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 Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 14:31

Starts on Saturday with Scotland v Ireland on Sunday. We can win this if we play at the top of our game but I still think we are prone to making costly errors in most games. Against the likes of Ireland it will prove costly indeed.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 15:33

Hey I'm as patriotic as anyone when it comes to the world of Scottish rugby... But if you think we can win it you need to take a wee lie doon minšŸ˜
And Ireland will slap us... And quite rightly so... Given their current lofty ranking.
Here's my summary...
First game... Loss.
Aw the rest of the group games..win.
Through to the knockout rounds... First game against someone brilliant... NZ or SA... Gubbed.
Then fly back home with hope that we've become a much better team for the whole experience.
Sound familiar??? šŸ¤£

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 16:48

We might get a crucial refereeing decision in our favour and surprise everyone.šŸ˜Š
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 17:01

That'll be the day!!! šŸ¤£

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 17:06

Cut out the basic errors against Ireland and we have an outside chance if they are a wee bit off the pace.
I was at the game against Japan at the last WC and it took us well into the second half to dispose of them. They will be up for this one playing at home. It will be tight.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 18:16

Widtink....I meant win against Ireland.......
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 18:20

Got ye... Apologies.
But ye still need to have a wee nap.
I reckon they will steamroller us

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parsmad68  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 20:10

In the last World Cup, Scotland were the last British team out of the World Cup if I remember correctly
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: BoAPar  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 20:48

A terrible lineout and an even worse refereeing decision in the last minute cost us a semifinal place.

While Ireland should beat us, they have a pretty woeful record at world cups, and it'll be interesting to see how they react to their #1 ranking.

3/1 on a Scotland win seems quite generous (although we are terrible away from Murrayfield).
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 20:58

Only because of the kick off times.
Scot/Ire/Wales all went out in the quarter finals. But you are correct in that we were the last home nation to be defeated.
England famously didn't qualify for the quarter finals finishing 3rd behind Australia and Wales in their group .
Can't remember who beat Wales but Ireland got gubbed by Argentina and Scotland got beat by 1 point by Australia... I remember that particular game very well lol

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 21:12

Canā€™t remember who best Wales either without googling, but I am sure they got a man sent off in the first half....France or NZ?
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 21:14

Ah... It was South Africa
Yes I googled itšŸ¤£

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: dafc  
Date:   Wed 18 Sep 22:09

If it goes to rankings Scotland lose in QF to All Blacks.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: FA1968  
Date:   Thu 19 Sep 09:59

Win lose or draw, can't wait on the action starting.

I think Ireland on Sunday will be tight with Ireland edging it. Hope not as they are boring to watch and when we are on the game can be very exciting.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: the saline hill puma  
Date:   Fri 20 Sep 11:36

Good to see itv just turning their coverage into a England wank fest nice and early
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Fri 20 Sep 13:02

Honestly, wish ITV sport coverage would get in the sea. Terrible picture quality, streaming service is absolutely abysmal, usual mix of terrible, boring pundits and everything revolves around England.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 20 Sep 14:36

Game went pretty much as I expected. Russia are worse than useless and are only there to make the numbers up... But did play above their level for a wee while at least.
Nigel Owens is a marmite ref but I still think personally that he's the best there is at the moment.
He controlled that game brilliantly.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Fri 20 Sep 14:59

Japan should have won that more convincingly but seemed very hesitant for periods in the match and even struggled against the whipping boys of the tournament at times and relied on mistakes to give the score a better complexion.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks  
Date:   Fri 20 Sep 23:17

Treading carefully here or at least trying to.... do the Japanese have quite a large number of their squad native of other parts of the world. At least one of their line up was of 'western' appearance and I wonder if they draw on guys of Japanese heritage from the Pacific Islands.

And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 20 Sep 23:43

3 year rule.
If a player has been playing Union rugby at club level in a country for 3 years he can if he wishes play for that countries national team... If he is lucky enough to be selected of course

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 20 Sep 23:48

I think that rule is being raised to 5 years next year... Unless they've had a rethink... Not surešŸ¤”

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks  
Date:   Fri 20 Sep 23:54

Ah ok. Did I also hear correctly from the commentators that Japan has a club side that competes against Southern hemisphere clubs in a league?

And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 21 Sep 01:48

Yeah the Sunwolves are in Super rugby but only til the end of the 2020 season.
I believe the decision is financially based... Plus they're getting slapped aw the time šŸ¤£
Super Rugby will go back to 14 southern hemisphere teams.
It was expanded in 2015/16 (not sure) to 18 teams.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sat 21 Sep 09:59

Anyone know if ITV or someone are uploading the full games online after the matches? Won't be able to watch the game live tomorrow but also don't want to find a link and have ITV spoil the result before I click the link which I know they're terrible for
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: dave67  
Date:   Sat 21 Sep 10:04

Bit of fighting after the game
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 21 Sep 11:18

All blacks on fire here.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Sat 21 Sep 11:34

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Anyone know if ITV or someone are uploading the full games online after the matches? Won't be able to watch the game live tomorrow but also don't want to find a link and have ITV spoil the result before I click the link which I know they're terrible for


I thought the full games were on the itv hub app?
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sat 21 Sep 12:20

They are Ipswich, but I know they are prone to also showing the result before you click on the replay which I'd rather avoid. Will try tomorrow and see what it shows up as
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Sat 21 Sep 12:26

That's rubbish! Hopefully theyll get enough complaints to cease that nonsense.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 08:57

Good start by Ireland... Unfortunately

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 09:16

This could be a sair wan...
Ireland have turned up today... We huvnae yet
19-3 after only 27 minutes

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: dave67  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 09:54

At least we haven't lost any more tryst in last ten minutes šŸ˜

Let`s try making it till Christmas
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: cammypar 1995  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 10:03

Ireland haven't had to work for the trys just been far too easy for them so far

c'mon the pars
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Jbob  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 10:53

utter sharn performance

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 10:53

Lowest ever score against Ireland in 50 years apparently...
It's hard not to be disappointed but I was expecting a slapping... And we certainly got one.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 11:02

We were shoite but in fairness this is a good Irish team.



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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 13:51

Quite glad I did see the score before putting myself through that. Utter mince
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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 13:55

You've got to feel for the Scottish fans who travelled all the way out there to witness that.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Captain Desmond Fancey  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 18:48

Townsend taking the side backwards. That was an utter horror show
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Jbob  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 19:13

Townie found out

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: sabre74  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 21:13

don't rate townsend to be honest and thought he was overhyped as a player. Today would have been different if cotter was still coach. not saying a win but a far better performance





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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 22:25

Think itā€™s too early to condemn Townsend though we are all disappointed.

That was an Irish team playing at the top of their game. They put the pressure on early, got ahead and we were always on the back foot. Numerous handling errors and failing to be patient and go through the phases when in possession didnā€™t help.

Thatā€™s down to on field management not the coach.

How we respond in the next couple of games will define our WC.



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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Bandy  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 22:29

I'm not sure Townsend is the man to take us forward - our attack is pretty decent, our defence is awful. Ireland are probably the best team in the world for squeezing the life out of a game once they are ahead (not pretty but very effective). We were never gonna recover from being 3 tries down in the first half.
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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 23:05

We normally go through the phases and we knew we needed to keep possesion from a very physical Irish side. I dont think we got a chance to play our game. They were so fast and physical we were forced into rushing things and making errors. I think we got a lesson from the favourites.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sun 22 Sep 23:50

Still peeved at the SRU for getting rid of Cotter.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 25 Sep 08:13

Brilliant effort by Uruguay šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡¾ this morning to beat Fiji šŸ‡«šŸ‡Æ

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Thu 26 Sep 13:54

Italy šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ played well against a poor Canada šŸ I thought.
Englandlandshireshire šŸ“󠁧󠁢󠁄󠁮󠁧ó æ blootered the U S of A šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø without having to stretch themselves really.
I expected a wee bit more fight from the Canadians and the Americans if I'm honest but it is what it is.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: StevenPar77  
Date:   Thu 26 Sep 16:37

Some countries are really good at either 7s or 15s. NZ, Australia, South Africa, and England are the ones that I feel would be classed as being the best at both.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Thu 26 Sep 21:49

Some assault on Farrell today. Ouch.
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Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Thu 26 Sep 22:29

7ā€™s is a totally different game from 15 a side and not just the number of players for the pedants!
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Thu 26 Sep 23:41

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Some assault on Farrell today. Ouch.


What goes around, comes around. Farrell is an incredibly dirty player himself
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 09:47

Superb performance from Japan so far!
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 10:12

Great game... Well played Japan
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 10:13

Not looking forward to the Japan game now.......bet Carberry is popular in the changing room.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 10:56

Jings min
Who seen that coming?
Nobody, that's whošŸ¤£

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 11:13

I said earlier in the thread Japan would be hard to beat. It just got a whole lot tougher and a four day turnaround wonā€™t help us.
Meanwhile we still have to beat Samoa and Russia and take the full 5 points in each game to have any chance.
I somehow think our WC is over already.
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Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 11:50

I think we could be looking at an exit in the knockout stages for the first time.

Townsend will surely have to resign.............but hey I could be wrong and we win out next three games....;
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 12:20

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I said earlier in the thread Japan would be hard to beat. It just got a whole lot tougher and a four day turnaround wonā€™t help us.
Meanwhile we still have to beat Samoa and Russia and take the full 5 points in each game to have any chance.
I somehow think our WC is over already.


Russia is clearly a 5 pointer but we really need to be at our best against Samoa.
Japan were brilliant today but their open play won't work the same against Scotland as it did against a one dimensional stuffy Irish team.

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 21:00

Would that be the same one dimensional stuffy Irish team that blootered Scotland? šŸ¤£

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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 28 Sep 21:34

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Would that be the same one dimensional stuffy Irish team that blootered Scotland? šŸ¤£


Scotland were multi dimensional that day.
All over the place. šŸ˜‰

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 29 Sep 08:03

Ha we certainly were.šŸ˜€
Georgia šŸ‡¬šŸ‡Ŗ currently thumping Uruguay šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡¾ which I didn't expect

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Sun 29 Sep 09:48

Wales looking good against Australia
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Sun 29 Sep 10:47

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Wales looking good against Australia


A fantastic 80mins of rugby. Enthralling viewing.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sun 29 Sep 12:41

Tom English stating a typhoon is predicted the same day as Russia vs Ireland in which case their game would be declared a draw.
Still hope for us :)

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: P  
Date:   Sun 29 Sep 13:23

Think it is just France v USA that is expected to be impacted by the Typhoon
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 10:34

Is the game live anywhere. It says ITV1 but my tv says not available in this region. STV just has highlights.
Nae aerial just now so streaming on the smart TV.



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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 10:38

Do or die for Scotland against Samoa.

Good to see Barclay and Taylor dropped - they only played one or two games at their clubs at the end of last season and their lack of fitness has showed.

Glad Darcy Graham is getting a game.

Kinghorn not made the bench even...again.......must be injured ?
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 10:52

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Is the game live anywhere. It says ITV1 but my tv says not available in this region. STV just has highlights.
Nae aerial just now so streaming on the smart TV.


As far as I'm aware itv have the rights to this so it'll be on one of the channels on the ITV hub.
Just checked and its definitely on the STV hub

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 11:01

Don't think Kinghorn is injured.
But he's not had a lot of game time since recovering from an ankle injury he picked up in the 6 nations and maybe (just guessing) a game against the hard hitting Samoans isn't really the best game for him to be thrown into.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 11:11

Definitely on STV TV channel as it's on now.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wetherby  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 11:43

Scotland started brightly but seem to have lost their way the last 5-10 mins.
3points not a great reward for the possession we have had.
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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 11:53

Some frustrating mistakes when opportunities look like they're about to form.
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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 11:54

Just as I type that too šŸ¤£ great kick.
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Topic Originator: wetherby  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 11:59

That's better -yelling at Laidlaw to keep running!
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 12:13

We've got this one sorted.
Need to get the bonus point now though

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Toumba Libre  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 13:15

Bonus point secured with another penalty try.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 13:19

Fantastic performance. Kept our heads and let Samoa self destruct.
Good confidence booster.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: OzPar  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 13:20

Well done, Scotland!

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 13:27

Job done.
Move on. Need another 5 points.



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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey  
Date:   Mon 30 Sep 14:00

table looking worrying...



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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 10:13

We need a bonus point v Russia and then to beat Japan by more than 7 points. Not an easy task. Russia possible but Japan will be on turbocharge.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 10:46

The good news is it's in our own hands.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 11:19

Does it change anything if Japan don't get a bonus point vs Samoa?

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 12:37

They need to drop a bonus point... Or get beat.
If not I think we've had it cos I don't think Ireland won't lose again.
So assuming we beat Russia handsomely we'd get to 10 points... Then IF we were to beat Japan we would be on 14.... 15 if we score a bucket load.

If Japan beat Samoa that puts them on 13/14 depending on the score.
Then they play us but if they're on 14 points by then, even if we beat them we need to win well to get to 15 points. If we beat them but only get 4 points we could finish on the same points so it would come down to points scored.... I think šŸ¤”
Ireland will most likely win both remaining games and could potentially finish on 16 points thus winning the group.
But it's possible that they could also finish on 14 or 15.
Not sure if there's a way for Scotland, Japan, and Ireland to all finish on the same points... But I'd bet if that happens... Scotland would be the ones to lose out... Cos that's the way the world works šŸ¤£
(it's all very confusing so if any of that's wrong feel free to correct me)

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 12:40

Of course there's also the matter of the losing bonus point to factor in but that's mega complicated šŸ¤”

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: P  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 13:36

First criteria in a tie is head to head widtnk. I would anticipate that when we play Japan we will be on 10 and they will be on 14. We would then have to beat them and not allow them a bonus point (& qualify on H2H) or if they get a losing bonus point we need to get a bonus point for tries scored again to go through on H2H
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 16:39

^^^ Thatā€™s my understanding.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 16:45

Ah... Never thought of head to head.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 17:22

Just watched the highlights.....missed the live game.

Never realised just how close Scotland were to going out.

We needed the bonus point.

The ref goes to the TMO for the Maitland try that was eventually given and rightly so.

The TMO said ā€œ Maitland had lost control before the illegal tackle, which was complete rubbish. It was the illegal tackle that knocked the ball from Maitland grasp.

If the ref had gone with the TMO , it would have been a line out , no try and we would probably be out already.

The ref called it right.

The thing is when the ref gave his version of events, saying that he thought the challenge knocked the ball from Maitlands grasp the TMO changed tack and meekly agreed.......thankfully....

What is the point of having a TMO who canā€™t see the obvious on slo mo replays ?
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Tue 1 Oct 17:34

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Just watched the highlights.....missed the live game.

Never realised just how close Scotland were to going out.

We needed the bonus point.

The ref goes to the TMO for the Maitland try that was eventually given and rightly so.

The TMO said ā€œ Maitland had lost control before the illegal tackle, which was complete rubbish. It was the illegal tackle that knocked the ball from Maitland grasp.

If the ref had gone with the TMO , it would have been a line out , no try and we would probably be out already.

The ref called it right.

The thing is when the ref gave his version of events, saying that he thought the challenge knocked the ball from Maitlands grasp the TMO changed tack and meekly agreed.......thankfully....

What is the point of having a TMO who canā€™t see the obvious on slo mo replays ?


I first I thought Maitland was crazy trying to dive early and slide it over the line but it was genius as it meant their player had no choice but to go in with his feet to block him.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 2 Oct 09:33

Le French šŸ‡«šŸ‡· making hard work of beating the good ol U S of A šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø.
12-6 at the interval.

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 2 Oct 10:53

French stopped dropping the egg and the USA guys ran oot o puff towards the end.
33-9

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 2 Oct 10:54

Might have been 31-9
Anyhoo... It wasn't the best game.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 2 Oct 12:05

NZ blootering Canada....
Bonus point achieved by half time

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Wed 2 Oct 12:18

With the Italians putting 48 past them I thought it might have been a bit worse but then I know even less about rugby than football which is some achievement on my part.
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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Wed 2 Oct 12:24

Started off like a rocket 2nd half.
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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Wed 2 Oct 12:29

Getting silly now!
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey  
Date:   Thu 3 Oct 10:28

Ireland vs russia underway soon.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Thu 3 Oct 10:52

Good performance by Fiji šŸ‡«šŸ‡Æ earlier.
Mon the Fijians šŸ™‚

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 4 Oct 12:14

Italy being put to the sword by South Africa.
Not helped by Italy having a man red carded for stupidity but they're lucky it was only one man.
Currently 20-3 with half an hour to go but its over as a contest.
Oops... 25-3 now

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Fri 4 Oct 12:21

Astonishing stupidity by the Italian props. They had a penalty and looked dangerous.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Fri 4 Oct 17:48

Cant understand why italy play in the 6 nations. It cant be good for moral and recruitment watching all those beatings. Surely the would be better leading a group with Spain Russia Georgia and Romania.

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Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Fri 4 Oct 17:59

We need somebody to prevent us winning the wooden spoon every year
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 4 Oct 18:09

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Cant understand why italy play in the 6 nations. It cant be good for moral and recruitment watching all those beatings. Surely the would be better leading a group with Spain Russia Georgia and Romania.


Ach ye ken yersel that Italy are better than any of those sides.
They're kinda stuck in limbo... Too good for the teams you mentioned.
.. But pretty poor in the six nations
Barring the occasional win here and there.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Fri 4 Oct 19:30

Surprised they don't do a tier 2 competition with the last place swapping with the winner of a lower group
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 4 Oct 19:38

It has been talked about.... And talked about... And talked about some more.
Don't know if it will ever happen

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 5 Oct 11:52

Samoa showing up a few weaknesses from Japan that Scotland should be looking at closely.

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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 5 Oct 13:23

Quite disgraceful from Samoa to hand Japan a bonus point.
Game was over, they couldn't win but decided on a scrum at time up.

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 5 Oct 13:47

Aye but mind... With the score at Japan 31-19 Samoa, Samoa could have still gained a losing bonus point if they'd managed to scamper upfield and over the try line... Stranger things have happened šŸ¤£

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Mon 7 Oct 20:20

'Mon Typhoon Haggis https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/international/rugby-world-cup-2019-typhoon-hagibis-ireland-vs-samoa-pool-a-standings-a9145596.html

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Mon 7 Oct 20:49

Jings min now we're praying for typhoons to get through...ye couldnae make it up šŸ¤£

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: dave67  
Date:   Tue 8 Oct 11:54

Poor Canada. And it's only the first half

Let`s try making it till Christmas
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Tue 8 Oct 12:11

Only to be expected.
They've no helped themselves with a stupid red card.
SA can bring on lots of replacements second half to give the main guys a rest if they so wish.
Game's over... Ha, game was over before 18 minutes were on the clock

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Tue 8 Oct 12:51

Hey Canada got a try though... Wee crumb of comfort for them at least.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: MDCCCLXXXV  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 08:17

I wonder who St Andrew would want to win this one ?

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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 08:45

Cracking start from us. 21-0

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 09:06

4th try should come...
But nothing is ever certain with Scotland lol.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wetherby  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 09:23

Opportunity to rest some players now.
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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 10:02

Cannae knock that.
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Topic Originator: EastEndBoy  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 10:03

It's like the rugby equivalent of the Russians playing without a goalkeeper.

Brutal stuff.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 10:04

Ok so we beat Japan by 8 points to progress or do we need 4 tries?

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Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 10:05

So as it stands if we beat Japan by more than one score ( stopping them from getting a losing bonus point ) we will qualify.....right? Obviously if we get a winning bonus point we will be through also...
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 10:06

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Ok so we beat Japan by 8 points to progress or do we need 4 tries?


Either is enough.

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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 10:10

Got it. If they stay within 7 we need 4 tries.

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 10:20

They were above us in the rankings last time I looked so it's certainly not a certainty... They are a decent side.
Just ask Ireland šŸ¤£

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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 10:34

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They were above us in the rankings last time I looked so it's certainly not a certainty... They are a decent side.
Just ask Ireland šŸ¤£


Don't think anyone's suggesting otherwise tbf

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: FA1968  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 11:00

If we are being brutally honest, given that Ireland should top the group the winner of the Scotland v japan match is only getting 1 more game in the World Cup.

New Zealand look red hot.
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Topic Originator: Boston Red Sox  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 11:03

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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 12:51

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FA1968, Wed 9 Oct 11:00

If we are being brutally honest, given that Ireland should top the group the winner of the Scotland v japan match is only getting 1 more game in the World Cup.

New Zealand look red hot.


If the winner is Japan, they'll surely top the group? They'll have won all 4 games.

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 13:31

Yeah but apparently (I haven't checked... Just what I've heard) whoever finishes second in the group will play SA in the quarter finals ...
SA have looked really good.
NZ... Well, they always look good.
So (if that info is correct)... Whoever finishes 1st or second is pretty much doomed.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: MDCCCLXXXV  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 13:42

Everyone expected SA to demolish Scotland 4 years ago and we went out on a dodgy decision

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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 13:44

South Africa did demolish us 4 years ago.

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 14:02

They certainly did
Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa 34-16 Scotland - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34412195

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 14:08

What's with the terrible highlights coverage online? 6 nations games regularly get 5-7 mins of highlights for bog standard games. Every world Cup game is literally showing the try being scored, rarely a replay at a different angle and you're lucky if it lasts for 4mins. Utter joke especially as most people will miss the games due to the times they're being played at :(
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Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 14:27

Highlights on ITV4 at 7pm every night if that helps
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Topic Originator: kelty_par  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 15:48

There are World Cup Highlights on YouTube and there are also World Cup Extended Highlights, both on the World Rugby channel. Neither are great but they're better than nothing.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Bandy  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 16:11

Media reporting that Scotland v Japan may be cancelled due to a typhoon, knocking us out and sending Japan through.
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 16:34

The rules apparently do say that any game that has to be cancelled results in a 0-0 draw.
Last I heard there was also a chance of disruption to Englandlandshireshires next match.
But typhoons are anything but predictable so who knows eh šŸ¤£

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Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 16:55

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Media reporting that Scotland v Japan may be cancelled due to a typhoon, knocking us out and sending Japan through.


Well that would be a new way of Scotland just managing to fail to qualify
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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 17:11

This is the forth match they have said is threatened. Nuffin happened yet.
Nippon are ranked 8 just now. We are 9

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Topic Originator: MDCCCLXXXV  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 19:45

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South Africa did demolish us 4 years ago.


Sorry guys my bad. I meant Australia

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Topic Originator: P  
Date:   Wed 9 Oct 23:42

ā€œThis is the forth match they have said is threatened. Nuffin happened yet.ā€

I am in Japan and this one is absolutely going to hit. Press conference midday today where they are expected to cancel the England game having reflected a closed doors match in the South. Another one tomorrow about the Scotland game - the rules give them the out to cancel but there is talks of moving the game. Englandā€™s match is a dead rubber anyway I think and the Japanese are big on honour and canā€™t imagine them being keen on getting a free pass and all the stink that will create. Suspect (and hope) the outcome will be to move the game to Monday in the North.
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Topic Originator: P  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 06:02

Some games cancelled but not ours....yet

< https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/update>
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Topic Originator: back oh the net  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 07:00

Fingers crossed ours goes ahead I think the players are peaking just at the right moment

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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 07:52

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P, Wed 9 Oct 23:42

ā€œThis is the forth match they have said is threatened. Nuffin happened yet.ā€

I am in Japan and this one is absolutely going to hit. Press conference midday today where they are expected to cancel the England game having reflected a closed doors match in the South. Another one tomorrow about the Scotland game - the rules give them the out to cancel but there is talks of moving the game. Englandā€™s match is a dead rubber anyway I think and the Japanese are big on honour and canā€™t imagine them being keen on getting a free pass and all the stink that will create. Suspect (and hope) the outcome will be to move the game to Monday in the North.


Could they move Scotland game now given they have cancelled All Blacks v Italy?
I get England game is irrelevant but Italy game wasn't.

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 08:36

They have said there is no possibility of the game being rescheduled or relocated. It will be either off or on. It seems likely the worst of the typhoon will have passed by Sunday but the problem will be the extent of the damage that may have been done.



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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 09:14

For the integrity of the sport, they should have made contingency plans instead of a wait and see attitude.
I'm not blaming Japan as, as was said, they have a deep sense of honour but the rugby authorities who knew this was a possibility given it is typhoon season.
Why can't they fly the players north to another venue while there is still time?
Yes it means a nightmare for fans who can't similarly alter their plans but I'm sure even they would rather the integrity of the sport is paramount.

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Topic Originator: P  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 09:27

Agreed, no way can they move it now that they have committed to a late fitness inspection of local infrastructure and if the hosts were to go through under a cloud it will look really bad. Italy will be pā€™d too - it was unlikely they could get through but their tournament was still alive.

Rugby is trying to be a truly global sport but they will never achieve that if their premier tournament is perceived as a joke where progression comes down to chance. They knew it was typhoon season so they should have had a committed Plan B even if it did mean fans not seeing certain games.
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Topic Originator: wetherby  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 15:11

Perhaps they could hire some of those sumo wrestler body suits and we could go head to head with Japan a la "It's a Knockout"

Seriously would be hugely embarrassing for the authorities if the game doesn't go ahead in some shape some where.
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 15:19

Englandlandshireshire vs France & NZ vs Italy have already been cancelled so I don't think they would have an issue cancelling it... If need be.
Frustrating as it is, we can't expect them to bend the rules for us just cos we're Scotland.
This is about safety after all.

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Topic Originator: kelty_par  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 16:28

Theres no way World Rugby wouldn't have rescheduled the matches if New Zealand, Ireland or England needed a win to go through. The fact that Italy (and potentially Scotland) are the ones to lose out and Japan are likely to go through makes the decision a kit easier for the organisers. With the Quarter Finals not until the following weekend, there is no real reason that Monday or even Tuesday could have been held in reserve as dates for any games that needed postponed, especially given that the tournament was always slated to be played in the Typhoon season.
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Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 16:31

Hopefully it's a super typhoon in a tea cup and we get the chance to play but if we go out it's because Japan did better against the same teams as we played.Although it's typhoon season they rarely see them of this magnitude apparently.

It would be a sore one to take but these things happen. The cricket World Cup held in this country earlier this year had games called off left,right and centre due to a wee bit of rain.In fact Scotland were denied a place at that tournament due to a game being abandoned against West Indies with us in a winning position.We are jinxed!

I wish there was a super typhoon in Russia tonight-would happily take the 0-0 draw :)
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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 17:24

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Theres no way World Rugby wouldn't have rescheduled the matches if New Zealand, Ireland or England needed a win to go through. The fact that Italy (and potentially Scotland) are the ones to lose out and Japan are likely to go through makes the decision a kit easier for the organisers. With the Quarter Finals not until the following weekend, there is no real reason that Monday or even Tuesday could have been held in reserve as dates for any games that needed postponed, especially given that the tournament was always slated to be played in the Typhoon season.


The rules were down on paper before the stary and they are doing what they said they would do. Teams involved have nothing to do with it. Apparently

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Topic Originator: moviescot  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 17:47

It's stupid in the extreme. It looks like all the sports associations are competing to see who can pick the worst venue for their tournament.

We have athletics picking Doha (no atmosphere, too hot and air conditioned stadia), football world cup in Qatar ( too hot and poor human rights) and rugby on Japan in typhoon season

All a bit mad.

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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 17:55

I think there might be some similarities between the problems in Doha and the problems in Qatar šŸ˜‰
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Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 18:15

Hopefully common sense will prevail if the typhoon affects Sundayā€™s matches.
The rules can surely be changed to accommodate a day or so delay.
Iā€™m sure no one would complain least of all the supporters.
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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Thu 10 Oct 18:27

I'm a bit surprised they didnt have contingency days/venues if the weather had the potential to turn this bad.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 00:25

The teams who have already had games cancelled would complain if ours is rescheduled.

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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 00:48

Ours won't be rescheduled.
If its called off... We're out.
Hey at least we'll have a different excuse this time rather than the normal "we weren't good enough".
We got put out by the weather sounds much better šŸ¤£

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 09:37

Fraser Brown has been chosen at hooker instead of Stuart McInally who is on the bench. Laidlaw is captain and Seymour is in for Maitland who is injured.
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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 09:53

Reports claiming we are prepared to sue the organisers if our game is cancelled.
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 10:07

Can we stamp our feet and cry too?šŸ¤£

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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 10:16

Yeah it's a bit embarrassing if we're the only ones that kick off but at the same time I still think there should be a better way to handle it for all the teams not just us.
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Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 10:17

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Reports claiming we are prepared to sue the organisers if our game is cancelled.


Is out not that there's a force majure clause which could mean the game could be played on another day (which negates the other rules called out as reasons for not delaying)

And that the lawyers are getting involved to challenge the ruling
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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 10:43

It would be remiss of the SRU if they didn't explore every channel to try and get this match played. I don't get the argument that we should accept the decision just because the four nations whose games were cancelled have accepted theirs.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 10:48

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londonparsfan, Fri 11 Oct 09:53

Reports claiming we are prepared to sue the organisers if our game is cancelled.


Is out not that there's a force majure clause which could mean the game could be played on another day (which negates the other rules called out as reasons for not delaying)

And that the lawyers are getting involved to challenge the ruling


To be honest I haven't seen the details so you might well be right.

I dont think it was fair on any of the teams to lose a game and it doesn't do the integrity of the tournament any good.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 11:20

2 absolutely dead rubbers being played on Sunday and the one game that means something is at risk.......surely theres an obvious solution.....
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 12:12

Far from me to be cynical but Iā€™m sure thereā€™s a World Rugby plot to ensure the hosts, the Brave Blossoms, qualify for the quarter finals!
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 12:31

Why not get both teams on a plane to a safe venue, even Australia or somewhere, and just play the game. The cancelled games just show the Rugby World Cup up as a Mickey Mouse tournament
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 12:39

Presumably they have a contingency plan if a knock-out match is adversely affected by the weather? Toss of a coin maybe?
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 13:20

Workman like performance from Australia to see off a very spirited Georgia.
Wasn't the best showing from Australia but the weather didn't help them and they rested a few regulars.
I believe Georgia are ranked 13th currently (or last time I looked) so not a bad showing from them although they ran oot of puff in the last 10 minutes.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: P  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 13:23

Knock out games get rescheduled, itā€™s only this stage this rule applies.

That said the owner of the apartment we are renting for the trip was round today and heā€™s pretty certain the game will go ahead - however he was literally boarding the windows up at the time and then asked us to let him know if the roof gets blown off (and he wasnā€™t being funny)
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 13:34

They've just said (or I think I heard) at the end of the programme that was covering Australia vs Georgia that Japan vs Scotland could potentially be played in an empty stadium if need be?
Can anyone confirm... I was in another room but the host of the show said something along those lines

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 15:04

Lol....were you staging a game behind closed doors by watching from an adjoining room?
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Fri 11 Oct 15:07

Lol yeah... There wasn't much of an atmosphere but the dishes got done regardless šŸ¤£

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 11:50

Does the Ireland Samoa game have any bearing on what happens tomorrow?
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 12:22

Yes, Ireland can still be knocked out if they lose to Samoa, will come second in group if Japan beat Scotland
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 13:04

Ireland coasting it so that's out the equation now.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 14:27

Samoa are pretty keech to be fair.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 20:39

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widtink, Sat 12 Oct 14:27

Samoa are pretty keech to be fair.


Have half their team no been red carded?

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 20:41

Looks like the weather will be fine tomorrow..Game on....I think...
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: back oh the net  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 20:58

Itā€™s not a case of the weather being fine more a case of how much damage has been caused to the stadium and surrounding areas and also if the transport links are running but that being said even if everything if good to go after the sruā€™s threat of legal action i would be surprised one bit if world rugby called it off anyway and it says something when the FIA who are one of the most shambolic sporting organisations in the world manage to put a plan b into effect regarding the F1 go this weekend

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 23:38

Canada v Namibia has been cancelled but 'optimistic' Japan v Scotland will go ahead. It seems Yokohama has missed the worst of the storm.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: back oh the net  
Date:   Sat 12 Oct 23:53

Hereā€™s hoping eck if we are going out then I want it to be because Japan beat us fair and square and not because of some wind and rain

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 00:37

Japan have been out training on the pitch so looks good to go.
Lots of flooding in the stadium itself mind.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: back oh the net  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 02:45

GAME ON!!!!

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: P  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 03:25

After a genuinely scary night (we have a level 5 evacuation order)it is roasting and so glad the game is ON

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: aaaaaaaaaargh  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 06:03

Forgive me for being Mr Negative, but we are going to get absolutely pumped.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: kelty_par  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 09:04

We'll get nothing from the referee so we have to be at our absolute best. It'll be a shame for the tournament and the Japanese team if we win and part of me wants them to qualify but it's unfortunate they're in our pool (I always want the tier 2 nations to do well and have been glad to see Fiji, Argentina and Japan do well previously). If we can play well and win, then who knows? Maybe the All Blacks will be undercooked in the quarter finals having played South Africa then had 2 walkovers and then the Italy game cancelled.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 09:36

Judging by the comments on social media it's going to be us against the world.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 09:47

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kelty_par, Sun 13 Oct 09:04

We'll get nothing from the referee so we have to be at our absolute best. It'll be a shame for the tournament and the Japanese team if we win and part of me wants them to qualify but it's unfortunate they're in our pool (I always want the tier 2 nations to do well and have been glad to see Fiji, Argentina and Japan do well previously). If we can play well and win, then who knows? Maybe the All Blacks will be undercooked in the quarter finals having played South Africa then had 2 walkovers and then the Italy game cancelled.


Tier two nation or not, they're above us in the world rankings and if the play anything like they've shown in the past they could hammer us.
That said... If we perform like we're capable of doing (now and then) we could hammer them.
But can we beat them by enough??? šŸ¤”
As for the next round (if we get there)... Forget it... Wur doomed min šŸ¤£
NZ are light years ahead of us even on an off day (and they don't have many off days)

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 11:13

Four day turnaround and loss of a practice session donā€™t help.
The world other than Scotland ( and Ireland maybe) will be supporting the Brave Blossoms.

No sentiment from me for the hosts. Letā€™s bring our best game today and it should be enough. Just worried we need to get four points more than them as they could sneak a bonus point.

Forever optimistic!
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:01

What a game this has been!
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:35

This isnt looking too good...
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:36

This could turn into a bit of spanking for us.

And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:36

Even worse now
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Luxembourg Par  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:36

Not a rugby expert, but why do we KEEP kicking the ball back to them?
They are not making mistakes in catching/handling

Keep a hold of it and run it!

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:40

All going horribly wrong.
On the back foot since the opening score.
Darcy Graham being overrun on the wing.
No sign of Hogg.
Looking like sayonara unless Townsend makes some changes at ht.



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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:44

Looking at score now we need three goals+ without reply to get through.
Cannae see it .
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: shrek par  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:49

Might be time up for toonie. Hopefully. Not the man to take us forward. Hogg on holiday today,Russell not at his best. Bradbury,Ritchie and gray doing ok though. Score is a fair reflection though. The Japanese have the hunger,we have not. Going out on a technicality looking the better option after that half.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:54

This game should never have been played
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:57

Hehe it's a massacre min šŸ¤£
We're keech

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: shrek par  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 12:59

And it's goodnight vienna

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 13:00

Game needed to be played, whoever goes through, it should be based on what they've done on the park.

I know japan had more to lose if the game went ahead, if they see this out, which is looking more likely with every minute, then nobody can question their place in the next round
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 13:11

Game on! Remember Twickers!
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 13:43

Ah well.
Great game.
At least we put up a fight in the second half.
No disgrace.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 13:43

Beaten by the better team on the day.
Fair play to Japan.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 13:45

Oh well. Best team won. If only Scotland had played with as much spirit in the first half as we did in the second.

Conceding a try either side of HT was what done us. A club rugby team would get reamed from that third try right on HT.

Anyhoo, Townsend needs to have a rethink.

What has happened to Hogg? Not half the player he was a couple of years ago.

Ritchie was immense. Darcy quiet.

Centers? A big problem just now. Harris was quite prominent to be fair.


Well done to Hamilton Accies, I will be rooting for them from now on.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 13:52

Did Japan ever knock the ball on? Incredible handling! Scotland did well to come back in the second half but left themselves too much to do. It was a fantastic game of rugby though and it would have been a shame if it had been cancelled.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 13:53

Toonie needs to walk.. But I doubt he will.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 13:56

It's always the manager's fault, just like football.
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 14:00

Course it is... He picks the players.
The buck stops with him.
That's the way it is... Or should be

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 14:06

Best team won. Will be rooting for Japan for the rwmainder of the tournament. They've come a long way since the last World cup
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 14:23

Rugby is a sport where game management on the pitch is key.
You have to able to adapt to both the other team and the conditions.

I always think Laidlaw plays the game too slowly. We missed Price but picked up the pace when Horne came on.
Russell is a hit or miss player. His kicking today was largely inaccurate and we ended up giving possession away to a team that guarded the ball well and made few if any errors.



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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 15:02

enjoyed the game very much. It was a cracker and credit to both teams, but Japan deserved it




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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: MDCCCLXXXV  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 15:04

Really good match, not disappointed to lose out to japan, they have had a great world cup and I for one hope it continues

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 20:47

Sure I heard the pundits saying that Japan had......no....handling errors in the whole game.....unbelievable.

Now I think I know the rules pretty well but when Russell fumbled the ball just after a Japanā€™s second try Graham was a shoe in to score.

A knock on was given. I did not see the ball go forward but sideways. Thought we were hard done by there.

Also late in the game Harris fumbled......backwards and a knock on was given.....bizarre.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: twin par  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 22:09

Yup,Japan ,deserved to win it,they had more desire. We are too soft,and lack a hard man.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: donj  
Date:   Sun 13 Oct 23:47

Their handling was the difference,like a lot of our games.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 09:07

I agree, donj, I don't think I've ever seen a team handle the ball as well as that - even the All Blacks.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: RhinoPars  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 09:32

Hats off to Japan for a brilliant performance. Let's not forget they also beat Ireland who had been ranked World number one earlier this year. I thought it was a very enjoyable game played in a good spirit. Well done to Scotland too for never giving up and the spirited fight-back in the last 30 minutes. If only rugby was like football and lasted another 10 minutes - because at the end the Japanese were just hanging on. Pity also that Finn Russel's fumble in the first half was adjudged to have gone forwards (when perhaps it went sideways), as he had then gone on to set up an almost certain try with a brilliant kick to the wing. That could have made the game 14:14. The ref also often failed to penalise the Japanese for offside. Let's not also forget the Japanese team had everything to play for, given they were host country looking to build the game and make the step up to tier 1. The damage and loss of life caused by the Typhoon will have also spurred them on as would the vocal 16th man in the stands. I agree with other posters that we kicked away too much possession in the first half (when we didn't have much to begin with). Perhaps on another day we would have been more clinical in finishing some of the chances we did create later in the game. However congratulations to Japan who deserved their win on the day.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 12:11

Agree. While the Russell incident clearly didnt go forwards, another ref could have easily given Gray a red card and Ritchie was a lucky boy too.

Would have been nice for it to end as a draw given what both teams put into it.

I think that Japan will come up short next. It is always nice to see the hosts progressing beyond the group stages in any tournament in my view.

Wonder if Big Vern's fancying a return....
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 12:18

Seen an interview with Toonie last night and at no point (even when pushed on the subject) did he give any indication that he would be walking away from the job.
Lots of "preparation for the upcoming six nations blah blah" and all that.
Certainly didn't come across as a guy who was contemplating his exit.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 13:23

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ipswichpar, Mon 14 Oct 12:11

Agree. While the Russell incident clearly didnt go forwards, another ref could have easily given Gray a red card and Ritchie was a lucky boy too.

Would have been nice for it to end as a draw given what both teams put into it.

I think that Japan will come up short next. It is always nice to see the hosts progressing beyond the group stages in any tournament in my view.

Wonder if Big Vern's fancying a return....


No ref would have given Gray a red card. Everything about the incident clearly said accident. It was the Jap who lowered his head causing the clash. Clear as day.

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Topic Originator: ipswichpar  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 13:44

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ipswichpar, Mon 14 Oct 12:11

Agree. While the Russell incident clearly didnt go forwards, another ref could have easily given Gray a red card and Ritchie was a lucky boy too.

Would have been nice for it to end as a draw given what both teams put into it.

I think that Japan will come up short next. It is always nice to see the hosts progressing beyond the group stages in any tournament in my view.

Wonder if Big Vern's fancying a return....


No ref would have given Gray a red card. Everything about the incident clearly said accident. It was the Jap who lowered his head causing the clash. Clear as day.


I disagree. Prove my opinion wrong.
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Topic Originator: shrek par  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 18:33

There was potential to ping him for a red but the guy clearly dipped his upper body and braced after gray was committed to the tackle and in a low position. Would have been a hard call and probably rescinded on review by any competent observer. On the other hand Japan were offside on a few occasions, and were very adept at leaving a man blocking the gate in the rucks and finally made McCaw look like a saint with their continual coming in from the side. The ref tried his best to let the game flow which was exactly what was needed to give us the spectacle that was both tremendous to watch and played at breakneck speed. A comment from the commentary team was that Japan had been in camp for 240 days, no wonder their handling was centimetre perfect. Toonie is surely a dead man walking after continually coming up short of the mark in the 6 nations and now the world cup. He will have his eye on a contract payout and a cushy number in the premiership or top 14. If the SRU continue with him it will show that whilst they have ambition on paper, they are happy going backwards. Over to Dodson and the nodding dogs at Murrayfield now. If we want to progress and reassert ourselves at the table in the top tier change is required and that will be from ground up. There have been some changes at grassroots level but if we continue to prize brawn and strength over skill at schoolboy level progress will be difficult 5/10 years down the line. Super six is not the answer,another pro team is required probably based north of Edinburgh with Aberdeen being the obvious choice. I have seen what Smudger Smith is building from scholarship kids at Glenalmond and those boys are a shining example of how to play exciting, engaging rugby as a team.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Jbob  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 19:22

Taxi for Toonie

Bobs of the world unite
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 20:31

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ipswichpar, Mon 14 Oct 12:11

Agree. While the Russell incident clearly didnt go forwards, another ref could have easily given Gray a red card and Ritchie was a lucky boy too.

Would have been nice for it to end as a draw given what both teams put into it.

I think that Japan will come up short next. It is always nice to see the hosts progressing beyond the group stages in any tournament in my view.

Wonder if Big Vern's fancying a return....


No ref would have given Gray a red card. Everything about the incident clearly said accident. It was the Jap who lowered his head causing the clash. Clear as day.


I disagree. Prove my opinion wrong.


Just watch it. Watch the angle and height Gray comes in at and watch the timing of the Japs dip. Its so clear the officials didnt even give a yellow or even a chat. The players also acknowledged each other.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 20:35

I dont think there will be any taxis. Didnt get going v Ireland. A top 2 team and narrowly lost to the hosts who have been working on this for 240 days and who beat Ireland.
This isnae fitba. Nae knee jerk pihs here

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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 20:37

We also retained the Calcutta cup this year in a phenominal comeback v England away.
Of course with our resources we should be pumping the All Blacks.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Bandy  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 21:43

My own view is that Scotland are inhibited by the lack of Pacific Islanders in their ranks - ever other top nation seems to have a few players of Pacific Island descent in their ranks. We have none.....
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 23:03

That's probably as a result of Scotland only having 2 teams in the limelight ... Edinburgh & Glasgow.
And the limited budgets they have.
Most of the Pacific islanders that are currently playing for international teams other than their own is as a result of the residency rule.
Pacific islanders want to play abroad to earn money for their families... But after 3 years (soon to be 5) they can be picked for the national team of whatever league they are playing in.... If they choose to.
We only have 2 clubs.... And they play in the pro 14.
Which although good... Isn't a patch on say the set up in England.
The Premiership down south and abroad is where the big money is....so that's where the talent goes.
We meed more scottish clubs cos 2 just isn't cutting it.
We get beat regularly for a reason..
We only have very limited resources to form a national squad from.
This needs to change.
I don't have the foggiest how to go about it... I wish I did.
But until its addressed we will always be in the position we currently are.... WE'RE JUST NO VERY GID!!!
We have our days here and there... But they're too few and far between sadly šŸ˜•

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Bandy  
Date:   Mon 14 Oct 23:26

I think it's more to do the fact that, as with pretty every sport these days, the incentives are such that talent flows from 'small' to 'big', which means an ever increasing gap in performance between the 'haves' and the 'have nots'.

Cricket is a great example of this, as is Rugby Union. Rugby League seem to have taken a more pragmatic view, with a number of Tonga players, who'd previously played for other countries now representing Tonga, making them very competitive on the World Stage. Union could learn a thing or two from league in that regard.
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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Tue 15 Oct 14:05

I think we are a good side Widders. Not as physical as the top 3 or 4 but with a slight improvement we could be top 5. Plenty talent there and I like the way we play. I think nobody expects to beat us without puting a shift in. I think a North and Midlands pro side is a must to help make that slight change.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Tue 15 Oct 14:14

Looking at what was essentially the second string against Russia I think there's a bright future ahead regardless of who's in charge. Hastings ready to take on the mantle from Laidlaw in the near future.

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 19 Oct 12:12

Englandlandshireshire slapping Australia earlier wasn't that much of a surprise but I do think Australia were poor on the day.
Interesting game on now with NZ battering a very poor (so far) Ireland.
Ht 22-0

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sat 19 Oct 20:15

No one will beat New Zealand.
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Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Sun 20 Oct 08:26

What a start for France!

French boy might have given his team an uphill task now after throwing a stupid elbow

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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Sun 20 Oct 10:50

French rugby history would be far more glorious if they had better discipline.

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Topic Originator: allparone  
Date:   Sun 20 Oct 13:07

South Africa handing out a hiding to Japan. I was surprised it was so close for so long tbh. Theyā€™ll beat wales as well.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks  
Date:   Sun 20 Oct 13:44

Let's hope so. Would hate to see either Wales or England in the final.

And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: MDCCCLXXXV  
Date:   Sun 20 Oct 14:08

I actually think that will be the final, I also believe Wales will lift the trophy

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Topic Originator: DBP  
Date:   Sun 20 Oct 14:15

Is rather England or Wales win it as opposed to NZ (again) or SA
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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Sat 26 Oct 10:21

England well on top here. Totally dominating the all blacks. Never seen this before.

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Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Sat 26 Oct 10:24

Quote:

The One Who Knocks, Sun 20 Oct 13:44

Let's hope so. Would hate to see either Wales or England in the final.


Why hate Wales winning it. Good to see a new name on the trophy. Welsh national game too. Great for them. Ive always liked the Welsh sinc watching the 70s matches. Amazing performances. I thought we Scots were pretty much in tune with the welsh...apart from Brexit.

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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks  
Date:   Sat 26 Oct 11:20

Was like men against boys today. NZ just seemed to wilt under the physical dominance of the English.

And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sat 26 Oct 11:22

Well deserved win for England. Never gave NZ a sniff.
Undecided about tomorrowā€™s game.
Northern Hemisphere final would be great but canā€™t stand Gatland after his snub to some Scotland players on the last Lions tour.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 26 Oct 12:20

Great display from England and well deserved.
NZ had no answers at all and even their one try came from a bad English line out.

Would like SA in the final. Enjoy their open style of rugby and would be a great final.

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Topic Originator: Thaipar  
Date:   Sat 26 Oct 16:38

Tickets going out this way 800gbp +

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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 26 Oct 16:46

Englandlandshireshire were brilliant today... Much as it pains me to admit it.
What price would you have got before this tournament started on an Eng vs Wales final?
Could very well happen

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Topic Originator: BigJPar  
Date:   Sun 27 Oct 07:04

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Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 27 Oct 10:53

SA just edge it in a brutally physical game. Always competitive.
Tough on Wales.
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Topic Originator: parbucks  
Date:   Sun 27 Oct 11:50

Reflecting on the two semi finals itā€™s clear, to me at any rate, why Scotland cannot compete at that level.
We do not have the physicality in the forwards, particularly the front five, to compete consistently in the scrum, breakdown areas and in defence.

The old rugby adage of ā€œforwards win games, the backs by how muchā€ seems a truism in the modern game.
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Topic Originator: widtink  
Date:   Sat 2 Nov 10:51

Englandlandshireshire currently getting slapped in the final by SA.

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Topic Originator: Boston Red Sox  
Date:   Sat 2 Nov 11:02

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Topic Originator: londonparsfan  
Date:   Sat 2 Nov 11:36

To add to the positives of the day so far, Mike Ashley would have lost some cash as well as Sports Direct were running a half price sale at half time on England World Champions 2019 T shirts with a money back guarantee if SA won.

I would have included the Instagram link but something has happened to the advert šŸ™Œ
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 2 Nov 11:40

Totally deserved victory from SA there. Dominated the scrums and snuffed out the threats from England. Commentators are predictably sick but they have no excuses.

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Topic Originator: onandupthepars  
Date:   Sat 2 Nov 12:17

Thought it was a good match. Close til the last 15 mins or so. England rarely played as they can and I kept thinking, if they start to play as they can, they could still win. If they had another sustained attack like in the first half, when they had 25 or so phases and got to within a yard of the S.A. line, they could score two tries quickly I thought. It didn't happen.

S.A played a great game, to their strengths. Overall it seemed like an experienced side beating an inexperienced one. England should still celebrate. Made the final. Played superb against N.Z.

South Africa worthy champions on the day.



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 Re: Rugby World Cup
Topic Originator: Par  
Date:   Sat 2 Nov 17:44

South Africa deserved to win, despite the embarrassingly bias English commentators looking for excuses, but there were none. You have to do more than just turn up to win a game of rugby.

The way that the nation has united behind the once thought of white supremist Springboks jersey, with the first black captain lifting the world cup means so much more than just a game of rugby.



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