Rugby union?

Skillmister · 20 Oct 2019 at 11:43

Surely they're going to run out of steam playing like this. Need some early points

Terminal_Boy · 20 Oct 2019 at 11:43

They’ll wear the Springboks out by halftime at this rate.

PlacidCasual · 20 Oct 2019 at 11:43

I love the way Japan play. I’d rather watch them lose than watch Wales or Ireland win. They have passion and skill, they an exciting positive style of rugby that makes the 6N teams look so dull most of the time.

Skillmister · 20 Oct 2019 at 11:45

Winning scrums with a 40kg pack defecit. Amazing

PlacidCasual · 20 Oct 2019 at 11:49

In fairness to SA they are playing a very aggressive defensive system, Faff de Klerk really sweeping hard from Japanese possession. Really targeting the passers well. Exciting game.

Skillmister · 20 Oct 2019 at 12:17

Big call Wayne!!

Gutted Japan don't have more points on the board. Their attack was slowing down towards the end of that half can only see it getting slower in the 2nd

Mr Jack · 20 Oct 2019 at 12:49

Seems to be slipping out of Japan's reach now

PinkFloyd · 20 Oct 2019 at 12:57

Yeh it's a shame, they just can't compete with the strength SA have. Really could have done with a try or 2 for all their possession in the first half.

PlacidCasual · 20 Oct 2019 at 13:25

SA really showed up in the second half and neutralised Japan’s dynamic game. It was a good game, SA were worthy winners and Japan played really well to contain them as they do because the Boks looked like letting go a few times in the match.

Japan have once again been a breath of fresh air in everything they the organisers and fans have done.

Well done South Africa, but massive well done to Japan.

Yadda · 20 Oct 2019 at 15:22

I missed the Wales match this morning because I was out drinking last night for the first time in months and it's left me a bit delicate. A question for the Wales fans - is it worth watching on catch-up?

Rotty · 21 Oct 2019 at 18:00

Yadda said:
I missed the Wales match this morning because I was out drinking last night for the first time in months and it's left me a bit delicate. A question for the Wales fans - is it worth watching on catch-up?

I was drinking the night before the Wales game with a former Wales head coach (in Jamaica) kick off was 3am here and he missed it cos he got ****** and fell asleep

Yadda · 21 Oct 2019 at 18:13

Rotty said:
I was drinking the night before the Wales game with a former Wales head coach (in Jamaica) kick off was 3am here and he missed it cos he got ****** and fell asleep

Haha! So I'm in good company then?

I'd love to know who it was but what happens in the pub stays in the pub.

rubberduck · 25 Oct 2019 at 21:59

England have basically zero chance of winning... Since 2004 the record is NZ 15 - ENG 1... People are kidding themselves if they think England have a hope. LoL

Participant · 26 Oct 2019 at 07:38

rubberduck said:
England have basically zero chance of winning... Since 2004 the record is NZ 15 - ENG 1... People are kidding themselves if they think England have a hope. LoL

Yes I agree that we almost certainly won't win, I'm just hoping for some excitement.

Our only hope is an NZ red card.

Stu · 26 Oct 2019 at 07:44

I'm regarding today's game as the RWC final... It doesn't get any bigger than playing NZ, and it's likely our last match of the tournament, so it's obviously the final!

Participant · 26 Oct 2019 at 07:56

What do we think would happen if we meet South Africa in this tournament? I can't split ENG and SA.

Locky · 26 Oct 2019 at 08:14

This is going to be a walk over just like they did to the Irish.

PinkFloyd · 26 Oct 2019 at 09:03

You guys are all pretty negative! I think England can give them a game! I certainly don't expect the win though.

PinkFloyd · 26 Oct 2019 at 09:05

That'll do

Terminal_Boy · 26 Oct 2019 at 09:05

Get in!