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[RWC19 Warm-Up] - Japan vs. South Africa
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<blockquote data-quote="Brigantine" data-source="post: 955891" data-attributes="member: 73940"><p>Japan is a known element this time around - it's basically the Sunwolves (minus some mercenaries). I presume nearly all the Boks play SR right? (<a href="https://www.rugby-japan.jp/news/2019/09/03/50139" target="_blank">17/23 do</a>, plus 4 in Eng, 2 in Fra)</p><p></p><p>The Sunwolves never did great, and I think the only trick they have up their sleeve is actually fielding the same team 2 weeks in a row.</p><p></p><p>The few games they have won:</p><p>2019: Chiefs, Waratahs</p><p>2018: Reds, Stormers, Bulls</p><p>2017: Bulls, Blues</p><p>2016: Jaguares. (and a draw with Stormers)</p><p></p><p>Other than South Africa in 2015, the only T1 scalp since then has been Italy in June 2018, and a draw with France in Nov 2017.</p><p>In Nov 2018 they were leading England at half time, but lost by 20. That wouldn't have been against a 1st choice selection though.</p><p></p><p>The WR Rankings give Japan a 17% chance here, but no one actually expects Japan to win this. The best case is to score some tries and prepare for the all important pool game vs Scotland.</p><p></p><p>I'm hoping for a Japan vs South Africa QF though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brigantine, post: 955891, member: 73940"] Japan is a known element this time around - it's basically the Sunwolves (minus some mercenaries). I presume nearly all the Boks play SR right? ([URL='https://www.rugby-japan.jp/news/2019/09/03/50139']17/23 do[/URL], plus 4 in Eng, 2 in Fra) The Sunwolves never did great, and I think the only trick they have up their sleeve is actually fielding the same team 2 weeks in a row. The few games they have won: 2019: Chiefs, Waratahs 2018: Reds, Stormers, Bulls 2017: Bulls, Blues 2016: Jaguares. (and a draw with Stormers) Other than South Africa in 2015, the only T1 scalp since then has been Italy in June 2018, and a draw with France in Nov 2017. In Nov 2018 they were leading England at half time, but lost by 20. That wouldn't have been against a 1st choice selection though. The WR Rankings give Japan a 17% chance here, but no one actually expects Japan to win this. The best case is to score some tries and prepare for the all important pool game vs Scotland. I'm hoping for a Japan vs South Africa QF though. [/QUOTE]
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