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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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Apologies to Boldy if she has already started one  |
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"Apologies to Boldy if she has already started one "
I wasn’t sure of the etiquette ... so I didn’t
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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So let’s get on with the game
Japan 26-12 Samoa  |
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Samoa having a late flurry
Helpful in running down the clock |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Apologies to Boldy if she has already started one
I wasn’t sure of the etiquette ... so I didn’t
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She who dares wins and all that |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Try!!!!! |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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Well played Samoa
That should please Trevor |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
In the middle |
"I’m not looking now "
Covers your eyes  |
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Oh ffs
Clocks red
Tap and boot it out
Oh no let’s have a scrum!!  |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Oh ffs
Clocks red
Tap and boot it out
Oh no let’s have a scrum!! "
And another scrum and let’s score another try 
Sorry Trevor x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well I wasnt far off with my 21 point England win prediction |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Another day, same couch |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's our time again this year, I genuinely believe we have what it takes |
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By *rivateparts!Man
over a year ago
Walking down the only road I've ever known! |
"Another day, same couch "
Same bed here |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Beautiful final try from the All Blacks. Outstanding skills |
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"Beautiful final try from the All Blacks. Outstanding skills
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They always make it look easy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This is going to be a one sided game |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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I’m going to catch up with it all later, I was up at 5.30 and decided it was a bad idea so set the record button and went back to bed |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
i bailed on france vs tonga to watch the NRL grand final.... looks like a good ending... |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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Shame for Namibia as they played well, still some high tackles knocking around, sort it out NZ  |
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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago
West Kent (near Tonbridge) |
"Shame for Namibia as they played well, still some high tackles knocking around, sort it out NZ "
I didn't think that match was that bad for high tackles. I reckon it's going to get harder and harder for the tackler when the player being tackled goes low. One of those yellow cards, he was on his knees! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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8 red cards in a world cup... unheard of |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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What can you say apart from Canada had a go now and again |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Their try sounded well constructed... but they're a tier 2 team playing tier 1 rugby |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Their try sounded well constructed... but they're a tier 2 team playing tier 1 rugby"
Yes, it is a little uncomfortable watching games like that sometimes especially when the other team end up with a cricket score  |
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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago
West Kent (near Tonbridge) |
"8 red cards in a world cup... unheard of "
The criteria is far stricter now. Players are having to adjust. |
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"does anyone else have anymore info at the moment with regards to the impending typhoon and the ireland vs samoa game...
because if the game isn't move and is cancelled then it is considered points wise to be a "scoreless draw".... which would mean that if scotland beat japan, they would both go thru from the group!!  "
I read this last night and was quite shocked
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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago
West Kent (near Tonbridge) |
"does anyone else have anymore info at the moment with regards to the impending typhoon and the ireland vs samoa game...
because if the game isn't move and is cancelled then it is considered points wise to be a "scoreless draw".... which would mean that if scotland beat japan, they would both go thru from the group!!
I read this last night and was quite shocked
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Quite a logistical exercise to shift a match, even one this critical. Hope the typhoon stays away. |
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I’m just hoping we beat Russia tomorrow. Hadn’t considered as far as Japan but it would make things interesting.
For now, one game at a time.
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"I’m just hoping we beat Russia tomorrow. Hadn’t considered as far as Japan but it would make things interesting.
For now, one game at a time.
Mr"
Looks like it is the Scotland Japan game that may now be affected as the typhoon has changed course .
If game doesn’t play, Scotland go home |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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Quite a logistical exercise to shift a match, even one this critical. Hope the typhoon stays away. "
i think i have found my answer....
good news.... bad news....
Super Typhoon Hagibis had initially threatened Ireland’s key match against Samoa in Fukuoka on Saturday, but has altered its course and is now zeroing in on Tokyo and Yokohama. It has escalated from a tropical storm into a super typhoon with wind speeds estimated at 160mph in one of the most dramatic intensifications of any tropical cyclone since records began
so the ireland game is safe........
bad news......
because of the shift in direction.... the games now under threat are the games in yokohama.... which are the England vs France game on saturday, and the Japan vs Scotland game on sunday!!! |
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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago
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Quite a logistical exercise to shift a match, even one this critical. Hope the typhoon stays away.
i think i have found my answer....
good news.... bad news....
Super Typhoon Hagibis had initially threatened Ireland’s key match against Samoa in Fukuoka on Saturday, but has altered its course and is now zeroing in on Tokyo and Yokohama. It has escalated from a tropical storm into a super typhoon with wind speeds estimated at 160mph in one of the most dramatic intensifications of any tropical cyclone since records began
so the ireland game is safe........
bad news......
because of the shift in direction.... the games now under threat are the games in yokohama.... which are the England vs France game on saturday, and the Japan vs Scotland game on sunday!!!"
Really looking forward to the latter. Hope it's not affected. |
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21-0 at half time. Very happy with that.
Mr |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
typhoon watch..... getting stronger!
expecting winds of up to 250kph....
could be the worst typhoon to hit japan in 25 yrs!
looks like games are going to be moved but should get confirmation of where, and when tomorrow |
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"typhoon watch..... getting stronger!
expecting winds of up to 250kph....
could be the worst typhoon to hit japan in 25 yrs!
looks like games are going to be moved but should get confirmation of where, and when tomorrow"
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Scotland do understand they can’t pass the ball forwards with open field and easy tries available to them
61-0 still does it though
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
that was a hell of a game of rugby.....
god knows what backline wales are going to be able to put out for a potential quarter final in 10 days time.... |
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"Scotland do understand they can’t pass the ball forwards with open field and easy tries available to them
61-0 still does it though
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Yep, pity about them, it could have been 75-0 
Still it was a great win!
Roll on Sunday and Japan. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So if Scotland beat Japan on Saturday then they go through to the Quarters. If I am reading the points system right?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"that was a hell of a game of rugby.....
god knows what backline wales are going to be able to put out for a potential quarter final in 10 days time...."
They will recover quickly Fab...
made of tough stuff down here |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Great game of rugby with some hard hitting ! |
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"So if Scotland beat Japan on Saturday then they go through to the Quarters. If I am reading the points system right?? "
If Scotland beat Japan then the winning margin has to be more than 8, or Japan pick up losing bonus point and finish on 15 points and qualify
If Scotland beat Japan with a try bonus point then again they would have to make sure Japan don’t get a try bonus and the winning margin greater than 8 bonus as well.
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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Just catching up, well done Scotland |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well done, Scotland
The score line was far too flattering for Wales, Fiji were brilliant.
Fuck me pink, Semi Radradra is a beast. Absolutely class to watch! |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
should find out just before we all wake up tomorrow morning... but the rumour is the england vs france game is off and will NOT be rescheduled....  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"should find out just before we all wake up tomorrow morning... but the rumour is the england vs france game is off and will NOT be rescheduled.... "
Yes but no word on Scotland v Japan yet |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
England vs France off!
New Zealand vs italy off!
No decision on Scotland vs Japan yet... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"England vs France off!
New Zealand vs italy off!
No decision on Scotland vs Japan yet..."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Poor scotland coulf go out cos of weather whats all that about |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Well done, Scotland
The score line was far too flattering for Wales, Fiji were brilliant.
Fuck me pink, Semi Radradra is a beast. Absolutely class to watch! "
Yep the semi truck was a legend of league |
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"Poor scotland coulf go out cos of weather whats all that about "
Player and supporter safety  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Poor scotland coulf go out cos of weather whats all that about
Player and supporter safety "
postpone or indoor stadium maybe piss poor that is |
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"Poor scotland coulf go out cos of weather whats all that about
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Player and supporter safety
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postpone or indoor stadium maybe
piss poor that is"
You don't really want people traveling in a hurricane. I do think that they're not cancelled it yet because of the possible outcome. If (like the England match) the group was already decided then they would have just cancelled it.
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"Poor scotland coulf go out cos of weather whats all that about
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Player and supporter safety
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postpone or indoor stadium maybe
piss poor that is
Even if it was a an indoor stadium they can't guarantee player and match officials safety getting to stadium.
Scotland would need a huge win against the hosts and then hope ireland didnt beat samoa which is extremely unlikely.
The england group was already decided, france couldnt catch england
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"Poor scotland coulf go out cos of weather whats all that about
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Player and supporter safety
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postpone or indoor stadium maybe
piss poor that is
You don't really want people traveling in a hurricane. I do think that they're not cancelled it yet because of the possible outcome. If (like the England match) the group was already decided then they would have just cancelled it.
Cal"
The city will be on lockdown. No public transport so travel would not be possible regardless. They are saying the typhoon should have passed by the time of the game, but obviously mother nature is not that clear cut. It also depends on damage that might have occurred.... loads of ifs biuts and maybes.... |
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We won’t know until Sunday.
Scotland & World Rugby sites posted this:
Every effort is being made to ensure Sunday’s matches will be played as scheduled. A thorough assessment of venues will take place after the typhoon has passed before a final decision is made on Sunday morning. |
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By *reykiwi500Man
over a year ago
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"Poor scotland coulf go out cos of weather whats all that about
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postpone or indoor stadium maybe
piss poor that is
You don't really want people traveling in a hurricane. I do think that they're not cancelled it yet because of the possible outcome. If (like the England match) the group was already decided then they would have just cancelled it.
Cal"
Exactly. Postponing is also not an option. You have to give players the time to recover from matches. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Is england game cancelled? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is england game cancelled? "
Yes |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Really shows how great an idea it was to hold it in Japan at this time of year..... |
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"Really shows how great an idea it was to hold it in Japan at this time of year....."
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Really shows how great an idea it was to hold it in Japan at this time of year..... "
thats a tiny bit unfair because actually we have had something like this happen before...
world cup semi final 1995....
france vs south africa in durban....
they had a weather storm so bad that the original game was delayed
you have to go and watch it... because i believe that if it had not been the hosts in that semi (and they would have lost if the game had been cancelled because of countback on red cards) there is zero chance that game got played...
in fact i am surprised it did..... |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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It’s a great shame if it is cancelled, yesterday they said it was moving away, guess it changed it’s mind |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Really shows how great an idea it was to hold it in Japan at this time of year.....
thats a tiny bit unfair because actually we have had something like this happen before...
world cup semi final 1995....
france vs south africa in durban....
they had a weather storm so bad that the original game was delayed
you have to go and watch it... because i believe that if it had not been the hosts in that semi (and they would have lost if the game had been cancelled because of countback on red cards) there is zero chance that game got played...
in fact i am surprised it did....."
I agree it could probably still be played somehow somewhere but really having a tournament in typhoon season in a country that get them in double digits each year is just crazy.... |
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The biggest issue I have with it is that these teams have been training, going through selection, making game plans, learning new moves, trying to peak at just the right time, for 4 solid years. Then all you get is 3 games. WRC say bye-bye.
These games should be played. Whether it's down the local park with just the squads present it doesn't matter. Results of all games determine the outcome of this & every Rugby World Cup.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You gotta feel for Ghiraldini and Parisse, their last chance to represent Italy. It sucks for the likes of those. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"The biggest issue I have with it is that these teams have been training, going through selection, making game plans, learning new moves, trying to peak at just the right time, for 4 solid years. Then all you get is 3 games. WRC say bye-bye.
These games should be played. Whether it's down the local park with just the squads present it doesn't matter. Results of all games determine the outcome of this & every Rugby World Cup.
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to be honest with you... if i was "france" and they watched wales bruising game with fiji yesterday, knowing they still have to play another game on sunday.... and you good me the chance to duck the hardest game in the group and get 14 days off to rest and prepare...... I'd absolutley snap your hand off!!!!!
same with england... 14 days rest to prepare for the aussies.... yes please!!!!!
even more for new zealand.. they played their 2nds against canada... they basically gave their 1sts almost 3 weeks off while japan/ireland/scotland have had to fight their tails off!
the only team i feel even remotely sorry for is italy, but they would have needed a bonus point win again new zealand to go thru, and lets face it... never happening! |
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I don't think any team or any coach would want 14 days off in the middle of a tournament.
You don't necessarily need to be playing the top teams but you need to keep playing to stay battle hardened.
More importantly. I'M BORED... I need my Rugby. |
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"You gotta feel for Ghiraldini and Parisse, their last chance to represent Italy. It sucks for the likes of those. "
Especially, for Ghiraldini, after working so hard to get fit after injury. I do feel for him.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You gotta feel for Ghiraldini and Parisse, their last chance to represent Italy. It sucks for the likes of those.
Especially, for Ghiraldini, after working so hard to get fit after injury. I do feel for him.
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Yep, a lot of hard work and rehab to get back into it. I’d have the same sympathy for Parisse too, though. Back bone of the Italian side for a long time and very little to show for it.
This RWC will be remembered for all the wrong reasons, unfortunately. |
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over a year ago
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Anyone see the clips that have been doing the rounds today of the state of the pitch for tomorrow’s Ireland game? Appalling
Stockdale could lift a strip of grass and place the rugby ball underneath
Madness. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Anyone see the clips that have been doing the rounds today of the state of the pitch for tomorrow’s Ireland game? Appalling
Stockdale could lift a strip of grass and place the rugby ball underneath
Madness."
It's same pitch for both teams though so no advantage or disadvantage to either team.
I'd say the organisers have explored every possible avenue to make the matches happen, but relocation of match isn't as easy as some may think. A big factor is also the safety of all those concerned, including the thousands who would consider risking to travel in the light of the storm to watch the matches in new location.
It's just unfortunate, but it's one of those things that can happen, much like someone unintentionally getting sent off and suddenly having to play with one less man. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Really shows how great an idea it was to hold it in Japan at this time of year.....
thats a tiny bit unfair because actually we have had something like this happen before...
world cup semi final 1995....
france vs south africa in durban....
they had a weather storm so bad that the original game was delayed
you have to go and watch it... because i believe that if it had not been the hosts in that semi (and they would have lost if the game had been cancelled because of countback on red cards) there is zero chance that game got played...
in fact i am surprised it did.....
I agree it could probably still be played somehow somewhere but really having a tournament in typhoon season in a country that get them in double digits each year is just crazy...."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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World Rugby rules state that "where a pool match cannot be commenced on the day in which it is scheduled, it shall not be postponed to the following day and shall be considered as cancelled. In such situations, the result shall be allocated two points each and no score registered".
Is it acceptable to decide one doesn't like the rules after one agrees to them and enter the tournament? Can a player argue with a ref about a rule he doesn't like?
It's tough luck for said teams but if allowed where does it all stop? |
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over a year ago
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Pitch inspection for the Scotland game tomorrow night 10pm(Our time). Decision will be made by midnight. |
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By *tp41Man
over a year ago
Gosport |
Time to forget the World Cup for a few hours. Rugby league time, women’s super league final tonight Castleford v Leeds and men’s final tomorrow night St Helens v Salford, weekend pretty much sorted |
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"Pitch inspection for the Scotland game tomorrow night 10pm(Our time). Decision will be made by midnight. "
I don’t expect the game to be played
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Pitch inspection for the Scotland game tomorrow night 10pm(Our time). Decision will be made by midnight.
I don’t expect the game to be played
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Time will tell I guess. It’s a shame any have to be cancelled, but you can’t argue with nature.
Hopefully we can win with a BP tomorrow  |
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"Pitch inspection for the Scotland game tomorrow night 10pm(Our time). Decision will be made by midnight.
I don’t expect the game to be played
Time will tell I guess. It’s a shame any have to be cancelled, but you can’t argue with nature.
Hopefully we can win with a BP tomorrow "
Pitch inspection at 6am for a match due to play at 7.15pm ....
I’m sure I read that the match decision could be held off until 6 hours before kick off.
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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Pitch inspection at 6am for a match due to play at 7.15pm ....
I’m sure I read that the match decision could be held off until 6 hours before kick off.
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its not just going to be just a pitch inspection decision i think... i wonder that if the area in an around the ground is a mess post typhoon, if they will go ahead with the game, but play it behind closed doors.... |
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Pitch inspection at 6am for a match due to play at 7.15pm ....
I’m sure I read that the match decision could be held off until 6 hours before kick off.
its not just going to be just a pitch inspection decision i think... i wonder that if the area in an around the ground is a mess post typhoon, if they will go ahead with the game, but play it behind closed doors...."
I think the cards are stacked heavily for this game not being played
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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago
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"World Rugby rules state that "where a pool match cannot be commenced on the day in which it is scheduled, it shall not be postponed to the following day and shall be considered as cancelled. In such situations, the result shall be allocated two points each and no score registered".
Is it acceptable to decide one doesn't like the rules after one agrees to them and enter the tournament? Can a player argue with a ref about a rule he doesn't like?
It's tough luck for said teams but if allowed where does it all stop?"
True its bad luck for scotland if it happens but to threaten legal action is bad form.I remember in 95 s africa nearly didnt make the final due to bad weather but the sun came out 1/2 hour before it was abandoned otherwise they would have been knocked out by france on the discipline countback rule. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"World Rugby rules state that "where a pool match cannot be commenced on the day in which it is scheduled, it shall not be postponed to the following day and shall be considered as cancelled. In such situations, the result shall be allocated two points each and no score registered".
Is it acceptable to decide one doesn't like the rules after one agrees to them and enter the tournament? Can a player argue with a ref about a rule he doesn't like?
It's tough luck for said teams but if allowed where does it all stop?True its bad luck for scotland if it happens but to threaten legal action is bad form.I remember in 95 s africa nearly didnt make the final due to bad weather but the sun came out 1/2 hour before it was abandoned otherwise they would have been knocked out by france on the discipline countback rule. "
I don’t really think the legal action thing is bad form tbh.
Put yourself in their shoes. You’ve put 4 years of work in. That’s massive commitment from the lads, management, back room staff, families etc, then have your final do or die game snatched away. It must be massively frustrating. I feel for them, even though they’re in our pool. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"World Rugby rules state that "where a pool match cannot be commenced on the day in which it is scheduled, it shall not be postponed to the following day and shall be considered as cancelled. In such situations, the result shall be allocated two points each and no score registered".
Is it acceptable to decide one doesn't like the rules after one agrees to them and enter the tournament? Can a player argue with a ref about a rule he doesn't like?
It's tough luck for said teams but if allowed where does it all stop?True its bad luck for scotland if it happens but to threaten legal action is bad form.I remember in 95 s africa nearly didnt make the final due to bad weather but the sun came out 1/2 hour before it was abandoned otherwise they would have been knocked out by france on the discipline countback rule.
I don’t really think the legal action thing is bad form tbh.
Put yourself in their shoes. You’ve put 4 years of work in. That’s massive commitment from the lads, management, back room staff, families etc, then have your final do or die game snatched away. It must be massively frustrating. I feel for them, even though they’re in our pool. "
Legal action never works for the good long term. It would have long term detrimental effects upon a sport which up till now has kept itself 'clean' and less tainted than athletics and football as far as sportsmanship goes.
Yes I get what you say about all the time, energy and commitment, which I may add they're paid to do, but when a team then thinks it's above the rule makers and organisers, they'll be remembered for all the wrong reasons and not about the nature and essence of the sport. I feel for them but think it's a wrong move. I hope they see sense and don't for the sake of the sport and tournament. It would set a precedent and potentially floodgate other tournaments. |
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Game day, finally! |
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"Game day, finally! "
Some rugby at last |
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over a year ago
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Should be an entertaining match |
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Some result for Conor ó Shea and Italy. Master tactician holding New Zealand scoreless |
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"Some result for Conor ó Shea and Italy. Master tactician holding New Zealand scoreless "
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So Samoa beats Ireland by 9points, Scotland game cancelled and Ireland go home ....
Just thinking out loud |
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over a year ago
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"So Samoa beats Ireland by 9points, Scotland game cancelled and Ireland go home ....
Just thinking out loud "
F..k right off!
I wish there was a middle finger emoji. |
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"So Samoa beats Ireland by 9points, Scotland game cancelled and Ireland go home ....
Just thinking out loud
F..k right off!
I wish there was a middle finger emoji. "
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"So Samoa beats Ireland by 9points, Scotland game cancelled and Ireland go home ....
Just thinking out loud "
That's a great batch your smoking my friend.
Come on Ireland ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? |
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"So Samoa beats Ireland by 9points, Scotland game cancelled and Ireland go home ....
Just thinking out loud
That's a great batch your smoking my friend.
Come on Ireland ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? "
Ya cant say it wouldnt be a teeny bit funny
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"So Samoa beats Ireland by 9points, Scotland game cancelled and Ireland go home ....
Just thinking out loud
That's a great batch your smoking my friend.
Come on Ireland ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ????
Ya cant say it wouldnt be a teeny bit funny
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Not one bit funny when rugby is life man |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So Samoa beats Ireland by 9points, Scotland game cancelled and Ireland go home ....
Just thinking out loud
That's a great batch your smoking my friend.
Come on Ireland ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ????
Ya cant say it wouldnt be a teeny bit funny
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Not even the tiniest bit funny. |
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Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually? |
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over a year ago
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually? "
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently. |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently."
Its set up to be ones of the best pool games in years hopefully it will |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently."
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead? |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead? "
That would be comfortable, but a win by more than 8 is the basic requirement |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently."
Early pics of the storm hitting look brutal, not sure where they were taken in relation to match location though... |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead?
That would be comfortable, but a win by more than 8 is the basic requirement "
Would be good to see both Ireland and Scotland go through |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Early pics of the storm hitting look brutal, not sure where they were taken in relation to match location though..."
Looks savage. Watched a few of the players stories on Insta. |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead?
That would be comfortable, but a win by more than 8 is the basic requirement
Would be good to see both Ireland and Scotland go through "
I’m quite cynical about it, I think the tournament organisers and world rugby have a different script they would like to see |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead?
That would be comfortable, but a win by more than 8 is the basic requirement
Would be good to see both Ireland and Scotland go through
I’m quite cynical about it, I think the tournament organisers and world rugby have a different script they would like to see "
I'm inclined to agree with you. New Zealand Italy game would have been played guaranteed if New Zealand needed the points to go through..... |
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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago
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This is kind of reminiscent of the CWC this summer. Whilst I understand that weather events are unavoidable, no one wants to see games decided in this manner.
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"This is kind of reminiscent of the CWC this summer. Whilst I understand that weather events are unavoidable, no one wants to see games decided in this manner.
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Absolutely |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead?
That would be comfortable, but a win by more than 8 is the basic requirement
Would be good to see both Ireland and Scotland go through
I’m quite cynical about it, I think the tournament organisers and world rugby have a different script they would like to see
I'm inclined to agree with you. New Zealand Italy game would have been played guaranteed if New Zealand needed the points to go through..... "
Guaranteed? You have inside knowledge that the rest of us don't? |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead?
That would be comfortable, but a win by more than 8 is the basic requirement
Would be good to see both Ireland and Scotland go through
I’m quite cynical about it, I think the tournament organisers and world rugby have a different script they would like to see
I'm inclined to agree with you. New Zealand Italy game would have been played guaranteed if New Zealand needed the points to go through.....
Guaranteed? You have inside knowledge that the rest of us don't?"
Yes guaranteed, and no what I have is called common sense. You honestly think World Rugby would leave New Zealand exit a world cup by virtue of a game not being played? Your having a laugh aren't ya? |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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I was going to say that if anyone has seen the pictures and video of in and around the stadium.... there is zero chance that game gets played tomorrow.... |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead?
That would be comfortable, but a win by more than 8 is the basic requirement
Would be good to see both Ireland and Scotland go through
I’m quite cynical about it, I think the tournament organisers and world rugby have a different script they would like to see
I'm inclined to agree with you. New Zealand Italy game would have been played guaranteed if New Zealand needed the points to go through.....
Guaranteed? You have inside knowledge that the rest of us don't?
Yes guaranteed, and no what I have is called common sense. You honestly think World Rugby would leave New Zealand exit a world cup by virtue of a game not being played? Your having a laugh aren't ya? "
Just an opinion then and no facts at all - understood |
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"Is the Scotland game going ahead tomorrow actually?
Will know the fate of this tonight. Around midnight apparently.
Scotland bonus point win if it goes ahead?
That would be comfortable, but a win by more than 8 is the basic requirement
Would be good to see both Ireland and Scotland go through
I’m quite cynical about it, I think the tournament organisers and world rugby have a different script they would like to see
I'm inclined to agree with you. New Zealand Italy game would have been played guaranteed if New Zealand needed the points to go through.....
Guaranteed? You have inside knowledge that the rest of us don't?
Yes guaranteed, and no what I have is called common sense. You honestly think World Rugby would leave New Zealand exit a world cup by virtue of a game not being played? Your having a laugh aren't ya?
Just an opinion then and no facts at all - understood "
Where did I claim to be on the world rugby board? Oh that's right I didn't. Jog on mate. |
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Ireland Samoa pitch looks like badly laid carpet |
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"Ireland Samoa pitch looks like badly laid carpet "
Yep! It’s in shite. Apparently it’s new grass that’s been laid after the last game too.
Look at the clips from yesterday’s captains run
Stockdale lifted a strip and placed the ball underneath |
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Ireland are my second team, however my “robust contingency planning” means today I will be shouting for Samoa ...
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"Ireland are my second team, however my “robust contingency planning” means today I will be shouting for Samoa ...
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Again, f..k right off  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Le boom |
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over a year ago
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Great start |
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By *os19Man
over a year ago
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A nice surprise for me this morning when I checked by bank account £110 has been refunded to me as so far two matches did not take place therefore my bet for there to be over 2550 points in the tournament is classed as a non runner.Good thing it was as it was looking like a loser I am now thinking I should put it on New Zealand at 11/10 |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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good call by the ref... glad he was really clear on the explanation |
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Great start and definitely a yellow. Great stuff so far |
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over a year ago
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Tadhg the Bus Furlong |
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"good call by the ref... glad he was really clear on the explanation"
Tackling technique is going to have change quite dramatically if every contact is going to be examined in this way
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"good call by the ref... glad he was really clear on the explanation
Tackling technique is going to have change quite dramatically if every contact is going to be examined in this way
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if the attacker lowers themselves anymore then they will start pinging attackers for leading with the forearm... which is another of my pet peeves |
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over a year ago
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Boom |
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doesn’t look like my contingency plan is going to work out |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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with the way the pitch is tearing up, i wouldn't be surprised if they go to uncontested scrums... |
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"with the way the pitch is tearing up, i wouldn't be surprised if they go to uncontested scrums..."
It looks awful after almost 25 mins |
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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago
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That's trouble for Aki. |
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Should Ireland respond to the Hakka with their historical way of entering battle?
The fast players of the team stripping naked, the slower players stripping their top half naked at least. Slapping themselves, screaming, and entering a frenzy? |
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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago
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Be shocked if it's not a red |
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over a year ago
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Fuck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fair call though, unfortunately |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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Red card, that is not Ireland wanted other now |
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By *scouple07Couple
over a year ago
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Definitely a red but think Ireland should cope |
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over a year ago
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Its lucky they only need one more try.. they should still be able for a win here |
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over a year ago
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"Definitely a red but think Ireland should cope "
Hopefully |
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over a year ago
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Put another 7 on the Samoa score, and it becomes very interesting |
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over a year ago
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BP |
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"dark art" of the game, dipping your head into a tackle. Just ask Owen Farrell who is dipping his head into a tackle and getting someone sent off in every game now. Ireland tried it, then samoo tried it. |
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The man down doesn’t seem to be effecting us so far. |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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"The man down doesn’t seem to be effecting us so far. "
Nope, not if they stay down that end of the field for as long as possible need them out the danger zone |
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over a year ago
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The ref is top class |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Stander, boom
No way back for Samoa! |
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A great game by Ireland, I worried that being a man down could lose them the game but Samoa are a long way from competing. |
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""dark art" of the game, dipping your head into a tackle. Just ask Owen Farrell who is dipping his head into a tackle and getting someone sent off in every game now. Ireland tried it, then samoo tried it."
Sorry, but none of these players are wanting that level of contact to the head, it could potentially end your career or worse |
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over a year ago
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Job done. 1/4 finals ahoy!  |
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By *andybeach OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Stander, boom
No way back for Samoa!"
You can breathe out now Boldy |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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back to the weather... looking at nhk in english... its looking really grim! |
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over a year ago
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"Stander, boom
No way back for Samoa!
You can breathe out now Boldy "
Thank the fuck! |
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"back to the weather... looking at nhk in english... its looking really grim! "
There’s been an earthquake as well |
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"back to the weather... looking at nhk in english... its looking really grim!
There’s been an earthquake as well "
And one person has lost their life already, RIP. |
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On the basis of japan also ending on 16points it will be Ireland that win the group
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I have to say I'm disappointed about Scotland threatening legal action if their game is cancelled. I understand their frustration but its hardly sporting to run for the lawyers.
Personally I think Japan "could" win the game if it happens anyway.
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"On the basis of japan also ending on 16points it will be Ireland that win the group
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Japan would win the group due to having beaten Ireland. |
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Aki’s World Cup is over |
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