Horror-canes - The Fever Union thread

Samoa.
Argentina.
Georgia. (If I remember they actually went alright in 2007)


Samoa's squad is well balanced, a lot of professionals have committed to the Pacific Island teams. I'd expect Samoa to beat Wales and could upset Ireland, meaning they're a potential for top 8 if they get a favourable draw after pool play.

I really hope Namibia can get a few guys in the Super 15.

It would be fantastic if Samoa could make the last 8.

See a few Georgian fans on here. I have a ticket for Romania vs Georgia in P Nth. Should be a cracker.

Scooooooootlaaaaaaaand!!!!!

Who's bought tickets? Just got some for the SA Vrs Namibia game

"Four more years, four more years" whoops, should at least wait for the tournament to start.

Kahui! My fave, but will undoubtedly get injured. Not the greatest start, but at least no injuries came out of what could have been an injury-filled opener

Romania's forward pack is all over Scotland's pack, if they had of got their kicks, they would be leading at half time 

Went down 34-24, two late tries :(. If only their starting no.10 could kick.......

The missed tackles cost them, when Scotland's backs manage to catch the ball they had Romania in trouble. The Scottish pack will have nightmares tonight, they were smashed.

what an epic game tho, was cheering for romania like i was romanian

I think everyone was! Hopefully there's more potential upsets along the way (none involving NZ though) N-Bomb2011-09-10 16:06:44

Namibia were a lot more attacking than I expected, was impressed by their young Fullback.

go Japan, what a game, what a day or rugby

yup, looks like they'll only be 3/4 complete blowouts in the comp, good times

Scotland did well to handle the pressure and come from behind.

Here's a question: How many times in Rugby World Cup history have the All Blacks come back to win after being behind with 10 minutes to go? I'm not sure, but I think the answer may be 0.

Poor first half by Aussie, but cut loose in the 2nd to win comfortably. Popped $20 on them -12.5 just before they scored their first try, so happy with the result.

We have to put up with Australian commentary for all of their games.
Makes me want to set kittens on fire.

Wales!  Hard done by :(

thought that kick was clearly over

I was there on half way and couldnt tell but thought the kickers reaction was pretty convincing. Barnes had a mare not going to the tmo for that and i lost count of how many knock ons he missed, not to mention the off sides.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdYwQ9_R-5o

You old sailor you. TopLeft072011-09-16 17:35:50

    IRELAND

Irish eyes are smiling  RWC upset  kiwiMalaysia422011-09-17 22:18:29

Awesome. Bigger than St Paddies day

C'mon Samoa

Massive effort on defence by Wales to win this 

Great first half by Georgia

Cmon GEORGIA! Do Ray Charles Proud!

looks like Toby's Floodgates have opened-mores the pity, wanted another cupo boilover

Georgia won this in my eyes, it might not show it on the scoreboard, but they have dominated and should walk with their heads held high. Its just a shame their kicker missed so many kicks.

been to 2 games thus far (NZ vs Japan and Wales vs Samoa)

Just back from a holiday in the South. Was at this game in the middle of the Romanian supporters. Great times! Really thought they were going to pull it off for a minute there.

heading down to Rotorua on Sunday night to watch the Irish!!

 
sure am, cant wait

CRAZY ABOUT ROMANIAN RUGBY

In case anyone is interested, here's a blog I posted about how I've become swept up in another kind of fever - RWC fever and becoming a fervent supporter of Romania Rugby (initially my "2nd RWC team" but now it's more like my 1st!).

Crazy About Romanian Rugby

Here's a match report I blogged earlier about the first game I attended as a Romanian fan too:

My First Day as a Romanian Rugby Fan

Any comments, thoughts, or even abuse (I guess) welcomed

i have certainly been caught up in some rwc fever myself. been to 3 games so far with 1 more to go. have thoroughly enjoyed it.

trouble is, the wales vs fiji game i have tickets for this sunday clashes with a certain rugby league game so will have to give the rugby a miss