RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A)
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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.
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There is no way we are taking this match lightly. After 2007 I don’t think the ABs ever count their chickens again.
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@Chris-B well I dont buy it, as evidenced on here, plenty didnt even want to play Ireland at this point...I dont think the ones that mater will buy into any of that, there will be zero complacency from them.
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@taniwharugby said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@Chris-B well I dont buy it, as evidenced on here, plenty didnt even want to play Ireland at this point...I dont think the ones that mater will buy into any of that, there will be zero complacency from them.
I don't think the All Blacks themselves will have any complacency.
I don't see the same desperation among the supporters as we had in 2007/2011.
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@chimoaus said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
I reckon refs will be
Japan-SA - Owens
Eng-Aus - Peyper
Wales-France - Barnes
NZ-Ireland - FrogIt depends on whether they use the refs for the QFs for the SFs and beyond. I agree that the refs you listed along with Garces would probably be the top 4 in Rolland's eyes. Williams might have a shot at a QF as he has been one of the better refs.
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@Chris-B said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@taniwharugby said in RWC: Japan v Scotland (Pool A):
@Chris-B well I dont buy it, as evidenced on here, plenty didnt even want to play Ireland at this point...I dont think the ones that mater will buy into any of that, there will be zero complacency from them.
I don't think the All Blacks themselves will have any complacency.
I don't see the same desperation among the supporters as we had in 2007/2011.
Even if respective form were the only consideration, no room for complacency in a tournament where any team is only one poorly executed tackle away from playing with 14.
