A George Ford masterclass | England v Argentina | Rugby World Cup 2023 Highlights

[@darcydonovan2051]

The composure from George Ford was exemplary. All his England teammates seemed to be getting pumped up while fordy didn't seem to be fussed a bit. Seriously impressed with George Ford. One of the finest performances by an Englishman at a world cup.

[@MijiKurusiga]

😊

[@leanlute7507]

Im argentinian and I can say is delightfull to see those Ford kicks.

[@avh8200]

El 82 te las dió en el ojt

[@blackmarbles1047]

True sportsmanship sir 👍

[@djbrock65]

Yep usted es todo un caballero 👏🏽

[@leanlute7507]

@@blackmarbles1047 Thnx

[@leanlute7507]

@@djbrock65 thanx, just objective

[@BigBlack81]

It's so nice to know that the drop goal is still a weapon in international rugby IF used correctly. This was a masterclass, indeed. Well done, George Ford. 🏉

[@angrysilence294]

There lies the problem. If England win matches with several drop goals, too often; the governing body will change the rules on how many can be kicked in a game. Anyone else winning matches this way, no problem.

[@alphabarre9096]

​@@angrysilence294stop the nonsense guy 😂

[@rugbyboy9964]

​@angrysilence294 waffling

[@lizardlordlordoflizards5096]

Ford played a blinder there, but England shouldn't rely on playing that way all the time. They need to use the backs more and keep teams guessing as to what they are going to do. That said, If Ford keeps this level of consistency going, I think they have a real chance of staying in the big games if they get to the later stages. maybe he's the new Johnny W?

[@JP1234815]

I had a feeling that England would have gone for more had Argentina not given away so many penalties in the 2nd half too.

[@Waywind420]

Gotta say, it's beautiful to see england ripping drop goals from the halfway line. Very old school, very signature english style and a forgotten art. Drop goals are 3 point whenever you want it, probably the most underutilised part of our game.

[@badshifu]

Ive always wondered why teams dont try it more often. easy 3points especially against those tough stubborn defenses. Feel like England have just opened the door and teams will be trying it out more now in the wc

[@Waywind420]

@@badshifu ENGLAND just proved that if you just chip away with penalties and drop goals every opportunity you get, you don't even need trys. The scoring system is flawed and no one is really capitalizing on it properly.

[@jimmacca9549]

Three points is fucked

[@theruckinmaul1460]

Farrell suspension is really looks like a blessing in disguise. Ford really looks dominant and marshalling the team. Really looks like a different team.

[@samwise7538]

@@mrloveoneanother3063 This match proved that, and yet watch him sail right back into the 10 slot when he's back. We consistently play better without him, and for a few years now he's been an inferior kicker as well.

[@timanderson2515]

Ford Is better than Farrell. Ford is tactical, Farrell is a thug.

[@WillSavage]

I still can't believe virtually the entire game was 14 v 15 and the scoreline was this wide. Seriously, hats off to England that was very impressive. I'm not sure this performance is being given the due credit it deserves. Argentina fucked this up big time

[@batters4718]

Very satisfying to see the points slowly climb. Incredible from Ford to get 3 drop goals too

[@thingme9941]

Where was Prince Harry sitting when all this was going on?

[@andrewcarfax-foster5046]

Incredibly disappointing? Who wants to see a penalty festival? If I wanted to watch people kick a ball, I'd watch football. The card games in Rugby are making it an awfully soft game.

[@thingme9941]

@@andrewcarfax-foster5046 agree!

[@wiz4469]

​@@andrewcarfax-foster5046True

[@JP1234815]

I'm sure we would have seen more drops too had Argentina not obliged by giving away 5 penalties in the 2nd half!

[@GGRUGBY]

Well done England I was not expecting that George Ford had incredible match lets see how things will go great match

[@smartalecc]

Well done, England! The competition is better when you guys are competing and creating excitement for your fans - genuinely happy for you. Especially since that red was a bullshit outcome for a clearly difficult situation (player landing after jumping isn’t really considered a mitigating factor but it should be). As a South African I was supporting Argentina all the way, but that’ll wait till next week. For now, it’s good to have you back in it, England!

[@paulhollis8879]

Thanks, very sporting of you, looking forward to meeting your boys in the later stages.

[@James-rc6qq]

ive never been less enthused as an english rugby fan but maybe im too pessimistic

[@martinp17]

'player landing after jumping isn’t really considered a mitigating factor but it should be' - funny you should say that because I looked it up and 'The ball-carrier suddenly drops in height (e.g. trips/falls, dives to score)' this seems to kind of cover it, I mean the ball carrier definitely drops from height. The more I watch players jumping for the ball the more recklessness I see - mainly from the person doing the jumping...

[@smartalecc]

Good point - makes the decision even more ludicrous in retrospect

[@monkey.360]

Master class in Rugby, in how to play with 14 men. Great game by England. Not an attacking classic, but an incredible effort by the team. George Ford was epic. Best game ive seen him play.

[@TPRM1]

Never been fully convinced by Ford. Very happy to be proven utterly, completely wrong!

[@monkey.360]

Yeah i think ive had my doubts. But he was a different level there. @@TPRM1

[@magolandia1]

Are you serious? Do you think it was England's virtue the result? It's the worst performance by an Argentina rugby team since 1999 and these cold chests saved it for the first game of the world cup. They didn't make three passes in a row for the whole second half. More balls fell out of their hands than the M19 amateurs in my town. they missed every line out. They never kicked well. It was a disaster of unforced errors. Forget the breakdown and the scrum England played with 14 and Argentina played with -14

[@NTL578]

​@magolandia1 I do agree that Argentina are better than that, but England's intensity also stopped you playing as well. You can't just say it had nothing to do with England's performance.

[@deanm4290]

@@magolandia1 It was the pressure that England applied early on that got Argentina stumbling, then all England really had to do was keep repeating the basics & capitalise on the Argentinian errors. Easier said than done, but Ford managed that game incredibly, it was a masterclass.

[@omlette0]

England we’re outstanding;plain and simple. Great to watch. Even as an Ireland supporter 👏👏👏

[@nocaphen]

This is the sort of composure our abs 10 needs. Either mounga or barrett. Pure class from ford. Should start every time for england if they want a chance to make it to the quarters and semis or further. This was a very classy game from England! Well done!

[@Sabundy]

Have to admit....did not think Argentina would lose that badly

[@brexitisland39]

Credit to George he change the game.

[@1ma4ighter]

They wouldn't have if England had played for tries, but that was SUPER strategy

[@affiliateclimbmax9287]

Goerge Fords accurate boot drop drop drop like Jannie De Beer he never misses

[@yoyototo2054]

@@1ma4ighterthat’s true indeed, they did well with the drop goals as well.

[@tyujivulpus]

They didn't lose badly... Argentina came to play rugby, not soccer. Dumb poms think they can win a rugby world cup without scoring try's

[@martinv7259]

Well done England. You played with inteligence and order. Our team was a mess, we didnt know how to manage the ball, and commited a lot of unnecesary fouls. Greetings from Argentina.

[@djbrock65]

Thanks man , you’re a gentleman . I’m sure you’ll be loads better in your next game 👏🏽

[@marknewbold2583]

Good luck

[@gbgas1388]

Nos ganan los ingleses y te pones a hablar en su idioma. Cualquiera.

[@NicolasMcLoughlin007]

@@gbgas1388 Cerrá el culo resentido. Ahora resulta que vos sos el que decidís en que idioma tiene que hablar otra persona. Qué pelotudo que sos eh

[@gonzalobarrogil4246]

@@gbgas1388 Siendo un canal en inglés donde la mayoría de los participantes habla inglés, es totalmente correcto que su comentario (además muy bueno, desde mi punto de vista) sea en inglés. Sí veo que erraste varias cosas en tu comentario en castellano: 1. Asumir el motivo por el cual eligió comentar en inglés 2. Descalificarlo de manera infantil.

[@Obviously-by6jp]

An instant red card for curry seemed game breaking at 2 mins but after 80 it was a blessing. What could have been a bigger confidence boost to England 14 men for the whole game get the job done. Shout out to Mitchell and ford. Ben earl and itoje were great too 😝

[@Centre14]

don't forget lawes!

[@1362pc]

drop goals point scoring machine..ala Wilkinson....ha ha ha

[@pacman4568]

Obviously, mate, any side playing against such a poor Argentina side would have scored tries, not drop goals. engand may have won the match, but Argentina lost it in THE most astonishing way possible.

[@samweston3741]

@@pacman4568not 1 team would Of played attacking rugby with 14 men for near enough the whole game. They did what they needed to do.

[@LaChartre]

@@pacman4568 such a small-minded analysis.

[@Epost86]

Honestly this is historically the most frightening type of England in a WC. Conservative, grinding rugby, with an absolute sniper at 10. If Ford can keep controlling games like this England will be tough to take down.

[@loki_of_earth]

What a difference a week makes. They weren't as bad as they looked against Fiji and great to get a win but England got the bounce against Arg and had a maestro at the wheel.

[@Sxolile29]

They won't be hard to beat. If they come up against France, South Africa, Ireland, NZ they are going home.

[@Stevenbfg]

Calm down. Its the easiest pool.

[@Brian_Saginashvili_]

😂

[@rugbyboy9964]

Remiscent of the Wilkinson era, but not as much pressure.

[@lbtn1]

As an Argentinian I would like to congratulate England on a great game! On the other hand, I can’t remember seeing a more unintelligent Argentine squad, the predictability of this team , the lack of discipline and the lack of leadership reflects the results of the game.

[@Absintholic]

They will bounce back. They have to.

[@agustinenzoa4447]

Cheika has been failing miserably since he took the job. Still hasn't found key players like 9 HS and 10 FH. Gallo isn't ready for that job either. George Ford was outstanding and I knew England will play much better with him and Mitchell. Youngs and Farrell not missed at all!

[@jipagola]

10 years ago, England would have won the game as a fighter. Not this time. Southern Hemisphere rules.

[@RetroHindiMusicStudio]

​@@agustinenzoa4447He con tinued with what Ledesma started. Should have groomed Miotti, Alboronoz at 10. 9 is a big problem. Cubelli, Landajo combo is missed

[@derickatkins189]

As a Springbok supporter from Cape Town I expected Argentina to win after their recent excellent game against the Springboks where their kicking let them down -very disappointing

[@Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart]

George ford just radiates Johnny Wilkinson with his kicking ability, this gives me hope for a possible England comeback to glory, truly they showed heart as the English do best, best of luck next week against the Japanese cherry blossoms

[@zxr-cade2026]

George Ford absolutely dominated tonight, come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏉🏉🏉

[@1362pc]

its 2003 again....win by drop goals

[@mathewbeast2124]

​@@1362pcjust what I thought. And people are saying he had a great game. The Barrets, MacKenzie and Mounga can do this all game but hey, give it to George Ford.

[@ReissKnell]

​@@mathewbeast2124we did what we have to do to win after going a man down after 5 mins.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@mathewbeast2124 Uhhh he did have a great game, are you daft? Why are you SH folks always so salty? With 14 men they dominated. Shhh.

[@miguelangeldelossantos4677]

​@@1362pcnothing of try

[@mozax8118]

As a South African, I was exexcited about Argentina winning the FIFA World Cup last year, but they REALLY took the back seat with the rugby side. I do hope they get better training.

[@juliovillagran4105]

They really don't care about rugby. The media was all over their football qualifier match against Ecuador. This match had no cut through to the masses.

[@mozax8118]

@@juliovillagran4105 oof

[@MrRubio14]

Being African and supporting Argentina. Read your history mate. Ignorance is one helluva drug.

[@paulquatro]

​@@juliovillagran4105 That´s true, football is everything in Argentina, then but really far is basketball, then tenis, then maybe rugby or volley. Besides, people don't feel close to argentinean rugby culture.

[@Calmdown1354]

​@@paulquatro​ same in England mate. You won't find any TV channel or radio station prioritising the RWC over the Euro qualifiers, or even the premier league games for that matter. Cricket and Tennis get more publicity here than the rugby does, anyone here who doesn't follow the sport probably has no idea the world cup is even on.....

[@poteodia]

Felicitaciones Inglaterra, hacerte fuerte bajo esas condiciones es de grandes. Vamos Pumas, esto sigue!

[@zeta9936]

Cipayo

[@jakem834]

I’m gonna say it…. George Ford would not have been able to kick those drop goals if Ben Youngs was playing. Mitchell has the sharpness and speed of pass to allow that time on the ball. Him and Ford must start all games!!!

[@darrellclarke5528]

And crucially, NO Farrell.

[@firmfoundation7421]

I reckon that was such a cool way to win. Well done England from an All black supporter. Ironically Hugo Porter won a few test matches for Argentina in similar fashion.

[@peckgardner]

We played horrible gosh what a pain for the eyes. We had one more player the whole match and lost all the balls. We looked like an amateur team today. Congrats to England, you definitely knew how to seize the opportunity

[@Garethjames696]

Thank you, it was uncharacteristic for both teams if I’m honest, based on our current forms.

[@tatemericanpsycho]

Argentina is a nation of Leftards.

[@sergiopdrez7047]

Pecho frío se les dicen

[@sergiopdrez7047]

Cold chest, that's what they are

[@scroopynooperz9051]

@@Garethjames696 World Cup pressure can do something to teams that were otherwise in form going into said World Cup 😂 Argentina may just be putting too much pressure on themselves and being overwhelmed by the moment - they should take the challenge as they'd do any other. Just another game

[@henrymilleruk100]

What a performance by Fordy

[@gerhardtmuller7439]

i disagree. scraped most of those in and didn't look secure at all

[@henrymilleruk100]

@@gerhardtmuller7439 👍

[@neilbe7118]

His attacking play was wonderful today, so many clean breaks 😂

[@vaegaf]

He would make a great football (soccer) player😂

[@ekspatriat]

They either go over or not. He kicked for them to go over so he got it 100% right. Stop your wah wah you male chicken gobbler.@@gerhardtmuller7439

[@pelekirokovadaa1139]

The difference between the 2 teams was England took their opportunities while Pumas were lethargic in approach. Great win by England. Love from Fiji.

[@joeboonmusic4004]

Good luck tonight!

[@GuyWilson706]

Beaut performance by Fiji against Wales, should of won!

[@pelekirokovadaa1139]

@@GuyWilson706 wasn't our night. Ref was horrible but we go again!

[@josemariaszanto3284]

tan simple como real tu análisis, saludos!

[@poppinc8145]

Argentina should be attempting more drop goals. This is still football, not wrestling after all.

[@Samizouza]

Masterclass from Ford, but the officiating was a momentum killer.

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

The ref was rather in favour of England.

[@pacman4568]

england were their usual poor, Argentina were diabolically bad. A good team against a team playing so badly would have scored tries, not drop goals.

[@Herny3579]

A mi la expulsión me pareció excesiva. Después es cierto que el árbitro compensó con algunos penales discutibles.

[@martinrye712]

​@pacman4568 you are obviously clueless about rugby as playing a man down for the whole game makes it almost impossible to attack regularly.The new rules are killing the gang as a contest.

[@djackson652]

Preposterous red card for Curry. Has the referee ever heard of the word "accident"? These new disciplinary/safety rules are in danger of killing the game.what next? Speed limits for tackles? Padding? We also have too much referee-domination of games and rules half the spectators don 't undrtstand. That said: I thought Ford was spectacular.

[@bakivaotuua9120]

Funny how people were complaining about Ford making the English WC team. They said he was too old, past his prime, etc... Ford shows the critics that he is still the great player he is, what a masterclass!

[@quassify]

A red? 😂 Stop it! Hats off to England for managing to eek out an ugly win, but whats the point in playing rugby if that's a straight red offence? May as well field a team of 5 footers at this rate to avoid any risk of head contact. I'm all for player safety but what on earth is curry supposed to do differently there, without letting the man jump right past him?

[@smartalecc]

couldn't agree more. If that's a red in rugby then what's a punch to the face - lifetime ban?! Curry is a clean, fearless player - the rules need to also protect players like him. In this case, a player jumping and landing should be a mitigating factor. If Curry went in low he might get a boot in the eyes or a knee in the head

[@moggie269]

Maybe (just maybe) don't go for a tackle on a player that hasn't landed back on the field?! And maybe (just maybe) go tackling lower?!

[@smartalecc]

@@moggie269 Curry only made contact once the player had landed. His technique could've been better (hence yellow) but a RED implies zero mitigation, which doesn't make sense, as the fact that the player was landing from air should be mitigation (as this makes it hard for a tackler to judge)

[@moggie269]

@@smartalecc Judging on the replay that I can see in the highlights, the player landed ON Curry. But maybe it's just a bad angle. My point remains: to prevent any card, Curry could have waited and, more importantly, just go lower...

[@dazeng4633]

ESPECIALLY as the Chilli player has not been upgraded. Truly disgusting treatment of the English players and they have a genuine case of prejudice against them.

[@hugomercado3716]

Pumas jugaron como Veron en el 2002

[@henrymilleruk100]

Forget the result - England you played with passion today, there was intensity, there was conviction, there was accuracy, there was fitness - far more than the warm ups. That’s what the fans want to see, the win is a joy but the effort was what won me over. Imagine what we can do if we can play with a full squad for a game or two - maybe even a first choice squad! Love the RWC! Another huge day tomorrow!

[@Garethjames696]

This 👌👌👌

[@thingme9941]

An incredibly boring match. George Ford 27 and his league team defeated a woefully coached Lebanese league team.

[@henrymilleruk100]

@@thingme9941 👍

[@US-px7wc]

Pumas were awful today! England played a smart practical kicking game. Great win

[@1.masterpiece]

Ford is massively underrated!

[@andrewshaheen9311]

Wow what a outstanding performance from ford absolute masterclass

[@user-rk9nd6lq7f]

I remembered Wilkinson. George is just like a wizard.

[@Syafiqsarudin]

Emergence of new style of play in Rugby. Drop goals will be the main weapon for those team with inferior physical size or when they're down with one or two men. Give enough distance from ruck and have 2 kickers, 1 main and 1 backup kicker - can rip any team apart. Slow but a sure way to win a game.. keep adding up those small points

[@federicokrause206]

As an argie. I got to say that the red card on the English pkayer was unjust. Anyways england deserved the win and Argentina just didn't seem to be on field. It was just not the day. Kudos to you all

[@blackmarbles1047]

A true sportsman 👍

[@djbrock65]

Eres todo un caballero y good sport . Thanks man 👏🏽

[@djbrock65]

I’m sure you’ll bounce back next game 💪🏽

[@jessepinkman2239]

No es posible que esta el mundial del deporte mas hermoso del mundo, y en mi pais, Mexico, los medios "deportivos" no dicen nada al respecto🤦🏻‍♂️ Saludos de parte de uno de los pocos mexicanos que amamos el Rugby 🏉

[@elennet4116]

Barring football is other sports properly supported in Mexico?

[@jessepinkman2239]

@@elennet4116 Football soccer is by far the most followed sport in Mexico. In second place is baseball, both local leagues (there are 2 leagues) and MLB. Basketball NBA, NFL football. There is a lot of love for boxing. There is a local sport called "Charreria" also has some hobby, ws with traditional Mexican horses and riders. Taekwondo and now F1 with Checo Perez. Beautiful sports such as Rugby or Cricket are little or nothing known in Mexico, unfortunately. Greetings

[@elennet4116]

@@jessepinkman2239 that's good baseball and basketball Hopefully we can see Mexicans grow more in other sports such as Hockey Cricket Rugby Volleyball, that would be great

[@rodrigoro3916]

Porque difícilmente tenga participación en el Rugby México

[@Mel_Golta]

​@@elennet4116béisbol, boxeo, MMA, y fútbol americano (pero solo en el norte y centro del país, aquí por la península de Yucatán no es tan seguido y se le da más cobertura al béisbol y fútbol) En rugby tenemos una liga, pero no es muy apoyada, debido a que este deporte compite con el fútbol americano y ese es más apoyado por dónde te dije, aquí en mi estado (Quintana Roo) tenemos uno llamado "Eek Balam" que significa "los jaguares de las estrellas"

[@pecelirovucago7149]

After the red card, I was about to switch off my TV because England will not be able to win the game with 14 players. But the English forwards were a class of its own. Thanks for a great performance George.

[@jeremywilliams5107]

Had to follow the game on text, but what wasn't clear was those *GF drop goals were from nearly halfway!* You don't DO that! Incredible.

[@bricekatil7714]

English pragmatism. Can’t win by the game, win by high class kicks! Congratulations. In rugby, never underestimate England! And my heart is bleeding saying that because I’m French 😂😂😂

[@user-rc7ly2fr4y]

He reminded of Jannie debeer when the Springboks played against england magnificent from George Ford well done the new Johnny Wilkinson perhaps

[@Seanc74]

Can’t deny that when England went down to 14 I was worried “Never a red by the way” but what a great performance not only by George but the whole team. Their strength and “thou’ll not pass” attitude was 1st class… Remember, Argentina have been very good of late… Congratulations England, happy for Stephen Borthwick as he’s been under pressure….. Hopefully the start of good things….

[@DareusTyn]

Jannie de Beer has the rights to this game plan. Excellent kicking.

[@MrFubber]

If that’s a red card for Curry and a yellow for Carreras we might as well all go home. Utterly absurd.

[@paulgardiner8351]

That is a disrace

[@Rugbyed1tz4K]

if you watched the game that should have only been a penalty.

[@decidingpointreveiverschoi6005]

This is just rugby union these days bullshit chasing bullshit

[@javierperez9188]

The new rules on rugby is like you are watching a new series of Netflix for under 7 years old

[@MrFubber]

Curry penalty, Carreras yellow (marginally)

[@mefirstandthegimmeegimmees]

What a brilliant display of northern hemisphere rugby.

[@TomUK7]

It was an unintentional clash of heads. I would like to see a warning and yellow given for first time offense. If the offense is repeated follow it up with a red. An intentional head butt obviously warrants a straight red.

[@chrish3030]

Never a red card, why didn’t the argue get binned as well it looked like an accidental clash to me

[@kolossimike]

Exactly. It's rugby, for crying out loud. Head clashes are going to happen whether you like it or not. The question is whether there was any intent or recklessness involved. In this case, there wasn't. Slightly mistimed perhaps. Warranting a yellow perhaps. But a 'retrospective' red? Ridiculous decision imo.

[@petersmith5811]

@TomUK7h Yes, a spot‐on analysis of what is wrong with the refereeing of accidental/unintentional head collisions at the current time. Fortunately, England responded with great character and dug themselves out of a hole to record a famous win.

[@herchellejacobs7458]

Everyone hyping up Argentina but could not beat a 14 man english side in poor form but heads off to the english flyhalf amazing performance

[@FSMusicLTD]

At least they could score a Try

[@1unsung971]

"Heads off?" You mean capital punishment??? Good idea. Wish I had thought of that. Bring it on!!!

[@leggythe4th399]

🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Seph_GW]

@@FSMusicLTD Yeah, with an extra man...

[@kenbird899]

If South Africa gets this ref there will be no end to their whining.

[@gianpaolodilallo7755]

Congrats to England, deserved win,huge Ford!!❤🎉🎉🎉

[@stevebird7265]

One of the best England performances I have seen in years! For the Aussies moaning about our kicking game, the guys played with the cards that they were dealt(a very dubious red card). Discipline was amazing, and everyone defended to the hilt. Well done lads!

[@edludbrook1609]

as a kiwi I hate the english kicking goal YET... this was a terrific performance and smart footy pushing score along with kicks.

[@jordanconnor1223]

Madness that they won with the early red

[@thingme9941]

How on earth MC didn't see red is anyone's guess? Where was Argentina today?

[@lachh69420]

tactical disasterclass from cheicka

[@Brave709]

The drop goals were on point! Awesome to watch!

[@DonHalli]

Yep, all 3 went over!

[@arielcabalin2746]

Argentina really helped England to win the game, 16 penalties, unlimited knock on !

[@DonHalli]

Yes, that is absolutely right! I thought it was an awful game!

As an Argentine, with sportsmanship and respect I congratulate the English team. On the other hand, I comment with pain that the poor and bad performance of the Argentine team only shows the socioeconomic debacle that Argentine society is suffering due to the deplorable government that we have in the last decades, which affects our rugby players.

[@ravenblack7052]

Take a page out of the South African playbook... sports teams must rise above the mess the politicians create in the country and play their hearts and souls out for their nation. They are the beacon the people need to never give up, to stand together and fight the powers that be. Chin up, good luck on your next game!🇿🇦

[@daleriver9]

Pidiendo que vuelva Cristina como en el mundial del 2007, banco amigo 🙌✌️

[@dcv8569]

Que tendrá que ver,... que pelotudo....

[@NicolasMcLoughlin007]

jajaja qué tendrá que ver!! Y el campeonato de fútbol? capo, el 90% Argentina estuvo siempre como el culo y de vez en cuando salimos bien en básquet, tenis, etc. No mezclés tornillos con huevos. Ahora resulta que en el 2007, cuando llegamos a las semifinales del mundial de rugby eramos potencia económica mundial. Jate de joder

[@bioteambioteam8926]

comentario cipayo e ignorante

[@TheLambdaGuy]

That red card was horrific, but they still managed to win while being down to 14 the whole match ! Impressive ! Good job, England ! (From your frienemy 🇬🇧🇫🇷)

[@jontalbot1]

Console yourself that we won’t win it

[@vaindioux]

@@jontalbot1What do you mean? I don’t understand your sentence!

[@jontalbot1]

@@vaindioux He identified himself as a frenemy (with a French flag) so l was trying to cheer him up with the consoling thought that while England won they will not win the competition.

[@vaindioux]

@@jontalbot1 I m. frenemy too 🇫🇷 and anyone but Ireland. Why? Live in the States (American now) and i can’t stand how rude, mean people the numerous ones i met are.

[@carlosdcardona5676]

As a proud Argie I must admit that we played way too much defense and the English got the best of us!!!! Congrats to the English yet this WC is far from over!!!

[@KingFaerin]

Arg and Eng have had their conflicts. Just like what i have seen in football games, it's pleasing to see all the rancour has dissipated. There is no bad blood between them anymore only sportmanship. That's the spirit! Time heals sport mends.

[@lyellclare9365]

3 dropped goals and 6 penalties, what an exciting game rugby is.

[@WAR_DONNY419]

Get it right its England rugby

[@terryharrison5185]

Better than nil nil draws in footy you salty a$$hole..

[@nick260682]

It was a genius performance. One man down you aren’t gonna win with attacking rugby, so Ford played the perfect game. If you knew a bit more you’d have clocked this earlier!

[@CHAZZA99FLY]

Know nothing about rugby clearly

[@robw7676]

If the England football team kicked 3 goals in open play, plus several penalties past Argentina, you'd be hearing about it for the next 50 years.

[@epicweblinks6469]

George Ford is a legendary kicker!

[@tonyalways7174]

The ref did England a massive favour because after Curry got sent off England had 16 players working in their favour- 15 of them were Argentinian and the other was George Ford.

[@Canvashed]

Great shift by the boys in those situations. Even better when haters can't handle England winning against all odds. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@KiwisDownUnder]

...and boy are they out.

[@Canvashed]

@@KiwisDownUnder think they lost money🤣🤣

[@Jimmythefish577]

Against all odds?

[@MeanAzz_13]

​@@Canvashedwhat about those English tries? 😂😂

[@WillCarrollHamilton]

If England can get out of the pools then they've practically won the whole world cup

[@khalifab4339]

Was not expecting that after the red 🎉

[@grumpygramps5350]

My oh my. What a start to the campaign. & O.F. I don't think we need you. Mr Ford was just about as brilliant as he could be!👍👍👍

[@joe-vl3nd]

Nice one Lads 🇬🇧

[@pradeepvitanage6647]

Well done well done george ford good job for england

[@Stuey1221]

I missed the red but from what I’ve seen I can’t fathom why the Argentinian wasn’t given a red for pretty much the same offence against Steward?

[@MiniMatthew]

Exactly and his was way worse as at least curry was bent and wrapped...

[@Trollcoyb]

I don’t like to harp on about how the game is getting softer or start that whole discussion, however, come on… what is happening to the game?

[@yooyist]

@@Trollcoyb Players are dying in their early 50's... That's what has been happening to the game. Before the 2000's most players used to look like you and me.... like me at last :) (but waaaaaay better). Nowadays, it is a different game where Lomu wouldn't look so out this world.

[@monkey.360]

I think that it was red also, but some how stayed on the field. but it matters not. probably did us a favour.

[@Trollcoyb]

@@monkey.360 by the modern day letter of the law, you could possibly make an argument, but from just the eye test even in slow motion, my brain still can’t accept how that is considered a red. Where Carrera knows exactly what he’s doing and he’s going in with intent to just get one on Ford however with no control of his body? To me curry’s just look like he’s waiting for the bloke to come down and catch him. Just looked like an unfortunate rugby incident with the clash of heads?

[@juan8815]

Interesante como planteo Inglaterra el partido y sin ningún ensayo que buen resultado obtuvo

[@Edward1312]

Rugby as this game proves is about more than scoring tries, its about developing a strategy to win, on the hoof, when your main game plan goes out of the window after 3mins. On that basis this was a Rugby masterclass.

[@marknewbold2583]

The drop goal used to be popular, I'm glad it made a comeback.

[@dylerturden8018]

Genuinely wasn't expecting england to come close, they might make the semis because of this

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Hope not.

[@Garethjames696]

Doubt it. We’ll likely face Aus if we do well in our group, we’ll certainly need tries for that.

[@leemwaniki6223]

That was a kicking master class from George Ford.

[@johnsmith-ht3sy]

England silenced their critics.

[@gene.digger]

lol you're not silencing anyone after that borefest

[@mellownchill2748]

​@@gene.digger yes they are.. they all fell asleep :D I came full of expectation, hoping for some hot highlights, finally I had a short nap 😪😴

[@johnsmith-ht3sy]

Those were the last words of the commentator. Not mine. Patriotic blind to see reality.

[@robertjohnston5915]

Did people criticise their ability to kick goals? Because they certainly silenced nothing else!

[@FSMusicLTD]

​@@robertjohnston5915I don't see them proving much in their pool lightest pool in this Cup only team I see giving them bother is Japan.

[@ismaelntopoli8503]

Ive just found the best way to teach my son the multiples of 3 through Ford

[@JS-xe2kt]

Argentina will get better. England might have found a way of playing that will work for tournament Rugby. Maybe they can find a way to Finnish a game with 15 men on the field too

[@MrGARGAROZZ]

Ironically amazing foot work perform from 10 George Ford.. against Argentinians and their beloved 10 in football!

[@jacktheladstevens]

George Ford you were magnificent! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@OtterSC2]

Great spirit by England, disappointing for Los Pumas. England red was harsh but fair for me, but leaving Argentina's a yellow is shocking. What is mitigating if the guy is kicking perfectly normally and your charge down ends up hip striking him in the chin? Not like kicker slipped over and dropped his head or something. There's enough force to knock someone out or worse depending how you connect.

[@ricardoprovan5159]

An Argie here: sincerest congrats England! As I have been posting all over the place for weeks what could happen, and even that England had what it takes, I now say; "I TOLD YOU SO..." On top of that, they did it with 14 MEN since almost the very start! Argentina could not avoid falling into the trap of over-confidence, and we lost like amateurs against a supposedly weakened team. The English would now say "bollocks", but they shoud not, since their recent history is embarrasing. But, they never lost their heads, and as Argentina were unable to unsettle them and failed to capitalize some points or combinations, they gained in confidence hugely, inversely to Argentina. Serves us right for our arrogance. If Argentina are going to play this BADLY, there is not a chance in Heaven that we qualify for the next stage! Shame on Los Pumas! Such a fancied team.....

[@leeturton9254]

Both are now in the semi final!!... imagine a England Argentina final!!😂

[@lazer_kiw1]

Smoked em without having to score a single try. Those drop goals were genius from Ford

[@robertjohnston5915]

Smoked em without being able to score a single try. I fixed it for you.

[@dickdastardly1085]

Rent free in all their heads again , love it lol

[@Ding_Bat]

Naas Botha once said that a drop goal in the easiest points in rugby.

[@johanweakley2658]

As a South African, I thought England was fantastic. I'm surprised there isnt a bigger outcry about the red card, which I thought was very harsh. Ford's tactics using dropgoals to keep the 14 man England in the game was masterful. I'll be watching England with eagle eyes from here on, they may have a few surprises up their sleeves.....

[@Garethjames696]

When it’s any head on head collision, I’m used to just seeing this as a red tbh. But yeah it’s a tough call, not much Tom Curry could’ve done

[@Garethjames696]

That said, considering there were three similar head clashes today in each game with just 1 yellow, yeah it’s very annoying. Hope they appeal it

[@dtincho]

Una clase mundial de Inglaterra, lo veo muy parecido al Inglaterra del 2003, si mal no recuerdo creo que Steve estuvo en ese plantel campeon del mundo

[@joellukeovercomingvictory17]

Thank you mate good luck in your remaining games 👍

[@skojuzija]

What is "card under review"? Is that like yellow for the moment but VAR room keeps checking and then informs the judge that its a red or isnt red?

[@Bigbaldcaucasianman]

Yes, it means the TMO have 8 minutes ( I think) to review the footage and see if it was deemed worthy of a red card or just yellow 👍

[@skojuzija]

@@Bigbaldcaucasianman interesting. I suppose thats ok so there is no need to stop the game for 5 minutes like in football so the ref can determine if its a penalty or not and I guess the booked player needs to go to the bench bcs it would be unfair if he could stay in the game and scored points

[@Bigbaldcaucasianman]

@@skojuzija exactly, it was introduced in the u20 World Cup I think and brought to the men’s game for friendlies and other matches

[@xabisombilini5440]

This is insane 😳 👏 well done, England, Argentina just awful.

[@NipponKiwi]

England played well, but they will have to beat the Aotearoans to win the Cup!

[@sbwke9432]

Don't think neither England nor the ABs are going to the final this year mate. I'm Aussie and would love to see the ABs there this year, wallabies no shot imo. But the recent ABs just aren't the dominant team

[@NeilAndrews-f2w]

George ford was sheer class ,no way was that a red card ,shambolic decision, England were brilliant in all departments ...

[@abdulhaadhi]

All 27 points from man himself

[@GST51]

brilliant from Ford ..I love the intelligence and pragmatism ... dificult to score with 14 men ..obviously going to be a low scoring game .. go for the drop goal! but it takes SO much skill ! you dont see Dan Biggar attempting many ! (from a welsh fan) and the second one went over from half way with some metres to spare ! irrespective of nationality ..rugby intelligence combined with total confidence is good to see , Ford showed it in abundance !

[@davidjma7226]

Compare this to the France vs All Blacks. Now THAT was a game of rugby!

[@Edward1312]

Rugby as this game proves is about more than scoring tries, its about developing a strategy to win, on the hoof, when your main game plan goes out of the window after 3mins. On that basis this was a Rugby masterclass.

[@davidjma7226]

@@Edward1312 Getting penalties and scoring from them is a 'strategy masterclass'?

[@Edward1312]

England couldn't win by using their forwards to bundle the ball over so they found another way. Forwards kept possession and Ford did the rest. Hugely impressive ,its about having the players with the skill to be adaptable enough to do some thing different depending on the situation you find yourself in.

[@marknewbold2583]

One team wins, the same

[@kushlansenanayake4375]

George Ford vs Argentina 🎉 Love❤ from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@GGRUGBY]

This is how to silence critics well done England

[@stefanscheepers8049]

I'll silence you.(32-12)

[@WillCarrollHamilton]

I don't think this game silences critics, they couldn't even get a try

[@ot7302]

Yes, you will win the whole thing 😂

[@unclefester831]

Not a single try for England but George Ford carried the day for them. This is a dream start for the English especially considering how poor their form was before the world cup.

[@pabloandtube]

derrota indigna de los pumas. Varios necesitan un bañito de humildad...

[@javierperez9188]

Es hora de que lo maneje Quesada el equipo y que se deje de joder Ledesma manejando desde las sombras el equipo. Cheika no entiende el español

[@hugocruz4873]

hace rato debería estar quesada...pero algo raro pasa en la UAR, no puede ser que hayan cambiado de head couch y carreras siga de apertura...

[@avh8200]

Los Espumas soberbios ???...que extraño 😂😅

[@andrewberry9356]

Argies were very poor BUT have to say the English boys didn't panic and showed alot of heart!

[@Daniboi971]

England manned up 💪🏼 hats off

[@keagantait5655]

That is the type of flyhalf you need to get you through the world cup.

[@naoki080808]

That way of winning is only possible for the truly strong.😮

[@funghouls5498]

This RWC has a definite slance toward kicking I’ve noticed. Well done England

[@ianrawlings2546]

Not particularly. It's a typical part of Rugby.

[@ClorindeASMRWhen]

It’s been like this for the last 3 World Cup cycles. Every first-tier nations’ coaching team has a coach with Australian Football League credentials that’s how the kicking and catching game’s taken seriously.

[@elennet4116]

Make Drop Goals Great Again Its always fascinating to see teams utilize drop goals properly to be effective

[@leesterland4191]

The curry incident was less of an impact than when the Argentinian player clattered ford. Crazy

[@WillCarrollHamilton]

And that's why english players get so many reds. You don't understand the rules

[@adamcarreras-neal4697]

Laws, and I wouldnt be surprised to see Carreras hit by the citing officer for a red. He's a dirty player, happy to put an eye gouge in when he can