Rugby World Cup 2015

Quarter Finals:

South Africa v Wales

New Zealand v France

Ireland v Argentina

Australia v Scotland

South Africa, New Zealand Argentina, Australia for me. sorry if it looks all Southern Hemisphere for Semis, but I don't think the Northern Hemisphere teams have performed as strong as the Southern Hemisphere If one northern team can get through then maybe possibly it is France if they can put NZ under enough pressure then they could make semis

Ireland looked good. Their backs are exciting, and their back row is as good as anyone elses in the competition.

(12-10-2015 06:38 )Charlemagne Wrote:  Ireland looked good. Their backs are exciting, and their back row is as good as anyone elses in the competition.

They did look good but they could find that Argentina can match them in most departments I think they may be the only other northern team capable of reaching semis along with France
We have been shown that you can stop NZ by putting them under pressure, but I think Wales will find that NZ will raise their game now the competition is in the knockout phase.

Surprised that Gray and Ford were cited after ref saw both incidents and decided a penalty was sufficient punishment

Quarter Final - Saturday results

South Africa 23-19 Wales

New Zealand 62-13 France

South Africa will meet the All Blacks in the semi finals.

All Blacks on imperious form tonight - superb!

Breathtaking, at times!

They sure were.
Excellent ball handling. They seem so comfortable in possession. Make the running and passing game look very easy and fluid.

(15-10-2015 21:26 )mikedafc Wrote:  Surprised that Gray and Ford were cited after ref saw both incidents and decided a penalty was sufficient punishment

Appeals were successful! Bans have been overturned, and both are now eligible for selection.

(17-10-2015 22:01 )snookered147 Wrote:  They sure were.
Excellent ball handling. They seem so comfortable in possession. Make the running and passing game look very easy and fluid.

Yes, the basic errors that featured in the group stage were largely eradicated, allowing the natural, fluent play of the All Blacks to shine through - Carter's return to form was of vital importance, IMO, allowing the team as a whole to function, and function beautifully!