RWC: Japan v Ireland (Pool A)

[canefan]

Last time they had the weight of expectations on their shoulders Ireland went out to underdogs Wales in the 2011 QF. How will they go this time with the expectations that come with the number one world ranking weighing on them?

[LABCAT]

Does Japan even attempt to win this game? They would probably be better targeting Samoa and Scotland.

[Snowy]

@LABCAT Valid question, and yes they would.

I hate the thought of not trying to win every match though. Personnel management not withstanding.

[Stargazer]

[cgrant]

Ireland by 30.

[taniwharugby]

silly kick

[ACT Crusader]

Great start by Japan. Good ball retention and hard running.

[ACT Crusader]

Man I hope Japan can keep up this pace for 80

[taniwharugby]

another shit kick by Oireland

[taniwharugby]

looks a different Japanese side to the one that played Russia

[ACT Crusader]

Great try Ireland.

Japan a tad unlucky on that ruck penalty advantage. I thought Irish players had gone off their feet whilst Japan had two guys on theirs.

[African Monkey]

Japan coming out firing but Ireland have matched them too so far.

[ACT Crusader]

Better kick.

5-3 Ireland.

[African Monkey]

Lemeki running far too high there.

[taniwharugby]

few holes appearing in the dam

[nzzp]

for some reason, Ireland irritate me immensely. Disciplined rugby, but a classic case of a team that plays lwo risk rugby waiting for a penalty. Their game against SA will be massive

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp they dont look happy with Garnder at some of his breakdown calls

[nzzp]

@taniwharugby said in RWC: Japan v Ireland (Pool A):

@nzzp they dont look happy with Garnder at some of his breakdown calls

They spend a lot of time whinging. Very well coached, but, very structured and physical

[Nepia]

That seemed a rough penalty, let the ball, got up and then played. Especially with some of the ones they let go.

Did they say the Irish player still had his leg held?

[Billy Tell]

Mafi looks like he’s been in a brawl...