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Re: RE: Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:08 am
by Donny osmond
Cameo wrote:I think they have been decent in attack, (not as clinical as Ireland though).
Incidentally I think that penalty against the Japanese players for getting up and picking the ball up was wrong. Yes, players had rucked over him but he was now on his feet so entitled to pick the ball up at the back of the ruck - no one's back foot was over it.
In fact I would go as far to say if they cut out the mistakes they may be better than Ireland.
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Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:08 am
by switchskier
There's space out wide against Japan to be exported if we can get it to Graham. Keeping control of the ball and not kicking it away will be important.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:16 am
by hugh_woatmeigh
Their fans must be bursting with pride. What a performance and ultimately all we asked of Scotland - that they show up.
I don’t think Japan will win but they’ve left everything in the pitch so far. Superb performance.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:17 am
by hugh_woatmeigh
Cameo wrote:I think they have been decent in attack, (not as clinical as Ireland though).
Incidentally I think that penalty against the Japanese players for getting up and picking the ball up was wrong. Yes, players had rucked over him but he was now on his feet so entitled to pick the ball up at the back of the ruck - no one's back foot was over it.
You sure it wasn’t cause he ran into his own man after doing so?
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:31 am
by Cameo
I don't think our tactics were all that different but execution is night and day. Their forwards have leg drive and can also handle
Re: RE: Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:34 am
by Donny osmond
Cameo wrote:I don't think our tactics were all that different but execution is night and day. Their forwards have leg drive and can also handle
Exactly this.
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Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:39 am
by Spy
This is a thriller. Crazy wide open, and close on the scoreboard. Didn’t expect this at all.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:52 am
by Donny osmond
Brilliant, but then 20 mins is an awful long time to keep ireland out when they start going thru the phases
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Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:54 am
by Mikey Brown
Hard not to support them even though that’s probably is out. They deserve it.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:57 am
by hugh_woatmeigh
Mikey Brown wrote:Hard not to support them even though that’s probably is out. They deserve it.
Couldn’t agree more. They leave nothing for chance.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:58 am
by Cameo
hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Cameo wrote:I think they have been decent in attack, (not as clinical as Ireland though).
Incidentally I think that penalty against the Japanese players for getting up and picking the ball up was wrong. Yes, players had rucked over him but he was now on his feet so entitled to pick the ball up at the back of the ruck - no one's back foot was over it.
You sure it wasn’t cause he ran into his own man after doing so?
Ref said that it was because a ruck had formed.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:59 am
by Cameo
hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Mikey Brown wrote:Hard not to support them even though that’s probably is out. They deserve it.
Couldn’t agree more. They leave nothing for chance.
I'm definitely supporting Japan. Still leaves us a way to get through but we'll have to earn it
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:13 am
by Big D
Sigh, that'll give the coaching staff an out.
Re: RE: Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:14 am
by Donny osmond
Cameo wrote:hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Mikey Brown wrote:Hard not to support them even though that’s probably is out. They deserve it.
Couldn’t agree more. They leave nothing for chance.
I'm definitely supporting Japan. Still leaves us a way to get through but we'll have to earn it
Absolutely. They earned that, much better team on the night, and its not like they ripped up any rugby manuals, just played decent rugby. I'm Japan all the way now.
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Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:18 am
by hugh_woatmeigh
Why did Carbery kick it out?
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:19 am
by Cameo
Think that losing bonus point means they definitely finish above us if they get 5 points v Samoa and Russia.
All about points difference for us now (and winning of course).
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:33 am
by Mikey Brown
hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Why did Carbery kick it out?
I guess Ireland hate rugby so much they’d rather lose than score from behind their own line?
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:35 am
by Cameo
Mikey Brown wrote:hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Why did Carbery kick it out?
I guess Ireland hate rugby so much they’d rather lose than score from behind their own line?
Losing bonus point which could be crucial. Looks pretty cowardly to me though
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:02 am
by General Zod
Typical Ireland. Save their best for the big teams.
I will continue to live in denial of the state of Scottish rugby for the next two fixtures anyway.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:07 am
by Mellsblue
Cameo wrote:Mikey Brown wrote:hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Why did Carbery kick it out?
I guess Ireland hate rugby so much they’d rather lose than score from behind their own line?
Losing bonus point which could be crucial. Looks pretty cowardly to me though
This. That said, they didn’t look like scoring a try when in Japan’s 22 so a score from behind they’re own line was a long shot.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:10 am
by General Zod
If he wanted to save the bonus point, why didn’t he just kick it out the back of the park? I think it was just a mistake.
Pity Japan didn’t take a drop goal off that last scrum!
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:34 am
by ARM
Great result for Japan. Delighted for them and love the way they play.
Makes the group fascinating.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:27 am
by switchskier
Right, come on Samoa. It's all or nothing for you now.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:40 am
by hugh_woatmeigh
I can't support Samoa even if it knocks us out in the process. Japan are impossible to dislike.
Re: RWC Opposition Watch
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:49 am
by switchskier
hugh_woatmeigh wrote:I can't support Samoa even if it knocks us out in the process. Japan are impossible to dislike.
Given the size of Samoa and their resources I find it quite easy to root for them. They'll pretty much always be underdogs.
This is shaping up as a fun game though