Crowds for semis and final

[jannerboyuk]

3 hours ago, Mattrhino said:

Funny England will sell out at Twickers to watch England smash Samoa.

Indeed. 74000 watching wales play a team they havent beaten in 64 years!

[RabbitRhinoovOZ]

6 hours ago, IM2 said:

people do it all the time in international union and football so why not. its called national pride or curiosity & supporting the growth of the sport you love.

 

6 hours ago, Mattrhino said:

Funny England will sell out at Twickers to watch England smash Samoa.

 

5 hours ago, Tongs ya bas said:

Because it's the biggest competition in world rugby league, playing in a country where the sport is big

Because it's a chance to rub shoulders with like minded people from all over the world

Because it's an opportunity to have a good time.

Because it's an opportunity to celebrate your sport for its own sake.

That's fine fellas if you all enjoy it for those reasons then that's great but for me I'm not overly enthused about such lop sided contests V's country's I have zero affiliation with & judging by the attendances I'm obviously not alone.

I can't wait for the final Australia V England that's what it's all about to me It brings back great memories.

[johnny plath]

12 hours ago, Mattrhino said:

Funny England will sell out at Twickers to watch England smash Samoa.

probably because they're elitist f wits that get off on asserting their dominance and power over those they perceive as beneath them.... I think its a common theme in that game.

[Abicus]

There have been 30,000 tickets sold to the Final according to Steve Mascord

[Gerrumonside ref]

In the Guardian recently:

“I get the impression from speaking to people involved in the game in the southern hemisphere that the World Cup is looked upon as a third tier comp,” said Wales coach John Kear. “They say top tier is state of origin, second tier NRL and this is seen as a standard below NRL. It probably is and that is reflected in the interest shown in it.”