith

    Pretty shithouse looking lineup
     
    Fiery, Sep 2, 2015
    #739

  20. Fiery GR Smith

    Reckon Fox is talking through a hole in his ass tbh
     
    Fiery, Sep 2, 2015
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