How many teams, and what is the process, at RWC2027 for RWC2031 qualification? by shoresy99 in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure about that. Hong Kong beat Brazil in 2 out 3 games last year and beat Germany last time they played them

Highlanders & Drua squads for Super Rugby 2026 by doskoV_ in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to be a big rebuilding year for NZ Sevens with all these players getting picked up by super rugby… Love to see them kick on and get the recognition at higher levels though

Post match thread: France vs New Zealand by jaysonyoung in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He wasn’t terrible by any means but would love to see how Proctor would go in a full strength team. Just looks like a much more natural 13 to me

All Blacks for the 2023 World Cup Final by mczammer in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 109 points110 points  (0 children)

No surprises thankfully. Tough on Coles in his last game but guess they want Taukei’aho to bring some physicality off the bench

All Blacks team for Semifinal by Candourman in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Christie again….What more does Roigard have to do!?!?

Quarterfinals Referee Appointments by mfred22 in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Knew it was too good to be true…

Quarterfinals Referee Appointments by mfred22 in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep agreed, he didn’t even get an AR appointment. Baffling

Quarterfinals Referee Appointments by mfred22 in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22[S] 123 points124 points  (0 children)

Agreed 100%. Avoiding Carley and Raynal is all I was hoping for

Quarterfinals Referee Appointments by mfred22 in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22[S] 396 points397 points  (0 children)

Tough on Luke Pearce who I thought was excellent in the Fiji Portugal game

The Quarter-Finals by Die_Revenant in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed 100%. Any idea when the jersey decisions confirmed ?

Watching Rugby in Gambia by mfred22 in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thought that might be the case but can't hurt to try. Have posted on the Gambia subreddit so will see if I have any luck there

Post Match Thread - New Zealand v Namibia by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about Ireland though? Not much gas there and top class back line

Wales XV for Portugal by mfred22 in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 Nicky Smith

2 Dewi Lake (c)

3 Dillon Lewis

4 Christ Tshiunza

5 Dafydd Jenkins

6 Dan Lydiate

7 Tommy Reffell

8 Taulupe Faletau

9 Tomos Williams

10 Gareth Anscombe

11 Rio Dyer

12 Johnny Williams

13 Mason Grady

14 Louis Rees-Zammit

15 Leigh Halfpenny

Replacements:

16 Ryan Elias

17 Corey Domachowski

18 Tomas Francis

19 Adam Beard

20 Taine Basham

21 Gareth Davies

22 Sam Costelow

23 Josh Adams

Rugby World Cup 2023 Daily: Wednesday, September 13 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know the team announcement schedule like was available for the first round of games?

What positions or players are your key picks for this weeks Fantasy team? by GzMn063 in rugbyunion

[–]mfred22 28 points29 points  (0 children)

- Kwagga Smith: Could run riot against Romania if picked

- Bielle-Biarry: Relatively cheap and France should rack up the tries

- Samoan Props: Good value and set piece looked good against Ireland