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Well, well, fellow Roarers, it appears that the Land Down Under may need a bit of a chin-up after our fresh-faced, rosy-cheeked youthful band…
At this time of year, for those of us in the southern hemisphere, rugby union is on pause – and we rely on coverage…
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Fun Fact #2023:
Rugby World Cup 23 quarterfinal winners are historically four out of the five teams with the best knock-out record. Only France (47% win rate) was ahead of Argentina (now 43% win rate) from past Cups.
Similarly, only France (53% loss rate) of the losing quarter finalists was not in the “bottom” four teams on past knock-out results (Ireland 0/8 (100%), Fiji 0/3 (100%), Wales 7/10 (70%) and Argentina – now 4/7 (57%).
So technically, with both Wales and Argentina entering their match with 33% win records in knock-out World Cup games, there were no “upsets” – based on previous world cup form.
If one extends the bow and even very roughly equates “form” with “experience”, then Eddie’s Wallaby squad selection was always fraught with danger.
And extending the same numbers forward, the Springboks will beat the All Blacks in the final.
You read it here first.
And remember to “gamble responsibly”.
The Wrap: Why that was the All Blacks' greatest ever RWC win - but the road to fourth title is still a rough one
Yeah Nah… Muzzo.
You said: “O’Keefe was Johnny on the spot“.
I replied: “no he/l wasn’t.”.
Just sayin… 😊 😁
The Wrap: Why that was the All Blacks' greatest ever RWC win - but the road to fourth title is still a rough one
Have been calling this all tournament – and we are only through the quarters…
More to come.
The Wrap: Why that was the All Blacks' greatest ever RWC win - but the road to fourth title is still a rough one
Muzzo – no he/l wasn’t.
Will check the replays and get back to you on the second point.
😁
The Wrap: Why that was the All Blacks' greatest ever RWC win - but the road to fourth title is still a rough one
I wish you hadn’t mentioned that Muzzo!
The Wrap: Wallabies are on their way home - can they please take the TMOs with them?
Agree.
I’d also add that the time management in the League is also superior and enhances the product, whereas rugby union seems determined to over officiate the life out of the game.
And they are unfortunately nailing it at the moment.
The Wrap: Wallabies are on their way home - can they please take the TMOs with them?
Wow… Fiji all but brought the Wallabies back into the tournament. That would have been a travesty.
Now all of us Australian residents/citizens/ rugby tragics must officially make the jump or wallow in Eddie’s debacle.
As a dual citizen, I must support NZ first and Southern hemipshere second.
With Argentina and South Africa I have no issues.
How good would Michael Cheika be feeling now?
As for the Fijians – I hope they can drop the shackles and pressures of pool favouritism and channel their inner seven’s spirit and ROUT the Poms. But I fear that might not be how it transpires.
Curious to hear who other Wallaby-tragics will be supporting?
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
On the flip side, would like to think that Fiji now can let the “pool pressures” go and just do what they do best – flow!!
Nothing really now to lose… play with the joy that we all love to watch.
COMPLETE RWC QF teams: Dupont returns, Boks make HUGE halves call, Borthwick picks his No.10, Semi back for Fiji
Thanks for the breakdown.
For me, the elephant in the room will be the officials. In all four games I hope that each side gets a fair go, but know that on observations and reports to date, the officials have way too much influence on the outcomes.
Especially the TMO’s.
I find myself waiting now waiting for the intervention that will turn or confirm a game.
Sad but predictable.
Still here’s hoping.
Argentina, England, South Africa and All Blacks.
Heavy weekend coming up… hearts will be broken!
Cheers to all!
COMPLETE RWC QF teams: Dupont returns, Boks make HUGE halves call, Borthwick picks his No.10, Semi back for Fiji
“After all, the Wallabies’ campaign was a slow-motion car crash that spiralled out of control when their historic first pool exit was confirmed on Monday morning AEDT when Fiji beat Portugal.”
Please read what you so hastily output – I think you’ll find that Portugal won Christy.
Editor?
The Wallabies' World Cup campaign was a disaster from start to finish - but sacking Eddie Jones isn't the answer
And so it is now down to Argentina or Japan (I’ve gotta favour the Argies).
And Fiji or Australia…. let’s face it – barring the unthinkable it’s Fiji.
As for the two decided quarter finals – I think both could be decided on cards/TMO calls.
I’m riding the AB’s to dust Ireland on the back of history, and the Bokkies to dust the French in a penalty-fest.
Either way, the winners of these quarter’s will battle out the final.
You have got to say this is in many ways the most “open” World Cup we have had!
Cheers and good luck to all….
And may the the best, most disciplined, most experienced under pressure (yes Eddie… it counts a lot in World Cups) take the chocolats!
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
Piru – you have a way with wurds.
World Cup quarterfinal scenarios: The Ireland vs Scotland result that would send home South Africa
I thought he was again underwhelming… would prefer a real fullback… quarter final will not have the forgiveness or the latitude given this morning.
Mamma Mia! All Blacks almost hit a ton against Italy to make World Cup statement as Smith scores hat-trick
Excellent tactic… 🏉 🏉
Mamma Mia! All Blacks almost hit a ton against Italy to make World Cup statement as Smith scores hat-trick
I asked ChatGPT… try it.
Eddie Jones should be celebrated not booed: Why the worst thing RA could do is sack the Wallabies coach
Works well (through necessity) at grass roots level… worth a try.
Would the Dad’s also then have to referee as well?
Eddie Jones should be celebrated not booed: Why the worst thing RA could do is sack the Wallabies coach
Just wanted to see if a table would format …. failed.
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
“Rugby is described as the game they play in heaven, if we continued down the current path in Aus it probably would only be played in heaven because RA will have killed it.”
I’ll pay that one OO.
Nice.
SPIRO ZAVOS: My message to Hamish McLennan and Eddie Jones: 'In the name of God, go'
Team Played Won % Lost %
Argentina 6 2 33% 4 67%
Australia 19 12 63% 7 37%
Canada 1 0 0% 1 100%
England 17 10 59% 7 41%
Fiji 2 0 0% 2 100%
France 18 9 50% 9 50%
Ireland 7 0 0% 7 100%
Japan 1 0 0% 1 100%
NZ 21 15 71% 6 29%
Samoa 2 0 0% 2 100%
Scotland 8 1 13% 7 88%
South Africa 15 11 73% 4 27%
Wales 9 3 33% 6 67%
Table 1: Post pool play results 1987-2019
– probably most surprising is Ireland’s lack of success to date – with the quarter final draw, they are not getting any favours this year!
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
Cheers to the editors for updating the title!
and spelling it correctly! 😂 😂
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
Only if you were “dual world cup supporter Piru” – not if you revert to being “All Blacks supporter Piru”. – hence non-binary.
Of course if you support League you would be “indeterminate”.
???? 😛
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
So you are non-binary?
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
Excellent choice Geoff !!
– the quarter final will be a humdinger….
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
Cheers Mz.
So much angst at the moment… it’s nice to remember that for some countries this year could be a watershed…
The times they are a changin’?
Here’s hoping we get a cracker of a knockout phase….
Your complete guide to picking another RWC team to ride now the Wallabies are flambéed
I’m in for that too West – just stating the facts above.
The Wrap: Why that was the All Blacks' greatest ever RWC win - but the road to fourth title is still a rough one