Scrum Fantasy Rugby - World Cup

[Spencer4]

Wow that was a bad game for me - I only had Nanu Nanu and he only scored 1 try.

Looks like Slade had a good game, I assume no-one brought him in. Will that mean he'll take Carter's place now ?

Slade was poor, his kicking very poor. Absolutely no way he'll get in ahead of a fit Carter.

[Chuck Taylor]

Top 10 after the NZ Japan game

1 Chuck Taylor rusell cane Mother Hakas 14 7 168 (76th overall)
2 Spencer4 Julian Ravilious The Cat & Pigeon 14 6 168 (76th overall)
3 topspur paul branigan Odd shaped ball boys 12 8 159
4 Mr Green Matt Sims Read It And Weepu 9 7 148
5 Herc6 Alan Laidlaw Kangaroo Stew 12 4 141
6 admin Chris King FISO Forum 10 11 139
7 juckster Justin Johnson Here For Beer 8 9 139
8 tenpinterry terry knapton Duke Nukem RFC 11 5 134
9 Nabby Phil Dines Lily 10 6 132
10 postie phil breeze BREEZIL 6 10 132

[Spencer4]

1st = surely

[juckster]

Nice one, just noticed Manu got MOM, not so bad a day for me then

[Chuck Taylor]

1st = surely

seems it goes tries (equal) and then assists (Chuck +1)

[Spencer4]

1st = surely

seems it goes tries (equal) and then assists (Chuck +1)

Should be done on subs left

[Chuck Taylor]

invent a fantasy game where your position is determined on subs left Sp4, I think they call it starting XI's? true you are ahead on merit as unless your sub turns into a sending off you're winning but the table never lies

[grob]

Looks like Slade had a good game, I assume no-one brought him in. Will that mean he'll take Carter's place now ?

Slade was poor, his kicking very poor. Absolutely no way he'll get in ahead of a fit Carter.

NZ will be sweating on getting Carter fit,as Slade looked a bag of nerves throughout,which is hardly surprising really considering the millions of eyes on his every action in seeking to fill Carter's boots

Keep it going Chuck and Sp4,you're both doing swell so far,assuming neither of you have been using up your subs to get there.

[Nabby]

Rousouw a try and motm I think. Good points for a lock.

[Spencer4]

Rousouw a try and motm I think. Good points for a lock.

It's these unexpected bonuses that will really count in the end I think.

[Spencer4]

If Ireland win this game today, either Australia or South Africa are going out in the Quarters, and Wales or Ireland will make the semis.

So watch those transfers!

[golden bear]

What happens when Samoa beat Wales then?

[Spencer4]

What happens when Samoa beat Wales then?

Ireland make the semis

[Chuck Taylor]

Top 10 after this mornings Round 2 games

1 Chuck Taylor rusell cane Mother Hakas 15 8 201 (30th overall)
2 Spencer4 Julian Ravilious The Cat & Pigeon 15 7 196 (39th overall)
3 topspur paul branigan Odd shaped ball boys 12 8 174
4 Herc6 Alan Laidlaw Kangaroo Stew 13 5 172
5 Mr Green Matt Sims Read It And Weepu 10 7 170
6 Zoolander Paul Stringer Mogwai 8 13 168
7 Nabby Phil Dines Lily 11 8 165
8 juckster Justin Johnson Here For Beer 9 10 160
9 tenpinterry terry knapton Duke Nukem RFC 12 6 159
10 Ashers Ashley Bloodworth Lucky 9 6 155

[Nabby]

You gotta be looking towards top 10 after those scores Chuck.

[Chuck Taylor]

Top 10 after round 2

1 Spencer4 Julian Ravilious The Cat & Pigeon 17 7 215 (71st overall) - top based on 1 less transfer used
2 Chuck Taylor rusell cane Mother Hakas 20 8 238 (13th overall)
3 Zoolander Paul Stringer Mogwai 14 14 210
4 Mr Green Matt Sims Read It And Weepu 12 8 192
5 Nabby Phil Dines Lily 13 8 188
6 scopsm Paul McGeoghan Donegal Irish 14 6 187
7 topspur paul branigan Odd shaped ball boys 12 9 185
8 bossdrum Oscar Deacy Time for Trumpton 11 13 184
9 Herc6 Alan Laidlaw Kangaroo Stew 14 5 183
10 juckster Justin Johnson Here For Beer 10 12 181

[Spencer4]

Like it

Great scoring Chuck, there's a long way to go though. Not sure how to play it now, time to sit on some subs perhaps.

[uncle onion]

so anyone with a crystal ball in terms of kickers for the next round?

[Chuck Taylor]

Gone with Steyn just as its v Namibia then will keep him v Samoa as I see that game being very kick dominated (do I sound like I know what I'm talking about?)

Noticed a couple of team names in the top 10

6th Chucks Champs
10th TAYLORMADE XV

[Chuck Taylor]

Top 10 after Italy v Russia

1 Chuck Taylor rusell cane Mother Hakas 22 8 251 (7th overall)
2 Zoolander Paul Stringer Mogwai 15 15 221 (71st overall)
3 Spencer4 Julian Ravilious The Cat & Pigeon 17 7 215 (96th overall)
4 Mr Green Matt Sims Read It And Weepu 12 8 193
5 mrgrimble Graham Willmott Hills Fush & Chups 14 10 189
6 Nabby Phil Dines Lily 13 8 188
7 scopsm Paul McGeoghan Donegal Irish 14 6 187
8 topspur paul branigan Odd shaped ball boys 12 9 185
9 bossdrum Oscar Deacy Time for Trumpton 11 13 184
10 Herc6 Alan Laidlaw Kangaroo Stew 14 5 183


And yes before you point out Sp4 I have used 11 transfers , I really could do with some advice on how many transfers are advisably left for the Quarters now, seeing as there's a third place playoff it's just those eliminated in the Quarters to be wary of right and seeing as defensive players generally pick up 2's or 3's it's not essential they are swapped about, please help

[Spencer4]

I'd worry that the third place game might just be a run-out for those players who've not got much game time, so I'd be wary of thinking of it as a 'normal' game.

[Chuck Taylor]

I see the 4th round of games as the round where least transfers need to be used, I'm hoping those at the top continue their 5 per round rate and waste plenty in the 4th round as I see little value there.

[Tacalabala]

Must admit that I've been a little lazy with this - it's bloody hard getting up in time to watch! But, I think keeping back transfers will pay dividends later on.

[Spencer4]

I see the 4th round of games as the round where least transfers need to be used, I'm hoping those at the top continue their 5 per round rate and waste plenty in the 4th round as I see little value there.

Maybe, but Ireland will be a full strength for their game against Italy, which is the last game of the round. They will then (if they win) be playing the first game of the Quarters so bring Ireland players in for that last game might gain you a match over other teams' players.

[Chuck Taylor]

@Tac - it suits me down to the ground as I get into work just before 7am and can sit and watch the last 2 games of the morning

@Sp4 - I had actually considered the Ireland thing but it would probably mean an extra transfer used and going into the Quarters with 4 transfers

[Tacalabala]

@Chuck - I need your job!

[juckster]

Congratulations to Chuck being 3rd in total table - keep it up for FISO

[grob]

Yep,good going Chuck - your kicker Steyn served you well. Keeps the pressure on your rivals.

[Chuck Taylor]

Top 10 after the SA v Namibia game

1 Chuck Taylor rusell cane Mother Hakas 25 11 292 (3rd overall)
2 Spencer4 Julian Ravilious The Cat & Pigeon 21 10 255 (48th overall)
3 Zoolander Paul Stringer Mogwai 17 15 245
4 Mr Green Matt Sims Read It And Weepu 15 10 231
5 juckster Justin Johnson Here For Beer 13 14 220
6 Nabby Phil Dines Lily 15 11 218
7 topspur paul branigan Odd shaped ball boys 13 13 217
8 scopsm Paul McGeoghan Donegal Irish 15 8 210
9 mrgrimble Graham Willmott Hills Fush & Chups 15 13 208
10 mjs8274 Matt Scott No Eyed Dear 17 8 207

[Chuck Taylor]

Thanks guys, still along way to go though, just hope my plans work out

I cannot express how little I knew about Rugby going into this, a lesson to all that a lot of research mixed with a set strategy from the off can pay dividends (likewise with my near miss in the Euro U21s - I knew nothing)