RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A)
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@No-Quarter said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
Now crossing live to Japanese correspondent @gt12 for the crowd reaction. You still alive in there mate?
Ha ha, as usual no 4g service onsite. Just got home, and, well, what a fucking cracking game of footy. I'm hammered, brilliant atmosphere, both JP and Scot supporters doing it right.
I may add some thoughts tomorrow, but right now all I know is that Tony Brown has a future with withe ABs. That Japan team knows how to break down defenses, and they use a variety of means to do it.
They are just fun to watch, and with better players across the park, they'd be very very strong. I don't know that South Africa will be laughing about this result - if the japan team can win it's set piece (looking at the line out in particular tonight) then they could be dangerous next week.
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@ACT-Crusader Whatever it is, it's well deserved.
I'm putting my hand up as a Kiwi like for like ( I may need to bulk up a bit) replacement for JJ if Japan need-I reckon I can keep Japan humming. PM me here, Japan. -
@Rapido said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
Wow. Brilliant match.
Go Japan.
Actually, good comeback from the Scots. Their 7 was brilliant. Was he even in the original squad?
Good to have a new quarterfinalist. Good to have the hosts progressing.
That 7 was dirty as and should have been carded twice.
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A country and a language that very few people understand or respect. They even receive criticism for what they eat and their strange dress code!!!
A country and its population that has been battered by the extreme weather conditions.
A nation not known for its rugby .....
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@jegga will Scotland now take legal action over the disruption to their preparation due to the
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@antipodean said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@Kirwan said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@ACT-Crusader said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@Chris said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@Kirwan said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
What an excellent game. So if Japan score one more try what’s the scenario?
Japan finish top of the pool and play SA
We play IrelandDon’t want to go off topic, but bring on Ireland.
I think we are going to smash them.
I can't help but feel that the new game the coaches have been developing has been to beat the worst of the NH style, aka Ireland.
I think you are right , and now we get to see if it’s effective
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@taniwharugby said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@jegga will Scotland now take legal action over the disruption to their preparation due to the
typhoonthreat of cancellation?You know they won’t let this go , they’ll carry on like we do about Barnes but without a shred of justification.
Can WR fine them for bringing the game into disrepute?
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I initially wanted to play japan not Ireland ,
Now I’m ok with it ,
Japan is so likeable , I don’t want to be the pricks that beat them
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@Derm-McCrum said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@booboo said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
Fuck off you litigious skirt wearing offal eating wannabe Irish Tier 2 selfish twunts.
Seriously?
No
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@akan004 said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
I think we have a slight edge but wouldn't be surprised if Ireland wins.
Yeah - I was hoping for a relaxed week, super confident of beating Japan or Scotland comfortably.
Ireland is a different story. For me they can bring the shades of 1999, 2003, and 2007 - where no-one much sees them winning until they do.
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@booboo said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@Derm-McCrum said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@booboo said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
Fuck off you litigious skirt wearing offal eating wannabe Irish Tier 2 selfish twunts.
Seriously?
No
@Derm-McCrum On reflection in the cold light of day that was harsh on the Scots to compare them to the Irish.
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@Chris-B said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@akan004 said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
I think we have a slight edge but wouldn't be surprised if Ireland wins.
Yeah - I was hoping for a relaxed week, super confident of beating Japan or Scotland comfortably.
Ireland is a different story. For me they can bring the shades of 1999, 2003, and 2007 - where no-one much sees them winning until they do.
Take that nervy unhinged pessimism to planet rugby thanks.
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@Chris-B I dont understand that line of thinking, we are thinking they 'can win', so how can no one see them winning?
THe other games, I can certainly think we took them too lightly, I expect largely due to the pumpings we gave France in 99, Aus in 03 and France in 07, there will be no similar light takings this time.
I expect the boys who were in Chicago and Dublin those times will be keen to right some wrongs and I reckon the coaching staff have had this game on thier mid for a while too
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@taniwharugby said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@Chris-B I dont understand that line of thinking, we are thinking they 'can win', so how can no one see them winning?
THe other games, I can certainly think we took them too lightly, I expect largely due to the pumpings we gave France in 99, Aus in 03 and France in 07, there will be no similar light takings this time.
I expect the boys who were in Chicago and Dublin those times will be keen to right some wrongs and I reckon the coaching staff have had this game on thier mid for a while too
The best thing that could of happened is having lost to them already, there will be no complacency. We have been improving, and Ireland have not.
I'm quietly confident. We could lose, sure, but I don't think we will.
