[Other Sport] The Rugby World Cup 2019 Thread

[Icy Gull]

Didn’t see that as a knock on, look d like a kick on to me

 

[Simster]

Didn’t see that as a knock on, look d like a kick on to me

Yeah me too.

Japan are playing this all wrong. They would steam-roller Russia if they just kept the ball and marched up the field. Their kicking has been clueless so far.

 

[Simster]

Another absolutely shocking kick!

 

[Icy Gull]

Russia looking better and more disciplined than I expected.

 

[Simster]

I am already regretting putting Japan +10 points in the prediction competition. They are going to win this by nearer 40. Massive partizan crowd, much improved year on year, and up against Russia who really aren't very good.

did I hear correctly that Russia lost to JERSEY? FFS I am also regretting going for just 20 to Japan

Let's pretend we didn't have this conversation.

 

[Icy Gull]

Let's pretend we didn't have this conversation.

Japan tackling VERY lightweight but great ball handling

 

[Simster]

Lovely Russian move!

 

[Icy Gull]

Why are Japan kicking so much?

 

[Eeyore]

Its weird having it all done and dusted by lunchtime. I could never quite get me 'ead round that in the 2002 World Cup, with kickoffs from 7am and whatnot.

No likey.

2003. Anyway, I bet you got up for breakfast and the MONUMENTAL drop goal.

 

[Eeyore]

Why are Japan kicking so much?

Been watching the Saffers too much..

 

[Simster]

Been watching the Saffers too much..

The Saffers like to steamroll sides though by running through the middle of the pitch, they are accused of lacking invention. Bizarrely, that sort of basic rugby is exactly what Japan need to revert to. Their kicking has been dreadful but also they are overdoing all these stupid flick passes that ends up with them losing yet more ground.

I can't believe they will play a worse 40 minutes that this in the rest of the tournament..

 

[Icy Gull]

Try has to stand?

Apparently lost control? Really?

 

[Simster]

The Saffers like to steamroll sides though by running through the middle of the pitch, they are accused of lacking invention. Bizarrely, that sort of basic rugby is exactly what Japan need to revert to. Their kicking has been dreadful but also they are overdoing all these stupid flick passes that ends up with them losing yet more ground.

I can't believe they will play a worse 40 minutes that this in the rest of the tournament..

Like THAT.

 

[Simster]

Harsh

 

[banjo]

Why can’t VAR be more like that.

 

[Steve in Japan]

TMOtastic

 

[Gwylan]

Try has to stand?

Apparently lost control? Really?

Fair decision - clearly lost it and knocked it forward

 

[The Wizard]

Why are these burly men chasing an egg around a field?

 

[Simster]

Much better from Japan. Exactly what they haven't been doing all game, working through the phases.

 

[Steve in Japan]

Russia looked completely shagged out already. As Nippon take the lead....