The bookies have set some fairly farcical odds for the Kiwi’s semi final against the Pumas. Even in a two-horse race, the former are apparently the surest of sure things. Continue reading
Match Preview: New Zealand vs Argentina
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Match Review: Argentina 13-12 Scotland
Sporting Argentine philosopher Jorge Valdano. Not pictured: shit on a stick.
Argentina grabbed the win with the only bit of magic in the match. It was leader Felipe Contempomi’s best moment, in conjuction with his conversion, the only mildly difficuly kick he got all game. A wonderful finish to a tight and hard game. Continue reading
Match Preview: Argentina v Scotland
Pool B comes to the big screen
This game is almost pure cup match. If Argentina lose, they are going home. If Scotland lose, they must beat England next up and see how the permutations work out. Continue reading
England v Argentina Review
Zen master points automaton Jonny Wilkinson had a hard to believe off day with his place kicking. Fortunately for the White Orcs, temporarily decked in black, so did Dr Phil and full back Rodriguez. Argentina missed most of their kicks before England did and it is difficult to see how England would have come back from a 12 point second half deficit. There have been a lot of missed kicks so far in this tournament and it will be interesting to see if kickers get more used to the new Gilbert ball as the games progress. Continue reading
Match Preview: Argentina vs England No. 2
By providing the Rugby World Cup with undoubtedly the worst finalists in the tournament’s history in 2007, England proved that they know more than a thing or two about thriving in cup match rugby. A big scrum and an incredibly reliable place-kicker maintaining both physical and scoreboard pressure can get you an awful long way. Continue reading
Digging Like a Demented Mole 