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Realistic expectations for Tandy's first Autumn

Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 6:28 pm
by UKHamlet
Japan
Argentina
South Africa
New Zealand

I think we'll hammer Japan out of sight, setting up a wave of world-beating confidence amongst the fans. Then Argentina will bring us down with a bump, followed by a good Rogering by the Boers, and an efficiently dispiriting ritual sacrifice on the All Blacks altar.

Japan - Wales +30
Argentina - Argies +20
South Africa - Boers +45
New Zealand - ABs +35

Re: Realistic expectations for Tandy's first Autumn

Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 5:06 pm
by Sandydragon
A realistic return is:

Beat Japan with a little in the bank.
Be competitive vs Argentina
Maintain some dignity va the Bokke and All Blacks


Anything more is a bonus. Losing all four is by no means impossible at the moment but would be a poor outcome.

Re: Realistic expectations for Tandy's first Autumn

Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2025 5:24 pm
by Son of Mathonwy
There's a lot of uncertainty with a new coach. Will Tandy be Gatland mk1 or mk2? Or most likely somewhere in the huge gap inbetween?

My guess is:
Beat Japan by 10
Argies beat us by 10
SA win by 30
NZ win by 30

Beating Japan and looking like we could beat the Argies with a good dose of luck would be an acceptable performance. I don't expect much from the last two matches: looking competitive would be a real bonus.