Rugby World Cup general discussion
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@sparky said in Rugby World Cup news:
George Moala got given a ten week ban.
So Moala can say goodbye to the RWC because he got a lengthy ban (which seems harsh), and Farrell doesn't miss a minute of game time for something that looked way worse.
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Shows the benefit of pleading not guilty...if he plead guilty said sorry, promised to go on another course he would have to copped a shorter ban...instead, he plead not guilty and got an even shorter ban
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@canefan said in Rugby World Cup news:
Did I read that World Rugby can appeal the ruling? I know they don't often cave to pressure, but if the condemnation rises they may be forced to do something or risk looking even worse than they already do
I'm pretty sure they did when an AB got a light sentence a few years ago, if I'm remembering correctly
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I give up.... How can this be anything other than corruption....yeah yeah they are Aussie's...like that makes them above corruption...
Literally taking a dump on our game and telling us it's chocolate.
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@Dan54 said in Rugby World Cup news:
I not sure if we not pissed that it's Farrell who has got off with his record or all really just concerned about safety?
Are these mutually exclusive?
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@Machpants said in Rugby World Cup news:
@canefan said in Rugby World Cup news:
Did I read that World Rugby can appeal the ruling? I know they don't often cave to pressure, but if the condemnation rises they may be forced to do something or risk looking even worse than they already do
I'm pretty sure they did when an AB got a light sentence a few years ago, if I'm remembering correctly
Adam Thomson
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At this rate the referees will be too scared to ping Farrell for any of the numerous dangerous "tackles" he does in future because they know that even if they do card him (red or yellow) he is likely to escape judicial penalty and effectively make them (the referees) look incompetent.
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the most damning thing i think (other than the actual footage of a clear shoulder charge to the head)....i havent seen anyone defending him or applauding the result, another forum im on that is mostly english fans are all shocked and a bit embarrassed
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as much as i dislike being on the same side as rassie....
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@Kruse Obviously the RFU selectors need to put down their gin and tonics and weigh up the risks of the inevitability of his somewhat clumsy tackling technique happening yet again at the Webb Ellis Trophy. Clearly they need to factor in the points scored he may contribute toward against those the team concedes when they are a man down, but they are probably too pig headed to admit this.
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I just re-watched the tackle and this decision makes even less sense now. I swear we are watching a different incident
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@Bovidae said in Rugby World Cup news:
Tonga should immediately appeal Moala's ban.
I don't know what I expected to see when I saw the clip of Moala - to warrant the 5 week ban I expected he stabbed someone on the field.
How can these two decisions come out around the same time?
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@Nepia said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Bovidae said in Rugby World Cup news:
Tonga should immediately appeal Moala's ban.
I don't know what I expected to see when I saw the clip of Moala - to warrant the 10 week ban I expected he stabbed someone on the field.
How can these two decisions come out around the same time?
yeah...its mad, looks like the guy lands first on his shoulder too so yes...dangerous, should be punished....but 10 weeks?!?
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@Kiwiwomble said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Nepia said in Rugby World Cup news:
@Bovidae said in Rugby World Cup news:
Tonga should immediately appeal Moala's ban.
I don't know what I expected to see when I saw the clip of Moala - to warrant the 10 week ban I expected he stabbed someone on the field.
How can these two decisions come out around the same time?
yeah...its mad, looks like the guy lands first on his shoulder too so yes...dangerous, should be punished....but 10 weeks?!?
I'm confused how a mid range sanction was 10 weeks too (despite being then mitigated down to 5 weeks).
I don't even think an Authoritarian dictator could come up with such an idiotic judicial system.
