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Rugby World Cup 2015
RWC: Samoa - Wales (18-9-11, 15:30)
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<blockquote data-quote="Siva Tau" data-source="post: 448178" data-attributes="member: 53310"><p>My take.</p><p></p><p>A very tough competitive match that we all expected. I thought in the first half we probably should have had 3(Perenise, fa'asavalu & Tagicakibau) tries and Wales 1(the Roberts forward pass). The second half was closer with Wales scoring very much against the run of play.</p><p></p><p>Generally I thought Rolland was a tad biased but not as bad as I expected. I was waiting for him to suggest Schwalger talk to the team with threats of yellow cards which thankfully didnt come. Very competitive scrummaging, whilst both teams had problems in the lineout. In the losse it was fierce with Samoa on top for most of the match and Warburton prominent in last 20 mins.</p><p></p><p>Samoa threatened the try line more and for longer periods albeit only for one try. I couldnt help but think Tuilagi need to hit the ball at pace under the posts when camped on the Welsh line with 4 mins to go. I think the decision making here was poor. </p><p></p><p>Wales never gave up and took there opportunity. I thought the pass when it went to ground went forward with the Samoan players nearby appealing. Rolland didnt want a bar of it.</p><p></p><p>The finish was great and Wales triumphed. Worthy protagonists.</p><p></p><p>I thought Samoa looked a little tired in last 20 mins despite making most of the attack.</p><p></p><p>IMO Fa'asavalu didnt score, no way. We had chances and didnt take them.</p><p></p><p>We need to now look ahead to Fiji who will be tough. Forget Sth Africa for now.</p><p></p><p>As for Eliota, I think his comments were made in the heat of the moment and he should leave other people to raise those issues with IRB. You were selected to play. Thats said its good to now hear a chorus of people including Frenchman Marc Lievremont condemn the IRB for its unfair scheduling.</p><p></p><p>Big props to the Welsh fans, there love of rugby is infectious and of course to all the Manu crew who love our team, win, lose or draw.</p><p></p><p>In light of Wales-Samoa history in World cups maybe they can play bi-annually for a Cup</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Siva Tau, post: 448178, member: 53310"] My take. A very tough competitive match that we all expected. I thought in the first half we probably should have had 3(Perenise, fa'asavalu & Tagicakibau) tries and Wales 1(the Roberts forward pass). The second half was closer with Wales scoring very much against the run of play. Generally I thought Rolland was a tad biased but not as bad as I expected. I was waiting for him to suggest Schwalger talk to the team with threats of yellow cards which thankfully didnt come. Very competitive scrummaging, whilst both teams had problems in the lineout. In the losse it was fierce with Samoa on top for most of the match and Warburton prominent in last 20 mins. Samoa threatened the try line more and for longer periods albeit only for one try. I couldnt help but think Tuilagi need to hit the ball at pace under the posts when camped on the Welsh line with 4 mins to go. I think the decision making here was poor. Wales never gave up and took there opportunity. I thought the pass when it went to ground went forward with the Samoan players nearby appealing. Rolland didnt want a bar of it. The finish was great and Wales triumphed. Worthy protagonists. I thought Samoa looked a little tired in last 20 mins despite making most of the attack. IMO Fa'asavalu didnt score, no way. We had chances and didnt take them. We need to now look ahead to Fiji who will be tough. Forget Sth Africa for now. As for Eliota, I think his comments were made in the heat of the moment and he should leave other people to raise those issues with IRB. You were selected to play. Thats said its good to now hear a chorus of people including Frenchman Marc Lievremont condemn the IRB for its unfair scheduling. Big props to the Welsh fans, there love of rugby is infectious and of course to all the Manu crew who love our team, win, lose or draw. In light of Wales-Samoa history in World cups maybe they can play bi-annually for a Cup [/QUOTE]
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