England vs Argentina - match thread.

by **Biltong** Sat 10 Sep 2011, 8:52 am

First topic message reminder :

My prediction was England by 10, so hopefully the Argentinians give a good account of themselves.

This will have to be a great match to live up to the one we have just seen.

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Sep 2011, 9:59 am

England are very slow to get the ball out of the rucks. Slows down everything. Going to be a rough day in the office unless they can fix this.

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:00 am

bye bye felipe

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:00 am

Contepomi is not going to last this match, he's down injured again. It's the 3rd time and he looks to be in a lot of pain. Ribs maybe??

by lostinwales Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:01 am

horrible pass or else armitage with the try

by eirebilly Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:01 am

Argentina wont mind this type of game at all. I still feel England will have too much for them but referee Lawrence is starting to get on my nerves a bit.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:03 am

Contepomi off Sad

Argentina might very well struggle without him, he's just so key for them.

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:03 am

at last England play a bit of rugby, lovely break from Foden but a poor final pass to Armitage. England go to touch!

Contepomi off, huge blow to Argentina

by fa0019 Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:04 am

Steve Thompson kisses his opposite number... surely one of the moments of the world cup..... absolutely hilarious.

by eirebilly Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:04 am

Massive loss that is for Argentina. Maybe that will lead to the spark that England require.

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:04 am

Thompson kissed Ledesma? Oh. my.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:05 am

Awh poor Dr C. I hope it's not the end of his RWC.

England likely to get a score from here now.

Well Thompson's not likely to pull anything better Wink

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:05 am

Ledesma? ....you would!!

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:05 am

Wilko misses!

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:06 am

thommo didn't!

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:06 am

Blimey first Paterson, now Wilkinson - both hugely consistent kickers missing for their teams today!

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:06 am

England win the hit, and the penalty.

Oh dear, Wilkinson misses an easy kick Doh

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:06 am

Thats not good. The kick, not the kiss.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:06 am

They should've gone for the corner there.

by B91212 Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:07 am

All that talk about the black kits before the tournament began and the main thing it will be remembered for is the numbers coming off within the first 30 minutes. Bet the marketing men at Nike are not very happy.

Oh dear Johnny

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:07 am

They should have gone to the pub

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:07 am

Cari, I agree. Big chance to get some serious poimts.

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:07 am

i bet they have to change at half time

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:11 am

B91212 wrote:All that talk about the black kits before the tournament began and the main thing it will be remembered for is the numbers coming off within the first 30 minutes. Bet the marketing men at Nike are not very happy.

Primark will be well chuffed.

It's a bummer for me cause I think I fancy one of the English forwards, but I don't know his number.

Hello Sin Bin, can I introduce you to English Bottom.

by TBJ9625 Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:11 am

Well it was going to happen wasn't it!!!!!

by Dai Tryin Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:11 am

cant wait to hear the half time analysis lol!!!!

by B91212 Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:11 am

No arguments on the yellow, the ref's been picky but we can't argue it wasn't coming.

The NZ commentators are enjoying the numbers peeling issue. Can't imagine why.....

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:12 am

oooh Argentina Sad

they really need a kicker. 12 points missed.

by eirebilly Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:13 am

Maybe England will play better with a man down??? I hope so

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:13 am

This is getting ridiculous. England need a strong show right now. And the longer the ball sits at the base of a ruck the greater the chance of another penalty.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:14 am

ooh nasty hit on Puma's 13 (unintentional).

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:14 am

Lawes you dirty.... (think it was him couldn't see his number)

by fa0019 Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:15 am

A lot of the refs calls are 50/50... to be honest for the fist round of the RWC he should let most of those go.

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:15 am

Tiesi down, huge hit from Lawes unfortunately just as Tiesi was kicking the ball away, so he's in real trouble there

by B91212 Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:15 am

Cari wrote:
B91212 wrote:All that talk about the black kits before the tournament began and the main thing it will be remembered for is the numbers coming off within the first 30 minutes. Bet the marketing men at Nike are not very happy.

Primark will be well chuffed.

It's a bummer for me cause I think I fancy one of the English forwards, but I don't know his number.

Hello Sin Bin, can I introduce you to English Bottom.

Bet it's Thompson, can understand why women would find him attractive...... NZ commentators think Lawes hit was late, not sure myself. Painful mind

by Taylorman Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:15 am

Argie caused the first upset in the last world cup. Whistle

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:16 am

The injuries are bad news for Argentina. But England need to take advantage - now. Get the ball and go forwards.

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:16 am

yep he's going off unfortunately. Wasn't dirty from Lawes, or even illegal, but the timing of the hit couldn't have been worse for Tiesi

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:17 am

Crossing not called. so what is this referee doing?

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:17 am

oh God, Ledezma in trouble, huge trouble, I don't like how he's looking at all there.

by lostinwales Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:17 am

'these are dark dark days for england's defense' you cold write a book on this guy...

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:17 am

I don't want Argentina to win per sé, but I hate to see teams lose because they've missed kicks.

by Gatts Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:18 am

LAWES lead with his knees...the guy will be banned!

by Mad for Chelsea Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:18 am

now Ledesma's down, argentina are going to run out of players at this rate...

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:18 am

a boot?? Nick it was his knee!! accidental knee to the head from Lawes it looks like

Ah but what a man, ledezma back up and playing.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:18 am

Jebus....the Puma's are dropping like flies.

by Cari Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:18 am

Argh! DG missed.

by Guest Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:19 am

what! why go for a drop goal there aregentina?? such a waste.

by fa0019 Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:19 am

Now how was Argentina's maul not a penalty to England if Englands previous maul was to to Argentina????

The maul broke off into 2 with the ball at the back yet the front maul continued to drive back the english forwards and created a hole which the Argentinians ran into.

Message to the ref.... if you're going to be strict... fine. But be consistent.

by doctor_grey Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:19 am

England too slow - again.

by eirebilly Sat 10 Sep 2011, 10:20 am

It was a little late but not one that i would see as being dirty or intentional, more unfortunate.

The injuries must be a huge concern for Argentina.

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