Japan vs Samoa 2023

[Stargazer]

Mathieu Raynal showing why I fear the officiating at the RWC. That Japanese try should not have been awarded. It was a clear knock-on, but he disagrees with his TMO and about everyone else.

[Tim]

Great scrum from Samoa.

[Stargazer]

Oh oh, hearing the "check, check". I can feel that card coming.

[Stargazer]

Taleni Seu sent to the bin. Fortunately only yellow.

[Tordah]

Should be red card for M Leitch for shoulder to the head

[Tim]

That shoulder charge from Leitch has to be red.

[Stargazer]

I agree. Should be a red.

They don't apply the TMO protocol that we've been used to in SRP and U20 Ch'ship. Give a yellow and leave it to the TMO to upgrade or not.

[Tim]

Leitch charged hard into that shoulder first. No mitigation.

[Tim]

Was that a 20 min red card, or a full game one?

[Stargazer]

@Tim Full game.

[gt12]

That was mad by Leitch. WTAF.

[Stargazer]

Time for the 2nd half to start. The commentators now start talking about the red card being harsh. Geez.

[Stargazer]

Toala not playing his best game.

[Tordah]

@Stargazer said in Japan vs Samoa 2023:

Time for the 2nd half to start. The commentators now start talking about the red card being harsh. Geez.

Yeah, that was a pretty clear red and they should reserve these kinds of comments for situations like the Angus Ta'avao red vs Ireland (travesty)

[gt12]

@Stargazer said in Japan vs Samoa 2023:

Time for the 2nd half to start. The commentators now start talking about the red card being harsh. Geez.

Japanese commentators were pretty clear that it was a clear red, at least from what I heard (only started watching from half time)

[gt12]

Japan staying in this. Kick this penalty and they’ll have a 5 point lead with 20 to go

[gt12]

Not for long, Samoa on top now with 9 left. Japan’s only chance is probably territory and a penalty

[African Monkey]

Man Samoa have made this very hard.

[Stargazer]

Having watched this game, I'm somehow not looking forward to the RWC.

[African Monkey]

Taleni Seu was huge today. Easily MOTM for me. Samoa have a fairly handy side and could surprise as they spend more time together.

I was also impressed with Samoa's scrum. Paul Alo Emile and Jordan Lay monstered the Japanese scrum.