RWC 2015 Semi Final 2 - Australia v Argentina Twickenham, Monday 19 October, 2:45 AEDT
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The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
I'm pretty concerned if that injury news is on the money.
USARugger
John Thornett (49)
Not sure how much merit there is to this one - Hourcade signed as Pumas coach in October 2013 (through to the end of the 2015 RWC). McKenzie didn't resign from the Wallabies coaching post until October 2014.
Fun fact: Los Pumas lost to England 31-12 and Wales 40-6 on their 2013 EOYT. That is one hell of a turn-around.. Hats off to Señor Hourcade.
Marcelo
Ken Catchpole (46)
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaah, that's one of the reasons why I would pick To'omua and Tomane for this game. Tomane always plays hard against the Argies and both are fresh players with too much rest. A big advantage at this level in this moment against tired players who have played about 4/5 full games.
dru
Jason Little (69)
Absolutely. Scrums are the new black.
dru
Jason Little (69)
No he's not the only one who thinks it is an issue. It's more about, ok what do you do about it?
From recollection, Mr Doug suggested waiting for the RWC to blow over then look to administrative measures in order to make a statement.
+1 from me.
Tex
Greg Davis (50)
I reckon the injuries to Poey and Folau are possibly worse than we're all hoping. If that's the case I'd prefer to see them rested and given every chance to get up to speed.
Because..........
We're going to do the Argies again.
1. any hint of arrogance will have been obliterated by last weekend's performances.
2. (playing on some stereotypes here) Argentina are driven by emotion and quite possibly torched their well of passion last weekend.
3. we've got the big game experience.
4. the Argie performance against Ireland involved them laying their cards on the table. We know how good they can be and will prepare accordingly.
5. It's the vibe.
Because..........
We're going to do the Argies again.
1. any hint of arrogance will have been obliterated by last weekend's performances.
2. (playing on some stereotypes here) Argentina are driven by emotion and quite possibly torched their well of passion last weekend.
3. we've got the big game experience.
4. the Argie performance against Ireland involved them laying their cards on the table. We know how good they can be and will prepare accordingly.
5. It's the vibe.
pjm
Billy Sheehan (19)
Review Slippers games to see what I mean.
Omar Comin'
Peter Fenwicke (45)
The way I see it we have better discipline and defence while attack and the set piece is fairly even. Breakdown dominance may well come down to whether Pocock is fit and firing. I think they have more good pilfering / counter-rucking players than we do, but no one in Pocock's league. Kicking they have the advantage, both in general play and at goal.
Can't wait for this! I hope it's an epic.
Can't wait for this! I hope it's an epic.
I agree that if Argentina play as well as they did against Ireland that we will have a difficult time winning without Pocock. That said I don't think it would be anywhere near impossible.
I really don't see Argentina playing as well as they did again this weekend. They produced a scintillating performance against Ireland, particularly in the first 20 minutes and blew the game apart.
Likewise I don't see Australia playing nearly as badly this weekend as they did against Scotland. The game was full of uncharacteristic unforced errors and discipline issues from the Wallabies which haven't been apparent in other recent games.
This will certainly be a tough game as every RWC semi final is but I think it would be foolhardy to use the results of the quarter finals as a predictor of how this game will go.
If you are so sure that Australia are going to get dusted up by Argentina then I suggest putting money on it. You can get well over $3 for an Argentinian win.
I really don't see Argentina playing as well as they did again this weekend. They produced a scintillating performance against Ireland, particularly in the first 20 minutes and blew the game apart.
Likewise I don't see Australia playing nearly as badly this weekend as they did against Scotland. The game was full of uncharacteristic unforced errors and discipline issues from the Wallabies which haven't been apparent in other recent games.
This will certainly be a tough game as every RWC semi final is but I think it would be foolhardy to use the results of the quarter finals as a predictor of how this game will go.
If you are so sure that Australia are going to get dusted up by Argentina then I suggest putting money on it. You can get well over $3 for an Argentinian win.
Tex
Greg Davis (50)
We've got the job done and that's all that counts. A few more sweet kicks from Foley and we wouldn't be having half the conniptions that we've had!
All things going to plan, The Uruk-hai will be waiting in the final and would be white hot favourites to take Bill home again.
Having spent a week deep in Orc territory I've been a bit bemused by the Kiwis' total aversion to anything resembling confidence. Honestly there were blokes chewing their fingernails prior to the France match and would only loosen up and smile once the gap passed 20 points. Strange folk.
Groucho
Greg Davis (50)
Interesting. There's a conspiracy in there, given the destination of the flight.
EatSleepDrinkRuck
Larry Dwyer (12)
As much as is appalls me, I find myself agreeing with B.H. (like when you find yourself half agreeing with an editorial until you realize its Andrew Bolt) -
The Argies put in a spectacular performance against weakened opposition and the Wallabies put in a very flat one against opposition who played a blinder and used up all their luck by the 77th minute.
If all these unusual things (+ an additional 3 minutes of luck) occur then the Wallabies will lose and we will all console ourselves with $15 from a $5 bet.
The likely reason the boys were flat and tired last week is because they have played some monumental games which would be draining not only physically but mentally. It is for this reason that Argentina have a higher chance of being off their game this week after what was a ferocious battle with the Irish (despite the score). Although, it must be said the Scotland game could be still replaying in Wallaby minds and result in a weak performance again.
I think as long as the Wallabies get to bed early this week and practice some scrums in the wet everything will be OK
The Argies put in a spectacular performance against weakened opposition and the Wallabies put in a very flat one against opposition who played a blinder and used up all their luck by the 77th minute.
If all these unusual things (+ an additional 3 minutes of luck) occur then the Wallabies will lose and we will all console ourselves with $15 from a $5 bet.
The likely reason the boys were flat and tired last week is because they have played some monumental games which would be draining not only physically but mentally. It is for this reason that Argentina have a higher chance of being off their game this week after what was a ferocious battle with the Irish (despite the score). Although, it must be said the Scotland game could be still replaying in Wallaby minds and result in a weak performance again.
I think as long as the Wallabies get to bed early this week and practice some scrums in the wet everything will be OK
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