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submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by Olap@lemmy.world to c/rugby@sh.itjust.works

A pool D repeat, which England won 27-10 and Argentina failed to get out of first gear. Will we see England win ugly again or los pumas triumph?

Find out 9pm local time in Paris!

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[-] Tagger@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

I can't call this one, England played so much better in the semi and have developed through the tournament but Argentina will be out for revenge for the opening game.

[-] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 3 years ago

Aye, head and heart split here. Here's hoping for an early try and an entertaining game!

[-] Olap@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

Good half of rugby! England I think more in control, so scoreboard correct. But don't think the Argentinian bench will be able to match England's

[-] not_woody_shaw@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

Michael Chieka freaking out with no audio is one of my favourite things to look at.

Maybe top 100. Quite a sight. He's so animated. Like a power ranger.

[-] Olap@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

Quite a game! Slow start cost Argentina. Can't wait to see England at Murrayfield in Feb, suspect they are still not great really

[-] Deebster@programming.dev 2 points 3 years ago

That was a very entertaining game, although I did share a bit of the crowd's dissatisfaction at England's preference kick their penalties. I can't believe Argentina missed that kick at the 75th minute but I think England would have still taken it.

[-] Olap@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago

Nah, think that was just Owen Farrell hate

[-] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 3 years ago

Missed this because reasons, but at least it was closer than last time.

Tbh though, part of me would much rather teams in these games just had fun like it was a barbarians game, rather than worrying about who wins. Nobody remembers who wins these matches anyway (he says after making a comment about who won the third place play off in 2007).

[-] not_woody_shaw@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago

Are you able to fix that thread title?

[-] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 3 years ago

Yes, yes I am. Doh! Was trying to cook dinner at the same time

[-] not_woody_shaw@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago

Wishful thinking by the Scotsman

[-] not_woody_shaw@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago

Head: ENG by 10

Heart: Southern Hemisphere 1,2,3

Arse: ARG by 40

[-] not_woody_shaw@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago

TBH I'm well chuffed that Argentina's experience in a few short seasons in our SH Rugby Championship has allowed them to improve so far and so fast to reach the WC 3rd place match.

[-] theboy@jlai.lu 1 points 3 years ago

Tbf, they won the same match in 2007.

[-] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 3 years ago

Yeah, very much impressed with their progress

[-] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 3 years ago

Too close to call with ten to go! Fantastic match

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