RWC Opposition Watch

[Cameo]

And that one (also had no arms and was more reckless)

[Cameo]

That was a penalty too. Pisi picked it up when it rolled back to him on the floor

[Cameo]

I honestly think this Russian 9 is playing better than Laidlaw

[Mikey Brown]

Oof. Just seen it. Red. Not even debatable in the old days surely?

[Digby]

Wtf was Blue 11 doing on the second on those situations?

[Puja]

While I don't think you stand any chance of losing to them, I think you might need to take Russia a bit more seriously than you might have expected before the tournament, which could have an impact on your game against Japan 4 days later (schedule rigged to favour the home side, surely not!). They looked a solid outfit, albeit uninspiring in attack.

Before the tournament I put a bet on that they'd concede >300 points. That's now a waste of money.

Puja

[switchskier]

Bottler.

Wasn't it Poite that Laidlaw said had a problem with Scotland

[whatisthejava]

Even WR have come out and said they are not happy with the game being reffed

Feels a little like a guy complaining that his house burnt down after he set fire to it

[Cameo]

While I don't think you stand any chance of losing to them, I think you might need to take Russia a bit more seriously than you might have expected before the tournament, which could have an impact on your game against Japan 4 days later (schedule rigged to favour the home side, surely not!). They looked a solid outfit, albeit uninspiring in attack.

Before the tournament I put a bet on that they'd concede >300 points. That's now a waste of money.

Puja

Meh, with a bit of organisation I think we'll be comfortable enough. They have done surprisingly well though.

Not clear who we would be resting though as it's no longer clear who should be first choice

[Mikey Brown]

What do we do about Samoa. We’re perfectly capable of losing to them, but will Russell/Hogg etc survive it?

[no sleep]

The time for getting the cotton-wool swaddling out was the last warm-up game. Now we just put our best team out. Only if we have a huge lead (unlikely, from the last showing) can we think of taking Finn/Hogg off to be fresher for the Japan game.

[Chunks Baws]

If he starts against Samoa, with his concussion history, I'm predicting we lose Chib for the tournament.

[General Zod]

The Aussie guy who took out the Fijian has just been banned for 3 weeks, which probably means the 2 Samoans are out for our fixture.

[Puja]

The Aussie guy who took out the Fijian has just been banned for 3 weeks, which probably means the 2 Samoans are out for our fixture.

It's utterly adorable that you think the IRB are going to be consistent.

Puja

[General Zod]

The Aussie guy who took out the Fijian has just been banned for 3 weeks, which probably means the 2 Samoans are out for our fixture.

It's utterly adorable that you think the IRB are going to be consistent.

Puja

[Cameo]

The two Samoans have been cited. Can't imagine they will be playing against us (though it would effectively be an admission that Russia were robbed)

[ARM]

Early days but what a difference in the way Japan have started against Ireland compared with Scotland. Playing at pace but crucially with accuracy.

They don’t seem to have a problem winning the collisions either and generating quick ruck ball...

[Cameo]

Impressive start from Japan. Much better than in their first match

[Donny osmond]

Impressive start from Japan. Much better than in their first match

More impressive from ireland tho, japan didnt really do anything wrong to be a try down. Good response from japan tho.

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[Donny osmond]

Actually japan looking more like scotland now, missed tackles and knock ons undoing all the good work. The final group game could be entertaining for all the wrong reasons.

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[Donny osmond]

If japan can keep some momentum going theres every chance they can take this one

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[Donny osmond]

If japan can keep some momentum going theres every chance they can take this one

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And just as I type that another daft mistake gives it all back to ireland

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[Cameo]

I think they have been decent in attack, (not as clinical as Ireland though).

Incidentally I think that penalty against the Japanese players for getting up and picking the ball up was wrong. Yes, players had rucked over him but he was now on his feet so entitled to pick the ball up at the back of the ruck - no one's back foot was over it.

[Donny osmond]

I think they have been decent in attack, (not as clinical as Ireland though).

Incidentally I think that penalty against the Japanese players for getting up and picking the ball up was wrong. Yes, players had rucked over him but he was now on his feet so entitled to pick the ball up at the back of the ruck - no one's back foot was over it.

Yeah I agree I thought it was harsh. They're doing well tho, causing Ireland plenty of problems

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[Cameo]

Good sign for Japan though that Ireland are getting penalised