RWC 2015: Pool B discussion

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  1. Magrat Garlick M Garlick

    needs to lrn2kick tho

    My commentator pronounces 'Hogg' as 'Hawk' :frown:
     
    Magrat Garlick, Sep 28, 2015
    #161

  2. MightyPies DA Alessi

    That's a try :lol:
     
    MightyPies, Sep 28, 2015
    #162

  3. Magrat Garlick M Garlick

    Nel and Strauss

    it's like supporting the Boks
     
    Magrat Garlick, Sep 28, 2015
    #163

  4. Furball G Furball

    Nailed an absolutely clutch kick from the touchline in the Pro12 semi, he's fine.
     
    Furball, Sep 28, 2015
    #164

  5. Magrat Garlick M Garlick

    Solid performance all in all.
     
    Magrat Garlick, Sep 28, 2015
    #165

  6. Furball G Furball

    If we beat Samoa is there a scenario where we won't qualify?
     
    Furball, Sep 28, 2015
    #166

  7. Rego RS Hutchinson

    No.
     
    Rego, Sep 28, 2015
    #167

  8. Howe JHF Howe

    Yeah if Scotland beat Samoa they're on 14, which is the maximum Japan can get now. Since Scotland beat Japan they can't get knocked out by them on points difference.
     
    Howe, Sep 28, 2015
    #168

  9. Notsure SM Green

    Scotland haven't even scored a first half try yet. USA have improved out of sight from previous tournaments.
     
    Notsure, Sep 28, 2015
    #169

  10. Droos JP Rhodes

    Scotland should be safe, although I reckon that Samoa will make them sweat a bit.
     
    Last edited: Sep 28, 2015
    Droos, Sep 28, 2015
    #170

  11. Squeaks ZW Poole

    I find Scotland hard to figure out, are they good or aren't they? With there running game and fitness I think they will get away from Samoa in the last quarter, not sure about SA.
     
    Squeaks, Sep 28, 2015
    #171

  12. Furball G Furball

    We'll smash everyone.
     
    Furball, Sep 29, 2015
    #172

  13. Rego RS Hutchinson

    Samoa need to put the points on in the first.
     
    Rego, Sep 29, 2015
    #173

  14. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    This is the best Scotland side since the days of Scott and Gavin Hastings. They are still a tier two team, but only marginally so. Quality outfit,

    Samoa will bounce back. Do not write them off. Scotland vs Samoa will be epic. The Scots should get up if they can get the lead early.

    Mercurial definition, changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic: a mercurial nature. See more.

    Mercurial is not the word I want, I want a word that means tough to beat when their dander is up. Whatever that word is, that is Samoa.

    If Scotland puts on 10 quick points there will be no comeback.
     
    Last edited: Sep 29, 2015
    Hurricane, Sep 29, 2015
    #174

  15. Hurricane JD Hurricane

    http://www.worldrugby.org/rankings

    Will converse with myself tonight a bit until Squeaks or Rego come online.

    Here are the world rankings. Scotland may be 9th, but their absolute score is not terrible and not that far off the pace.

    Good side and GF has good reason to be bouyant, but not too bouyant.

    Scotland will get upset in the Samoa match unless they play their very very best.
     
    Hurricane, Sep 29, 2015
    #175

  16. Squeaks ZW Poole

    I don't have a lot of knowledge on Scotland and thus don't have a lot to say. My pick however would be for Scot to win with a good second half performance.
     
    Squeaks, Sep 29, 2015
    #176

  17. Rego RS Hutchinson

    They're definitely favourites but it's gonna be such an awesome game. I will be relatively neutral but slightly supporting the Samoans. Scotland has really impressed me though. Really wish both could go through.
     
    Rego, Sep 29, 2015
    #177

  18. Madness B Morganpola

    Willie, JP, Kriel, De Allende, Pollard, FdP, Duane, Schalk, Louw, Lood, Eben, Jannie, Bismark, Beast.

    bench: Strauss, Nyakane, Malherbe, PSDT, Alberts, Pienaar, Lambie, Serfontein

    South Africa by 20!!
     
    Madness, Oct 1, 2015
    #178

  19. Squeaks ZW Poole

    Did you miss out Bryan on the left wing?
     
    Squeaks, Oct 1, 2015
    #179

  20. Furball G Furball

    I think the fact that pretty much our entire backline all plays together at club level at a very successful, expansive Glasgow Warriors side which is used to winning over the last 2 years stands us in good stead. I called us as semi finals dark horses about a year or so ago and I'll stand by it, if we have a good opening to a game then I think we'll worry most teams not named New Zealand.

    Quarters is where it'll end, it's Scotland after all and sporting disappointment is the way we do things, but the future's bright IMO. I'll be really disappointed if we have another shithouse Six Nations.
     
    Furball, Oct 2, 2015
    #180
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