Rugby and league 2011

[SaffaCappa]

Love Tonga -6.5 here in SA. Tonga got massive confidence after 2nd half v AB's. Canada will have 1st game rust

[RLF]

Digby Ioane broken thumb. Looks like he is gone for the tournament.

Drew Mitchell is just as good if not better, the real problem is the defensive issue, he tackles at the 10 channel for Cooper.

Canada have impressed me, not so sure about the line with Tonga's short turnaround.

[Beniphone]

Under 75.5 for japan NZ is tempting, forecast is showing rain also

[astrobloke]

When betting on any sport, especially rugby union.

1) it is better not to bet at all, then just throw money into a game willy nilly hoping and praying you win!

tis all about keeping the odds in your favour.

So one or two of the games tomorrow might be better sitting out all together.

Keep robbin dem bookies lads!

[donkson]

Nice pearl of wisdom.

[kingsr]

Im guilty of the willy nilly last week, blind betting all the RWC underdog lines

[Beniphone]

Digby Ioane broken thumb. Looks like he is gone for the tournament.

This is actually a bigger deal then most think, as rlf pointed out he is the defender for quade at 10 and he does a pretty dam good job at it, they have had it running like that all year and now they will have to make quade hold his pussy and leave him there or move someone in with the risk of it not geling

[astrobloke]

This is actually a bigger deal then most think, as rlf pointed out he is the defender for quade at 10 and he does a pretty dam good job at it, they have had it running like that all year and now they will have to (((make quade hold his pussy and leave him there)) or move someone in with the risk of it not geling

Beniphone says: (((make quade hold his pussy and leave him there))

OMFG!!!! PMSL ROFFL!!!! ha ha ha

[SaffaCappa]

Loving Georgia +.
Scotland made 11 changes to starting XV and have Argies and Poms next up. This will be a close game for the Scots and Georgia the best 2nd tier nations IMO

[astrobloke]

I think Georgia can cover, and they are more aggressive than some think.

Not a silly bet IMHO.

I also got :-

Australia -11.5

Tonga - 6.0


Good luck and don't forget to rob some bookies.

[kingsr]

Tigers 1-12 $3.10

[Ingram$]

Nice pearl of wisdom.

which ??

[SaffaCappa]

Reading team news and previews for Scots v Georgia. Georgia have a player nicknamed Gorgodzilla! He is 1.96m tall and weighs in at 118kg! That is a monster. Scots 11 changes and lacking focus with big games v Eng and Arg. I am all over Georgia +

[benrama]

Georgia +19.5 on Pinnacle now ... and can Samoa really beat Namibia by 30.5 points? Fiji only beat them by 24 and Samoa lost to Fiji this year. I've watched Samoa play and they don't strike as the type of team to rack up a big score. I think if Namibia can get to 20+ like they did against Fiji this one is in the bag.

Thoughts???

[astrobloke]

Hi Ben,

Its the only game I have not bet on.

I think The Georgia, is a great solid bet.

Not too sure about the Namibia game, I just don't think taking Samoa would do it. So Namibia to cover it likely yes. But am I confident....not 100%.....as sometimes the Samoan's come out firing - which they tend to do from time to time!

Maybe a small bet is worth it. But I went all out on the Georgia game, I think it is the bet of the week so far.

[RLF]

Samoa will win by 70, Scotland by 13, Canada by 3.

[IDunno89]

Georgia +19.5 on Pinnacle now ... and can Samoa really beat Namibia by 30.5 points? Fiji only beat them by 24 and Samoa lost to Fiji this year. I've watched Samoa play and they don't strike as the type of team to rack up a big score. I think if Namibia can get to 20+ like they did against Fiji this one is in the bag.

Thoughts???

As crazy as it sounds I'm considering a small play on Namibia H2H

[hawley]

Samoa will win by 70, Scotland by 13, Canada by 3.

you playing all three ATS?

Will you be posting all your plays? you are sharp as hell.

[SaffaCappa]

Take Samoa on the HT cap rather. Think they will wrap up 4 tries asap then raid the bench.

[Beniphone]

Sounds like Carter and sonny will be out with sore backs for the japan match

[ExodusNZ]

Sounds like Carter and sonny will be out with sore backs for the japan match

Might take the + then ?

[Beniphone]

I think tonga take canada, I know the track record isn't good but they are at "home"

[Beniphone]

Might take the + then ?

Thinking about 1st half +27.5

[ExodusNZ]

I think tonga take canada, I know the track record isn't good but they are at "home"

I took Tonga -6

[Beniphone]

Yea my book has it at 7.5 which is putting me off

[ExodusNZ]

Just dont know why I cant pull the trigger on the + yet! Ahh

[astrobloke]

Might take the + then ?

Thanks for the info about the NZ boys.

Today I took Japan +58.5 (4 units) before the lines move a bit more.

Just wanted to get in early.

Good luck

[Beniphone]

Total number of tries is set at 1.5 for Canada, This seems playable...?

[RLF]

I think you guys are underrating Canada, they have good form leading in. They beat USA twice, who are no mugs, and competed well against a strong Australian Barbarians outfit. Tonga have Moa playing at 10 which will be a disaster imo. Canada have some very good players in the pack and backs that are able to score tries. Their outside centre cut the Barbarians to pieces and will trouble the suspect Tongan backline defence. Add in that Tonga have made 11 changes from the team that lost to the ABs, the Canadian scrum will stand up to the Tongans as well. It will be very close and for that reason I like the +7.5 being offered here. I think Canada will even win straight up.

[hawley]

Total number of tries is set at 1.5 for Canada, This seems playable...?

This looks like a must play.

[binomial]

i quite like the look of romania +23.5.

argentina looked pretty poor against england.

weatherzone has thunderstorms five days straight in invarcargill which should suit the big fellas from romania:

http://www.weatherzone.co.nz/south-island/invercargill

[Beniphone]

Why on earth would you move Moa from 9.... Where did u get the team list rlf?

[RLF]

http://planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9989_7173745,00.html

Watch out for DTH Van Der Merwe great player.

[hawley]

i quite like the look of romania +23.5.

argentina looked pretty poor against england.

weatherzone has thunderstorms five days straight in invarcargill which should suit the big fellas from romania:
http://www.weatherzone.co.nz/south-island/invercargill

Plus no Contepomi

http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/148954.html

[benrama]

Hi Ben,

Its the only game I have not bet on.

I think The Georgia, is a great solid bet.

Not too sure about the Namibia game, I just don't think taking Samoa would do it. So Namibia to cover it likely yes. But am I confident....not 100%.....as sometimes the Samoan's come out firing - which they tend to do from time to time!

Maybe a small bet is worth it. But I went all out on the Georgia game, I think it is the bet of the week so far.

Thanks mate, took the Namibians anyway, couldn't resist; much more fun cheering for teams to bat above their average.

Looks like a lot of us are on Georgia, hope that doesn't mean a bloodbath here. Then again - we were all on the dogs for the first round and that turned out OK!