RWC: Japan v Ireland (Pool A)

[Tim]

@MiketheSnow Yeah, they're not particularly late, but their positioning and timing was putting Japan off.

[No Quarter]

Bounce of the ball well and truly going Ireland’s way so far, could be quite a different score line. Great to see Japan giving it a good crack, will be a challenge to keep it up for the full 80 though.

[sparky]

Reminding me of Brighton. If Japan are within 7 with ten minutes to go, the crowd will be insane.

[MiketheSnow]

I don't think Ireland have the legs for this type of match

[nzzp]

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

I don't think Ireland have the legs for this type of match

Love yoru optimism, but I reckon they'll close it out easily in the end.

Delighted to see Japan goin gwell, though. Great for Rugby to get the No 1 side pushed liek this by a 'minnow'

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp Ireland are 2 now arent they...

[Billy Tell]

Hi guys. I’m new to rugby but I thought I’d watch this game cos the number 1 side is playing. They are really dominating territory and possession too. The green side on the hand seem a little short of ideas.

[Damo]

Ireland will almost certainly finish the stronger and take the game comfortably.

Japan's handling is letting them down currently.

[nzzp]

Bloody commentators. Japan drop it cold, uncontested, and they are all 'well the kciking game worked'.

Ireland aren't looking that intimidating any more, Japan growing into the game.

[taniwharugby]

@nzzp Irish seem to be waiting for Gardner to award penalties and he is telling them to use it

[Siam]

Scotland v japan turning into a must watch game

[taniwharugby]

not getting much out of this game in the try bonus promo at TAB so far.

[mariner4life]

That penalty was bullshit

[Billy Tell]

When Ireland’s plan A goes well they are fearsome. They have no plan B. Crash crash box kick or long kick at the moment.

[Damo]

The Japanese are playing like their lives depend on it. Ireland look a little sluggish and predictable.

We probably end up playing the losing team in the quarters.

[taniwharugby]

interesting Gardner let Ireland move when the Japanese 9 had hands on

[MiketheSnow]

Leitch down and out 😞

And he's up 😀

[Billy Tell]

If japan get the lead this could get really interesting.

[Billy Tell]

Japanese 9 has been outstanding.

[antipodean]

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

interesting Gardner let Ireland move when the Japanese 9 had hands on

Because he's a shit ref.

Ireland looking decidedly poor so far.