Also, why does the press keep saying this is the first time a host nation hasn't progressed passed the pool stage?

In 1991, joint hosts Wales did not make it past the pool stage.


I was at the game, and when Mike Brown caught that high ball and went into touch in the 3rd minute I knew it was over. Australia were by far the better team. Throughly deserved to win. England really should have beaten Wales. How they didn't, well I'm still stunned how that game unfolded. But if England could not beat Australia, then they were not going to win the world cup.

The biggest flaw with England was the back row, with no specialised breakdown player. I mean, when you are facing Pocock and Hooper it could be useful!

Also, the centres were just kind of average/ inexperienced, or didn't match well together. The amount of centres Lancaster has used over the years is ridiculous. You find two centres who compliment each other, and play them over the years. Sigh. Anyway, go Japan, and go South Africa! And f**k New Zealand!

I don't think my friend would make it up. Just because you didn't see it, doesn't mean it didn't happen. You probably were not wearing a Wallabies Jersey so your experience was probably totally different to theirs. But anyway, Australia beat the pants off England so that's all that matters. My hope is for an Australia/South Africa or an Australia/New Zealand final.

Not saying your friend made it up, or implied that it didn't happen.

I just didn't see anything of the sort is all I'm saying. And there were plenty of Wallaby fans around me, and none of them were getting grief.

Maybe my mates were in the Royal Box - apparently Harry can be such a bad sport.

Ireland scraping through with a narrow win over Italy 16-9. Mmmmmm

As much as I would hate the All Blokes to win, the cup must remain in the southern hemisphere.

Legally, Harry is 5th in line to becoming King of Australia.

Not a good thing!

The Bokke looking good and on track to win our 3rd world cup

Australia definite contenders now but will be no match for the mighty Green and Gold juggernaut

They're both green and gold!

Are they? If so then they stole it from us!

And there lies the crux of the matter . The best teams are in the Southern Hemi.

Nah, no way.....then again, all Aussies do descend from common thieves according to BE.

Umm, it's from the Australian floral emblem, Golden Wattle, which is also in the coat of arms.

From what I've read G&G was being used by SA sportsmen in the late 19th century - years before Australia was a country!

We own it and let you guys use it as a favour

Mind if I ask, but where's the gold bit?