RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A)
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The ball is likely very slippery in humid conditions.
@ACT-Crusader Fidow looks average to me. Leaupepe is a solid lock.
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@MiketheSnow said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
@antipodean said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
@MiketheSnow said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
@antipodean said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
Can someone explain what looked wrong with that turnover?
Lying down tucked up in bed when he got the ball back
I thought he legitimately had hands on the ball before leaving his feet.
Me too but wasn't quick enough to get the ball back before hitting the deck
I can accept that argument, although I tend to ref (and play) that if you've won rights to the ball on your feet, I don't mind you losing balance placing the ball back. The alternative is coming back for a penalty rather than letting the game flow.
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@antipodean said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
@MiketheSnow said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
@antipodean said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
@MiketheSnow said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
@antipodean said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
Can someone explain what looked wrong with that turnover?
Lying down tucked up in bed when he got the ball back
I thought he legitimately had hands on the ball before leaving his feet.
Me too but wasn't quick enough to get the ball back before hitting the deck
I can accept that argument, although I tend to ref (and play) that if you've won rights to the ball on your feet, I don't mind you losing balance placing the ball back. The alternative is coming back for a penalty rather than letting the game flow.
Agreed. But they seem to be favouring the ball carrier not the stealer in this WC
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@MiketheSnow said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
ITV studio - Maggie Alfonsi, Michael Lynagh, Gareth Thomas, Martyn Bayfield - all saying both should have been red.
Their reasoning, even if the ball carrier had dipped slightly the responsibility is on the tackler to dip more.
Players have a split second to react so it's not that simple.
But I am looking forward to them saying Farrell should be sent off for one of his tackles.
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Samoa missing Jack Lam. Their defence is very passive against an extremely limited Russian outfit.
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Another Samoan player down.
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Yellow for the Russian
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@Stargazer said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
Haha, Aussies on social media are saying that now that these Samoan players only got yellow, the standard has been set and Hodge will get off.
They have a point tbf
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No issue with that card either - clear PT if it wasn't scored. Pity another player is invalided because of foul play.
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Tusi Pisi is a horrendous goalkicker. Should have taken Leuila over as he can bang goals over at the very least.
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@Bovidae said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
The ball is likely very slippery in humid conditions.
@ACT-Crusader Fidow looks average to me. Leaupepe is a solid lock.
Agree. TNW is the lone class player on the park.
Showed it then with how he could break out of a tackle and then provide good quick ball after being tackled. Set up the try.
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@MiketheSnow I disagree, because I think the ref might have got it wrong in Matu'u's case. Also, the judiciary has the final say; they don't have to agree with refs or citing officers.
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@African-Monkey said in RWC: Russia v Samoa (Pool A):
Tusi Pisi is a horrendous goalkicker. Should have taken Leuila over as he can bang goals over at the very least.
I wonder whether TNW would be a better goal kicker.
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Horrible injury to Amosa..
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@Stargazer Couldn't do any worse.
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Zero variation in the Russian attack. Tackling practice for Samoa.
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Hooray
Great hands
Great try
