Rugby

[Barcafan 2304]

Thing is though, France are not the side they were back then. Yes, they have a history of running the all blacks close and even beating them but this current France side is not as good as those outlined above.

 

[ManusXavi]

Thing is though, France are not the side they were back then. Yes, they have a history of running the all blacks close and even beating them but this current France side is not as good as those outlined above.

correct

 

[ManusXavi]

What do you guys think about having a 125kg centre in the backline? Personally I think it will be a weakness against the All Blacks. He will not bulldoze through Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams or Malakai Fekitoa

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Reckon the all blacks are a physical powerhouse and will cope with tbh

 

[frog-fcb]

Big paul o'connell's world cup and international carear is now over due to his injury what a hell of a player and leader he was

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Very sad to see it end this way. Great leader and player and deserved to have seen the campaign through to the end

 

[frog-fcb]

Would he still get a medal.if ireland won or will he miss out due to the squad having brought in a replacement

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Would he still get a medal.if ireland won or will he miss out due to the squad having brought in a replacement

I'd have thought he would still get a medal but don't think it will get that far tbh. Think they will get past Argentina but the semi final will be as far as they get

 

[frog-fcb]

I dunno id love us to go all the way id say the only team left we would be new zealand the rest we have beaten within the past few years

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Yeah true. Is it right though if Ireland and the all blacks get through, they would meet in the semi finals?

 

[frog-fcb]

Dont think so id say they went to seperate sides of the draw as the two groups were paired together would be wierd if it had ireland france etc again in semis

 

[Barcafan 2304]

Have to look. In that case I'll revise my opinion. Could go to the final

 

[ManusXavi]

If Ireland beat Argentina they play Australia/Scotland. If Ireland win that then in the final Ireland will play France/Wales/South Africa/New Zealand

 

[Barcafan 2304]

If Ireland beat Argentina they play Australia/Scotland. If Ireland win that then in the final Ireland will play France/Wales/South Africa/New Zealand

My mistake then. Yeah, Ireland capable of beating Aussies

 

[ManusXavi]

Who should Ireland play at no.10.
Do they risk Sexton?