RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4)

[Frank]

Japan too tired and too small.

[ACT Crusader]

@Magpie_in_aus said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

Is that not obstruction when you roll the maul into no one?

Two Bok players rush in and join the side of the maul to drive. Last time I checked the laws any player that joins a maul needs to do so from the back.

[junior]

@Rebound said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

@Magpie_in_aus exactly should be a penalty to Japan

Think it’s still the original maul so no obstruction

[Rebound]

@junior do you understand the definition of a mail in the laws of the game. Must be an opposition player attached

[canefan]

@Frank said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

Japan too tired and too small.

Its ending the way most of us expected. But the Japanese have done themselves proud, and saffaland was made to work hard

[canefan]

Come on Japan, cross the line

[booboo]

@canefan said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

Come on Japan, cross the line

Nup.

Bad guys finishing hard.

[antipodean]

How have they not worked out to throw to the front of the lineout?

[ACT Crusader]

@antipodean said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

How have they not worked out to throw to the front of the lineout?

Should’ve gone long I reckon.

[Stargazer]

This score is flattering SA big time. Doesn't reflect the great effort of Japan.

[LABCAT]

Japan have lost a lot line outs, not tall enough?

[Damo]

Oh well. Night all

[Tim]

There are probably four top level teams for forward pack physical power - NZ, SA, England, France. Three have cruised through, and France red-carded themselves.

[No Quarter]

SA haven't shown much on attack, but they never do really. This has been a pretty dominant performance playing to their strengths. Just haven't let Japan play and their defense has been brutal. Has pretty much gone as expected in the end.

[voodoo]

Faf's kicking has been hopeless tonight.

[NTA]

@Disgusted-of-TW said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

@NTA said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

@mariner4life said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

He's on hands and knees, with at least 2 players hanging on to him. That's held.

Only need a hand on him to be held. He releases the ball: play on

Yeah, but.. I've seen plenty like this one let go too.

Like I said somewhere else: want consistency? Don't watch Rugby 😉

[ACT Crusader]

Straight in from the side and Barnes let’s him steal it.

[sparky]

Getting a bit ugly for Japan. They have speed, spirit and heart in abundance. But South Africa have had far more precision and power.

[Magpie_in_aus]

Barnes is the ref version of Ireland. Good in off years but not cut out for playoffs.

[NTA]

@LABCAT said in RWC: Japan v South Africa (QF 4):

Japan have lost a lot line outs, not tall enough?

A few cm here and there doesn't beat a good lineout read